The Event at Rebecca Farm Gallops into its 25th Year
The popular equestrian sporting event, which draws thousands to the Kalispell-area farm's 640 acres each year, is free to the public and will run from July 15 through July 19
By Lauren Frick
Development
As Development Threatens Bigfork’s Character, Residents Grapple with Lack of Local Control
The unincorporated community faces growing pressure over land use while aging volunteers question whether forming a local government is the answer
By Maggie DresserThe Latest
Flathead Living
When Life Gives You Lemons
Just in time for summer, Spotted Bear Spirits has concocted the perfect rooftop pounder with its Huckleberry Limoncello, which blends Old World tradition with modern ingenuity
By Pete Avery
‘Bring Them Home’ Blackfeet Bison Documentary Honored with Emmy Nominations
The documentary tells the story of a generation of grassroots efforts to rewild buffalo on the Blackfeet Reservation near Glacier National Park
By Zoë Buhrmaster
Home Away from Home Plate
Through the Glacier Range Riders' host family program, the Flathead Valley's Coopman family has built lifelong connections with baseball players from across the country
By Lauren FrickNEWS & FEATURES
Boaters Describe ‘Best-Case Scenario’ to Swan River in a Potential Post-Bigfork Dam Future
After PacifiCorp announced its plans to decommission the Bigfork Hydroelectric Project unless a buyer steps forward, experts say a dam removal would result in a longer whitewater boating season on the ‘Wild Mile’ while the future of the 277 acres of public access remain less clear
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $1,500,000
Gianforte Suspends PSC Commissioner Brad Molnar
‘Invested in Whitefish’: Longtime Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Retires
Flathead GOP Committee Chair Announces Exit Amid ‘Battle of the Bylaws’
Flathead Rivers Alliance Continues Public Outreach and Conservation for Future Generations
OUTDOORS
Stakeholders Complete Conservation Easement on Thompson River Timberland
The initial phase of the project, which closed July 7, secures public access to 34,610 acres of working forestland owned by Green Diamond Resource Company in Flathead and Sanders counties
Holding the Line
Bull Trout Spawning Study Could Aid in Recovery of Imperiled Swan River Basin Population
Glacier National Park Begins Reopening Following Flooding
Blessed are the Bluegill
For New Glacier Conservancy Director, Giving Back is the Only Way Forward
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
Building a Legacy for Lacrosse
As more kids grow up playing lacrosse in the Flathead Valley, the Northwest Avalanche Lacrosse’s boys and girls senior classes have cultivated a legacy of success
High School State Championships: Bigfork Baseball Wins First A/B Title; Whitefish Tennis Sweeps Team Titles
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’
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Face Behind Kalispell Montana Hidden Gems
When Emilie Sangimino first began promoting local businesses as “Hidden Gems,” she didn’t know the impact it would have across the valley and country
Bourbon-Infused Smoked Cherries
A Guide to Fourth of July Weekend in the Flathead Valley
Smoked Cherries
Basil Buttercream Frosting
Herb-Infused Sugar
OPINION
Making It Right
NVMS is incredibly grateful to Martel Construction for their integrity, accountability, and unwavering commitment to excellence
Stepping Out of Line
More and more Montanans are flocking to Bodnar's unaffiliated side
Montanans’ Great Place to Stand and Celebrate
Lucky Montanans have their wondrous state Constitution to help them stand tall and fight back
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Flathead GOP Committee Chair Announces Exit Amid ‘Battle of the Bylaws’
Facing a loss of party confidence and a groundswell of new party precinct members calling for his removal, Al "Doc" Olszewski said he will not seek another term as chairman of the Flathead County Republican Central Committee
Flathead Rivers Alliance Continues Public Outreach and Conservation for Future Generations
As 219 miles of the Flathead River system celebrates its 50th year designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Flathead Rivers Alliance has evolved to provide education programming while engaging the public
Flathead Cherry Producers Say Harvests are ‘Hit or Miss’ this Summer
An early spring cold snap froze a portion of cherry buds on Flathead Lake’s east shore while early summer rain is splitting the fruit’s skin as a low supply from Washington is driving up prices
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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
