Congress Passes CHIPS Act, Benefits for Flathead Manufacturing Expected
The recently passed legislation will send billions to semiconductor manufacturers such as Applied Materials
By Denali Sagner
The Latest
11:05AM
Man Who Shot Ahmaud Arbery Sentenced to Life in Prison for Hate Crime
Travis McMichael was already sentenced to life without parole in a Georgia state court for Arbery's killing, which became part of a larger national reckoning over racial injustice
10:14AM
Hungry Horse Man Accused of Attempting to Electrocute Woman Pleads Not Guilty
Nicholas Oberling, a local landscape artist, is charged with a felony count of criminal endangerment
8:21AM
Senate Democrats Pass Budget Package, a Victory for Biden
Republicans said the new measure would undermine an economy that policymakers are struggling to keep from plummeting into recession
August 7
Flathead County has Montana’s First Suspected Monkeypox Case
The health departments and the patient's health care provider are working to identify people who may have been in contact with the patient while they were infectious
August 7
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Somers Project
The organization’s Flathead affiliate is helping three local families achieve homeownership
Flathead Living
Finding Steven
When Shelley Giebeig first learned of Cliff Doe — one of Flathead County’s only unidentified deaths — she thought she might never learn his true identity. But then a DNA discovery helped crack the decades-old case.
By Justin Franz
Dan d’Lion’s Vegan Huckleberry Shake
A new restaurant in Hungry Horse is whipping up dishes for all diets — including an old Flathead Valley favorite
By Justin Franz
The Way of the Wilderness
The landscape sheds and pathways open. Spring flows into summer with a delicate persistence. Which way through the wilderness?
By Chelsea MartiniNEWS & FEATURES
Bias Brewing to Take Over Old Kalispell Brewing Company Building
The local brewer looks forward to expanding onto Main Street, carrying on KBC’s legacy
Pro Athletes to Appear at Boys and Girls Club Benefit
Two Montana Men Plead Guilty, One Sentenced for Role in Jan. 6
Judge: Agency Keeps Ignoring Environment in Coal Region Plan
Firefighters, Aided by 600,000 Gallons of Water Air Drops, Slow the Elmo Fire
Identity of Rising Wolf Mountain Victim Released
SPORTS
Whitefish’s Brad Grattan Rallies for Victory at Montana State Senior Tournament
Gratton made up seven-stroke deficit on final day of 67th annual Montana State Senior Tournament
Wofford’s 2 homers, 7 RBIs carry Glacier Range Riders over Billings Mustangs
ESPN Brings on Brock Osweiler as College Football Analyst
PaddleHeads Suffer Second Straight Road Loss to Glacier Range Riders
Bases Loaded
Whitefish’s Lichter Takes Detour, Still Podiums at Speedgoat
Editor's Picks
The Last Mountain
Two of the most experienced mountaineers in Glacier National Park's history of alpinism died in a climbing accident last month, devastating a close-knit community of family, friends and fellow adventure-seekers who are still trying to unravel what happened
A Downtown Renaissance
The future of downtown Kalispell brims with possibility. With it come questions of what that future should look like, and who it should serve.
A Brewery Born Again
After sitting empty for two-and-a-half years, the newly renovated and reimagined Blackstar building in downtown Whitefish signals the rebirth of a cherished local institution — and a homecoming for craft brewer Jeremiah Johnson
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OUTDOORS
Call of the Loon
In Glacier National Park, volunteer citizen scientists help park biologists better understand loon breeding and population numbers while also creating advocates for the bird
Closer is Better
Tangled Web of Wire
Grizzly Relocations Underscore Need for Greater Bear Awareness
Flathead Avalanche Center Expands Reach, Reports Fewer Near-Misses and Accidents
Get that Fish A Chill Pill
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
15th Festival Amadeus to Bring a Blend of Classical, Contemporary Music to Whitefish
Called “Mozart and the Modern,” this year’s weeklong classical music festival begins the night of Aug. 9 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center
Veggie Shish Kebabs with Garlicy Marinade
Festival Will Bring Native Writers to Missoula, and Highlight the Work and Legacy of James Welch
KALICO Entering its Final Week Open at Downtown Location
Sour Cream and Cherry Scones
Despite Challenging Weather, Bibler Gardens Is Blooming, and Almost Sold Out for The Summer
OPINION
Why I Will be Voting for Monica Tranel
Please join me in voting for the candidate who will uphold Montana values
A Message to Newcomers of Montana
Montana has a whole different lifestyle of slower driving, laid back and friendly attitude and just pain nice people
Enact Marijuana Tax and Fully Fund Law Enforcement
These three commissioners are supposed to be running the county and making decisions as to the fiscal direction of county government
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1The Last Mountain
Two of the most experienced mountaineers in Glacier National Park's history of alpinism died in a climbing accident last month, devastating a close-knit community of family, friends and fellow adventure-seekers who are still trying to unravel what happened
2Primary Residences, Outbuildings Among Structure Losses Reported from Elmo Fire
A community meeting about the fire is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday night at the Elmo Pow Wow Grounds off Highway 93
3Firefighters on Elmo Fire Expecting Continued Hot, Dry, Windy Conditions
The Elmo fire is expected to continue backing its way to the north and east
4Bullet-hole Riddled Books Prompt Library Closure
All branches of the county library system closed on Wednesday after firearm damaged books were dropped off at the Kalispell branch; law enforcement determined no threat to staff or patrons
5Red Flag Conditions Expected to Continue as Elmo Fire Approaches Lake Mary Ronan
Thursday marks the fourth time firefighters on the Elmo fire have encountered red flag conditions capable of producing increased fire behavior
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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
Tales from Glacier’s Backcountry with Pete Heyboer and Colton Born
Following the recent tragic deaths of two storied mountaineers in Glacier National Park, this week host Micah Drew brings two stories of Glacier adventures gone sideways, but ended with all parties home safely.
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