Bill amendment changes our tune

Sen. Carl Glimm’s property tax-relief plan is riding a swell of support as it floats closer to a final vote in the House.

Water isn’t free. Exempt well policy pretends it is

Last month, the senator from Martinsdale received harsh criticism from dozens of opponents on his bill to “revise exempt water rights laws.”

Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.

State should follow Elon Musk’s lead on simplifying hunting regs

Wow, can you believe the beautiful weather we had last weekend? My truck thermometer registered 50 degrees.

Senators back Indigenous Peoples’ Day legislation

Salish and Kootenai Sen. Shane Morigeau said the conversation around recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Montana has changed over the years.

Montana abortion ‘trafficking’ bill gets voted down in Republican-dominated committee

A majority of Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee joined Democrats on Thursday in deciding to table a bill to make abortion “trafficking” inside or outside of Montana’s borders a felony for pregnant patients and those who assist them, if the procedure is deemed illegal.

Montana Legislature green lights Medicaid expansion

A Republican proposal to leave current levels of Medicaid coverage in place in Montana is headed to the governor's desk as Congress considers billions of dollars in cuts to the low-income health program.

Legals for March, 5 2025

Legislation limits choices for voters

There’s an effort in the Legislature to keep Montana citizens off the ballot.

Legislation limits choices for voters

There’s an effort in the Legislature to keep Montana citizens off the ballot.

Walking the talk: Engaging our youth and strengthening our workforce

For the past four years, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and its WorkforceFlathead.com partners have championed the value of work-based learning — connecting students with real-world experiences and equipping them with the skills they need for success.

Harry Thomas 'Tom' Vars, 93

Harry Thomas "Tom" Vars, 93, of Whitefish, born June 1, 1931, to Harry and Hildred Vars, Princeton, New Jersey, died Feb. 22, 2025, in Kalispell.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready but security guarantees undecided

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The framework of an economic deal with the United States is ready, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, but it does not yet offer U.S. security guarantees that Kyiv views as vital for its war against the Russian invasion.

Expand coverage for obesity treatments

As a dentist in my professional life, I have the responsibility of making sure my patients maintain great oral health and overall health.

Legals for February, 28 2025

Flathead Pep Band is heartbeat of school spirit

The Flathead High School Pep Band is thriving this year, as it does every year, bringing energy and excitement to every event they play.

Letters to the editor March 11

Letters to the editor March 11

HB 490 is a crucial step for Montana’s safety and resilience

As general managers of Montana’s electric cooperatives, we are writing to urge our state senators and communities to support House Bill 490.

House and Senate make opposite decisions on partisan judiciary bills

Leaders in Montana’s Republican Party have made it clear that when the Legislature disbands at the end of the 69th session, the plan is to assign the judicial branch in the state shades of red and blue.

Legals for March, 12 2025