With ‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical,’ Whitefish Theatre Co. Aims For ‘Spectacular’ Show
The show includes musical numbers written by Alan Menkin, the composer behind “The Little Mermaid,” and “Beauty and the Beast”
By Mike Kordenbrock
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9:59AM
Rosendale Hints ‘Heavily’ at Senate Run
The incumbent Republican congressman derides “D.C. Cartel” and “McConnell-Biden establishment”
9:53AM
Montana Advances to FCS Semifinals with 35-28 Victory Over Furman in OT
Montana (12-1), the second seed, will host and take a nine-game win streak into its semifinal against the winner of Saturday's matchup between No. 3 seed South Dakota and North Dakota State
December 8
District Court Hears Oral Arguments in Lawsuit Over Marijuana Funding Bill
Attorneys representing conservation groups and Montana’s counties on Thursday urged a district court judge to allow the state legislature to override a veto by the governor after procedural discrepancies at the end of the session killed a popular bill
December 8
Vaccine Debate Stalls Rules Aimed at Easing Child Care Shortage
Legislative committee’s November vote has temporarily blocked reform effort sought by the Gianforte administration
December 8
Legislative Council Splits Vote on Ballot Initiative to Extend Landowner Hunting Rights
Following intense opposition to a measure that critics say violates tribal sovereignty and treaty rights, the Environmental Quality Council’s 8-8 vote fell short of approval
Flathead Living
Winter Reading
Nothing cuts the chill like a warm fire, a steaming cup of cider and a good book of your choice
By Tristan Scott
Winter’s Can’t-Miss Events
The Flathead Valley will offer plenty of activities this winter to appeal to a wide range of interests and age groups
By Denali Sagner
Dimming the Friday Night Lights
From musical theater to martial arts, the art of balancing your children’s extracurricular activities and interests is a rarefied parenting skill
By Katie CantrellNEWS & FEATURES
Habitat for Humanity Brings Affordable Homes to Somers
Five homes on School Addition Road are under construction as part of the project while the executive director works to secure more properties across the valley
Judge Grants Release of Columbia Falls Man Accused of Fatally Running Over Ex-wife
Kalispell Man Pleads Not Guilty in Lakeside Shooting
Food Sovereignty Movement Sprouts as Bison Return to Indigenous Communities
State Library Commission Eliminates Education Standard for Large Library Directors
Whitefish City Council Votes In Favor of Funding Workforce Rental Assistance Pilot Program
OUTDOORS
Glacier Park Adopts Early Access Lottery for Backpacking Reservations
The shift comes within a year of Glacier’s new digital permit process for advanced wilderness campground reservations; park officials attributed the change to public feedback
The Toughest Weasel
Flathead Avalanche Center Issues Backcountry Warning
NCDE Grizzly Specialists Describe Key Human-Bear Conflicts in 2023, Emphasize Preventative Measures
U.S. Proposes Plan to Help the Snow-dependent Canada Lynx Before Warming Shrinks its Habitat
Big Game Hunting Totals Reflect Slow Season
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SPORTS
Best of Preps — Fall 2023
Highlighting the best Flathead Valley athletes from the fall sports seasons
FCS Playoffs Moving into Quarterfinals with South Dakota State Still the Favorite to Repeat
Montana Rolls Over Delaware 49-19, Will Face Furman in FCS Quarterfinal
North Dakota State Shocks Montana State with Blocked PAT in OT for 35-34 Win in FCS Playoffs
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Gears Up for Opening Day
A Week from Opening Day, Whitefish Mountain Resort Optimistic About Upcoming Season
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Sweet Potato-Mushroom Salad
This filling and flavorful salad can form the core of a weeknight meal but also packs well for a workday lunch or an outdoor adventure
The River Whitefish
Under The Big Sky Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
Christmas, Holiday Parades and Events Get Rolling in the Flathead with December’s Arrival
Chocolate Rum Balls
Maple-Glazed Carrots
OPINION
The Innovation of Montana’s Engineering Firms is at Risk
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Tribes Set End-of-Year Ultimatum for U.S. and Canada to Address Transboundary Mining Crisis
At a pair of recent binational meetings, tribal and First Nation governments said any solution to pollution in the international watershed must include IJC intervention, with Sen. Tester urging a unilateral reference if Canada refuses to engage
Incumbents Prevail in Kalispell, Whitefish Municipal Races
City council elections were held Nov. 7 in Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish, where voters also approved reallocating a portion of the resort tax for community housing
As Kalispell Pushes Outward, West Valley School Feels the Effects
Hundreds of housing units are cropping up in the once-empty area northwest of Kalispell. With limited resources at its disposal, one small, rural school district is left to accommodate the wave of new children moving to the area.
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