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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...

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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

Collinsville Daily News

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Blue wave felt in Montana, Republicans maintain legislative control

KALISPELL, Mont. - The larch trees have turned gold in western Montana, and politically, the state is looking a little more purple. The United States saw a significant blue wave politically last night, and Montana felt the ripples. Two years after republicans took every statewide seat and ousted an 18-year incumbent Democrat, Montana is sending a democrat to the House for the first time since the 1990s. Nonstop Local’s John Riley breaks down the purple turn. Montana political reporter Mike Dennison believes the state still leans conservative, but it is not so red that Democrats can’t be competitive, especially in the west. “Oh, absolutely. I mean, you look at the results from the 2024 election between Tim Sheehy and Jon Tester, while she was beating Tester statewide in that district,” he noted. “You know, John Tester beat Tim Sheehy by a couple thousand votes. So we have now Sam Forstag doing the same year in Flint.” Forstag saw the most success in the larger urban counties, which pushed him to victory in the late hours of election night. The Western House District saw significant interest from both inside and outside the state. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and

Montana · 2d

Montana State News Network

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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

NBCMontana

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Montana State Parks Foundation works to improve accessibility

BIGFORK, Mont. — The Montana State Parks Foundation is working to make Montana's outdoors more accessible, starting with improvements to the Harry Horn Trail at Wayfarers State Park on Flathead Lake. Crews recently cleared brush, widened and leveled sections of the trail and removed obstacles such as rocks and...

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Lake County Leader

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Legals for November, 5 2026

William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorney for Personal Representative bill@fgwilliamslaw.com MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY ANN JACKSON Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-26-66 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be Aforever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, must either be mailed to JEFFERY ANDREW JACKSON, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15TH day of October 2026. JEFFERY ANDREW JACKSON, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH, AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a

Ronan, MT · 2d

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

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

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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 · 22h

Flathead Beacon

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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs at Annual Grand Event

Thursday night, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce brought together local businesses and organizations to celebrate entrepreneurship and community investment in the Flathead Valley. At the 2026 Grand Event, the chamber presented eight awards that recognized honorees’ outstanding work and commitment to creating a better Kalispell. This year’s theme, Venture...

Kalispell, MT · 1d

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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

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

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 · 2d

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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

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

The Western News

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South Lincoln Co. Halloween events support worthy causes

Those who didn't find anything to do on Halloween in south Lincoln County weren't trying. In Libby, Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley Sergeant-at-Arms Zach McNew said they served up 600 hot dogs during the club's Trunk or Treat at the old high school. Also, the Libby House of Horrors raised more than $500 and donated 165 pounds of food to the Libby Food Pantry. In Troy, the Halloween Walk on the Track raised a total of at least $3,400. More than 600 people attended, which didn't include those who set up booths. Track committee volunteer and school board trustee vice chairperson Eric Storkson also spoke about the progress on the track project. "At the October school board meeting the board voted 5 in favor and 1 abstained (I abstained due to my close ties to this project over the last six years) to release the funds to the administration so they can begin requesting bids from local contractors to improve the track," Storkson said. "From the start, the track committee has been in pursuit of one thing, a flat, rubber-surfaced track." Caidyn Carey and Gunarr Vaughn enjoyed the hot dogs given out by the Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley during

Lincoln County, MT · 1d

The Western News

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South Lincoln County set to host Veterans Day events

It's time to join together and celebrate our military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Several events are planned in south Lincoln County, beginning today and continuing next week. Leading things off is the Kootenai Valley Christian School's 30th annual Veterans Day Appreciation program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. This special evening will give students a chance to say thank you to the men and women who serve and have served our country. This year's event will be hosted at the Libby Assembly of God Church, located at 105 Collins Ave. In Libby, there are several events on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 and also Saturday, Nov. 14. The Libby VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548, led by VFW Post Commander Brian Sharp, has a full day of events planned on Wednesday, Nov. 11. At 9 a.m. at Libby Middle High School, Joe DeCree, a former Green Beret and the current chaplain of the Glacier Park VFW Post 2252 in Kalispell, will be the primary speaker. Sharp will also attend the event. At 11 a.m., the VFW will host a Veterans Day program at the Lincoln County Veteran’s Memorial in Riverfront Park. There will be seating,

Lincoln County, MT · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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

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