Sister Sprinters Pass the Baton
Mikenna is the top 400-meter runner in the state and her younger sister is showing her own prowess on the track; together they hope to propel the Bulldogs to another state title
By Micah Drew
The Latest
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Kalispell Man Given Three-Year Sentence for Meth Trafficking
Scott George Michael Daniels accused of working as part of drug trafficking operation that moved large quantities of meth through Flathead Valley
2:48PM
Gianforte Signs Two Bills to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
All Montana physicians will now be able to dispense medications they prescribe to patients
12:25PM
Federal Government Eases Up Guidance on Indoor Mask-wearing
The announcement comes as the CDC and the Biden administration have faced pressure to ease restrictions on fully vaccinated people
10:28AM
Fire Officials Aim to Squelch Blazes Fast, Avoid Megafires
A similar approach was taken last year, driven in part by the pandemic and a desire to avoid the large congregations of personnel needed to fight major fires
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U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 473K as More GOP Governors Bar Aid
Twelve states, including Montana, have announced that they will stop paying the extra benefit as soon as June or July
Flathead Living
Lake Koocanusa
All along Koocanusa, there are multiple access points to swim, boat, picnic, and relax
By Clare Menzel
Flathead Fault Lines
Northwest Montana has a history of small to medium earthquakes, and the potential for bigger ones in the future
By Butch Larcombe
The First Native American Ranger
The overlooked story of the Blackfeet Nation’s Francis X. Guardipee, a cultural pioneer in Glacier Park's history
By Myers ReeceNEWS & FEATURES
Resort Wants to Use Treated Wastewater to Supplement Snow
The Yellowstone Club has asked Montana DEQ for a permit to use wastewater for snowmaking operations, a practice used in other states and worldwide
Judge Blocks Requirement for ‘Gay Sex’ Offender Registration
Columbia Falls Man Accused of Second Sexual Assault
Montana Landmarks Named for Confederate Leader Questioned
Kalispell’s Temperature Stays Steady with Drier Summers
Podcast: A Matter of Life and Death
SPORTS
2021 Track and Field State Qualifier List, May 12
The last week of regular season competition is here and athletes are getting ready to prove their worth at next week's divisional meets
2021 Track and Field State Qualifier List, May 5
The Debate Over Participation and Discrimination
Flathead Wrestler Runner-up at Nationals
Raising the Bar
Flathead Valley Runners Sweep Trifecta Race
Editor's Picks
A Matter of Life and Death
Four men have died at the hands of Flathead County law enforcement in the last 12 months, an unprecedented spree that’s left a trail of heartache and unanswered questions
Redrawing District Lines
For the first time in three decades, Montana is poised to gain a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, doubling its political representation in Congress and setting the stage for a historic political showdown
Building a Grassroots Workforce
FVCC offers innovative programs tailored to meet the needs of local industries and demographics, including natural resources, firearms technologies and a unique welding partnership with Columbia Falls High School set to graduate its first class
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OUTDOORS
Family Forestry Expo Showcases Stewardship
After more than 30 years of hands-on educational events, Forestry Expo pivots to self-guided tours May 15-16
National Bison Range Opens Red Sleep Drive
Life’s Next Chapter
U.S. Proposes Ending Rule that Weakened Wild Bird Protections
Demand Outweighs Availability as Glacier Park Debuts Ticketed Entry
Language from Another Era
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Music Through the Ages
Northwest Montana History Museum’s new exhibit showcases influential musicians from the valley’s past alongside historical instruments
Whitefish Theatre Company Wraps Up Season
Meet the Chef: Andy Blanton
Library Prepares for Return to Normalcy
Rediscovering His Roots
The Sounds of Summer
OPINION
Montana’s Comeback Depends on HB 397
The bill will provide a state-based funding resource to help private developers make homes affordable and economical
An Uneven Growth Spurt
Most of Montana’s decade-long growth is isolated to a few urban areas and almost all of them are located in the former Western District
Decisions, Decisions
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1Demand Outweighs Availability as Glacier Park Debuts Ticketed Entry
Advanced reservations were snapped up within minutes of the system going online last week, prompting park officials to release additional tickets
2New Legislation Voids Whitefish Mask Ordinance Days Before Expiration
Signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte, House Bill 257 prohibits local governments from compelling businesses to enforce emergency health requirements
3North Fork Road Maintenance Project Delayed
After passing through legal obstacles, the multi-jurisdictional project will not proceed this summer due to funding issues
4A Matter of Life and Death
Four men have died at the hands of Flathead County law enforcement in the last 12 months, an unprecedented spree that’s left a trail of heartache and unanswered questions
5Mother of Slain Toddler Sentenced to Department of Corrections
Takara Kaye Juntunen will be screened for recovery program after pleading guilty to negligent homicide
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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
A Matter of Life and Death
Staff writer Andy Viano joins the show as a guest to discuss the Flathead Valley's four law enforcement involved shooting deaths in the last year
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