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Community pushes for tougher DUI laws and sentencing following fatal wrecks
The peaceful advocates for tighter DUI laws and harsher sentencing appeared proceeding the arraignment of Dal Sega…
Polson biochemist earns Green Chemistry Award
PhoSul was recognized for offsetting climate change by making phosphate fertilizer “that avoids hazardous chemicals and waste emissions associated with traditi…
U.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears
The Biden administration will continue protecting about 2,000 grizzly bears in four Rocky Mountain states despite objections from Republican-led states, U.S. w…
Proposed management plan released for Flathead River
After years of delays, the Flathead National Forest has released another proposed action for a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the three forks of the F…
HAPPENINGS: School board, tracks and signs, genealogy classes
Wildlife Track and Sign class with Swan Valley Connections, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info at https://swan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/swan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=413&.
BLOTTER: Customer jumps the counter
A store employee in Bigfork reported a man jumped over the counter and screamed at them.
Former judge-elect pleads not guilty to drug charges in Lake County
A Lake County attorney who had been elected in November to serve as a judge in the 20th Judicial District covering Lake and Sanders counties pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three felony drug charges.
Bridge Street Bridge is coming down
The Montana Department of Transportation and Battle Ridge Builders kicked off the New Year removing the truss from Bigfork’s Bridge Street Bridge Thursday, Jan…
Flathead County eschews state housing program
Saying it’s not a fair use of taxpayer funds or to future homebuyers, Flathead County commissioners last Tuesday quashed implementing a state housing program here.
HandMADE Montana tops $2 million for local makers
Polson-based HandMADE Montana celebrated a banner year of supporting local and regional artists, fostering community engagement, and making a meaningful impact…
HAPPENINGS: Poet Laureate, community dinner, Sundowner
Montana Poet Laureate lecture with Lowell Jaegar at Flathead County Libraries.
BLOTTER: Illuminati Facebook posts
In Bigfork, a caller reported one of their Facebook friends was posting about illuminati and elite political groups and should be on law enforcement’s radar.
Search and Rescue gets new SNOWbulance
The enclosed snowmobile trailer, with heat, lights, and room for a patient to be treated on the ride out of the backcountry, will replace a sled trailer donate…
Kalispell woman killed in New Year's Day collision near Creston
A 37-year-old Kalispell woman died in crash early New Year's Day near Creston after another vehicle crossed the center line and struck her vehicle head on, authorities report.
Bio Station announces another successful year keeping invasive species at bay in Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake Biological Station released their 2024 Aquatic Invasive Species report recently, with over 100,000 boats inspected for invasive species. Of those…