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ARTICLES BY HAILEY SMALLEY
State takes on co-management of 200,000 federal acres in Northwest Montana
About 214,000 acres on the Kootenai and Flathead national forests will serve as what Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte called the “initial sandbox” for a shared stewardship agreement between the state and U.S. Forest Service.
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GOP primaries set for multiple Northwest Montana races
Campaign filings closed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, sealing the roster of candidates set to compete for seats in both the federal and state delegations.
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Whitefish Lake Institute coordinator works to connect citizens with science
He paused on the banks of Viking Creek to watch the gush of water. The ice that encased the stream during winter had already broken up, hinting at the coming deluge of spring snowmelt. Parker could already picture the water rushing across the streambanks and soaking into the roots of …
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Conservationists eye $37 million in state funding for habitat improvement projects
Conservationists are debating how to spend an estimated $37 million influx of funding for habitat improvement projects ahead of the 2027 state Legislature.
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Ceres Bakery celebrates 20 years of coffee, croissants and community
Every morning, the smell of baking sourdough permeates the cafe in downtown Kalispell. Racks of golden-brown pastries emerge from ovens as baristas stir up lattes and cappuccinos. Even the art that adorns the cafe walls is hand-crafted by local artists.
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Renovations planned for Shady Lane fishing site
Major improvements may be coming to the Shady Lane Fishing Access Site in the coming years, including an updated pier, new gravel paths and additional landscaping.
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Construction projects on tap for Glacier Park
Several construction projects will break ground in Glacier National Park this year, resulting in partial closures in many areas.
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Flathead Valley Community College president to retire at end of year
Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas will retire at the end of year, marking the end to her 27-year career with the school.
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Flathead Valley Community College president to retire at end of year
Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas will retire at the end of year, marking the end to her 27-year career with the school.
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Sampling work shows CWD detections increase across Montana
Location could also be to blame for a lag in the total number of samples taken. During the 2024-25 season, biologists tested 9,504 samples for chronic wasting disease, compared to just 8,630 for the 2025-26 season.
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Early candidate filings prep multiple primaries in Northwest Montana
Midway through the candidate filing period, a handful of races in Northwest Montana have emerged as hotbeds of intraparty competition.
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Judge sentences protesters arrested at Whitefish Border Patrol station last year
A trio of protesters arrested for blocking a Border Patrol vehicle last year pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in Whitefish Municipal Court last week.
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Soda fountain staff serves up support for injured Columbia Falls coworker
For the past six years, Reghan Donahue and Hazel Alexander have been virtually inseparable.
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Kalispell coffee shop puts new spin on classic drinks
TBDIn some ways, the brick-and-mortar location is a novel venture for mother-daughter duo Nicole and Samantha Waters, who started the Mad Can brand in May 2025 from a traveling coffee trailer. In others, the storefront is simply the most recent expression of the family’s passion for espresso.
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