Columbia Falls Council Approves Temporary Emergency Bear Ordinance
Enforcement under the 90-day measure will focus on garbage and food attractants, with education the city's first priority.
By Lauren Frick
The Daily Roundup
The Daily Roundup: Lakeside Water District Begins Testing for ‘Forever Chemicals’
It will be the first time the district has tested for the compounds
By Zoë BuhrmasterThe Latest
Flathead Living
The Finest of Fall
Glacier Park’s classic Dawson-Pitamakan Loop encapsulates the best elements of autumn
By Hunter D'Antuono
Glacier’s Historian, One More Volume Deep
Ray Djuff's new book, co-authored with Scott Tanner and Bill Lundgren, digs into the park's stranger corners.
By Tristan Scott
Meet the Chef: Joseph Barclay Nelson
For the past four summer seasons, Barclay’s Burgers has positioned itself along U.S. Highway 2 in Hungry Horse serving up burgers and fries with a twist
By Zoë BuhrmasterNEWS & FEATURES
FVCC Trustees Pick Deborah Kish Stephan as Next President
If she accepts, the Hillsborough College president will succeed longtime FVCC president Jane Karas in January
Report: Montana’s Labor Force Reaches Record High, But Employment Dips for First Time Since 2020
Columbia Falls Removes Municipal Well from Service Following ‘Forever Chemical’ Detection
Montana Health Department Director Stepping Down for Private-Sector Job
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Backs Alme in Senate Race
Health Officials Identify Three Measles Exposure Sites in Flathead County
OUTDOORS
Glacier Park On Pace to Challenge Annual Visitation Record After 15% August Jump
Visitation to Glacier National Park is up 10% for the year, putting the park's all-time annual record of 3.3 million visits within reach
Home is Where the Gas Money is
Beaver Tests Positive for Tularemia in Glacier National Park
Flathead Land Trust Secures New Easement on Stillwater River
Flathead National Forest Approves Logging Project Along Hungry Horse Reservoir
Oryx on the Range
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Bring Glacier Home: Vintage-Inspired Prints Make Perfect Gifts
Local artists create curated collection of iconic park posters that celebrate the beauty and spirit of Glacier National Park
NEWSLETTERS
SPORTS
Whitefish Volleyball Program to Commemorate Nearly Half-Century Legacy
The historic program will celebrate its legacy, which includes six state titles, with a reunion open to former players, coaches, managers and fans at the Bulldogs’ game against Ronan on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Glacier High School Flag Football to Represent Montana on National Stage
2026 Flathead Valley Fall Sports Preview
How Two Kalispell Women in Their 50s Became Record-setting Powerlifters
Glacier Park College Showcase Returns for Third Year in Columbia Falls
Ryggs Johnston, Jonny Cielak Win 18th Flathead Beacon Pro-Scratch Invitational
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Whitefish Native Selected as Finalist in Nationwide Songwriter Festival Contest
Tim Torgerson will perform alongside nine other finalists as part of the Whitefish Songwriter Festival’s first-ever “It’s All About the Song” Songwriting Contest on Sept. 18 at the O’Shaughnessy Center
Marinated Dried Tomatoes
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Can’t-Miss 2026 Fall Events in the Flathead Valley
Grilled Pepper Pancakes with Goat Cheese
Creamy Grilled Pepper, Onion and Garlic Pasta
OPINION
A Campaign Rooted in Community
This campaign is about protecting what works, addressing what doesn't and making sure government remains accountable to the people it serves
One Last (Fill in the Blank)
While we may be reconciling the “one last” of summer, we have “the first” on the horizon
Speak Up for Montana’s Roadless Lands Before Oct. 6
Keep these lands roadless so generations to come can experience the thrill these lands offer
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Editor's Picks
Salmon Prairie School Closure Reflects Growing Strain on Small Montana Districts
The rural Seeley-Swan Valley school has long struggled to make ends meet, but school board members and the county superintendent say a 2023 law requiring tuition payments was the final blow. It's one of at least nine small Montana districts to go non-operational since the law passed.
As Record-low Wheat Crop Boosts Prices, Montana Farmers Barely Break Even
Commodity prices are up despite drought and the geopolitical climate contributing to the lowest U.S. wheat production since the 1970s. But Montana farmers say it’s not enough as input costs rise and tight margins persist.
Trail Crossing Ahead: Montana’s E-Bike Debate Picks Up Speed
As e-bikes explode in popularity, the mountain biking community continues to grapple with whether the new technology should be shunned or embraced
Police Blotter
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
