When Emilie Sangimino first began promoting local businesses as “Hidden Gems,” she didn’t know the impact it would have across the valley and country

The Progressive Vet PAC poured millions into the Senate primary during its final weeks in support of Democrat Alani Bankhead. Now, it says it’s shifting its focus to back a Democratic candidate running in Kansas.

As the state’s party chair defends the shift — which requires members to pay dues, sign an affirmation of support and spells out a procedure for suspending or terminating party members — some current and former legislators raised concerns with the new bylaws’ legality, and with the amount of power it puts in the hands of the State Central Committee and chair.

The former Democratic congressional candidate will be helping to build a coalition of small businesses in the state supporting The Montana Plan, a ballot initiative aiming to remove dark money from the state’s elections

A newly seated board is grappling with remediation efforts, personnel challenges and attempting to learn the ropes of serving in their roles in the small, rural district

The opening of the road’s full length marks the start of a summer season that will feature the piloting of a new system to navigate the park, set to take full effect on July 1

Kirk and Clifford Nance filed suit against the school district for adverse action it took against them after they reported the sexual assault of wrestlers to the school district. Their lawyer said they hope the finding in their favor sparks more safeguards for whistleblowers from Kalispell Public Schools.

The ballot initiative, which has been heralded as a novel approach to getting dark money out of elections, announced it has handed over nearly 50,000 signatures. To qualify, it needed 30,121.

Alani Bankhead, the Democrat in the race, reiterated primary promises that she wouldn’t drop out to make room for independent Seth Bodnar’s candidacy even as the former University of Montana president clinched a slate of high-profile endorsements

The trial, which starts Monday, will rule on whether the district retaliated against the plaintiffs after they reported the sexual assault of wrestlers to the school district and police department.

The contamination, found in the school’s library and in a school-owned property, has resulted in a need for remediation before students can return. The school’s roughly one dozen students completed their year in Eureka.

The Flathead saw a 50/50 split in terms of party-backed candidates prevailing in their primary contests. Those results mirrored a similar dynamic statewide, with each of the Republican Party’s factions winning several key races.

Polls closed at 8 p.m. as voters across Montana cast ballots in competitive primaries for local, state and federal office

The rural teacher retires after three decades, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the tight-knit West Glacier community

Flathead-area candidates for the state legislature have attracted more than $325,000 combined in funding during the primary election cycle