Two Local Veterans Honored by Gov. Greg Gianforte for Service to Country, Community
Both are 2024 honorees of the Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation program
By Mariah Thomas
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The Daily Roundup: Montana’s Elected Officials Respond to Minnesota Shooting
Local politicians on both sides of the aisle shared messages condemning political violence and calling for a commitment to civil discourse
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Flathead Living
Oh, the Stories You’ll Tell!
The thrill of gathering the thread of information and then unspooling the narrative for readers has never diminished
By Tristan Scott
Glacier Eats
Whether you’re looking to stock up for a day on the river or looking for a big meal after a big hike, here are a few favorite eateries for those going to and from Glacier Park
By Justin Franz
Tips for Getting into Glacier National Park
Although road construction in the park will be minimal in 2025, a multi-year infrastructure project in the Swiftcurrent Valley restricts personal vehicles in the park’s popular Many Glacier area. And for the first time, visitors will reserve a time block when they make their vehicle reservation.
By Tristan ScottNEWS & FEATURES
Kalispell Businesswoman Kisa Davison Files for Mayor
Davison owns a local construction business, martial arts gym, and a yoga studio
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $850,000
Kalispell Joins National ‘No Kings’ Protests
Immanuel Living to Add Apartments, Helping Fill in the Gaps for Senior Living
Interior Secretary Allows Dam Operators to Taper Flows to Buoy Flathead Lake Levels in July
Trump Moves to Merge Wildland Firefighting into Single Force, Despite Ex-officials Warning of Chaos
OUTDOORS
Montana Tribes Help Shape International Response to Mining Pollution in Elk-Kootenai Watershed
The recent release of a federal-led plan coincides with unprecedented tribal involvement, including the creation of a transboundary cultural council that includes CSKT members
Beginning of the End?
Glacier Park Plans to Open Full Length of Going-to-the-Sun Road on June 16
Utah Republican Proposes Sale of More Than 2 million Acres of U.S. Lands
With Drought on Tap for Montana Rivers and Streams, Top Fisheries Official Warns ‘It’s Going to Be A Rough One’
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SPORTS
Montana High School Rodeo Finals Preview
Excitement high as rodeo finals set for return to Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell
After A Half Century, Bigfork Whitewater Festival Keeps Paddling
Range Riders Keep Arrowhead Logo After Trademark Dispute Comes to an End
Glacier Range Riders Swing for the Fences
Attorney: Venezuelan Man Detained in Whitefish had Legal Authorization to Live in U.S.
Former Montana State QB Tommy Mellott Selected by Las Vegas Raiders in Sixth Round of NFL Draft
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
2025 Flathead Food Truck Festival to Bring More Than 30 Trucks to Flathead County Fairgrounds
Entry this year is free, but the festival, which is now a nonprofit, will be accepting donations for a new scholarship fund to send local high school grads to FVCC's culinary program
Terran Last Gun Returns to Kalispell with Solo Exhibition
Funding Cuts Put a Decades-old Writing Program on the Flathead Reservation in Jeopardy
Blackberry-Orange-Basil Sorbet
At Cutthroat Bagel Co., Fresh Bagels are the Catch of the Day
Pea Shoot Pesto
OPINION
Montana’s Clean Indoor Air Act Just Got Better – Let’s Keep it Strong
Just like cigarettes, cigars and cannabis, vaping is now no longer allowed in our indoor public spaces
Flathead Dredging Leads to Funky Feet
Anybody who thinks President Trump is harsh with the news media today, consider the fate dealt to this 19th century reporter
Workers Pay the Rich
We need to require the rich to pay their fair share by increasing their taxes!
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With Drought on Tap for Montana Rivers and Streams, Top Fisheries Official Warns ‘It’s Going to Be A Rough One’
Warm temperatures and depressed flows typical of mid-July are already affecting Montana’s river basins, setting the stage for a summer of angling restrictions and ecological stressors
Elephants Arrive in Time For Iinnii Days Festivities
The art installation is making its way across the United States to highlight Indigenous ways of coexisting with animals
Flathead County Crisis Assistance Team Grows to Help Address Mental Health Emergencies
The program launched in 2020 to help relieve law enforcement from mental health crisis calls and has since grown its staff, partnered with multiple agencies, and has integrated into a county behavioral health program
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Recent Podcasts
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
Held v. Montana
Flathead Beacon editor in chief Kellyn Brown is a cohost for today's episode, and asks host Micah Drew about the upcoming climate change lawsuit Held v. Montana