Full STEAM Ahead at Glacier Gateway Elementary
In an era of diminished hands-on play, Columbia Falls librarian Denise Osborne is focusing on interactive science-based learning and the lifelong skills it can teach.
By Denali Sagner
Environment
Local Landowners Use Conservation Easements to Safeguard Riverfront Properties Near Whitefish
Sally Ericsson and Tom Garwin protected their 36-acre property from development along the Stillwater River, while Mark Schmidt conserved his 30 acres of farmland along the Whitefish River
By Tristan ScottThe Latest
Flathead Living
Mirror, Mirror on the Fall
Embrace the shoulder season with these unique styles for your fall wardrobe
By Chelsea Martini
The New Frontier of Fiber Hemp
A fiber processing facility in Fort Benton has recently gained enough traction to bring a new crop to the Flathead Valley, diversifying the market and helping boost profit margins for producers
By Maggie Dresser
For Chef Earl Reynolds, Fall is a Season for Comfort, Creativity and Opportunity
A new job, fatherhood, and a brush with celebrity have made for a big year for Earl Reynolds, and the executive chef at Herb & Omni in Whitefish wants to keep the momentum going
By Mike KordenbrockNEWS & FEATURES
Bigfork Bridge Replacement to Begin Next Month
The Montana Department of Transportation aims to complete the Bridge Street Bridge replacement by next summer
At Columbia Falls Junior High School, Family and Consumer Science Takes Students around the Globe
Kila Man Convicted in Martin City Murder Sentenced to 100 Years
Vote-counting and Videotape
Man Fatally Stabbed in Libby
‘Busiest Thanksgiving Ever’: How the TSA Plans to Handle Record Air Travel
OUTDOORS
Glacier Park Aims to Complete Visitor Use Management Plan by Winter 2026
Having recently announced the details surrounding next summer’s fifth consecutive vehicle reservation pilot, park officials are seeking public feedback to refine their long-range visitor use management and transportation plan
Preseason Stoke
Ethics or Conceit?
Land Bureau Director Tracy Stone-Manning Named to Lead Environmental Group
What Trump’s Nomination of Doug Burgum to Lead Department of Interior May Mean for Public Lands
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SPORTS
The Ladies of Le Grizz
Last month, Missoula-based runner Evie Tate lowered the women’s record at the 50-mile Le Grizz footrace for the first time in nearly four decades. But even as a new generation of athletes rewrites the record books at one of the oldest ultramarathons in the world, they’re preserving the race’s rich tradition while supporting the nonprofit Glacier Institute.
Helena Capital Beats Kalispell Glacier for AA Football Championship
Brawl of the Wild ‘is as Live as Ever’ While Realignment Alters Other Rivalries
Glacier Wolfpack Returning to Montana AA Football Championship for Second Year in a Row
Kalispell Glacier Rides Big Fourth Quarter Against Bozeman Gallatin into AA Championship
Glacier Wolfpack to Face Gallatin Raptors in Rematch of 2023 AA Football Semifinals
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Spinach Salad with Cranberry Sauce Dressing
A little cranberry sauce blends quickly into homemade dressing for a palate-cleansing salad at (or after) your holiday feast
FVCC Invites Community to Support Art Students at Upcoming Exhibition and Sale
‘Nutcracker’ Kicks Off Holiday Season in Northwest Montana
Where to Eat on Thanksgiving in Northwest Montana
Volunteers Welcome as Winter Decorations Go Up in Whitefish
Orange-Infused Cranberry Sauce
OPINION
State Leaders Will Kill Workforce Housing
Their blanket support for Trump and Project 2025 will kill all attempts for affordable housing
Fix Montana’s Homeowner Property Tax Disaster
The interim committee is shamefully ignoring the Legislature’s policy disaster
The ‘Deplorables’ Showed Up for the Election and Demanded Change
Your private property and financial freedom have been stolen from you
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The Ladies of Le Grizz
Last month, Missoula-based runner Evie Tate lowered the women’s record at the 50-mile Le Grizz footrace for the first time in nearly four decades. But even as a new generation of athletes rewrites the record books at one of the oldest ultramarathons in the world, they’re preserving the race’s rich tradition while supporting the nonprofit Glacier Institute.
Redefining Rural
Amid transformational shifts in Montana’s economy, community colleges are growing local programs for rural and tribal students, rising to meet workforce needs while expanding what it means to pursue higher education
Montana General Election Coverage
Republican Tim Sheehy, Gov. Greg Gianforte and Rep. Ryan Zinke win as part of Republican sweep in Montana
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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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