Choose Your Own Adventure
Races are coming back and it’s time to run, bike and paddle your way through a spring and summer of competitions in the Flathead
By Micah Drew
The Latest
11:39AM
Missing Lake County Man’s Body Found
Remains of Ben Griffing were discovered near Garnet Ghost Town parking area in Missoula County
9:38AM
U.S. Ends Oil, Gas Lease Sales from Public Land Through June
The action does not affect existing leases, and the agency has continued to issue new drilling permits during the open-ended review
April 21
Governor Signs Bill Allowing Direct Patient Care Contracts
Bill allows health care providers to contract directly with patients for certain basic care, such as annual checkups, office visits, vaccines, bloodwork and stitches
April 21
Grizzly Victim Knew Risks of Living with Bears, Friends Say
Backcountry snowmobile guide died after being mauled by a male grizzly bear while on a solo fishing trip north of Yellowstone National Park
April 21
Man Arrested After Slamming Truck Into Kalispell House
Evan Wayne Gardner faces criminal endangerment charges following crash early Tuesday
Flathead Living
The Beauty of Warmth
Fireplaces have grown in popularity as a central focus in many homes, with myriad modern designs for any taste and style of project
By Colton Martini
North Fork Pizza’s Namesake Pie
After five years on Nucleus Avenue, North Fork Pizza has cemented its place as Columbia Falls’ go-to spot for a slice
By Justin Franz
Edward Abbey’s Day Job
The famed environmental novelist and essayist spent years living in fire lookouts doing seasonal work for the National Park Service, including one summer at Glacier’s Numa Ridge Lookout
By Micah DrewNEWS & FEATURES
Nostalgia at the Swan Highway General Store and Barbershop
Owner Markie Parks offers traditional men’s grooming services and more at her shop near Echo Lake in Bigfork
Montana Blocks Bill to Ban Gender Affirming Surgery in Youth
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Market Trends: Three Beds vs. Four Beds
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Governor Ends Bison Plan to Protect Ranching Interests
SPORTS
2021 Track and Field State Qualifier List, April 21
Glacier sprinters make their marks, Missoula schools fill out boys distance races
Montana Girls and Boys Basketball All-star Teams Announced
Flathead Drops Meet to Capital
Glacier Splits Track Meet Against Big Sky
Dusting off the Diamonds
2021 Track and Field State Qualifier List, Apr. 15
Editor's Picks
Now Hiring
As the economy recovers from the pandemic, employers continue to struggle filling job vacancies in nearly every sector, with the shortage most pronounced in the service industry
The 2021 Music Issue
Live performances and festivals return with a bang
Community of Inclusion
As Flathead Valley lawmakers promote measures in the Montana Legislature targeting the rights of LGBTQ individuals, local advocates and faith-based communities are sending messages of support
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OUTDOORS
Spotted Bear Cabins Proposal Waylaid by Opposition
A plan to build rental cabins in Bunker Park, near the Bob Marshall Wilderness, was placed on temporary hold following concern over grizzly bear habitat, increased use
Death and Dying in Africa
Grizzly Mauling Near Yellowstone Kills Backcountry Guide
Glacier Park Plows Push Toward Upper Reaches of Sun Road
Chronic Wasting Disease Test Developed by Scientists
Judge Sides With Conservationists in Sheep Grazing Dispute
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Rediscovering His Roots
Whitefish’s Ethan Thompson has built a successful music career in L.A., but a long pandemic stay back home and the release of his debut solo album have clarified his life
The Sounds of Summer
Bob Marshall Music Festival Returns to Seeley Lake
Nashville Heads West Songwriter Showcase Returns to Casey’s
‘Metal from the Mountains’
Premier Music Venue at FVCC on Pace for Spring 2022 Completion
OPINION
Help Desperately Wanted
A growing service industry is in competition with itself for a finite number of employees
Have You Tried Managing?
It's worth a shot.
Rushed Tax Bill Will Result in Regressive Outcomes
A complicated restructuring of Montana’s tax system should be considered on a longer timeframe
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1Glacier Park Plows Push Toward Upper Reaches of Sun Road
Below-average snow at lower elevations has allowed crews to make quick progress, while bikers and hikers rejoice on famed stretch of alpine highway still closed to motorists
2Local Entrepreneurs Launch Food Truck Franchise
Portions of every Rescue Dog sale will go toward local animal shelters
3Now Hiring
As the economy recovers from the pandemic, employers continue to struggle filling job vacancies in nearly every sector, with the shortage most pronounced in the service industry
4Opposition to Mask Mandates Inspires Slate of School Board Challengers in Kalispell Election
Five challengers take on incumbent trustees who kept district’s schools open — but required mask wearing — throughout 2020-21 school year
5Man Pleads Guilty to Killing ‘Friend’ Behind Whitefish Bar
Xavier Chenault was emotional during change of plea hearing Thursday; agreement with prosecutors calls for five-year prison term
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