Federal grant to aid purchase of new state park at Somers Beach
A 106-acre swath of land on the north shore of Flathead Lake is another step closer to becoming a state park with a hefty federal grant.
State unveils proposed changes to hunting regs
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks this week unveiled a long list of proposals to streamline hunting regulations in 2022 and 2023.
At-risk Montanans eligible for third vaccine dose
An estimated 22,000 Montana residents with weakened immune systems are eligible to receive third doses.
Boulder 2700 Fire claims 8 homes near Flathead Lake
The fire has grown to more than 1,800 acres and burned more than two dozen structures, including eight homes.
Interior Dept. finalizes return of Bison Range to tribes
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday it has finalized the transfer of the 18,800-acre National Bison Range to the trust ownership of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Back under tribal control, Bison range offers views of iconic animals
The 19,000-acre Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation has reopened for the season under the management of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
CSKT awarded $300,000 brownfields grant
CSKT will use a $300,000 grant "to focus on assessment and reuse planning of the largest abandoned sawmills on the reservation and former fueling and auto repair businesses in the towns of Hot Springs and Ravalli."
Program aims to limit septic pollution in Lake, Flathead counties
Property owners who live near bodies of water in Lake and Flathead counties can get reimbursed up to $200 to help cover the cost of maintaining their septic systems under a new conservation program.
Tester touts COVID relief during Kalispell visit
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester visited Kalispell on Tuesday to tout the benefits of the third COVID-19 relief package that President Joe Biden signed this month.
State GOP lawmakers blast Daines over water compact
A historic water-rights agreement between the federal government and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes became law on Sunday.
Congress passes historic CSKT water compact with massive spending bill
Tucked in the mammoth spending bill that Congress passed Monday night is a historic pact that will resolve thousands of water-rights claims by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Flathead businesses sue state over COVID claims
Five Flathead County businesses accused of flouting Gov. Steve Bullock's masking and social-distancing mandates have filed counterclaims against the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Gov. Bullock issues new directive on statewide COVID-19 restrictions
Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos will be limited to 50% capacity and must close by 10 p.m. starting Friday.