Property tax jump hot topic at Bigfork meeting

KPAX - Fri Nov 20

A Flathead County resident who says he'll likely lose his home because of the skyrocketing property taxes was just one of many who spoke up at a Thursday night meeting in Bigfork.

Bad Bank Experience and a Drunken Sister

Flathead Beacon - Fri Nov 20

Thursday 11/19 7:48 a.m. Reports of an out-of-control fire on Tamarack Drive turned out to be a controlled burn.

DOR Director Says Reappraisal Process Working

Flathead Beacon - Thu Nov 19

In late summer and early fall, many Montanans were unpleasantly surprised to receive notices telling them their property values had skyrocketed.

Montana Facilities Will Share PACS

Healthcare Informatics - Thu Nov 19

Image Movement of Montana , a grassroots organization composed of 30 state-based healthcare facilities, will implement a cloud-based technology for secure sharing of radiology images and reports.

High court hears Highwood zoning suit

Great Falls Tribune - Thu Nov 19

HELENA - Attorneys for Cascade County and a group of landowners locked horns once more Wednesday over a 2-1 vote last year by the County Commission, which allowed construction of a power plant east of Great Falls.

Is the Stimulus Helping Flathead Unemployment?

Flathead Beacon - Wed Nov 18

When the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law in February, national and state officials promised a life raft of job creation to help soften the blow of the economic recession.

With Less Credit, Layaway Makes a Comeback

Flathead Beacon - Tue Nov 17

Heidi Marcum, left, checks out clothing at Rocky Mountain Outfitter with help from employee Jandy Cox in Kalispell.

Montana Ranked Average When it Comes to Health

KTVM - Tue Nov 17

A new study released confirms what many in Montana already knew. Fewer people here have cardiovascular disease, and fewer are obese.

Road Rage and a Hidden Car

Flathead Beacon - Tue Nov 17

Monday 11/16 12:02 a.m. Juveniles partied in Columbia Falls. 1:37 a.m. Two or three drunk men argued at a local apartment complex.

Planning Office Left in the Dark During Investigation

Flathead Beacon - Mon Nov 16

The Flathead County commissioners say they expect the report from a third-party investigation into the County Planning and Zoning Office any day, causing concern for planning officials who say they weren't contacted at all during the inquiry into their department.