Libby Grad and Pro Golfer Ryggs Johnston Wins Australian Open Golf Tournament
The win earned him a $209,000 payout, and moved him up more than 600 spots in the World Golf Rankings
By Mike Kordenbrock
Legislature
Effort to Ban Transgender Lawmakers from State Capitol Bathrooms Fails
Four Republicans joined Democrats on Tuesday to strike down the proposal, calling it “a distraction”
By Denali SagnerThe Latest
Flathead Living
Deck the Halls of the Conrad Mansion
Take a self-guided tour of the 130-year-old mansion in December, or visit the grounds to admire its Victorian-era holiday décor
By Tristan Scott
The Western Taleteller of Whitefish
Although Dorothy M. Johnson’s oeuvre included such famous works as “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” and “A Man Called Horse,” she spent much of her life enduring financial hardship in her hometown of Whitefish, where she paid her dues and left more behind than she owed
By Butch Larcombe
Mirror, Mirror on the Fall
Embrace the shoulder season with these unique styles for your fall wardrobe
By Chelsea MartiniNEWS & FEATURES
Kalispell Man Killed in Head-on Collision, Rollover Near Bigfork
The 33-year-old passenger last night was partially ejected from the vehicle, which caught on fire after the incident
State Racks Up Nearly $1 Million Bill for Tribal Law Enforcement in Lake County
Kalispell Woman Killed in Head-on Car Crash
Full STEAM Ahead at Glacier Gateway Elementary
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $1,500,000
State Investigator Finds SOS Jacobsen Discriminated Against Former Cascade County Election Official
OUTDOORS
Local Landowners Use Conservation Easements to Safeguard Riverfront Properties Near Whitefish
Sally Ericsson and Tom Garwin protected their 36-acre property from development along the Stillwater River, while Mark Schmidt conserved his 30 acres of farmland along the Whitefish River
Saggy Springs of Tailgate Season
Hunter Success Rate Improves in Northwest Montana
Preseason Stoke
Canada Lynx Proposed for New Habitat Protections in U.S. Southern Rockies
Ethics or Conceit?
Most Popular
1Kalispell Woman Killed in Head-on Car Crash
A 32-year-old Kalispell woman died last week following a head-on collision on Highway 35 near Bigfork
2Kalispell Man Killed in Head-on Collision, Rollover Near Bigfork
The 33-year-old passenger last night was partially ejected from the vehicle, which caught on fire after the incident
3Local Landowners Use Conservation Easements to Safeguard Riverfront Properties Near Whitefish
Sally Ericsson and Tom Garwin protected their 36-acre property from development along the Stillwater River, while Mark Schmidt conserved his 30 acres of farmland along the Whitefish River
4The Western Taleteller of Whitefish
Although Dorothy M. Johnson’s oeuvre included such famous works as “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” and “A Man Called Horse,” she spent much of her life enduring financial hardship in her hometown of Whitefish, where she paid her dues and left more behind than she owed
5Big Mountain Residents Advised to Boil Water Following Main Break
Officials from Whitefish Mountain Resort say they expect to have the pipe repaired within the day; some opening day operations could be impacted
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SPORTS
The Ladies of Le Grizz
Last month, Missoula-based runner Evie Tate lowered the women’s record at the 50-mile Le Grizz footrace for the first time in nearly four decades. But even as a new generation of athletes rewrites the record books at one of the oldest ultramarathons in the world, they’re preserving the race’s rich tradition while supporting the nonprofit Glacier Institute.
Bergen Returns 2 Punts for TDs, Montana Beats Tennessee State 41-27 in FCS Playoffs
Helena Capital Beats Kalispell Glacier for AA Football Championship
Brawl of the Wild ‘is as Live as Ever’ While Realignment Alters Other Rivalries
Glacier Wolfpack Returning to Montana AA Football Championship for Second Year in a Row
Kalispell Glacier Rides Big Fourth Quarter Against Bozeman Gallatin into AA Championship
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Spinach Salad with Cranberry Sauce Dressing
A little cranberry sauce blends quickly into homemade dressing for a palate-cleansing salad at (or after) your holiday feast
FVCC Invites Community to Support Art Students at Upcoming Exhibition and Sale
‘Nutcracker’ Kicks Off Holiday Season in Northwest Montana
Where to Eat on Thanksgiving in Northwest Montana
Volunteers Welcome as Winter Decorations Go Up in Whitefish
Orange-Infused Cranberry Sauce
OPINION
Here We Go Again
There were other occupants of the Oval Office who similarly tried but failed to overhaul the bloated executive branch
Let’s Preserve What Makes the Flathead Special
The housing crisis has pushed out local workers, retirees, and entire families
Elk Valley Resources Committed to Protecting Aquatic Health
Selenium concentrations have stabilized and are now reducing downstream of treatment
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The Ladies of Le Grizz
Last month, Missoula-based runner Evie Tate lowered the women’s record at the 50-mile Le Grizz footrace for the first time in nearly four decades. But even as a new generation of athletes rewrites the record books at one of the oldest ultramarathons in the world, they’re preserving the race’s rich tradition while supporting the nonprofit Glacier Institute.
Redefining Rural
Amid transformational shifts in Montana’s economy, community colleges are growing local programs for rural and tribal students, rising to meet workforce needs while expanding what it means to pursue higher education
Montana General Election Coverage
Republican Tim Sheehy, Gov. Greg Gianforte and Rep. Ryan Zinke win as part of Republican sweep in Montana
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Project 7
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