Board of Adjustment Concludes Whitefish Lake Not Airport
Unanimous decision was in response to an application to build a hangar at a lakefront property
By Micah Drew
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Two Men Killed in Montana Mine Accident Are Identified
Dale Ketola of Columbus and Jerry Ashlock of Caldwell, Idaho died in a crash at the mine
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Judge Upholds Dismissal of Case Against Resort Developer
Tim Blixseth and his now ex-wife founded the Yellowstone Club in 1997
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Biden Nominee Linked to 1989 Sabotage Draws Republican Ire
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said U.S. Bureau of Land Management nominee Tracy Stone-Manning should be disqualified
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Yellowstone National Park Sets Tourism Record for May
The park had over 483,000 recreation visits last month
June 13
Building Housing for Park Employees While Building Opportunities for Students
In second year of School-to-Park partnership, Columbia Falls High School students build new cabin and kiosk to be moved into Glacier Park in July
Glacier Journal
Who Built the Road, Daddy?
Mother and daughter collaborate on new children’s book about the history of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road
By Myers Reece
A History of Glacier’s Iconic Byway
While people come for the stunning natural scenery, the Going-to-the-Sun Road and its rich history is an attraction in its own right
By Tristan Scott
Partners in Prevention
The Blackfeet Nation enacted strict virus control measures that included cutting off access to the park’s east side, a decision that kept infection rates low on the reservation and won support from park leaders
By Andy VianoNEWS & FEATURES
Evergreen’s Community Garden Opens
Gardeners began planting this spring at garden at Calvary Lutheran Church
Montana Law Upheld Allowing Governor to Appoint Judges
Butte Counselor Gets 135 Days in Jail for Medicaid Fraud
UPDATED – Polson Resident Killed in Highway 93 Accident Near St. Ignatius
Yellowstone National Park Unveils Automated Electric Cars
Coworking in Kalispell
SPORTS
Big Sky Conference, ESPN Reach Multi-Year Rights Agreement
More than 600 sporting events will be streamed on ESPN+, ESPNU, increasing visibility of Big Sky Conference
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Meet the Joneses
Since purchasing their dream property on Big Mountain, the self-made billionaires have expanded their land portfolio to include nearly one-fifth of all private land in Flathead County. Their aim isn’t to expand their business empire or build an inclusive resort, they say, but rather to create a family legacy and establish a reputation as good neighbors.
The 2021 Summer Preview
Your seasonal guide to all things summer in the Flathead: camping, rafting, visiting Glacier, upcoming events and more!
On the Rise
Developers have bold plans for Kalispell’s core area, with an emphasis on mixed-use projects designed to create attainable housing and promote downtown commerce
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OUTDOORS
Tester Urges State Department to Tackle Transboundary Water Pollution
Seeking a referral to the International Joint Commission, Montana Democrat ramps up pressure for intervention to resolve Canadian mining contamination in Kootenai watershed
First Gray Wolf Pups Since 1940s Spotted in Colorado
Father’s Day Gifting Bonanza
Montana State Parks On Pace for Record Visitation
The River Rundown
Reading Between the Lines
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Heat is On
Tips for enjoying wine in the summer
Who Built the Road, Daddy?
The Flathead’s New Folk Duo
Trust Your Palate
Dining on the Deck
Regional Attractions
OPINION
Deafening Silence from the Montana Media
Maybe the difference is that Republicans control the Legislature and PSC but liberals control the judicial branch
Nurses Care Deeply for Patients and the Community
Please consider supporting the nurses of Logan Health by urging the board and administrators to bargain in good faith
Montana, of All States, Should Protect Citizens’ Right to Vote
Montana has seen this before, in the days of the Copper Kings
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1Family Reacts to Justine Winter’s Pending Release
Sister of woman killed in 2009 car crash hopes Evergreen woman convicted of deliberate homicide has ‘learned the value of life’
2Meet the Joneses
Since purchasing their dream property on Big Mountain, the self-made billionaires have expanded their land portfolio to include nearly one-fifth of all private land in Flathead County. Their aim isn’t to expand their business empire or build an inclusive resort, they say, but rather to create a family legacy and establish a reputation as good neighbors.
3Who Built the Road, Daddy?
Mother and daughter collaborate on new children’s book about the history of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road
4Kalispell Man Arrested for Assault and Robbery
18-year-old Robert Hanna is being held at Flathead County Detention Center
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Recognizing the spring's top high school athletes from throughout Flathead County
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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
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Flathead Beacon Assistant Managing Editor Tristan Scott joins host Micah Drew to talk about the billionaire couple that recently purchased 126,000 acres of land in Flathead County
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