As land managers grapple with unprecedented demand for new recreation uses on the Flathead National Forest, a growing segment of the public is raising conservation concerns while a perceived lack of transparency erodes their faith in the agency
Amid a nationwide teacher shortage, a program in Browning has trained over 100 local teachers, signaling a promising future for its public schools
Following a nationwide trend, residents in Flathead Valley mobile home parks are being priced out of their communities as landlords hike lot fees and surcharges, leaving low-income residents stuck with nowhere to move their homes as property owners operate with nearly no regulations
The tight labor market and strong construction demand point to economic stability while a global recession and rising interest rates indicate more negative growth, leaving economists divided when predicting a recession in 2023
A selection of the Beacon's best images from the last year
Gary Cabell has been skiing on Big Mountain since 1976. When his health started to fail and he lost running water on his property, the community jumped in to help
As a brutal housing market pushes homelessness in the Flathead Valley into uncharted territory, its impacts have been particularly harsh on local schoolchildren and the educators tasked with supporting them
Highlighting the best Flathead Valley athletes from the fall sports seasons
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the iconic ski area on Big Mountain debuts its first six-pack chairlift
Seven-time X Games medalist and Olympic freestyle skier Maggie Voisin has shifted her perspective on skiing, podiums, and life after her third Olympic Games, a series of injuries, and the loss of her older brother to suicide
A few simple tips and tricks can elevate a basic charcuterie board into a photo-worthy centerpiece.
Having secured supermajorities in both the state House and Senate, Montana’s Republican Party has reached the peak of its powers — but it still must coalesce on how to wield them, especially as lawmakers face a $1.5 billion budget surplus
Polls closed on Election Day at 8 p.m. statewide and results will be published as ballots are tallied
In Whitefish, a new world is emerging for tabletop gamers, which for Jeff Irving means his longtime fantasy is close to becoming a reality
Kalispell city planners have been mapping out the municipality’s growth for years, setting the council up to approve 5,000 units since 2018 - despite opposition - as the state tries to address the housing shortage
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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
Flathead Beacon Managing Editor Tristan Scott joins host Micah Drew to break down some of the races on the ballot and offer his insight into this year's midterm elections
WESTERN 7 B CNF OVR
Bigfork 8-0 11-2
St. Ignatius 6-2 7-5
Thompson Falls 3-3 5-5
Eureka 3-3 4-8
Plains 1-5 2-8
Troy 0-5 1-6
NORTHWEST A CNF OVR
Browning 5-1 7-5
Columbia Falls 4-1 8-2
Polson 4-2 6-6
Ronan 1-4 4-7
Whitefish 1-5 2-9
Libby 1-5 6-6
WESTERN AA CNF OVR
Helena 5-0 7-1
Hellgate 4-1 7-2
Butte 3-2 4-4
Glacier 3-3 6-4
Capital 3-3 6-3
Big Sky 3-3 4-6
Sentinel 1-5 2-8
Flathead 0-5 0-9
WESTERN 7 B CNF OVR
Bigfork 8-0 13-0
Thompson Falls 5-1 9-1
St. Ignatius 3-4 7-4
Eureka 2-4 3-9
Plains 1-5 2-10
Troy 0-5 0-8
NORTHWEST A CNF OVR
Browning 6-0 11-0
Columbia Falls5 5-3 7-4
Polson 5-1 8-4
Ronan 2-3 2-9
Whitefish 1-4 4-6
Libby 0-6 1-11
WESTERN AA CNF OVR
Hellgate 5-0 7-2
Capital 4-2 7-2
Sentinel 4-2 7-3
Flathead 3-2 6-3
Helena 3-2 5-3
Big Sky 2-4 4-5
Glacier 1-5 2-8
Butte 0-5 1-7
Glacier 49
Big Sky 50
Columbia Falls 48
Bigfork 61
Bigfork 63
St. Ignatius 30
Whitefish 40
Browning 65
Columbia Falls 72
Loyola 65
Columbia Falls 79
Browning 83
Glacier 72
Flathead 35
Flathead 44
Glacier 37
Bigfork 58
Columbia Falls 26
Whitefish 56
Sillwater Christian 41
Glacier 32
Big Sky 21
Bigfork 74
Eureka 18
