Kelli Higgins, an English teacher and the International Baccalaureate coordinator at Flathead High School, was honored at a school-wide assembly.

Local school district leaders said the statewide test, which was used for the first time last year, has issues that still need to be worked out. Many cautioned against using it as the sole indicator of their schools’ success.

The footage shows the Whitefish Police Department’s interaction with Beker Rengifo del Castillo, in which he is pulled over for a broken taillight before the officer involved in the traffic stop calls in Border Patrol to “check him.” Rengifo del Castillo is suing the city of Whitefish, the Whitefish police chief and the officer for racial profiling.

The amendments were approved to right-size a district data entry error that gave taxpayers a 25% tax break, instead of an intended 5% break. It will be a one-time special assessment.

It marks the fourth lawsuit against the attorney general over ballot issues submitted for consideration this year

It’s the second edit from Austin Knudsen the state Supreme Court has ruled against, allowing Montanans for Fair and Impartial Judges to continue efforts to qualify their measure for the 2026 ballot

The board selected McPherson and Jacobsen, LLC, a national search firm for boards of education

The district is returning to taxpayers to collect the $630,460.15 it needs to make up the shortfall through a special tax assessment, which it has planned for February of 2026, pending board approval. The board will meet to discuss the matter on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

While a handful of districts saw growth, most public and private schools in the valley saw slight declines in enrollment between 2024 and 2025

The campaign has a goal to raise $400,000 to replace instruments for both the orchestra and band programs. Part of the funds will also go in an endowment to ensure that funds are available to replace outdated equipment in the future.

The middle schoolers have the chance to cater events through the course as they understand what it takes to have a culinary career. But the lessons they take away go far beyond cooking.

The Commissioner of Political Practices found the complaint was “insufficiently supported,” and Commissioner Annie Bukacek claimed its filing was an example of workplace retaliation stemming from an ongoing conflict with fellow Commissioner Brad Molnar

Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has now given philanthropic gifts to four of Montana’s seven tribal colleges. She previously gifted Blackfeet Community College $3 million in 2020.

The complaint filed against Dr. Annie Bukacek by recently ousted President Brad Molnar accuses her of using Public Service Commission resources to conduct personal business. It's another development in a string of conflicts among the commission’s members.

The Facebook group sprung up to combat the immediate impacts of the shutdown — namely, SNAP benefits stalling — but its founder discovered need in the Flathead is constantly shifting and hopes her group can continue to help fill in the gaps.