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Final plat for Territory 1889 approved after lengthy debate

KALISPELL, Mont. — After two previous delays, the final plat for Territory 1889, the Flathead Lake Club, was brought to the Flathead County Commissioners Office. Phase One was the development near Lakeside includes 79 residential lots. The final plat has faced repeated delays with concerns being raised whether the...

Flathead County, MT · 7d

Flathead Beacon

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Kelly, McLaughlin Vie for House District 9 Seat

Steven Kelly, the Republican incumbent, will face Kalispell Democrat Kate McLaughlin for the House District 9 seat. Kelly has focused on law enforcement and public safety, building on his first term. McLaughlin has campaigned on a “families first” platform that addresses affordable housing, health care access and child care.

Kalispell, MT · 8d

NBCMontana

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Territory 1889 water agreement raises concerns among Lakeside residents

LAKESIDE, Mont. — During Wednesday's Lakeside County Water and Sewer District meeting, residents pushed back on a proposed agreement involving Territory 1889, also known as the Flathead Lake Club. The new water agreement would reduce the project's water allocation from 125 to 80 acre-feet per year. However, some residents...

Lakeside, MT · 8d

voicesofmontana.com

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Montana’s Overcrowded Jails and the Price of Public Safety

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify. Montana communities are confronting overcrowded jails, rising operating costs and difficult public-safety decisions. On Voices of Montana, host Tom Schultz talks with State Sen. Barry Usher, public-policy advocate Jennifer Owen and Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino about proposed detention funding in Yellowstone County and lessons from Flathead County’s jail bond. The discussion examines how capacity limits affect arrests and accountability, the role of mental-health and addiction services, staffing and facility costs, possible federal litigation, and the balance between taxpayer expense and community safety.

Montana · 9d

The Western News

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Federal biologist to talk grizzlies Nov. 12 in Libby

The Libby Chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) will have their regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Venture Inn in Libby. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildlife biologist Wayne Kasworm is the featured speaker. Kasworm is the team leader for grizzly bear recovery in the Cabinet/Yaak ecosystem. He will describe the extensive monitoring and capture results, home ranges of collared bears, mortality, and population estimates based on genetics. He will also discuss the recent work on huckleberry habitat mapping and production in our area. There will be a brief social from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., self-serve pizza at 6 p.m. ($10), followed by a 6:30 p.m. presentation. The public is welcome to attend this presentation. For information, call Russ Gautreaux at 406-293-3108

Libby, MT · 7d

NBCMontana

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Gianforte tours firearms manufacturer facility in Columbia Falls

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Montana firearms manufacturer is growing in the Flathead Valley. Gov. Gianforte toured PROOF Research in Columbia Falls as it celebrates opening a new facility. "This expansion in Montana means more investment in our communities, more opportunities for Montanans, and more good paying jobs right here...

Columbia Falls, MT · 8d

Lake County Leader

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Former Rollins fire chief raises concern over proposed levy allocating nearly two-thirds towards full-time chief position

Former Rollins Fire Department chief and assistant chief Peggy Baird, who volunteered for 21 years, is raising concerns about the proposed levy, which would allocate two-thirds of the permanent increase to fund a full-time chief position. Baird said she is not opposed to the levy increase but believes it is premature, given the department recently completed a new facility. She believes it may raise insurance and utility costs that the department has not accounted for. The proposed permanent levy increase is $91,000 annually, which breaks down to $60,000 for a full-time chief, $20,000 for a vehicle and equipment reserve and $11,000 for operations, PPE, and training. For a market-value home at $100,000, the levy would cost $11.96 per year; for $300,000, $35.88 per year; and for a $600,000 market-value home, $85.92 per year. Baird said funding this position immediately after completing the building is “kind of crazy.” “I'm not against a levy. I just think that the community needs to be involved, and let's see what happens the first year with the new fire department, where we actually get some solid cost figures,” Baird said. “Because I think it's going to surprise them.” However, department officer and treasurer Greg LeFevre

Rollins, MT · 8d

Whitefish Pilot

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Guest opinion: Interlocal agreement would preserve Whitefish Lake

Work still continues on the “cabin” on Whitefish Lake, commonly referred to as the concrete house, where I believe the impact on the shore is synonymous with poor stewardship of the land. The property came to the attention of the public and neighbors in 2024 when the contractor's excavation expert blew rock and rubble into the lake with a miscalculated explosion. There was considerable outcry from the neighbors and residents of Whitefish concerned about the damage that was done, the distressing look of the construction site and overall welfare of the lake and shoreline. As this portion of Whitefish Lake is in the county, nothing could be done because the county has no building codes or permits required other than electrical and water. The county also has limited inspection and enforcement of any work done along Whitefish Lake. Along this same line of atrocity on Whitefish Lake, another property on Rest Haven Drive includes construction of a retaining wall at the water line and a house constructed to within 10 feet of that wall. Additional stonework along the landscape adjacent and leading to the site further scar the view from the lake and along the shoreline. For the future, an

Whitefish, MT · 9d

hilinetoday.com

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Governor Announces Advisory Council to Review Judge Candidate

(Kalispell) – Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a five-member advisory council to help review the lone candidate for an upcoming district court judge vacancy in Flathead County. The 11th Judicial District advisory council consists of community leaders, law enforcement officials, and legal professionals from the region. The group will...

Flathead County, MT · 8d

NonStop Local Butte

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Vance in Montana, Forstag Rallies in Kalispell | Midterm Minute for Oct. 27, 2026

Vice President Joins List of Top Republicans Traveling to Montana to Back Congressional Candidates JD Vance travelled to Belgrade on Monday to rally for Republicans Aaron Flint and Kurt Alme, candidates for U.S. House and Senate, respectively. Vance's visit followed trips by President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson earlier in October to back the candidates. The Montana rallies are part of a shift by Republicans nationwide towards campaigning aggressively in seats typically considered safe for their party as a growing body of public polling shows likely voters shifting towards Democrats compared to the 2024 election cycle. A poll commissioned by NonStop Local at the end of September showed Alme with a comfortable lead in the crowded U.S. Senate race and Flint with the narrowest of leads in the race for the state's western congressional district. The poll was one of multiple conducted this cycle suggesting that Democrat Sam Forstag could ride a favorable political climate for his party to become the first Democrat to represent Montana in the U.S. House since the 1997. Vance criticized Forstag as an "ACLU lobbyist from Portland" and also went after independent candidate for U.S. Senate Seth Bodnar. "You have people

Montana · 10d

We Are Shelby

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Three Montana Towns Just Made a Major National List

Three Montana towns just landed on a major national ranking — but affordability remains a challenge.

Montana · 12d

NBCMontana

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Kalispell leaf collection program underway

KALISPELL, Mont. — Fall cleanup is underway in Kalispell, and city crews are helping residents clear out leaves before winter sets in. The city’s annual leaf collection program is in progress until Nov. 20, weather permitting. City officials ask residents to rake leaves from their lawns into the...

Kalispell, MT · 11d

Valley Press - Mineral Independent

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Sanders County Fair attendance, revenue down

The final financial reports for the 2026 Sanders County Fair are now complete, and they confirm what many organizations are experiencing: rising costs. Fair expenses increased significantly in 2026, particularly for the rodeo and general fair operations. At the same time, ticket sales declined for both the rodeo and demolition derby events. "We made more in 2025 than we did in 2026," said Fair Manager Kristy Sheehan. Sheehan attributed much of the decline in revenue to poor weather conditions. "The weather had a lot to do with it," she said. "We didn't sell as many tickets and made $2,000 less in sponsorships. Right now, we're in the hole $384.92 on the rodeo." According to Sheehan, rodeo expenses increased by approximately $20,000 in 2026. Fair Commission Chairman Randy Woods said boosting attendance must be a priority moving forward. "We need more people in the seats," Woods said. "Our expenses went up, and because of the weather our income was down. There was about a $70,000 difference." Fair Commission member Richard Sanders suggested taking over management of the annual demolition derby as a way to reduce expenses and increase profits. "I would like us to consider taking this over ourselves because I

Sanders County, MT · 9d

The Western News

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Libby man prefers Flint over Forstag

Every fall, my family fills our freezer with what we hunt. So on November 3, I’m voting for Aaron Flint, the candidate who will protect our right to keep our tradition alive. Aaron, a fifth-generation Montanan and combat veteran, earned the NRA’s top rating and the endorsement of Gun Owners of America and the MT Shooting Sports Association. He didn’t hedge or dodge. Aaron told gun owners and hunters exactly where he stands. Sam Forstag took a different path. When the NRA sent him its candidate questionnaire, he didn’t even fill it out. Not to mention, the Gun Owners of America gave him an F. For a candidate who calls himself a gun-rights champion, that’s an odd way to prove it. It’s also important to look at the company Forstag keeps. He has Bernie Sanders and AOC’s endorsement Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two national figures who have spent years pushing sweeping gun control. Those aren’t Montana values, and they sure aren’t hunting-camp values. Montana hunters and gun owners need a congressman who will stand up for them in Washington without being asked twice. Aaron Flint is that man. - Vince Backen, Libby

Libby, MT · 10d

Flathead Beacon

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Finley Warden Will Deliver for Lake County

Lake County needs legislators who stand on principle, hold their ground, and deliver results. Finley Warden has the conviction and experience to do just that. That’s why I support him for House District 13. In Helena, good intentions aren’t enough. Results require preparation, relationships, and the courage to stand...

Lake County, MT · 9d

Char-Koosta News

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Election is in Voters' Hands

The mid-term General Election is November 3rd and voters will choose the leaders who shape the future of our country, state, and local communities. Political donors have flooded our media and mailboxes with literally billions of dollars of ads designed to control the election outcome. But dollars don’t vote—citizens vote. This election is in the hands of the voters.

Montana · 8d

Daily Montanan

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Forstag holds flurry of events in Flathead as VP stumps in Belgrade

Before the sun crested the Swan Mountains on Monday, Democratic candidate Sam Forstag was meeting with a group of small business owners in a Whitefish bagel shop. Sesame seeds, a topping of one of the best selling bagels, are more expensive these days, said Dan Moe, owner of Cutthroat Bagel Company, as are paper products […]

Belgrade, MT · 11d

NonStop Local Billings

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Vance in Montana, Forstag Rallies in Kalispell | Midterm Minute for Oct. 27, 2026

Montana · 10d

KPAX

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Dollar General planned for Pablo site as county starts permit review

Lake County confirms a Dollar General is planned for a Pablo site off Highway 93, but the building permit process isn't complete yet.

Pablo, MT · 10d

Bigfork Eagle

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Lakeside pauses out-of-district sewer hookups

With much of its excess capacity committed to future development projects, the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District board of directors voted last week to place a temporary moratorium on the annexation of new properties into the district for sewer hookups. The moratorium only applies to out-of-district properties seeking to join the district, not to properties within the district that have not yet hooked up to the district's water and sewer services, General Manager Rodney Olson clarified. "We want to protect the capacity we do have for our in-district people," Olson said. The board still reserves discretion to annex properties into the district on a case-by-case basis, in scenarios like a leaking septic near the lake, but any property owner wishing to be annexed into the district would submit an application that would then be considered and voted on by the directors. The moratorium comes as the district navigates several changes looming on the horizon: it is in the midst of expanding its wastewater treatment facility to meet increased demand within the district and has at the same time committed to serve the proposed Territory 1889 subdivision south of Lakeside, which will bring more than 350 homes under the district's

Lakeside, MT · 9d

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