“Dismayed,” “apprehensive,” and “good”: Flathead Valley voters on the issues that matter, the candidates that move them, and the biggest election cycle in Montana’s recent history

Building industry overcomes economic challenges to gain steam in the Flathead Valley; a roadmap to road-construction season; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Montana Contractors Association Executive Director David Smith

School districts across northwest Montana will hold elections on May 7, in which voters will elect school board trustees and decide whether to approve levies and bonds. Find out what’s on the ballot in your local school district and how to cast your vote.

The decision to close Pyramid Mountain Lumber is rooted in a complex set of problems, including the steep costs of living and a depressed demand for lumber

Following the emergency closure of Bigfork’s Bridge Street Bridge, an analysis last month determined that safety and utility complications make constructing a temporary pedestrian crossing unfeasible

Recognizing the top high school athletes from throughout Flathead County during the 2023-2024 winter sports season

The March 26 event in Browning included the transferal of a stand-up headdress to Lily Gladstone, the history-making actress recently nominated for an Academy Award

Bringing economic diversity to Libby; the northwest Montana labor market begins to loosen; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Job Service Kalispell manager Laura Gardner

Justin Barry believes he can play a role in protecting the environment by repurposing the gear, clothing and equipment that is so regularly cast aside and sent to the trash in this corner of Montana

As school districts confront the convergence of inflation, sunsetting federal funding and a pattern of failed school levies, program cuts and layoffs are on the horizon

Food industry’s tight workforce slowly loosens; in Bigfork, The Sando Co. is rising to the occasion; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Jalisco Cantina owner Dave Pike

A record-low snowpack has sent ripples through the local winter-recreation economy, but current conditions and forecasts leave business community optimistic

One longtime district ranger says he tried for years to suspend an outfitter’s special-use permit in the Bob after repeat offenses. Instead, his efforts were undermined and he was reassigned to an administrative office.

Senior healthcare demand rises in the Flathead; thousands of local children and adults have dropped off the Medicaid rolls since the state began reviewing enrollment; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Kalispell pediatrician Dr. John Cole

The Ascent program transformed the lives of at-risk Glacier High School students before shutting down due to budget cuts last fall. Now, its supporters are hoping to bring it back for the next generation of Kalispell teenagers.