Ahead of a June primary and November general election, legislative candidates in the Flathead Valley have raised nearly $300,000. In some races where a sitting lawmaker faces a primary challenger, candidate spending has far outpaced previous years.

Building industry overcomes economic challenges to gain steam in the Flathead Valley; a roadmap to road-construction season; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Montana Contractors Association Executive Director David Smith

A proposed amendment to the Forest Plan would designate about 12,588 acres as open to over-snow vehicle use while closing an additional 12,258 acres, including near the southwest end of Hungry Horse Reservoir; bicycles would be prohibited in recommended wilderness areas

Local voters will have the choice to create a Big Mountain Resort District and increase funding for Evergreen Fire District

With a renewed degree of community attention on the proposed federal cleanup plan, environmental regulators are ramping up outreach efforts and providing funding for a grassroots coalition to hire independent technical experts

MHSA approved esports as an “emerging activity” beginning next school year; girls flag football continues expanding

The governor on Thursday endorsed 58 candidates for state Legislature, including Flathead Valley Reps. Braxton Mitchell, Courtenay Sprunger and Tony Brockman and omitting Speaker of the House Matt Regier

Warm creamy beans and fresh mozzarella melt slightly into their bed of greens in this hearty spring salad

School districts across northwest Montana will hold elections on May 7, in which voters will elect school board trustees and decide whether to approve levies and bonds. Find out what’s on the ballot in your local school district and how to cast your vote.

Report shows nonresident spending had a higher direct impact to the local economy than in previous years despite dip in dollars

The commission met to give and hear feedback on proposed recommendations presented by the state health department on improving behavioral health case management, expanding services and workforce recruitment and retention

The new fishing access site would be located on the west bank of Flathead River just south of the existing bridge, which in 2009 was deemed unsuitable to accommodate increases in traffic and vehicle size

The feedback from visioning sessions is meant to assist city officials as they update the growth policy, a master planning document that is supposed to guide the city through growth and development over a 20-year period

Adam Joel Whiteman, 24, is charged with a felony count of kidnapping and two misdemeanor counts in Flathead County District Court after allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in Missoula and leading law enforcement on a pursuit on U.S. Highway 2