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Return the favor by backing the Kalispell high school levy
I am of the belief that school levies and school taxes are my way to pay for the education that I received and not specifically paying for my children’s education. This is why it is important to continue funding schools even if you no longer or don’t have children that attend the school. You are paying into a system that you benefited from.
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.
Personhood bill set to pass House, though unlikely to reach threshold to move to voters
A bill seeking an amendment to the Montana Constitution to confer “personhood” rights on embryos passed the House after a 57-43 vote on Tuesday.
Senate President Matt Regier must be investigated
As senators, we are charged with the responsibility to serve the people of Montana by working together to shape laws that are in the best interest of our state.
Wealth versus health
It looks like the only way Congress can pay for tax cuts for billionaires is to cut spending on Medicaid and Medicare.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

Transgender bathroom restrictions take effect as Montana governor signs law
HELENA (AP) — Transgender people in Montana can no longer use bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed new restrictions into law Thursday.

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level
The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.

Appeal filed in Glacier Park home case
The Flathead Conservation District and Friends of Montana Rivers and Streams have filed an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of a home built on private land along the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park.
Letters to the editor March 25
Letters to the editor March 25

Montana House votes down harsher penalties for employers hiring immigrants in US illegally
The Montana House on Monday narrowly voted down a bill that would have imposed tougher penalties on employers caught hiring immigrants in the United States illegally.

The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen's Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.
Flathead County Animal Shelter overwhelmed after authorities seize 27 dogs in animal cruelty case
The Flathead County Animal Shelter is overwhelmed with animals after 27 dogs were seized from allegedly unsanitary conditions at a Coram property earlier this month, according to shelter division manager Austin Hicks.
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.

UM’s CyberMontana director recognized as barrier-breaking leader
Dianna Burke, who started her career as a chemist in the male-dominated Texas oil business, has been breaking barriers for decades as she advanced her career in computer science, information technology and cybersecurity — a field that is currently 80% male.