Commissioner responds to writer's accusations

I'd like to respond to some of the letters that have recently appeared in the local media regarding the race for county commissioner, particularly one by Mike Oehler, who, as many of you may recall, launched similar criticisms when I was running for sheriff and arresting people who were growing marijuana.

Coeur d'Alene now owns warehouse

COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene is the new owner of a big, blue building.

Wiley rascals wrangle rabbits

According to a Kalispell Police report, someone reportedly witnessed people in a maroon Chevrolet chasing wild rabbits with their car. The witness stated the driver was going the wrong way down one-way allies, driving down the middle of streets and going up people’s driveways in pursuit of his furry prey. Responding officers found the rabbits upon their arrival but were unable to locate their tormentors.

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Ronan sewage dumper sentenced in federal court

A businessman in Ronan has been sentenced in federal court in Missoula to two years  probation for illegally disposing of domestic sewage.

State completes Snowshoe Mine cleanup

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality announced this week that the Snowshoe Mine Reclamation Project has successfully been completed.

Woman dies in rollover on Highway 209

Four deaths in three weeks on Bigfork-area roads

Despite snow, Sun Road work continues

By CHRIS PETERSON - Hungry Horse News

Park flooding slows Sun Road opening

Heavy rains last week forced Glacier National Park crews to delay road work on the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road so they could concentrate on flood damage elsewhere in the Park.

Rescue funds on council agenda

Issue turned testy at workshop

More on American Rescue Plan Act funds

Flathead County landfill rates set for increase this fall

Flathead County landfill rates could be increasing by 15% beginning this fall.

Flathead County landfill rates set for increase this fall

Flathead County landfill rates could be increasing by 15% beginning this fall.

Firefighters dumped 600,000 gallons of water on Elmo 2 Fire Thursday

Firefighters held the line on the Elmo 2 Fire overnight Thursday, keeping blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan and away from hundreds of structures in the area.

Grizzly attacks pigs near McArthur Lake

Two pigs were reported mauled by a grizzly bear last month, with a third pig reported missing and later found dead.

Flathead Electric acquires second methane-burning generator for county landfill

Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) announced Jan. 9 the purchase of a second methane-burning generator to be installed at the Flathead County landfill.

Federal judge overturns approvals for proposed Montana mine

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated laws meant to protect threatened species and their habitat in approving the development of a copper and silver mine under a wilderness area in Montana, a federal judge has ruled.

Wiley rascals wrangle rabbits

According to a Kalispell Police report, someone reportedly witnessed people in a maroon Chevrolet chasing wild rabbits with their car. The witness stated the driver was going the wrong way down one-way allies, driving down the middle of streets and going up people’s driveways in pursuit of his furry prey. Responding officers found the rabbits upon their arrival but were unable to locate their tormentors.

Ronan sewage dumper sentenced in federal court

A businessman in Ronan has been sentenced in federal court in Missoula to two years  probation for illegally disposing of domestic sewage.

City eyes snow lot for affordable housing

The city of Whitefish is officially showing interest in allowing its snow lot to be developed into affordable housing.

Council denies short-term rentals for apartment complex

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday voted against amending a conditional use permit that would allow a developer to potentially turn half of a proposed apartment complex into short-term rentals.