An outpouring of community support helped local food banks meet demand during the government shutdown. But the recent lapse in SNAP benefits is just the latest in a string of adverse events that have increased the need for their services.
By Mariah Thomas
The infected Canada goose marks the first confirmed case of the disease in wild bird populations on the reservation
By Zoë Buhrmaster
As one of the earliest — and only — homesteaders to occupy Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island, Herman Schnitzmeyer nearly starved to death before turning his attention to photography, a talent he used to capture a turning point in the American West
By Butch Larcombe
His family, friends and admirers say his legacy in the Flathead - and as Montana’s longest-serving congressman - lies with his advocacy for conservation, and on behalf of Native Americans
By Mariah Thomas
The owner of the popular food truck is building a mobile empire with the simplest of dishes
By Justin FranzThe Downtown Forward Coalition seeks to repair divisions that emerged among downtown businesses over plans to improve the safety of Main Street
Another strong solar storm lights up Montana skies
Thoughtful gifts and festive experiences await at the businesses that make our valley special
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Both the Polson Pirates and Columbia Falls Wildcats had 4-0 shutouts to clinch their titles Saturday. They played against regional rivals, the Whitefish Bulldogs and Bigfork Valkyries, respectively, for a full Flathead showing in the state final games.
As the Springsteen biopic "Deliver Me from Nowhere" hits screens, Whitefish sound engineer Toby Scott looks back on decades in the studio with the Boss
Among the most powerful vice presidents in American history, Cheney cherished what little privacy he could get, especially when casting a fly rod
Let Americans for Prosperity and the Freedom Caucus know that Montana isn’t for sale
The state Supreme Court’s role is to apply Montana’s Constitution faithfully
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As the Springsteen biopic "Deliver Me from Nowhere" hits screens, Whitefish sound engineer Toby Scott looks back on decades in the studio with the Boss
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it can’t legally dole out SNAP funds in November during the government shutdown, despite previous assurances federal funding would continue. More than 77,000 Montanans would be affected by the delay, which is unprecedented in the food-assistance program's history.
The outcry stems from a series of audio recordings a student posted on his personal X account, which have gained attention in conservative circles. The Montana Federation of Public Employees called the rhetoric and response an example of “misinformation.”
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A six-part series on notorious Flathead Valley militia leader David Burgert, who vanished into the wilderness after a shootout with sheriff's deputies in 2011
