Flathead High School Senior to Perform in All-Northwest Orchestra
Melanie Felsch will join top musicians from throughout the region for a prestigious orchestral performance this February
By Denali Sagner
The Latest
December 5
KPS Committee Advocates on Behalf of Keeping Challenged Book
Following a request to remove a book with gay characters from an elementary school library collection, a committee unanimously voted to retain it
December 5
Man Arrested Following High-Speed Vehicle Pursuit
Sean James Edwards was booked in the Flathead County Detention Center on Dec. 5
December 5
Bail Reduction Denied for Whitefish Man Accused of Attacking, Restraining Woman
Dylan Thomas Baker remains in the Flathead County Detention Center on $250,000 bail and faces a new felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs
December 5
As Scrutiny Intensifies, POWDR Recasts Plan for Holland Lake Lodge Expansion
Following USFS decision to ‘cease evaluation’ of application, an out-of-state company and a grassroots campaign opposed to its expansion plan prepare for a prolonged fight
December 4
Montana State Defeats Weber State 33-25 in FCS Playoffs
Montana State (11-1), the fourth seed, earned its ninth straight win
Flathead Living
Montana Craft Kitchen’s Holiday Appetizers
From office holiday parties to elevated après-ski, Chef Chris DiMaio’s unique seasonal appetizer combinations will be the hit of the season
By Micah Drew
Right on Target
Since 2002, the National Archery in Schools Program has taught more than 18 million kids about archery, including in the Flathead Valley
By Kay Bjork
Called to Waters: Casting Stories with John N. Maclean
The son of author Norman Maclean picks up his father’s mantle on the shores of Seeley Lake
By Maggie DohertyNEWS & FEATURES
Facing ‘Hiring Challenges,’ Glacier Park Seeks Seasonal Staff
With job vacancies ranging from biologists and botanists to carpenters and trail crew members, the park is drawing from the same strained workforce as other sectors of the local economy
Rail Workers Say Deal Won’t Resolve Quality-of-life Concerns
Flu Season Worsens as 44 States Report High Activity
Redistricting Commission Advances New Legislative Map
Biden Pledges New Commitments, Respect for Tribal Nations
Hungry Horse Artist Admits Attempt to Electrocute Woman
SPORTS
‘Brothers on Three’ Author Links Passion for Journalism and Libraries at ImagineIF Fundraiser
Abe Streep’s book about the Arlee Warriors basketball team was published in September 2021 and went on to win the Montana Book Award
Editor's Picks
Skiing Through Grief
Seven-time X Games medalist and Olympic freestyle skier Maggie Voisin has shifted her perspective on skiing, podiums, and life after her third Olympic Games, a series of injuries, and the loss of her older brother to suicide
Holiday Board Games
A few simple tips and tricks can elevate a basic charcuterie board into a photo-worthy centerpiece.
After Notching Historic GOP Gains, Montana Lawmakers Lay Out Legislative Priorities
Having secured supermajorities in both the state House and Senate, Montana’s Republican Party has reached the peak of its powers — but it still must coalesce on how to wield them, especially as lawmakers face a $1.5 billion budget surplus
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OUTDOORS
Montana’s General Hunting Season Wraps Up
FWP check stations in northwest Montana recorded fewer hunters harvesting big game this year compared to last, though license sales indicate more hunters in the field
Slugging Away at Whitetail
Flathead County Commission Denies West Glacier Vision Plan
Giving Back to Owen Sowerwine
Cooking Your Bird
Conservation Champion Awarded for Work Furnishing Permanent Protections on the North Fork
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Banff Returns to the Big Screen
After hosting virtual presentations in 2020 and 2021, the iconic mountain film fest returns with a live tour, including a Dec. 6-7 stop at FVCC’s new Wachholz College Center
Vanilla Bean Cookies
Under the Big Sky Announces 2023 Festival Lineup
Wild Hearth Whitefish Honors A Hanukkah Tradition
Cinnamon Rolls and Christmas Shopping on Main Street
Holiday Board Games
OPINION
Purveyors of the Big Lie
True patriots want to strengthen our democracy, not create problems that don’t exist
President Biden Has Declared War on Middle-class Taxpayers
The Biden plan would increase the IRS budget six-fold and add 87,000 new agents and auditors
John Dutton’s Montana
The "Yellowstone" effect is transforming Kalispell from a sleepy cowtown into a Botox-saturated bastion for the bourgeouis
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1Under the Big Sky Announces 2023 Festival Lineup
The festival is scheduled for July 14 through July 16 at Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish; tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 9, at noon Mountain Standard Time
2Montana’s New Sex Ed Law Ensnares English and History Lessons, Too
School districts across the state have spent months consulting with attorneys and retooling their policies to ensure they are in compliance with the law passed in 2021
3John Dutton’s Montana
The "Yellowstone" effect is transforming Kalispell from a sleepy cowtown into a Botox-saturated bastion for the bourgeouis
4Flathead County Commission Denies West Glacier Vision Plan
Commissioners will not consider adoption of community vision statement; West Glacier Planning Team members pledge to push forward
5Skiing Through Grief
Seven-time X Games medalist and Olympic freestyle skier Maggie Voisin has shifted her perspective on skiing, podiums, and life after her third Olympic Games, a series of injuries, and the loss of her older brother to suicide
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Project 7
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
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Flathead Beacon Managing Editor Tristan Scott joins host Micah Drew to break down some of the races on the ballot and offer his insight into this year's midterm elections
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