4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (648+ words) The governor’s push to institute a 4.7% flat state income tax has support from conservative think tanks and Republican legislators, but drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers Gov. Greg Gianforte announced his support for a public education campaign supporting a flat 4.7% state income…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (366+ words) Beyond my escape into the mountains, I also spent part of my weekend reflecting on Labor Day and how it connects with Montana’s history. (One fun fact about me: I earned a history minor in college, and trying to better…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (568+ words) Every Montanan should have a pathway to a career and a plan to achieve it Labor Day is a time to recognize the work of Montanans who build our communities, care for families, serve their neighbors, operate small businesses, grow…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1466+ words) Commodity prices are up despite drought and the geopolitical climate contributing to the lowest U.S. wheat production since the 1970s. But Montana farmers say it’s not enough as input costs rise and tight margins persist. “That’s a lot of loaves of bread…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (454+ words) As Charlotte Housel takes over as the foundation’s executive director ahead of a broader leadership transition on campus, she hopes to maintain and build relationships to continue growing the college’s footprint in the Flathead. “I hope to bring many more…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (611+ words) Montana is changing. Our population is growing, communities are expanding, subdivisions are reaching farther into the urban interface, and development is putting increasing pressure on the lands that make Montana special. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Montana’s population reached nearly 1.145 million…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (297+ words) Kalispell City Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2027 at Monday night’s council meeting. At $179.8 million, the final budget is about $9.4 million less than the $189.2 million preliminary budget proposed earlier this year. The final budget matches previous years, which have…...