Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi and Montana were among the states that evacuated their capitols

Agency officials will ask the Fish and Wildlife Commission for approval of a gillnetting program to suppress the invasive species and conserve the native trout

Randy Brodehl, the second longest-serving member on the board, succeeds Abell as chair

The Montana Legislature will not reconvene to iron out rising property taxes after a push by the state’s Freedom Caucus failed to gain majority approval  

After suspending its uphill travel policy during the holidays due to a low snowpack and high visitation, Whitefish Mountain Resort on Tuesday began allowing skiers to ascend the East Route

Data collected prior to the pandemic shows that more than half of Americans lived in neighborhoods classified as child care deserts

Of the roughly $1.2 billion a year spent on endangered and threatened species, about half goes toward recovery of just two types of fish

An inviting home in a retreat-like atmosphere in Whitefish; a 2.2-acre property with a great short-term rental history; and a Kalispell home on a large lot with panoramic views of the mountains

A selection of the Beacon's best imagery from the past year

From state championships to expanded skateboarding and pickleball opportunities, here are a few of the top storylines from the last year

It's a fun-filled weekend in the Flathead Valley as folks say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024

Newly re-elected Kalispell City Councilor Ryan Hunter said it would be unfair to discount results in all four contested wards

The property owners, who are also suing a local conservation district in Flathead District Court, argue Glacier Park has exclusive jurisdiction over their private parcel inside park boundaries

There are currently three nuclear missile bases in the United States: F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, and Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana

If approved by the majority of lawmakers, the Montana Legislature will meet in January for the 34th special session in its history to resolve ongoing property tax issues