Montana, an island of abortion access, preps for consequential elections and court decisions

Challenges to several state laws designed to chip away at abortion access are pending in Montana courts. Meanwhile, abortion rights advocates are pushing a ballot initiative that would add extra protections to the state constitution. And two open state Supreme Court seats could shape whether the high court upholds past decisions that protected abortion rights in the state.

Marion man accused of pulling gun sentenced

Facing one count of felony assault with a weapon, Christopher Martin Klett, 47, agreed to plead no contest to misdemeanor charges of negligent endangerment and resisting arrest on Jan. 9, the second day of his jury trial in Flathead County District Court.

Tester talks crime, drugs and border with Flathead law enforcement officials

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester met with law enforcement officials from Flathead and Lincoln counties in Kalispell on Friday to discuss crime prevention, fentanyl interdiction and border security efforts.

Flathead Basin dam operators defend management decisions

Dam managers in Northwest Montana reiterated in a public presentation Thursday that reservoir operations during drought years require a delicate balance of competing objectives.

Health department shares Medicaid disenrollment numbers for children, seniors, Native Americans

As Montana’s multi-month review of Medicaid eligibility comes to a close, the state health department is disclosing more details about how many children, older adults and Native Americans have lost health coverage over the last year, and how the redetermination process has impacted specific counties.

Flathead County planning board signals intent to recommend Somers subdivision

For want of more affordable housing the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday tabled the proposed Steamboat Landing subdivision, asking the developer to return with traffic mitigation measures so that it could support the project.

Legals for March, 15 2024

Legals for March, 15 2024

Presentation looks at family history of beer brewing in Montana

He will share stories about Montana breweries in a presentation on March 18 before the Northwest Montana Westerners in Kalispell.

Bird of the month: White-breasted nuthatch

The white-breasted nuthatch is often observed walking and probing head-down on the trunks of large conifers in mature wooded areas.

Mountainfilm Tour to benefit Bob Marshall Foundation

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hitting the road, bringing their annual film festival to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.

Letters to the editor March 14

Letters to the editor March 14

Students taking advantage of new schooling options

Of the many education reforms passed by the 2023 Legislature, one has been generating a lot of news lately, particularly in the Bozeman area.

Legals for March, 14 2024

Legals for March, 14 2024

Federal court strikes down Flathead National Forest plan

A federal court magistrate has found that the Flathead National Forest has failed to consider the impacts of new road-building projects on grizzly bears and bull trout, saying the United States Forest Service is ignoring science in order to arrive at its approval for the project which has been contested since 2018.

Lake County officials look for answers on Public Law 28 withdrawal from U.S. Attorney

Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has given the county felony jurisdiction over tribal members on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years.

Polson’s Little Shop Montana blends vintage and new finds

The Little Shop Montana, which recently moved from Highway 93 to Polson’s Main Street is a pleasure to explore.

North Valley Music School's youth symphony spring concert March 17

The Flathead Valley Youth Symphony will perform a Spring Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at Flathead High School in Kalispell.

Suspect in parking lot collision charged with criminal endangerment

Johnathan Troy Howard, 49, is expected to be arraigned on one count of criminal endangerment before Judge Heidi Ulbricht on March 21.