Posts By: Tristan Scott

A Decade of Sparta

Competitors await the 10th edition of the Montana Spartan Trifecta Race, which returns to the shores of Flathead Lake on May 6-7

By Beacon Staff

Montana Shelves GOP Proposal to Alter US Senate Primary

Some Republican lawmakers urged on by a GOP lobbyist wanted to alter Montana's 2024 Senate primary so that only the top two candidates, no matter their party, would advance to the November election

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

A New Water Quality Watchdog for Western Montana

Four decades after its creation, the Flathead Basin Commission is poised to integrate with a new region-wide commission. Despite concerns that the merger will dilute focus on the critical headwaters, state administrators describe the new commission as “leaner and meaner.”

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Save A Bear. Drink Brandy.

Pink Bench Distilling in Troy is embarking on a three-pronged mission — reduce human-bear conflicts, boost the town’s economy and make delicious spirits

By Micah Drew

Flathead County Growth Begins to Cool

Since the scale of development peaked in 2021, local officials say they've received fewer applications for building permits even as the valley continues to grapple with growing pains

By Maggie Dresser

Another Banner Year on Big Mountain

Whitefish Mountain Resort closed out its 2022-23 ski season with more than a half-million skier visits, besting last year’s record by 8%. The ski area’s summertime projects include chairlift maintenance and an expansion of the beginner ski area.

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