Gravel Beach Proposed at New Somers Beach State Park
The beach would halt erosion and reduce recreational impacts
By Maggie Dresser
The Latest
4:31PM
Helena-area Men Charged after Man’s Body Found in Snow
Lewis and Clark County Justice of the Peace set bail at $75,000 each for Brandon Michael Beckman and Robert John Harvel, 31
3:14PM
Authorities Identify Pedestrian Killed on U.S. Highway 2
Tamyrn Strickrodt, 33, of Butte, died at the scene in between Hungry Horse and Coram on Jan. 9
2:56PM
Investigators Seek Tips in Evergreen Homicide
Authorities are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man found shot to death Monday night
1:07PM
Montana Magician Nixes Plans for Las Vegas Tiger Sanctuary
Jay Owenhouse, a magician based in Bozeman, had proposed operating a tiger sanctuary off the Las Vegas Strip
1:05PM
Climate Change Clouds Future of Nordic Skiing
The scarcity of snow is hitting a sport that saw wild growth when COVID-19 hit in the winter of 2020
Flathead Living
Hokkaido Ramen House’s Spicy Ramen
Japanese restaurant Hokkaido Ramen House opens new location in Kalispell
By Skye Lucas
Eggnog
Eggs in cocktails – like a flip or a fizz – can create an experience like few other ingredients can
By Lido Vizzutti
Grayscale
Six Flathead Valley seniors share their wisdom on how getting old is not all it’s cracked up to be… it's so much more.
By Jessie MazurNEWS & FEATURES
Health Department Continues to Face Test Shortage Amid Rising Cases, Hospitalizations
More at-home rapid tests could arrive the week of Jan. 24
U.S. Plans Wildfire Fight Where Forests, Neighborhoods Collide
Health Department to Stop Hosting Mass Vaccination Clinics at Fairgrounds
Yellowstone Bison Species Decision Questioned by U.S. Judge
Kalispell Planning Board Approves Multifamily Housing Project at Fairbridge Inn and Outlaw Convention Center
Cowboy Recalls Years Working Montana Ranch Bought by Murdoch
SPORTS
Flathead Rallys Past Helena for First Win
Joston Cripe's 27 points helps Braves notch first season win
Editor's Picks
‘An End to Prohibition’
Dispensary owners have been preparing for recreational marijuana sales since 2020, ramping up supply to prepare for at least a doubling in sales
Flathead Valley Continues to Chart Record-setting Residential Growth
In Kalispell, permitting for residential development has set new records for three consecutive years, mirroring growth in Whitefish and Columbia Falls
2021: Year in Photos
A selection of the Beacon's best news, sports and feature images from the past year
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OUTDOORS
On the Grid in Glacier
Park approves plan to expand telecommunications systems, allowing commercial, cellular and internet coverage
Trail Cams: Hunting’s Latest High-Tech Drama
FWP Announces State Park Improvements
Playing Games with Our Public Lands
Climate Change, Aquatic Invaders Turn Up the Heat on Native Trout
Resolutions for 2022
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Whitefish Winter Carnival Bounces Back With 80s Theme
Events are once again taking place in person
Overnight Sourdough Pancakes
Flathead Author Chronicles Montana Disasters in New Book
Fifth Annual Sourdough Giveaway
Hot Buttered Rum
Home-Spiced Nuts
OPINION
Biden’s Anti-American Actions
The most lawless of Biden’s actions has been his refusal to enforce our immigration laws and to protect the sovereignty of the country
Funding the Kalispell Bypass
This is a great example of the federal government helping local and regional governments
New Montana Forcing Out the Old
The basic problem is people moving here to build their private new dream homes on unspoiled land destroys the very thing they were looking for
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1Jury Convicts Kalispell Man of Wife’s Murder
The Flathead County jury delivered a guilty verdict against Bradley Jay Hillious Friday night following five hours of deliberation and after 10 days of testimony and evidence
2Cabins and Clydesdales
A new guest ranch, Clydesdale Outpost, will feature 24 guest cabins, an events center, and a growing herd of award-winning horses
3On the Grid in Glacier
Park approves plan to expand telecommunications systems, allowing commercial, cellular and internet coverage
4Cowboy Recalls Years Working Montana Ranch Bought by Murdoch
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and his wife, Jerry Hall, purchased the Matador Cattle Co. from Koch Industries for $200 million
5Whitefish Winter Carnival Bounces Back With 80s Theme
Events are once again taking place in person
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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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