Shelter WF on Wednesday intervened as a defendant in a lawsuit against the state after Montana homeowners sued to block four housing development bills.

The board declined to allow the public to observe an evaluation of Superintendent Andy Maheras, who was charged in November with misdemeanor assault of a student

The ruling marks the latest development in an ongoing conflict between the governor’s office, county leaders and environmental groups over Senate Bill 442. If lawmakers override the governor’s veto, the bill will reallocate marijuana tax revenue towards county road repairs and conservation projects.

The Whitefish couple, known for their footprint on the Flathead Valley restaurant scene and their philanthropic work, will be crowned at the O’Shaughnessy Center on Saturday night.

The governor’s task force will begin meetings next month and will draft recommendations to reform the property tax system and alleviate the burden on Montana taxpayers

Kalispell-based shelters are offering increased capacity and extended hours to keep residents indoors this weekend

The Ascent program transformed the lives of at-risk Glacier High School students before shutting down due to budget cuts last fall. Now, its supporters are hoping to bring it back for the next generation of Kalispell teenagers.

Montanans can receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits for donations made to public schools and private school scholarship organizations

A district court judge blocked two laws designed to increase housing density in Montana after owners of single-family homes sued to halt their enforcement

The Montana Legislature will not reconvene to iron out rising property taxes after a push by the state’s Freedom Caucus failed to gain majority approval  

If approved by the majority of lawmakers, the Montana Legislature will meet in January for the 34th special session in its history to resolve ongoing property tax issues

The annual John White Speaker Series will begin on Jan. 7 and will include presentations from scientists, community leaders and historians from across Montana

As the Whitefish brewery gears up to celebrate a decade of pouring craft beers, its owners looked back on their local roots and the evolution of the Flathead Valley’s brewing industry

The Kalispell Education Foundation honored Heuscher among high school educators after reviewing 480 submissions

After a pandemic-era population boom prompted unprecedented growth in local schools, enrollment is beginning to cool at the elementary and middle school level