ACLU files lawsuit over Montana's ballot collection law

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Montana and the Native American Rights Fund are challenging a Montana law that they say severely restricts Native Americans' ability to vote.

Veterans Home artists show their stuff at art center display

Exhibit contains projects from all artistic levels

Whitefish residents may have noticed an above-normal amount of red, white and blue around town recently.

Bus service helps riders maintain independence

To Terri Hain of Whitefish, Eagle Transit represents a way to maintain her independence.

Kalispell considers tighter public-safety budgets

Kalispell's government proposes spending $136,000 less on fire and police protection in fiscal 2010 than it expects to in fiscal 2009.

Kalispell begins budget crunching

The proposed 2009-10 Kalispell city budget is a bit smaller than the 2008-09 version.

Community embraces debt education course

Free to Choo$e classes filling fast

Howard Day, 81

On Sunday July 8, 2007, Howard achieved his 'eternal home in our Lord's Kingdom.' Howard was born to Willis and Marie Day on Dec. 13, 1925, in Jersey City, N.J. Howard was raised in Garrison, by his father Willy Day, who worked for the Great Northern Railroad during the Depression.

Trout Fishing in America plays in Whitefish

Study: Montana tax system fairest among states

The personal finance website Wallet Hub has ranked Montana’s state and local tax system as the fairest in the country.

Awards recognize that happier workers lead to happier customers

Communication is the key

For Tom Tornow, given by the Flathead Job Service Council’s 2012 Employer of Choice Award for a business with less than 25 employees, communication makes all the difference. 

Bachman stays where he belongs

Considering the cold and heinous nature of his crime and the helpless innocence of his victims, it is not surprising that child murderer Karl “Randy” Bachman’s request for parole was denied Wednesday by the Montana parole board.

Co-op supports 'clean hydro' power

We want to make our Flathead Electric members aware of something that has been a part of the Northwest way of life for over 75 years, yet is often overlooked: how hydropower dams and the incredible power of the Northwest’s rivers benefit our daily lives.

One voter who won't support Kalispell school levy

I will not be voting in favor of the Kalispell Public Schools building reserve levy.

Don’t mess with Montana’s good elections

As Montana Secretaries of State, both Democratic and Republican, for 24 years we supervised Montana’s elections.

Wolfpack Theatre opens season with timeless classic ‘Our Town’

The Wolfpack Theatre Company at Glacier High School will open the 2023-2024 theater season with Thornton Wilder’s timeless classic “Our Town” on Sept. 18, 19, and 20 at 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.

Montanans deserve better than NorthWestern’s failed leadership

As the global energy landscape shifts — and the costs to power our homes, ranches, and businesses skyrocket – Montana faces serious challenges.

Halloween horror: Biden’s America

Do you like scary movies?

Climate action has brought record investments and jobs

One year after a major climate bill was passed, many states are flourishing thanks to an influx of clean energy investment and jobs.

Whitefish works to address downtown trash problem

Overflowing garbage cans have been an unwanted but common sight in downtown Whitefish this summer.

Federal actions threaten Montana’s way of life

Montana is a vast state with a landscape populated by large mountain ranges, crystal-clear lakes, and lively ecosystems — we are not known as Big Sky Country for nothing.