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

The state is ramping up to implement the federal work requirements six months ahead of the deadline. But Montana is one of several states already struggling to pay for health services.

Independent candidates have a May 26 deadline to submit ballot-qualifying petitions

After Flathead schools’ levy asks failed across the board earlier this month, some are beginning to navigate questions of where to make cuts to stave off projected deficits. Districts must set their budgets for the 2026-2027 school year by Aug. 25.

A 46-acre estate in Kalispell’s West Valley; a partially updated Whitefish home on more than 10 private acres; and an off-grid retreat on Wild Horse Island

A Montana Department of Labor and Industry report revealed the financial and professional services sector is responsible for nearly one third of the state’s economic production as banking and real estate dominate the Flathead Valley

The groups are seeking an alternative to the septage treatment facility currently under construction a mile north of Flathead Lake

Nathan Dugan, 36, faces Colton Little, 20, to unseat incumbent Republican Brad Abell in the November general election

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Gov. Greg Gianforte’s request to prohibit people from purchasing soft drinks, junk food or candy with the federal food assistance benefits

Gov. Greg Gianforte paid a visit to the school to present the veteran educator, who has spent 70 years teaching, with the honor. As she looks down the pike to retiring, she encouraged students to make good choices.

Community members can learn more about the organization's plan to build 10 homes every year for 10 years at an open house event from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 10 at the O’Shaughnessy Center

The council added language in the zoning regulations to delay a state-mandated requirement that allows for 60-foot buildings downtown in hopes of finding an alternative by the time the law takes effect Oct. 1

The grant would fund two roundabouts and various safety measures along Main Street, including a designated school zone in front of St. Matthew’s Catholic School

Donald J. Schwindt, 59, died at the scene following a gunfire exchange on Dawn Drive last week

The former U.S. Representative from New Mexico has deep ties to the oil and gas industry