In signing National Defense Authorization Act, Obama approves North Fork protection, new wilderness on Rocky Mountain Front

Trail group fulfills 10-year goal, looks to next decade of local conservation and recreation projects

New LEED-certified Flathead Lake Brewing Company brewpub site to open next month

West Valley students donate handmade blankets to Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s Brendan House

Water-use agreement still needs approval from state Legislature

Republican Mitch McConnell says approval of the pipeline a top priority

Good morning, Beacon faithful, and thanks for tuning in to this edition of Beacon & Eggs. We’re preparing for our annual holiday party here at Beacon headquarters, but that doesn’t preclude us dishing out a heaping serving of hand-picked links.

Senator-elect will serve on four committees beginning next month

Environmental Protection Agency takes charge of investigation at contaminated Columbia Falls site

Congress attaches a host of land management bills to annual Defense Authorization Act

In the Flathead Valley, classic and skate ski adventures abound

Public meeting will be held Thurday, Dec. 11 in Columbia Falls to discuss cleanup of defunct aluminum plant site

Flights delayed due to heavy fog lingering in valley

North Fork Watershed Protection Act, new wilderness areas in Bob Marshall expected to pass U.S. Senate

Business owner filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking damages from tribal officers