Dave Means led the district through the COVID pandemic and to a successful high school expansion bond during his time in the role as head administrator. The board announced a search committee has been selected and tasked with selecting a firm to facilitate the hunt for someone to fill his shoes.

As one of the earliest — and only — homesteaders to occupy Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island, Herman Schnitzmeyer nearly starved to death before turning his attention to photography, a talent he used to capture a turning point in the American West

It also states that beef labeled as a product of the United States must have been raised and processed in the U.S.

Contracts have kept air traffic controllers and TSA staff on the payroll throughout the government shutdown at the Kalispell airport while a strained nationwide system continues to cause cancellations and delays at regional hubs

This year marks the second time Barron has received the award, and she’ll represent Montana on the national level as she competes for the National Superintendent of the Year

Candidates Kisa Davison and mayor-elect Ryan Hunter spent $31,202 and $11,014 on their respective campaigns, shattering the spending record set by previous municipal candidates

A peaceful property on 9 acres near Bigfork; a newly constructed residence with mountain views in Lakeside; and a newer ranch-style home in Kalispell

His family, friends and admirers say his legacy in the Flathead - and as Montana’s longest-serving congressman - lies with his advocacy for conservation, and on behalf of Native Americans

Sukapi Lodge serves all ages, offering everything from equine programs and youth mentorships to cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use disorder treatment. All enrolled members of the tribe and descendants are eligible to receive care at the center. 

Montana’s Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Ryan Zinke spoke with the Beacon about their thoughts on the ongoing shutdown. Both Republicans, the lawmakers echoed their party’s sentiments blaming the shutdown on Democrats, who in turn fault the GOP’s refusal to negotiate on Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Board members unanimously approved the permit for the 65-unit hotel after delaying the project’s application over a year to address concerns about traffic and local sewer capacity

The ballot issue aims to overturn the 2010 Citizens United decision by redefining the powers of corporations in the state’s constitution

The owner of the popular food truck is building a mobile empire with the simplest of dishes

Some states are filling the gap left by partial SNAP payments. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states they will not be reimbursed.

The 49-year-old city councilor won with 2,930 preliminary votes, edging out local businesswoman Kisa Davison and council member Sid Daoud