Democrat Alani Bankhead ‘does not have the momentum, resources or will to win this race,’ outgoing chair Shannon O’Brien wrote

Widely seen as the biggest ticket item in the state this fall, the race is likely to be defined by topics like cost-of-living and healthcare that have hit voters’ pocketbooks hard — though culture war issues could still play a role.

The president’s rally is aimed at boosting congressional candidate Aaron Flint, who is in a tight race for Montana’s western district against Democrat Sam Forstag

Supporters say CI-133 would protect the initiative and referendum process from “unjustified interference by the government,” after legislators passed a slew of bills tightening ballot initiative rules. Backers argue that strategy weakens “voters’ ability to propose and vote on laws themselves.”

A Dayton home with deeded Flathead Lake access; a renovated Whitefish property near downtown; and a Kalispell residence with a heated pool

After a failed push by GOP lawmakers in 2025 to make court races partisan, supporters say CI-132 would protect a 90-year tradition. Opponents say party labels would give voters more transparency.

The suicide prevention nonprofit is training volunteers for community outreach, including how to handle difficult conversations about mental health

Nine nonprofits share $30,834 in Flathead Electric Cooperative's Roundup for Safety grants for projects from bear-resistant garbage cans to avalanche education

The alpine section closes at 7 p.m. Friday between Avalanche and Jackson Glacier Overlook as snow and a hard freeze move into the region

The park’s official fundraising partner outlines progress on supported projects and set goals for the year ahead

Snow levels are expected to drop to the valley floors by Sunday, and gusts could cause power outages and dock damage on Flathead and Swan lakes, the National Weather Service says

The Bulldogs came out victorious on Saturday at the Marias Valley Golf and Country Club in Shelby to secure the team's first state championship since 2015.

Decision clears way for work to begin immediately, without a full environmental impact statement

Authorities must have a reason to hold undocumented people before arresting them, not find justification later, judge says

The celebration brought together 16 centenarians from across the state to share their stories and offer words of advice