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Building Mystery/Parking Lot Overhaul at Missoula Holiday Village

That new building at Holiday Village isn't attached to the main structure. It's a pad spot for a future business yet to be announced.

Missoula, MT · 1d

Yahoo!

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Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr wins reelection unopposed in Montana

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender Democrat who became a national figure after Republican lawmakers barred her from the House floor in 2023, has secured another term representing the Missoula area. Zephyr ran unopposed in Montana's 95th House District, according to Decision Desk HQ, which called her reelection at...

Montana · 3d
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Missoula secures nearly $1 million federal grant for Reserve Street safety improvements

MISSOULA, Mont. — The City of Missoula has secured nearly $1 million in federal funding to improve traffic safety along Reserve Street, one of the city's busiest transportation corridors. The city was awarded $996,688 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The...

Missoula, MT · 14h
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Helena families share their adoption stories at Montana Capitol ceremony

For one afternoon, the Montana Capitol Rotunda was about more than state business. It became a place for families to celebrate the moments that brought them together and the journeys it took to get there.

Helena, MT · 1d

NBCMontana

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DeSmet School bond expected to fail by slim margin

MISSOULA, Mont. — Initial poll numbers show the DeSmet District No. 20 bond will not pass this election cycle. The bond would have put $2.4 million toward the construction of a new track and field at DeSmet Elementary School, while raising property taxes at a time when Montanans are already feeling intense economic pressure.

Missoula, MT · 2d

realtytimes.com

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Storage Tips for People Relocating to Helena, Montana

Helena has a way of surprising newcomers. It is a state capital, but it feels like a mountain town. You can walk a historic downtown in the morning and be on a trail on Mount Helena by lunch. People move here for state government jobs, healthcare, Carroll College, remote work with a view, or simply to be closer to open country.

Helena, MT · 1d

hilinetoday.com

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Missoula County Voters See Changes at Polling Places

(Missoula) – Missoula County voters noticed several changes at polling places this election season, thanks to a partnership with the University of Montana. College of Business students spent September studying how the county runs in-person voting to recommend structural improvements. Changes included elections staff wearing color-coded badges and vests,...

Missoula County, MT · 2d

KPAX

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Missoula Public Health gets better glimpse at community health with surveys

Missoula Public Health (MPH) recently conducted a county-wide survey, knocking on several hundred doors to get a first-hand account on the state of the community.

Missoula, MT · 1d

The Western News

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County voters support Short for sheriff; Crismore for commissioner

They’ve been elected, now voters will find if the winning candidates in state level races can effectively legislate in Helena for the betterment of Lincoln County’s citizens. While there was considerable drama regarding the Nov. 2, 2026, general election at the federal level, Lincoln County voters cast their ballots in local races that were either uncontested or had lopsided outcomes. For the District 1 state Senator seat, Republican Steve Gunderson collected 75% of the votes to beat Democrat Jonathan Russell Jameson. The result was similar for the District 1 state Representative seat as Republican Michelle Bianco got 76% of the vote to top Democrat Dakota V. Adams. Republican incumbent Tom Millett got 74% of the votes to defeat Democrat Jane Maahs in keeping the District 2 state Rep. seat. Also at the state level, Lincoln County voters wanted Dan Wilson for a spot on the state Supreme Court, but nevertheless, Amy Eddy easily won the race. In local races, Sheriff Darren Short won his third term in resounding fashion while getting 7,915 votes or 84% of the 9,471 ballots cast. Challenger Ian Smith, who ran as a Libertarian, claimed 1,556 votes, good for 16% Those running unopposed and winning were

Lincoln County, MT · 21h

NBCMontana

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Ravalli Co. voters turn down Darby school bond request, Stevensville tech levies

What was the total amount requested for Stevensville's technology levies?. Why did voters reject school funding proposals in Darby and Stevensville?. Some of the most prominent questions on local ballots in Ravalli County were school bond and levy requests. Darby voters turned down a 15 year, $7.8 million bond request...

Stevensville, MT · 2d

Flathead Beacon

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Democratic Candidates Emerge Victorious in Competitive North Valley House District Races

Democratic candidates Debo Powers, House District 3, and Paula Koch, House District 4, secured comfortable victories on Election Day — marking the first time both districts will send Democrats to Helena in the ruby-red Flathead Valley following redistricting in 2024. Powers, the District 3 incumbent, defeated Republican challenger Derek...

Helena, MT · 1d

montanian.com

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50 Years of Power. None of the Benefit.

Guest opinion submitted to The Montanian in response to “Libby Dam’s Generator Unit 6 Strengthens Reliability and Conservation,” October 21, 2026. This paper recently carried an account of the Unit 6 installation at Libby Dam, submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers. It is accurate, it is informative, and the engineering it describes deserves the respect it was given. Lincoln County has no quarrel with a single figure in it.

Lincoln County, MT · 9d

Lake County Leader

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Lake County Courthouse renovations underway

The Lake County Courthouse is undergoing a significant transformation, which sometimes leads to a little confusion. During a recent tour with Commissioner Gale Decker, an older woman stopped him to ask where she could register to vote. He directed her across the street to the Dave Stipe Annex, now home of the Lake County Election Office.

Lake County, MT · 2d

Bigfork Eagle

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Tensions flare as Lakeside grants water usage to development

Following impassioned comments from an overflowing crowd Wednesday seeking a delay or outright denial of the agreement, the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District board approved a revised contract to provide water to planned resort development near Blacktail Mountain. The district board, on a vote of 4-1, agreed to provide water to the Territory 1889 subdivision to serve the first two phases of the development. The full project is expected to include 359 homes, along with commercial development and open space, on 1,700 acres in Lakeside. The major change to the agreement was to reduce the amount of water allocated to Territory 1889. The new agreement provides an allocation of 80 acre-feet per year as opposed to 125, for an annual rate of $52,160. During the first round of public comment, the board of directors drew the ire of residents who believed there had been insufficient notice given for the meeting and that the office was inadequate to host the large group. Hands were on hips as the fired-up crowd, comprised mostly of Lakeside residents over the age of 60, stared down the board. It rapidly got louder in the small space as community members and board members spoke over

Lakeside, MT · 3d

Char-Koosta News

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Council Dispatch For September 24 and 29

Approved a $62,500 agreement among CSKT, Never Alone Recovery Support Services and Salish Kootenai Housing Authority to support recovery services for Tribal members living at Recovery Village. Funding will come from opioid settlement interest funds for October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. Tribal Lands Department. Approved purchasing the four one-quarter...

Lake County, MT · 1d

Char-Koosta News

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Hewankorn To Be Sworn In To CSKT Tribal Council

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Levi Hewankorn will be appointed to Tribal Council to replace the vacated seat for Pablo. Hewankorn was the other Pablo candidate in the CSKT General Election. A swearing-in ceremony is planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the regular Council meeting. Council passed this action Tuesday. Hewankorn...

Pablo, MT · 1d

Bigfork Eagle

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Flathead County commissioners greenlight first phase of luxury resort in Lakeside

Flathead County commissioners approved the first phase of a forthcoming luxury Lakeside resort Thursday on a 2-1 vote. The decision came after the vote on the final plat for Territory 1889 Phase I was delayed three times due to pending water rights issues. Arizona-based Discovery Land Company is behind the 1,700-acre subdivision west of U.S. 93 in Lakeside. The members-only resort will include single-family lots, a golf course, spa, restaurants, retail stores, offices and management facilities at full build-out. The first phase involves constructing water, wastewater and stormwater management systems for 79 residential lots and 11 open space lots. The subdivision is set to have 359 residential lots. Developers originally proposed using groundwater wells on the property to support the subdivision's water supply system. But those plans hit a snag when a use permit granted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for two groundwater wells got tied up in litigation. As a backup plan, developers signed an agreement with Lakeside County Water and Sewer District to purchase water allocation and connect to an existing water supply system. If the permit for the two groundwater wells does not come to fruition, developers would need to build a water

Flathead County, MT · 3d

Hungry Horse News

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Community could see reparations from CFAC pollution impacts

Reparations from the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant’s past pollution could help Columbia Falls with projects like upgrading water lines, but it will likely be years before the city, or any other stakeholder, sees any money. That was the message last week during a meeting of trustee representatives of the State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program. Representatives of the program, which is authorized under federal Superfund law, gave an update on its investigation of the site to date. The program will take another, and perhaps close, look at contamination at the site and ways to mitigate and ways compensate for the long-term impacts to the natural environment from the operation of the former aluminum smelter. The effort is part of Superfund law and is collectively done by the state of Montana, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Interior, collectively known as the “trustees.” About a 10 members of the public met with trustee representatives last week to get an update on the Damage Plan’s investigations to date. The Damage Risk Assessment is separate from the Superfund cleanup of the defunct smelter. Instead, it looks to recoup damage done to the environment

Columbia Falls, MT · 2d

NBCMontana

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Kalispell mayor faces recall effort

KALISPELL, Mont. — Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter is facing calls for his removal from office. The effort comes after questions were raised about a potential conflict of interest involving Hunter’s employment with Flathead Land Trust. The controversy centers on an April City Council meeting, when the council considered its long-term land use plan, PLAN-IT 2045.

Kalispell, MT · 4d

Lake County Leader

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This week 67 years ago: City Council election plans, 4-H leaders meeting, Pirates to Ronan 26-6

The Flathead Courier, November 5, 1959 City Council Decides to Go Ahead with Election Plans and Considers Further Expansion of Limits The Polson city council Monday night decided to go ahead with plans to hold a combined election asking voters to approve a $195,000 sewage disposal system bond issue and a $195,000 water supply bond issue. At the same time, the council passed a resolution announcing its intent to investigate the possibility of expanding the city limits and stated that it is in favor of including "logical and contiguous areas." As for the election, petitions will be circulated this week and will ask that the council schedule an election. The forms will be reviewed when the council resumes its recessed regular meeting next Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the city hall. The assistance of Harold Eagle, representing the consulting engineering firm of Morrison and Maierle, was obtained to help draw up a base map showing areas that might be included in the expansion. Commenting on the proposed expansion, Councilman Norin T. Johnson said that while tax rates for people now outside the city would increase about one-third, fire rates would decrease. He said city residents are now paying

Polson, MT · 2d