Absentee ballots went out May 8. The primary takes place June 2. Voters in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Glacier counties will decide more than a dozen competitive races. Here's what to know.

A remodeled Eureka home on 1.5 acres; a newly constructed residence in Kalispell; and an updated condo in Whitefish

In a state that has historically heralded its independent streak, Bodnar's candidacy for the U.S. Senate sets up an experiment about whether a candidate running outside the two-party system can stave off Montana's one-party rule

Residents can go to City Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 20 to provide feedback on a range of projects, including a potential overpass at East Second Street, aimed at addressing safety and access limitations at railway crossings in the city.

Skydiving returns to the Flathead Valley with the new center opening May 15

In Montana, where abortion is legal, local providers praised the high court's Thursday ruling allowing them to continue distributing mifepristone by mail, saying it has "revolutionized" access for rural patients

The federal money through the Land and Water Conservation Project will permanently protect 1,131 acres of front-country timberland near Kalispell, effectively tripling the size of Herron Park

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week captures post-pandemic population growth, which has started to slow in recent years, mirroring national trends

With no Democratic candidate, the primary race winner will determine the next Flathead County Sheriff

The Polson district features a matchup between seasoned legislator Linda Reksten and newcomer Finley Warden.

Jeffrey Scott Serio, 49, was found guilty of deliberate homicide following an eight-day trial. He is convicted of fatally running over 67-year-old Raymond Maurice “Mory” Grigg last August.

Frozen cherry tomatoes and dried herbs blend into a summery dressing for spring greens and vegetables

Two four-term Republican state reps are squaring off against a Merchant Marine from Libby in a three-way race for a Senate seat left open by termed-out lawmaker Mike Cuffe

In 1969, five climbers set out to accomplish what no one had before: to scale the sheer north face of Mount Cleveland, Glacier National Park's tallest mountain, in winter. Instead, tragedy struck and they were buried in an avalanche so deep that their bodies would not be discovered until the following June, 188 days after their disappearance.