Ryan Busse’s ‘Montana Way of Life’
As he sets out on his campaign for the governor’s office, the Kalispell Democrat hopes to unite voters around public lands and personal freedoms — and even plans to bring some Republicans with him.
By Denali Sagner
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Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $625,000
A new home located near Bitterroot Lake; a 12.72-acre property in the Rogers Lake community; and a ranch-style home in Crestview Estates in Bigfork
September 24
Chambers Accounts for 4 TDs as Montana State Opens Big Sky Play With 40-0 Rout of Weber State
Chambers completed 8 of 17 passes for 172 yards and had 86 yards on the ground on 12 carries
September 24
Northern Arizona Defense Bottles Up Montana in a 28-14 Win
Montana entered the game 3-0 and ranked among the Top 15 FCS teams while NAU was 0-3
September 24
Whitefish Education Foundation Hires First Executive Director
Jesse Kuntz hopes to bring her background in nonprofit management and love for public education to Whitefish as its schools navigate changes on the horizon
September 23
Whitefish Man Enters Plea Deal in Violent Attack of Ex-girlfriend
Dylan Thomas Baker pleaded guilty to amended charges of felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor partner or family member assault for a December 2021 attack on his ex-girlfriend
Flathead Living
Curtains Raise on New Flathead Valley Youth Symphony
North Valley Music School launches program to give Flathead Valley youth an ensemble of opportunity
By Tristan Scott
Authors of the Flathead
For more than three decades, ‘writers helping writers’ has been the guiding principle at weekly workshops organized by a group of local authors, who this year are preparing to host the 30th annual Flathead River Writers Conference
By Maggie Neal Doherty
One Hundred Years of Hornet
The author and her family first visited the historic fire lookout overlooking the North Fork Flathead River to celebrate a milestone more than two decades ago. Today, it offers a connection to a familiar setting that has endured changing times.
By Kay BjorkNEWS & FEATURES
Food-conditioned Grizzly Bears Euthanized in Northwest Montana
After their initial capture in Lincoln County, the sow grizzly and male cub traveled to the North Fork and broke into cabins, garages, outdoor freezers and a trailer
Tester Turns Up Heat on Firefighter Paycheck Protection Measure
Biden Deal with Tribes Promises $200M for Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction
Montana to Apply for Federal Money for Children’s Meals for Summer 2024
Education Officials, Lawmakers Face Pushback at ‘Parental Rights’ Community Discussion
A Grandmother Seeks Justice for Native Americans after Thousands of Unsolved Deaths, Disappearances
OUTDOORS
Two Bear Air Rescues 9 Locals from Dragon’s Tail in Glacier National Park
The search and rescue service conducted multiple trips to extract the uninjured party as weather worsened and the sky darkened; park officials urge hikers to use caution on off-trail excursions
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Announces 20th Annual Science and History Week
State Advises Anglers Not to Eat Fish Caught in 48-mile Stretch of Yellowstone River
Research Sheds Light on How Glacier Park’s Bighorn Sheep Populations May Transmit Disease
Nonprofits to Host Flow to Snow Party in Columbia Falls
How Many Hunting Pals Do You Need?
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SPORTS
Reigning Cats or Dawgs? Who Will End Up On Top of Class A Soccer This Year?
Columbia Falls and Whitefish have dominated Class A soccer for five years, and the two schools’ rivalry is off to another fiery start this season
Montana State Uses Fast Start to Subdue Stetson in 57-20 Win
Glacier, Bozeman Freshmen Emerge as Threats to Cross Country State Title
2023 Montana Prep Football Rankings: Sept. 11
Project Whitefish Kids Provides Unparalleled Athletic Opportunities to Residents
Whitefish Trail Legacy Runs Connect Community to Local Trails
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Maui Wildfire Recovery Fundraiser at Great Northern Bar Features Live Music, Raffle
The Sept. 20 fundraiser will feature four bands, and raffle items donated by more than a dozen local businesses
OPINION
Let’s Focus on Property Tax Solutions, Not Political Soundbites
We should consider changing the way property taxes are calculated for vacation homes and short-term rentals
The Right Candidate for the Job
Councilman Hunter is a proven, steadfast fighter for his constituents
Lifecycle of a Community
We want our children to have happy lives and careers that they enjoy, which offer them the chance to prosper
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Research Sheds Light on How Glacier Park’s Bighorn Sheep Populations May Transmit Disease
As wild bighorn sheep populations experience die-offs across the West due to respiratory disease, park scientists used a decade of GPS data to discern how Glacier’s sheep might communicate disease in the event of an outbreak
‘Who’s Going to Teach My Kid?’
Stagnant salaries, high housing costs and a souring public opinion around education have made it difficult for school districts to recruit and retain teachers. This fall, the Flathead Valley’s public schools are feeling the effects.
2023 Flathead Valley Prep Sports Preview
What to look forward to this fall: Bigfork’s bump to Class A, dynastic soccer programs and strong distance runners
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