Montana songwriters billed as part of this year's “Rising Stars” lineup include Sean Devine from the Paradise Valley, Whitefish’s Hannah King and Jo Smith, and Helena’s Matt Strachan

Multiple times throughout the hearing, commissioners remarked that they were not allowed to consider any legal issues the person requesting the zone change may be facing

The policy is intended to be a blueprint for the city looking 20 years ahead, at which point more than 11,000 people could be permanent residents

A total of 34 artists are participating in this year’s fundraising event, which raises money for the museum and artists

The River Road East Fire, located about 6 miles east of the town of Plains, began burning the afternoon of Aug. 18

Sales for the performance will open up on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in place across the region

Rain fell across regional fires, continuing to moderate fire behavior ahead of warmer, dryer conditions expected to arrive heading into the weekend

The Flathead Valley nonprofit fundraising drive generated a little over $1 million in its first week, a new record

The remnants of Hurricane Hilary are expected to bring rain to some regional fires

The fair includes over 8,000 exhibits, a livestock show and sale, rodeo, live music, carnival rides and more

For more information about the community-based performing arts organization's slate of 14 upcoming performances, visit whitefishtheatreco.org

Performers at this year’s festival are Dylan Running Crane, Ben Pickett, The Best Westerns, Band of Drifters, Lerch and Sasha Bell

The performance at the O’Shaughnessy Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Aug. 10. General admission tickets are $25.

According to the union, in addition to an immediate 11.5% raise, nurses will receive a raise of 4% in July 2024 and 3% in July 2025