John McLaughlin

A bottler of Flathead Valley artesian water will at least get to keep its grandfathered-in status within an expanded agricultural district near Creston — losing a host of recent cross-appeals.

Flathead County District Judge Robert Allison has ordered that $300,000 be paid by early April to demo the tempestuous bridge to vacant Dockstader Island on the northern shore of Flathead Lake.

Applicants with an open mind are sought for a new group to help pin down a formal ruling on boat wakes at Church Slough, state officials said Monday.

One of Montana’s smallest agencies offers one of its biggest election bouts this year following recent legislative audit scrutiny.

Feral swine appear to be rooting up in Montana — and invasive species officials say they will be ramping up Big Sky’s “Squeal on Pigs!” campaign in the Flathead Valley and surrounding area.

Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third black bear over bait in the state.

The Flathead Conservation District hopes to start an erosion study this year centered on recreational boating on the lower Flathead.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes collaborated to kill three adult mountain lions on Wild Horse Island over the past two months.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes collaborated to kill three adult mountain lions on Wild Horse Island over the past two months.

State parks officials are looking for more money to develop the state’s newly acquired Somers Beach, among other proposals in the Flathead.