With the first phase of the 2023 legislation to boost Montana's housing supply coming to a close, cities bound by MLUPA outlined the pros and cons of the multi-year process
By Lauren Frick
Flathead-area candidates for the state legislature have attracted more than $325,000 combined in funding during the primary election cycle
By Mariah Thomas
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
Enjoy a full slate of live music, rodeos, festivals and other events to keep you entertained in the Flathead Valley this summer
By Lauren Frick
In 1969, five climbers set out to accomplish what no one had before: to scale the sheer north face of Mount Cleveland, Glacier National Park's tallest mountain, in winter. Instead, tragedy struck and they were buried in an avalanche so deep that their bodies would not be discovered until the following June, 188 days after their disappearance.
By Butch LarcombeAfter Flathead schools’ levy asks failed across the board earlier this month, some are beginning to navigate questions of where to make cuts to stave off projected deficits. Districts must set their budgets for the 2026-2027 school year by Aug. 25.
Holly Longen and Ryder Febo turned a roadside epiphany into automated kiosks that have put over 7,000 canisters in hikers' hands
The July 10th Flathead River Fest at Marantette Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River
Annual event offers season preview, waived ticket fees, and outdoor performance by nine-piece funk band
Piton Wealth Advisors started leaning into the overlap between their work and engineering a couple of years ago
Both the Braves and the Wolfpack will compete in play-in games on Friday in hopes of getting a swing at the first-ever Class AA state title
Beacon designers pull from personal experiences to give an authentic ode to the park’s most iconic features and landmarks
Montana deserves development that prioritizes Montana families and creates high-quality jobs
He knows how to talk to Republicans and independents
The MHSA should clarify the language in their bylaws to reflect the reality of open enrollment and parental rights
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Park administrators have shelved a post-pandemic vehicle-reservation pilot program in favor of a new plan to expand parking and grow its shuttle network. But without any guaranteed federal funding, some stakeholders worry they're moving forward without fallback plan.
Michael Brooks and Kelly Couzens Brooks host catered events this month before searching for an operator to bring the century-old community hub back to life
Absentee ballots went out May 8. The primary takes place June 2. Voters in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Glacier counties will decide more than a dozen competitive races. Here's what to know.
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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
