Average Streamflows Expected in Northwest Montana
Flathead River snowpack percentage is near normal while Southwest Montana river basins are below normal
By Maggie Dresser
The Latest
May 17
Suit Targets Laws That Opponents Say Hurt Native Americans
Groups say laws are part of a broader scheme by Legislature to disenfranchise Native American voters
May 17
New Montana Laws Change Response to Grizzly Bear Management
Measures are two of several controversial wildlife bills recently pushed by Republicans
May 17
Missing Montana Woman’s Vehicle Found with Body Inside
Tammy Goff was last seen on July 12, 2018
May 17
Inmate Arrested After Escape from Montana Women’s Prison
Lisa Anne Nester, 50, was taken into custody without incident
May 17
Bozeman Man Sentenced to Prison for Cattle Theft, Bank Fraud
Joshua James Chappa was sentenced last Friday for cattle rustling scheme
Flathead Living
Lake Koocanusa
All along Koocanusa, there are multiple access points to swim, boat, picnic, and relax
By Clare Menzel
Flathead Fault Lines
Northwest Montana has a history of small to medium earthquakes, and the potential for bigger ones in the future
By Butch Larcombe
The First Native American Ranger
The overlooked story of the Blackfeet Nation’s Francis X. Guardipee, a cultural pioneer in Glacier Park's history
By Myers ReeceNEWS & FEATURES
Kalispell Proposes $104 Million Budget
The fiscal year 2022 preliminary budget has increased from $82.5 million in fiscal year 2021
Inmate Escapes From Women’s Prison in Billings
Helpline Provides Faster Mental Health Care Around Pregnancy
Owner Set on Rebuilding Butte’s Historic M&M Bar After Fire
Forest Service Delays Logging Project Near Yellowstone Park
MDT to Begin U.S. Highway 2 Roundabout Construction
SPORTS
Glacier Grad Nicholson Places Fourth in Big Sky Decathlon
Montana State University junior Hunter Nicholson had his best conference appearance yet,
Sister Sprinters Pass the Baton
2021 Track and Field State Qualifier List, May 12
2021 Track and Field State Qualifier List, May 5
The Debate Over Participation and Discrimination
Flathead Wrestler Runner-up at Nationals
Editor's Picks
A Matter of Life and Death
Four men have died at the hands of Flathead County law enforcement in the last 12 months, an unprecedented spree that’s left a trail of heartache and unanswered questions
Redrawing District Lines
For the first time in three decades, Montana is poised to gain a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, doubling its political representation in Congress and setting the stage for a historic political showdown
Building a Grassroots Workforce
FVCC offers innovative programs tailored to meet the needs of local industries and demographics, including natural resources, firearms technologies and a unique welding partnership with Columbia Falls High School set to graduate its first class
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OUTDOORS
Avalanches Trap Bikers on Going-to-the-Sun Road
Park officials urge visitors to proceed with caution as avalanches and other hazards lurk in Glacier National Park's high country
Scientists Urge Restoration of Federal Gray Wolf Protections
Fire Officials Aim to Squelch Blazes Fast, Avoid Megafires
Family Forestry Expo Showcases Stewardship
National Bison Range Opens Red Sleep Drive
Life’s Next Chapter
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Music Through the Ages
Northwest Montana History Museum’s new exhibit showcases influential musicians from the valley’s past alongside historical instruments
Whitefish Theatre Company Wraps Up Season
Meet the Chef: Andy Blanton
Library Prepares for Return to Normalcy
Rediscovering His Roots
The Sounds of Summer
OPINION
Protect Your Community, Get a Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is the safest and quickest way for you to begin to develop immunity
Workers Deserve Seat at Table
Workers across our state face immense challenges and need to be free to speak up
Coming Together to Protect Outdoor Recreation
Anglers and hunters are important partners in managing and protecting Montana’s natural resources
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1Avalanches Trap Bikers on Going-to-the-Sun Road
Park officials urge visitors to proceed with caution as avalanches and other hazards lurk in Glacier National Park's high country
2Adventure-Based Glamping
Off-the-grid mobile trailers offer a unique traveling experience as ROAM Beyond and Homegrown Trailers come to the Flathead Valley
3A Matter of Life and Death
Four men have died at the hands of Flathead County law enforcement in the last 12 months, an unprecedented spree that’s left a trail of heartache and unanswered questions
4Mother of Slain Toddler Sentenced to Department of Corrections
Takara Kaye Juntunen will be screened for recovery program after pleading guilty to negligent homicide
5Columbia Falls Man Accused of Second Sexual Assault
New filing alleges Ronald Braxton Dougherty assaulted 6-year-old boy in 2018; Dougherty was previously charged with raping developmentally disabled girl in 2019
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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
A Matter of Life and Death
Staff writer Andy Viano joins the show as a guest to discuss the Flathead Valley's four law enforcement involved shooting deaths in the last year
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