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Influx of newcomers fuels Republican sweep in Montana
Democrats' crushing loss in Montana's nationally important U.S. Senate race settled a fierce political debate over…
Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse $6M in fines, penalties over false claims
BILLINGS (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town that was polluted with deadly asbestos will ask a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse almost $6 mil…
New edition of guidebook for Flathead Valley hikes released
The popular guidebook, “Day Hikes Around the Flathead,” originally came out in 1999.
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Lapping it up: Columbia Falls woman logs 50 miles in city pool
By the time you read this story Carolynn Moritz will have swum 50 miles in the Pinewood Park this summer. Catching up with her at the Columbia Falls city pool,…
Columbia Falls selects Utah man for city manager position
The former finance director for the city of Moab, Utah has been tapped to be the new city manager of Columbia Falls.
Lincoln County's Election Department will stay within the Clerk and Recorder's Office
There will be no separation of the Election Department from the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lincoln County.
Study finds pollution 350 miles downstream of Canadian coal mines
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey have concluded that a large coal-mining operation in British Columbia is sending pollution more than 350 miles down…
Kalispell City Council approved $180.7 million budget for fiscal 2025
Kalispell City Council approved Monday a $180.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025.
Search and rescue crews look for missing climber near Heavens Peak
Search and rescue efforts are underway for a climber who has gone missing near Heavens Peak in Glacier National Park.
Lightning strike near Glacier High School leaves three injured, one seriously
Two students and a coach were injured from a lightning strike during soccer practice on the Glacier High School athletic field Monday evening.
Northwest Montana History Museum exhibit provides glimpse into Silent Service
It was only a year after Kalispell native Harry Anderson graduated college that he was assigned to the USS Perch II’s (SS-313) sixth patrol near the very end o…
Vietnam vets receive commemorative lapel pin in Columbia Falls
When Don Bogut and Bert Rice give out the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, they take a moment to thank the recipient for their service, looking directly into their e…
Whitefish’s final budget includes tax increase
City Council on Monday is expected to approve the final budget for fiscal year 2025 totaling $53.5 million.
Kalispell City Council poised to approve fiscal year 2025 budget
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on the municipality’s roughly $180.7 million fiscal year 2025 budget, an increase of roughly $40 million from…
After a lifetime of moving, new Salvation Army officer lands in Kalispell
For as long as he can remember, Salvation Army Lt. Sean Pease has been on the move.