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In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion
Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana’s Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will aban…
Flathead Lake Biological Station embarking on an ocean study
The Flathead Lake Biological Station is leading an international team of biologists on a new research project, trading cool, blue mountain watersheds for the o…
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker Jr., mining company Hecla said it is ramping up exploration i…
Fixing Fifth Avenue top street project for Columbia Falls in upcoming budget cycle
Fixing Fifth Avenue West is one of the top projects for Columbia Falls in the upcoming '24-'25 budget cycle.
Kalispell and Columbia Falls get grants for ag programs
Kalispell and Columbia Falls schools will benefit from two grants awarded by the Montana Farmers Union Foundation for agriculture programs and projects.
Small fire contained west of Kalispell; large fires threaten Missoula, Helena
A prompt ground and aerial attack quickly contained a small wildfire that cropped up Monday evening northwest of Kalispell.
Firefighters pounce on fire at Columbia Falls High School
Firefighters quickly quelled a blaze at the Columbia Falls High School on Monday night about 7 p.m.
State wildlife agency gives boost to native rainbow trout species
Most rainbow trout swimming in Montana’s waters are not native to the state — with the singular exception of the redband trout in the Kootenai drainage.
Whitefish Council talks potential change to resort tax rebate
Whether to change the percentage of funds returned to property owners from resort tax collections will be the topic of discussion during a Whitefish City Counc…
Artist infuses characters into downtown Kalispell with life-sized sculptures
Step aside, there’s a new sheriff in town — and a goddess.
Like many of Glacier’s waterways, Avalanche Creek has a deadly past
Charles Green was working as a Civilian Conservation Corps supervisor in Glacier National Park in 1941 when he was called to retrieve a body from Avalanche Cre…
Summer heat doesn’t stop festival goers at Under the Big Sky
Fans and water misters were as ubiquitous as cowboy hats as concertgoers did their best to beat the sweltering heat during the opening day of the Under the Big…
Montana Highway Patrol likely committed unfair labor practice in firing trooper
The Montana Highway Patrol likely committed an unfair labor practice violation when it fired a trooper and union president after she raised concerns about work…
US, Canada reach deal to renew Columbia River Treaty
After years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a tentative agreement renewing the Columbia River Treaty.
Valley duo Denim Gold set to take the stage at Under the Big Sky
If Americana country singer and songwriters Hannah King and Michelle Rivers have one thing in common, it’s that they both know how to make it as independent ar…
UM library makes historic aerial photos available online
MISSOULA – Some of the state’s earliest known aerial photography now is available online courtesy of the University of Montana Mansfield Library.