Bear Attacks Woman on Trail North of Columbia Falls; Area Closed
The attack occurred around 7 p.m. Aug. 31. The species of bear has not been determined.
NFPA Honors Wilderness Scholar, Longtime Glacier Employees
University of Montana law student Davis R. Paul received the 2026 Loren Kreck – Edwin Fields Wilderness Scholarship for his work on transboundary water law and the Elk-Kootenai Watershed
State Wildlife Agency Proposes Updated Fisheries Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released its four-year fisheries roadmap ahead of a public meeting Sept. 3 in Kalispell
Department of Transportation Head Steps Down for Private-sector Job
Chris Dorrington’s replacement will be announced in the coming weeks, the governor’s office says
Capitol Dome $32 Million Restoration Underway
Crews are re-roofing the Capitol and stripping the copper dome for its first full restoration since the seal coating in 2010
As Record-low Wheat Crop Boosts Prices, Montana Farmers Barely Break Even
Commodity prices are up despite drought and the geopolitical climate contributing to the lowest U.S. wheat production since the 1970s. But Montana farmers say it’s not enough as input costs rise and tight margins persist.
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $890,000
A lake-view retreat on 1.85 acres in Lakeside; a renovated brick home in Kalispell’s East Side Historic District; and new construction near the Flathead River in Columbia Falls
New Homeschooling Collective Set to Instruct Nearly 300 Students in its First Year
The By Faith Homeschool Collective in Evergreen, founded by Dan and Crystal Clark, is offering enrichment courses and support for homeschooling families, relying on the Clarks’ deep connections as it gets off the ground.
Columbia Falls Community Market Races to Raise $1.1 Million to Buy its Land
With a pending offer on the land the market leases from the Boys and Girls Club, organizers have until a Sept. 7 deadline to raise the funds
Flathead County Commissioners Adopt $209 Million Budget
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes a small decrease in county property taxes and capital projects including construction of the new public safety facility
Trail Crossing Ahead: Montana’s E-Bike Debate Picks Up Speed
As e-bikes explode in popularity, the mountain biking community continues to grapple with whether the new technology should be shunned or embraced
Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak Potential Cause of Deer Mortalities on Flathead Reservation
Wildlife officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are awaiting confirmation of the disease’s presence in Hot Springs, Valley View, and Mission Valley Areas
Gov. Gianforte Kicks Off the School Year in Evergreen, Highlighting Community Partnerships
Evergreen School District's efforts to bring stakeholders together for the good of its students is something Gianforte said he hopes other school districts can emulate as 2026-2027 school year begins
Gianforte Appoints Former Commissioner to PSC
Kirk Bushman tapped to step in for suspended Commissioner Brad Molnar, who is fighting suspension
Glacier Park Visitation Jumps 17% in July, 8% for the Year
The double-digit surge in July came during the first summer since 2021 that the park has operated without a vehicle reservation requirement on Going-to-the-Sun Road
