1+ hour, 51+ min ago   (836+ words) The family has set up a fundraiser to help cover expenses tied to the accident and its aftermath, including medical bills, funeral costs, and other unexpected financial burdens A freak rockfall on one of America’s most scenic mountain roads has…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1084+ words) Key moisture events during the first half the year have put the valley in a good position midway through July, but with quickly drying and warming conditions, community members should remain alert and prepare for potential wildfire activity Beneficial moisture…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (890+ words) Lincoln County commissioners filed a petition last year to undo safeguards protecting Lake Koocanusa from the mining contaminant selenium. Plaintiffs accused local officials of "doing the bidding for a foreign mining company." An environmental organization is suing the board of…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (608+ words) The ballot issue aims to overturn the 2010 Citizens United decision by redefining the powers of corporations in the state’s constitution The Transparent Election Initiative, a nonprofit proposing a ballot issue for 2026 aimed at undoing the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision,…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (229+ words) Mountainous terrain and a strong north wind combined Thursday to create challenging fire behavior as crews attempt to secure a perimeter around the 5-acre Marry Ann Fire in the Flathead Valley Wildland firefighters on Thursday encountered challenging terrain and a…...