Roundup for Safety awards grant for EKG machines for school clinics

The Flathead Electric Cooperative Roundup for Safety Board on Dec. 14 awarded $47,569 — a new record amount of funding — to 10 area nonprofits seeking support for community safety projects.

William Payne, 82

William “Bill” H. Payne, 82, the “Grandfather of Angel Investing” born April 25, 1941, passed away peacefully on Dec 19, 2023, from dementia.

SKC founder an inspiration for all Montanans

Northwest Montana is mourning the loss of a visionary who left a profound impact on Native American education in the U.S.

Legals for December, 24 2023

Legals for December, 22 2023

Fire destroys Evergreen home; 2 cats rescued

No one was injured in a structure fire Wednesday afternoon that destroyed a home in Evergreen.

Consumers urged to dispose of Quaker Oats products following recall

The recall was announced by the Quaker Oats Company on Dec. 15, alerting consumers that many of their granola bars and granola cereals may be contaminated with salmonella.

Forest Service says leaking sewage plant did not contaminate groundwater near Holland Lake

The U.S. Forest Service has announced that monitoring wells installed along the north shore of Holland Lake this fall found that a leaking wastewater treatment plant did not impact groundwater in the area.

Climate case plaintiffs tell Montana Supreme Court to deny state’s ask for pause on decision

Attorneys for the youth plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana climate change case told the Montana Supreme Court it should deny the Department of Justice’s request to pause the district court’s decision in part because they say the state attorneys did not follow proper legal procedure in filing the request.

Legals for December, 20 2023

Great Falls working to counteract hate after white supremacist propaganda spread at library

Great Falls organizations have partnered to stamp out hate in the Electric City following the discovery of White Lives Matter propaganda in at least 18 books in the Great Falls Library earlier this month.

Homeowner group files court challenge against pro-construction housing laws

A lawsuit filed Friday by a coalition of homeowners challenges the constitutionality of four bipartisan laws passed by this year’s Republican-controlled Legislature in an effort to tackle Montana’s housing shortage by encouraging proactive land use planning and making it easier to build homes in situations where construction has been hampered by local zoning rules.

Dry December challenges Montana ski areas

Weekend storm could deliver white Christmas

Ski areas across Western Montana are wishing for a Christmas miracle as the winter’s busiest week on the slopes approaches without much of the white stuff piled up, forcing some areas to change operations or postpone season openings until Mother Nature cooperates.

Kalispell City Council to create Planning Commission

Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to redesignate the city Planning Board as the Planning Commission, bringing the municipality in line with new development and land use laws passed by the state Legislature earlier this year.

Legals for December, 18 2023

Grizzlies topple Bison 31-29 in double OT

MISSOULA — For the first time to Frisco go the Montana Grizzlies, who needed two overtimes to get past North Dakota State 31-29 in a wild FCS semifinal game Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Love of mountain goats drives Glacier Park photographer Sumio Harada

Born and raised in Japan, Sumio Harada studied Japanese serow as a college student, taking photos that highlighted the many different fur patterns on their faces.

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Bigfork company begins selling products on global level

Though the Bigfork company has shipped to individuals internationally before, this will be the first time that they distribute wholesale.

Bette Merle (Young) Haugan, 95

Bette Merle (Young) Haugan, 95, passed away on Nov. 18, 2023, at her residence with family at her side.