Whitefish Planning Commission Approves New Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
The new regulations, which were tailored to comply with state legislation taking effect this year, will now go to the city council for review on May 18
By Lauren Frick
Elections
School Levies Fail Across the Flathead Valley
The levy failures reflect ongoing rebukes from taxpayers amid a trend of declining passage rates in the state. For the four districts with general fund or operating levies on the ballot, the election results mean they’ll have to cut staffing and programming ahead of the next school year.
By Mariah ThomasThe Latest
Flathead Living
Growing Flowers in the Flathead
Advice for cultivating a vibrant garden in a deer-prone region
By Patricia McGlynn
Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, a Writer’s Life
Todd Goddard crisscrossed the country to visit the places and people that meant so much to Harrison, which included his home in Livingston
By Maggie Doherty
Biking and E-Biking the Sun Road
From April to June, bikers enjoy glacier views, dripping waterfalls, and the peace of early spring from the Sun Road before the road opens to vehicles
By Zoë BuhrmasterNEWS & FEATURES
Attorney Argues Self-Defense in Fatal Cornfield Hit-and-Run in Evergreen
Jeffrey Scott Serio is charged with a felony count of deliberate homicide in the death of 67-year-old Raymond Maurice Grigg after allegedly driving over him in the Fritz Corn Maze in August 2025
Columbia Falls Finalizing Future Land Use Map Ahead of Public Hearing
Senate Leadership Strips Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy from Interim Committee Assignments
Jury Chosen in 2025 Fatal Hit-and-Run in Evergreen Cornfield
Western Congressional Race May be Democrats’ Last Best Chance to Win a High-Profile Race this Cycle
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $875,000
OUTDOORS
In Northwest Montana, Storm-snarled Trails Test Durability of Wilderness Chainsaw Ban
Forest Service firings that decimated the ranks of seasonal trail crews, combined with historic windthrow, have compounded the challenge of clearing thousands of miles of wilderness trails this summer
Trout That Still Count
Taxpayers Might Pay Millions More to Fight Wildfires as Jet Fuel Skyrockets
The Best Trout
Ninth Circuit Upholds Homeowners’ Right to Build in Glacier National Park
FWP Lays Preliminary Plans for 20,854-acre Stimson Timberland Conservation Project
Sponsored Content
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Whitefish Restaurant Week Returns May 16–22
The annual event showcases local culinary talent and supports workforce housing
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Financial Planning for Widowhood in Three Phases
Aaron Ells shares key insights on how financial planning can help couples when they are together and after one has passed on
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Warm Hearts for Cold Noses
How a simple ticket can change everything
NEWSLETTERS
SPORTS
‘Roller Derby on Another Level’
Flathead Valley Roller Derby this weekend will host the inaugural Big Sky Brawl, a nine-game, two-day showcase of Montana’s top roller derby talent
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Mountain Time Moshing
Bands from Montana and beyond treat Kalispell metal music fans
Freezer-Based Paneer Tikka Masala
Fresh Paneer
All Roads Lead to Whitefish
Rocky Mountain Riff Fest Brings the Heavy Underground to Kalispell
Potato and Lemon Cheese Pierogi
OPINION
Sleepout
Sometimes you need a night alone in a tent
Support Sterling for Clerk and Recorder
Sterling knows and understands this position's critical duties better than any other candidate
If It Ain’t Broke …
Our state’s constitution provides some unique guarantees
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Editor's Picks
Western Congressional Race May be Democrats’ Last Best Chance to Win a High-Profile Race this Cycle
Which candidate has the best chance of flipping Montana’s western congressional seat from red to blue? Voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on a four-way Democratic primary to answer that question in June, but all candidates agree the race comes with high stakes.
In Northwest Montana, Storm-snarled Trails Test Durability of Wilderness Chainsaw Ban
Forest Service firings that decimated the ranks of seasonal trail crews, combined with historic windthrow, have compounded the challenge of clearing thousands of miles of wilderness trails this summer
Ninth Circuit Upholds Homeowners’ Right to Build in Glacier National Park
In affirming a lower court's order, the appellate judges ruled that state law does not apply to a California couple who built a home without a permit on the banks of McDonald Creek
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Reader Poll
Have High Fuel Prices Affected Your Summer Travel Plans?
- Yes (61%, 62 Votes)
- No (39%, 40 Votes)
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