Deadly High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy is on the Rise
Data shows that the overall maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is climbing, with high blood pressure one of the leading causes
Newly Redrawn House District 3 Features More Competitive Political Stakes
Democrat Debo Powers, a former appointed lawmaker, and Republican Cathy Mitchell, a political newcomer, are competing for a redrawn district encompassing the northern Flathead Valley
Court Upholds Finding That Montana Clinic Submitted False Asbestos Claims
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby had asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse last year's ruling
Flathead Producers Report High Winter Wheat Yields Amid Low Prices
Winter wheat and hay harvests were above average this season while spring crops like canola and spring wheat fared below average following a mid-summer heat wave
The 2024 Agriculture Issue
Montana's above-average winter wheat and hay harvests were a bright spot for Flathead Valley farmers growing more reliant on landowners to lease property for production as developers gobble up open space; plus, Market Metrics and Financial Corner
Montana Universities Tout Enrollment Records
Tthe University of Montana said it saw a nearly 5% enrollment jump
Whitefish Council Approves Work-Around to Riverbend Trail Permitting Impasse
The area in question is a top priority in the city’s Connect Whitefish Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
High Land Prices and Congested Highways Pose Logistical Challenges for Flathead Farmers
Most commodity producers in the Flathead Valley rely on dozens of individual landowners to lease their property for production as the agriculture industry continues to dwindle and open space is lost
Online Overseas Ballots for Montana Voters Briefly Didn’t Include Harris as a Candidate
The system was taken offline, the vendor corrected the issue and it was back online by Friday afternoon
Tester Unveils Housing Proposal, Criticizes Out-of-State Wealth During Kalispell Stop
The senator on Friday announced a plan to provide up to $15,000 in tax credits for first time home buyers, citing a need for workforce housing across Montana
Blankenship Bridge to Temporarily Close for Repairs
Bridge over Flathead River will close Friday to repair a crack found during MDT inspection
Flathead Valley Community College to Host Interactive Trades Education Night
Community members on Oct. 3 will be able to engage in hands-on career sessions in fields from culinary arts to heavy equipment operation, as well as meet local employers
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $750,000
A beautiful custom home in Kalispell; a peaceful Columbia Falls property fenced for horses; and a Lakeside residence with views of Flathead Lake
Kalispell Legislator Courtenay Sprunger and Special Education Teacher Arthur Fretheim to Face Off in House Race
The candidates are vying to represent downtown Kalispell in House District 7 where housing and public education are at the center of their campaigns
Forecasts Show Warm, Dry Montana Summer Could Transition to Cold and Snowy Winter
La Niña could develop in coming months, which typically brings colder Montana winters
