Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison ruled Feb. 16 that a clerical error resulting in incorrect ballots going out to some voters in Kalispell could have changed the outcome in two of four city council races held in November.
Low wages deterring people from pursuing early childhood education careers represent an obstacle to bridging the local child care gap that is keeping parents out of the workforce, business advocates and child care providers say.
Private security patrols meant to curb vagrancy in downtown Kalispell kicked off last week with the business groups behind the effort reporting raising over $13,000 for the initiative.