Born and raised in the Swan Valley, Luke Lamar didn’t have to stray far from home to find fulfillment. As a wildlife biologist, wilderness first responder and expert animal tracker, Lamar is promoting conservation and expanding stewardship in the Swan and beyond.

In a 5-2 decision, justices found the state complied with the Montana Water Use Act when it issued a permit for the Black Butte copper mine.

A 37-year-old Kalispell woman was killed in the two-car collision near Creston on Jan. 1

Former U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and U.S. House Rep. Ryan Zinke recall interactions with the former president who died Dec. 29 at age 100

The decision by Judge-elect Britt Cotter to withdraw from the proceedings amid drug charges sets into motion an appointment process previously administered by a Judicial Nomination Commission. On Monday, longtime Polson attorney and former state lawmaker John Mercer submitted his application to Gov. Greg Gianforte.

As snow piles up around Northwest Montana, Nordic groomers are hard at work creating a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers of all stripes

While home costs remain high across northwest Montana, Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls are experiencing unique housing trends as Flathead County officials work to move forward on infrastructure projects in 2025; plus, Market Metrics and Financial Corner

Kenneth Britton “Britt” Cotter, a Polson criminal defense attorney poised to take the bench next month, is charged with three felonies in Lake County District Court for solicitation and attempted possession of cocaine. In a letter to Chief Justice Mike McGrath, Cotter said he will not proceed with the oath of office.

Hone your holiday smoking skills with these better backyard barbecue tips from meat-master Ed McGrew — or hire him to cater your event

The property owners argue Glacier National Park has exclusive jurisdiction over their private parcel inside park boundaries, and that it isn't subject to state environmental regulations

In a unanimous vote, council members accepted a 21-acre property along the Parkline Trail that the Bibler Legacy Foundation gifted to the city for use as a public park

Wildlife officials in October confirmed the disease in a symptomatic buck at the Flathead County Landfill. Since then, FWP has removed and tested additional deer at the landfill and documented nine additional positive samples.

Currently serving as the Rexford-Fortine district ranger, Seth Carbonari grew up in the Flathead Valley and began his career as a wildland firefighter

As the School-to-Park partnership enters its sixth year, its alumni highlighted its benefits Columbia Falls High School students build new employee housing and administrative cabins for the park

With support from the wood products industry and conservation interests, the Montana Land Board's 3-1 vote ensures working forests between Kalispell and Libby remain in timber production while allowing public access in perpetuity