Evacuation warning issued between Hungry Horse and West Glacier

Residents on the east side of U.S. 2 between Hungry Horse and West Glacier were placed under a pre-evacuation notice Wednesday morning due to the nearby Ridge Fire.

Lincoln County puts local marijuana tax to voters

At the July 26 Lincoln County commissioner’s meeting, the vote on a resolution for a 3% tax on retail sales of both categories of marijuana was unanimous. Registered voters will decide the matter in a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Law roundup: Unresponsive man just taking a catnap

A caller expressed concern about a 26-year-old man who was described as appearing unresponsive in a Kalispell gazebo. He was just taking a nap, officers with the Kalispell Police Department later learned.

‘Conscience’ bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

A new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate in procedures and treatments such as abortion, medically assisted death, gender-affirming care, or others that run afoul of their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles.

Eddy Lou Benson, 93

Eddy Lou Benson

Hungry Horse Reservoir evacuated, closed to public

All roads, trails and recreation sites along Hungry Horse Reservoir were closed to public access Tuesday morning due to wildfires actively burning in the area.

Montana State Hospital tallies high rates of falls, chemical restraints and staff vacancies

The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, the state’s only public adult psychiatric facility, is continuing to see high staff vacancies, budget deficits, and shortfalls in health and safety standards more than a year after losing federal accreditation following investigations into patient deaths and injuries.

Legals for August, 8 2023

Whitefish City Council considers putting resort tax change on ballot

Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to place a measure before voters in the fall that would direct a portion of resort tax dollars toward community housing.

Always on the run and loving it

She admits she has always struggled with sitting still.

Legals for August, 6 2023

PHOTOS: Evergreen Show 'N Shine 2023

Scenes from the Evergreen Show 'N Shine car show at Conlin's Furniture in Evergreen on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Local child care gap worsened by low wages

Low wages deterring people from pursuing early childhood education careers represent an obstacle to bridging the local child care gap that is keeping parents out of the workforce, business advocates and child care providers say.

Fire behavior could moderate with cool, wet week ahead

Northwest Montana’s wildfire activity is expected to moderate over the next seven days with wetting rain and below normal temperatures increasingly likely beginning Friday evening.

Wachholz brings mix of performers to the stage

The Wachholz College Center brings a variety of musical performances to the stage this month from cello and piano to the soulful Delta swamp blues and Mardi Gras Indian funk.

Niarada Fire surges to 8,400 acres; evacuations ordered near Spotted Bear complex

Command of the Niarada Fire west of Elmo was turned over to the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3 on Wednesday morning.

Legals for August, 1 2023

Drought earns Flathead, Lincoln counties natural disaster area designation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated Flathead and Lincoln counties primary natural disaster areas Monday.

Show N’ Shine best of show returns with another car show debut

Show N’ Shine is one of the largest car shows in the state, according to the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce.

Robert Lewis Cartwright, 91

Robert Lewis Cartwright