Set to take effect Monday, Stage II restrictions prohibit nearly all fires in order to prevent ignition points and stave off wildfires; meanwhile, crews attack a new fire start in Polebridge

Theodore Eugene Garland, 60 of Edmond, Oklahoma, led visitors who trespassed in thermal areas and elsewhere

Music festival in Whitefish returns after pandemic hiatus

Under development for three years, the plan serves as a blueprint for traffic and land use along the U.S. 93 corridor south of downtown

Visitation tally trails 2017 even as some segments of the park set all-time highs; data gap in Many Glacier means last month’s approximation is low

Public comment continues through July 26 on new laws that would allow snares and expand trapping season; opponents fear unintended bycatch

1,150-acre wildfire near Troy is burning within two miles of residences in the North Fork Keeler area

Flathead Land Trust closes in on fundraising goal to preserve 772 acres along the Flathead River

Extension comes after Gov. Greg Gianforte criticized Bureau of Land Management for holding just one meeting on proposal

Public health expert from Bozeman becomes third Democrat to join the race

Lightning-caused fires in the West Lolo Complex include the Thorne Fire burning north of Thompson Falls

Crowded field includes two incumbents vying for three seats; results to be determined at Nov. 2 general election

Glacier National Park’s ticketed entry system is driving hordes of ill-equipped visitors up the North Fork, a rugged and remote segment of the park where self-reliance was once a prerequisite

Proposed land deal on property owned by Stimson Lumber Company would protect wildlife habitat, secure recreation opportunities and maintain a working forest

A team of law enforcement and wildlife specialists has been assembled to track down the bear