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Editor’s Picks

Glacier Park

The Last Mountain

Two of the most experienced mountaineers in Glacier National Park's history of alpinism died in a climbing accident last month, devastating a close-knit community of family, friends and fellow adventure-seekers who are still trying to unravel what happened

Development

A Downtown Renaissance

The future of downtown Kalispell brims with possibility. With it come questions of what that future should look like, and who it should serve.

Business

A Brewery Born Again

After sitting empty for two-and-a-half years, the newly renovated and reimagined Blackstar building in downtown Whitefish signals the rebirth of a cherished local institution — and a homecoming for craft brewer Jeremiah Johnson

Montana

Horseback Healing

The Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center uses horses to help people. For the people and families that go there, the experience has been a source of joy and comfort.

Environment

Facing the Fire

A recent meeting in Whitefish brought together community members and fire experts to discuss ways to be prepared for wildfire

Healthcare

Falling Through the Cracks

As the mental health crisis ripples through the Flathead Valley, a desperate demand for resources outweighs availability, further straining law enforcement agencies and health care providers

Artist

Through the Lens of Kurt Markus

The late Flathead native became an internationally renowned photographer for his landscapes, depictions of cowboy life and high fashion

Healthcare

Local Abortion Providers Shift into New Reality

Abortion providers in Northwest Montana say their patients are scared, panicked and confused as they prepare for nationwide access restrictions following the Supreme Court draft leak that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Environment

Return of the Buffalo

Over three days the Salish and Kootenai celebrated the restoration of the Bison Range to tribal ownership allowing them to manage the resources and wildlife for the first time in 112 years

Books

Art, History, and the Atomic Bomb

Author, illustrator and Flathead resident Jonathan Fetter-Vorm reflects on the 10-year anniversary of his debut book, a graphic history of the first atomic bomb

Flathead County

County at a Crossroads

With no general election challenger, four Republican candidates square off in a primary for a seat as the highest elected official in Flathead County

Law Enforcement

Stretched Thin

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is operating with about the same number of resources it had a decade ago, even as the valley’s population, 911 call volume and violent crimes continue to spike

Construction

Reconstructing Kalispell

A five-story hotel, bars and restaurants and a variety of projects are underway in the city’s downtown as the Parkline Trail nears completion and developers focus their attention on the county seat