Absentee ballots went out Oct. 9, and Election Day is Nov. 3. Flathead Valley voters will weigh an open U.S. Senate seat, an open western congressional seat, a state Supreme Court contest, three ballot measures and a full slate of legislative and county races. Here’s what to know.
Republican Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, the incumbent, and Democrat Madison Evans discuss property taxes, housing and working across the aisle
The Retreat is one of eight Montana nursing homes to receive a gold trophy next to its name on Medicare.gov under the new CMS Risk-Based Survey
The 2,307-acre Piper Creek Project is the first of several expected in the valley; a second, Quill Pig, is open for comment through Nov. 3
Vance’s arrival will mark the third visit to Montana in two weeks by the federal government’s most powerful Republicans
Advocates say a presumption of access on federal land could bolster a corner-crossing lawsuit, but state agencies still control most wildlife policy
The Lake County district has been Republican-held for more than a decade and appears to favor conservative upstart Finley Warden, but Democrat Dalton Bradford hopes a favorable national environment and stronger local organizing can flip it.
Every dollar raised at the event, which will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Wachholz College Center, will go directly toward helping feed neighbors in the Flathead Valley
With room for just 39 more units, the district is turning away new annexations until its expansion project comes online in 2028
Kaleb Anthony Hilliard, 21, is accused of killing a Eureka teen and wounding two others outside a party; trial is set for Feb. 22
Precooked potatoes, ready-to-use add-ins and a shaken dressing create potato salad with minimal effort
Ross, who teaches at Evergreen Junior High, says “every student deserves to be seen.” He’ll represent Montana in the 2027 national program.
Republican Jim Riley and Democrat Darren Fix both want property tax relief, but they differ on school funding, natural resources and campaign finance
The Kalispell nonprofit shelter is at 94% of its funding goal as crews build 18 reduced-cost apartments for families, set for completion next summer
The behavioral health crisis unit received a federal grant to add positions and a new Community Outreach Team to help with prevention
Absentee ballots went out Oct. 9, and Election Day is Nov. 3. Flathead Valley voters will weigh an open U.S. Senate seat, an open western congressional seat, a state Supreme Court contest, three ballot measures and a full slate of legislative and county races. Here’s what to know.
Economic headwinds have triggered a shift in spending trends as visitors seek low-budget trips while weather, the airport runway rehabilitation project and Glacier Park’s new entry system have caused fluctuating visitation patterns
Federal wildlife officials and hunting groups say wolves in the Northern Rockies have recovered; conservation groups say the agency ignored historic range where wolves no longer live
