As the state’s Aug. 10 withdrawal deadline nears, pressure is building for either independent Seth Bodnar or Democrat Alani Bankhead to leave a contest they’re both determined to stay in.

Community members and local organizers say temporary funds from a federal rural health initiative still do not cover the deficit from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, due in part to existing gaps in the state’s Medicaid program

From changes to work requirements to more cumbersome SNAP paperwork and an ongoing affordability crisis, food bank directors said determining a single cause was challenging

As Flathead Electric Co-op braces for a tighter, pricier energy future, its newly retired General Manager, Mark Johnson, and his successor, veteran COO Jason Williams, remain bullish about the region's energy outlook — in part due to a costly new bet on natural gas.

For nearly a century, Glacier and Waterton have shared a connection beyond borders. The National Park Service’s new non-resident fee policy might represent a turning point.

An interagency review concluded that Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old solo hiker from Florida, was killed on May 3 after he surprised an adult male grizzly bear while descending the Mount Brown Lookout trail, likely in darkness

To account for a reporting discrepancy that pegs the statewide population at 725 wolves instead of 1,094, FWP is recommending a reduced harvest quota in its hunting regulations

The park’s pilot program to manage visitation and transportation is being put to the test. The reviews are mixed.

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.