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Smith Valley seeks approval for $1.8M bond to rebuild classrooms gutted by mold and asbestos
A $1.8 million bond issue is on the ballot to restore a building of Smith Valley School that was gutted to remove …
Kalispell voters approve public safety levy
Kalispell voters on Tuesday approved a public safety levy that will raise an estimated $4.6 million in its first year for emergency services.
White House, tribal leaders hail 'historic' deal to restore salmon runs in Pacific Northwest
The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington celebrated on Friday as they signed papers for…
Former Montana congressman Denny Rehberg launches bid for Rosendale's House seat
In the already crowded field of Republican candidates, a familiar name has entered the race for Montana’s eastern congressional seat.
Tranel, Zinke teams spar on congressional campaign trail
Democrat Monica Tranel knocked her opponent, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, during a stop in Kalispell earlier this month for what she described as his lack of presence…
County Election Administrator says Kalispell city election should be redone
The Flathead County election administrator supports holding the Kalispell municipal election again after a county administrative error impacted ballots on Nov.…
Kalispell City Councilor Sid Daoud launches US Senate bid
Days after winning reelection to Kalispell City Council, Sid Daoud has turned his attention to the Montana Senate seat up for grabs in 2024.
Election results: Kalispell City Council incumbents retain seats
Incumbents seeking reelection to Kalispell City Council held on to their seats, according to preliminary results released late Tuesday night.
Ballots are due on Marion School bond issue
Voters are reminded that ballots are due Nov. 7 on Marion School District’s $8.2 million bond issue to expand and accommodate growth.
Kalispell Public Schools levy requests focus on safety and technology
Voters have until Oct. 3 to return ballots to Kalispell Public Schools that will decide the fate of technology and levy issues for its elementary and high scho…
Squeezed by ever more students, Marion asks voters to approve $8.2M school expansion bond
In November, Marion School District is seeking approval for a $8.2 million bond issue to expand the school and improve building security.
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel seeks rematch against Zinke
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel announced Monday she is seeking her party's nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in next year's election, after sufferin…
Republican Tim Sheehy announces bid for Tester’s US Senate seat
Tim Sheehy, the Bridger Aerospace CEO rumored for months as a recruit for the Republican primary to face incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in next year…
Tester campaign buoyed by contributions from defense industry execs
As Democrat Jon Tester headed for a surprise victory in his 2006 U.S. Senate race, he attacked his incumbent Montana Republican rival's close ties to lobbyists…
Don Kaltschmidt reelected as chair of the Montana Republican Party
Don “K” Kaltschmidt, a Flathead Valley automobile dealer and known Republican voice, was reelected last weekend to a third term as chair of the Montana GOP.