Hailed by western governors, including Montana's, as the most significant "reform" to grizzly management in a half-century, wildlife advocates called the decision to relax federal protections "reckless"

The unincorporated community faces growing pressure over land use while aging volunteers question whether forming a local government is the answer

After PacifiCorp announced its plans to decommission the Bigfork Hydroelectric Project unless a buyer steps forward, experts say a dam removal would result in a longer whitewater boating season on the ‘Wild Mile’ while the future of the 277 acres of public access remain less clear

Facing a loss of party confidence and a groundswell of new party precinct members calling for his removal, Al "Doc" Olszewski said he will not seek another term as chairman of the Flathead County Republican Central Committee

As 219 miles of the Flathead River system celebrates its 50th year designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Flathead Rivers Alliance has evolved to provide education programming while engaging the public

An early spring cold snap froze a portion of cherry buds on Flathead Lake’s east shore while early summer rain is splitting the fruit’s skin as a low supply from Washington is driving up prices

The Progressive Vet PAC poured millions into the Senate primary during its final weeks in support of Democrat Alani Bankhead. Now, it says it’s shifting its focus to back a Democratic candidate running in Kansas.

With the Flathead Valley leading the pack in wildfire risk and home insurance challenges in Montana, fire officials, insurance industry experts, lawmakers, and other stakeholders are searching for solutions to extinguish the ever-spreading problem of insurance unaffordability and scarcity.

As the state’s party chair defends the shift — which requires members to pay dues, sign an affirmation of support and spells out a procedure for suspending or terminating party members — some current and former legislators raised concerns with the new bylaws’ legality, and with the amount of power it puts in the hands of the State Central Committee and chair.

Citing evidence that protection doesn't preclude timber management on the three forks of the Flathead River, American Rivers report aims to destigmatize Wild and Scenic designations

Local conservationists say the potential U.S. Agriculture Department secretarial memorandum is part of the latest effort to roll back regulations and undermine years of collaboration in managing motorized and non-motorized use in the Flathead National Forest

A newly seated board is grappling with remediation efforts, personnel challenges and attempting to learn the ropes of serving in their roles in the small, rural district

Even before the Strait of Hormuz cut off fuel and fertilizer supplies, uncovered row crop losses have totaled $43 billion in recent years as lawmakers attempt to provide aid to farmers and push the 2026 Farm Bill across the finish line

As the state rescinds its original plans to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates by 3% this year, strained providers consider the path forward