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Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren't the target, new rule says

Killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would not be considered illegal unless the animals were specifically targeted, under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act by President Donald Trump's administration that marks a sea change in how the landmark environmental law is enforced.

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High court upholds murder conviction in deadly 2022 home invasion in Kalispell

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the deliberate homicide conviction of Zackary Matthew Maas in the 2022 shooting death of …

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Tensions flare in Mineral County over missing $350K purchase records from sheriff

A Mineral County Board of Commissioners meeting became heated last week after the county sheriff refused to turn over requested …

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Law roundup: Where's the money, man

Someone allegedly punched a man in the eye, broke out the rear window of his car and smashed the windshield …

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Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn't stopped looking, …

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Storytelling Bootcamp: Using Art to Build Community

From creating to curating, and from Orange County to Flathead County, Alyssa Cordova is using her expertise to not only …

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Great Fish Challenge sets new mark with $8.6M in donations

More than 4,000 donors contributed a record $8.6 million to the Great Fish Community Challenge this summer, supporting 89 Flathead …

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Chamber candidate forum examines balance between tax reforms, local infrastructure needs

Taxes were top of mind at a legislative candidate forum Tuesday hosted by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

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Kalispell Council tables Mayor Hunter's affordable housing proposal, rejects short-term rental restrictions

A pair of initiatives championed by Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter to spur affordable housing development and restrict short-term rentals failed …

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Firefighters reflect on 9/11 search at ground zero

Two fighter jets escorted Mike McGuirk and his fellow members of FEMA rescue taskforce as they flew across the country …

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Presentation explores historical mystery of Glacier National Park trail

Giving only hints in advance, he promises to explain where the trail was located, when it was blazed, and what …

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Bank stabilization required for new townhome along Whitefish River

A new development adjacent to Whitefish's Veterans Memorial Bridge is slated to be a three-unit townhome after undergoing an atypical …

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Motorist facing felonies after allegedly driving drunk with his child in the truck

A repeat offender is facing fresh felony charges after allegedly driving drunk through Columbia Falls with his child in the …

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Kalispell man brought up on felony charge after allegedly threatening his roommate

A Kalispell man arrested during an early September disturbance on the city's west end allegedly told officers he planned to …

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Flathead County Planning Board hosts second hearing on airport ordinance

The Flathead County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Airport Affected Area Ordinance at its Sept. 16 …

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Polling puts Flint, Forstag in dead heat for US House seat

Aaron Flint and Sam Forstag appear to be in a dead heat for Montana’s Western District House race, according to …

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Law roundup: Witnesses shine light on motorist who knocked over pole

Witnesses contacted the Whitefish Police Department after watching a man in a Ford F-350 take off after hitting and knocking …

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Grassroots group makes opening pitch for open space bond in Flathead County

Tryg Koch has coaxed countless grain crops from the fertile soils of the Flathead Valley since co-founding a farm services …

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Father accused of choking, hitting son with belt during Fourth of July celebration

A father accused of choking and beating his 3-year-old son with a belt during a family outing in the Flathead …

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West Glacier man accused of sexually assaulting underage relative

A West Glacier man accused of sexually assaulting an underage relative pleaded not guilty in Flathead County District Court on …

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