Ruis going full steam ahead on CFAC property

Developer Mick Ruis said he’s already been hosting potential businesses interested in developing at least part of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site.

Trump's 200% tariff threat would be 'a real disaster' for Europe's wine industry

The number 200 is top of mind across wine country in France, Italy and Spain, Europe's top producers of wine. That's because last week, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a tariff of 200% on European wines, Champagne and other spirits if the European Union didn't back down from imposing retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. products.

Kalispell City Council to discuss creating city code enforcement program

Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider hiring code enforcement personnel to oversee several areas of municipal code.

Sen. Steve Daines visits Beijing as tariff fight grows

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, has met a senior Chinese diplomat in Beijing at a time when the U.S. and China have swapped tariff threats and harsh words over each others' handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.

Legals for March, 25 2025

Transmittal update from Rep. Sprunger

The Montana Legislature reconvened this week after the transmittal break, marking the start of the second half of the 69th legislative session.

Transmittal update from Rep. Sprunger

The Montana Legislature reconvened this week after the transmittal break, marking the start of the second half of the 69th legislative session.

Amazon warehouse planned for south Kalispell

The one-story building is set to be about 28,000 square feet in size and located on United Drive near Fred’s Appliances.

Kalispell City Council rejects code enforcement program over budget concerns

Kalispell city councilors appeared unwilling on Monday to hire a code enforcement officer despite warning the municipality lacks the resources to effectively enforce its code.

Lake County commissioner slams Polson Police chief's book

What’s typically a cordial monthly meeting between city and county government officials collapsed last Tuesday afternoon, after Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker opened the session which he introduced as “a hearing” – by lambasting a book recently published by Polson Police Chief George Simpson.

Judge rules for developer, Lincoln County in Thompson Chain of Lakes suit

It appears there is one less obstacle to a developer’s plans to build a RV park at Happy’s Inn following a recent court ruling in Lincoln County.

Hecla forges ahead with Lincoln County mine

A proposed mine beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness that has been a beacon of hope for mining proponents and a source of concern for environmental groups could get a green light from federal officials early this year, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Such approval would clear the way for exploration work to determine how much copper and silver is beneath the surface and if it’s economically viable to open a full-scale mine in the far corner of northwest Montana.

Appeals court sides with corner-crossing hunters in Wyoming dispute

A federal three-judge panel has sided with a group of hunters who faced civil trespassing charges stemming from elk-hunting excursions into “checkerboard” land in Carbon County, Wyoming.

Mother faces felony charge for allegedly driving under the influence with child in the car

A Kalispell woman was allegedly under the influence of multiple substances when she crashed the vehicle that she and her young child were in last fall.