Xander Snake, 18, was found unresponsive at the July 13 party and died during transport to the hospital

The former Democratic congressional candidate will be helping to build a coalition of small businesses in the state supporting The Montana Plan, a ballot initiative aiming to remove dark money from the state’s elections

Eric Brandon Wright, 43, pleaded guilty in January to one count of interstate transportation of stolen property

The assessment found no 'significant adverse effects' on phase two of the wastewater facility project, allowing the district to begin bidding for contractors for the new treatment plant facilities

A newly seated board is grappling with remediation efforts, personnel challenges and attempting to learn the ropes of serving in their roles in the small, rural district

A custom home perched above Lakeside; a Marion residence on 6.29 private acres; and a Victorian-inspired home on Buffalo Hill Golf Course

Beacon staffers awarded 15 first-place plaques; website also named best in the state

A lawsuit local environmental groups brought against the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation challenges the agency’s preliminary approval of a water permit for the Territory 1889 development, and its dismissal of objections raised by the groups

As crews complete a critical rehabilitation project, airport officials have implemented a rolling schedule that closes the runway from Monday at 6 p.m. to Friday at 10 a.m. through July 31

The closure is due to the expiration of a federal grant the nonprofit relies upon

Kirk and Clifford Nance filed suit against the school district for adverse action it took against them after they reported the sexual assault of wrestlers to the school district. Their lawyer said they hope the finding in their favor sparks more safeguards for whistleblowers from Kalispell Public Schools.

Kyle Curtis Hinzman entered the pleas in Flathead County District Court on June 18

Even before the Strait of Hormuz cut off fuel and fertilizer supplies, uncovered row crop losses have totaled $43 billion in recent years as lawmakers attempt to provide aid to farmers and push the 2026 Farm Bill across the finish line

The ballot initiative, which has been heralded as a novel approach to getting dark money out of elections, announced it has handed over nearly 50,000 signatures. To qualify, it needed 30,121.

During a work session on Monday, city councilors discussed potential improvements to its grant process for housing initiatives using the levied dollars, while also floating around the idea of increasing the resort tax to bring in more funds to address the city's housing challenges.