A North Fork Legacy
“Trail Creek: A North Fork Saga” documents the lives and philosophies of two homesteaders on the outskirts of Glacier National Park just south of the U.S.-Canada border through the lens of a wildlife biologist
By Maggie Dresser
Photo Essay
Glacier’s Awe-Inspiring Landscapes
The stories behind some of our favorite images of the park
By Hunter D'AntuonoThe Latest
Flathead Living
Best Bites Around Glacier
Whether you’re looking to stock up for a day on the river or looking for a big meal after a big hike, here are a few favorite eateries for those going to and from Glacier Park
By Pete Avery
Millions of Miles
Glacier Park Boat Co.’s Little Chief will hit the century milestone this summer, marking a lifetime of transporting millions of visitors millions of miles in its 100 years of service to the park
By Lauren Frick
Can’t-Miss Events for Summer 2026
Enjoy a full slate of live music, rodeos, festivals and other events to keep you entertained in the Flathead Valley this summer
By Lauren FrickNEWS & FEATURES
Flathead Warming Center Connects Record Number of Guests with Long-term Solutions
During the 2025-2026 season, the low-barrier shelter’s staff connected 61 people with either long-term housing or in-patient care as a growing volume of individuals with disabling conditions seek services
Authorities Release Identity of Suspect Killed in Officer-involved Shooting
GOP Endorsements Get Split Review in Primary Results
Judge Denies Acquittal, New Trial for Columbia Falls Man Convicted of Ex-wife’s Hit-and-Run Death
U.S. Senate Confirms Montanan Katie Lane for Lifetime Federal Judgeship
Columbia Falls City Council Approves 421-Unit Residential Development on Former Aluminum Company Land
OUTDOORS
TroutCast Delivers Drought Forecasts for Montana’s Blue-Ribbon Rivers
A new web-based tool integrates fish population and streamflow data from across the state, informing anglers and fisheries managers through one interactive online portal
Desperately Contesting Corner Crossing
Grizzly Bear Injures Hiker in Glacier National Park
Federal Management Agencies Finalize Wild and Scenic Flathead River Strategy
Authorities Warn of Spring Runoff Hazards Amid Flood Watch
Kootenai Forest Land Acquisition Conserves Key Cabinet Mountain Access, Griz Habitat
Sponsored Content
Sponsored by Flathead Rivers Alliance & American Rivers
Celebrating 50 Years of Wild and Scenic
The July 10th Flathead River Fest at Marantette Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River
Sponsored by Flathead Valley Community College
Wachholz College Center Open House Returns June 18 With Free Concert by 20 Grand
Annual event offers season preview, waived ticket fees, and outdoor performance by nine-piece funk band
Sponsored by Piton Wealth
Engineering a Retirement Plan: Q&A with Piton Advisors
Piton Wealth Advisors started leaning into the overlap between their work and engineering a couple of years ago
NEWSLETTERS
SPORTS
High School State Championships: Bigfork Baseball Wins First A/B Title; Whitefish Tennis Sweeps Team Titles
The Bigfork Vikings eclipsed a previously undefeated Dillon Beavers to take home top honors, while the Whitefish boys and girls tennis teams swept the Class A team titles for the first time in school history
Flathead Valley Teams Prepare for Spring State Tournaments
Glacier and Flathead High Schools Eye Playoff Push in Inaugural Seasons
Kalispell Glacier Football Program Penalized for Recruiting
‘Roller Derby on Another Level’
Girls on the Run Western Montana Forms New Partnership with Whitefish Marathon
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Ten Years of the Beacon’s Glacier National Park Posters
Beacon designers pull from personal experiences to give an authentic ode to the park’s most iconic features and landmarks
A Decade of Eating Well Year-Round
Balsamic-Roasted Radishes
Can’t-Miss Events for Summer 2026
Spring Pearl Barley Salad
Tomato and Herb Salad Dressing
OPINION
Section 504 Is a Promise Montana Must Not Abandon
Disability is not rare, and it is not someone else’s issue
Treasure Hunt Ignores Years of Professional Site Evaluation
Suggesting that no professional process has occurred is simply inaccurate
Don’t Be Distracted, Focus on Putting Montanans First
Democrats need to seize the initiative and set an agenda for Montana’s future
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Editor's Picks
GOP Endorsements Get Split Review in Primary Results
The Flathead saw a 50/50 split in terms of party-backed candidates prevailing in their primary contests. Those results mirrored a similar dynamic statewide, with each of the Republican Party’s factions winning several key races.
2026 Primary Election Results
Polls closed at 8 p.m. as voters across Montana cast ballots in competitive primaries for local, state and federal office
Generations of Students Bid Farewell to Carolyn Wieringa
The rural teacher retires after three decades, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the tight-knit West Glacier community
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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
