In Montana’s Broken Mental Health System, a Tiny Jail Cell Becomes an Institution of Last Resort
Lake County’s two, roughly 30-square-foot isolation cells are an example of how communities nationwide are failing to provide mental health services
DEQ Issues Wastewater Permit for Lakeside County Water and Sewer District
The permit application garnered a high level of feedback and criticism
‘A Year of Unknowns’ for Montana Tourism
The impacts of a trade war and strained foreign relations, particularly with Canada, introduce uncertainty to western Montana’s tourism industry
Former Montana State QB Tommy Mellott Selected by Las Vegas Raiders in Sixth Round of NFL Draft
The Butte High graduate is the first former Bobcat to get drafted to the NFL since 2022, when linebacker Troy Andersen (a Dillon native) went in the second round to the Atlanta Falcons.
Food Assistance Could Shrink as Federal Funding Cuts Persist
Flathead Valley food pantries and programs will likely become more heavily reliant on private donors as grants are discontinued
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $1,100,000
A Kalispell home overlooking the Stillwater River; a Columbia Falls residence with numerous upgrades; and a Whitefish property tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac
For Whitefish Artist and Printmaker Tarek Penser, an Image is Worth a Thousand Lines
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly square one in Penser’s own journey to becoming an artist, but he’s adamant that no one is born an artist
As Rollins Fire Department Strives to Keep Pace with Growth, Lakeshore Community Answers Call for Assistance
To help the all-volunteer fire department near Flathead Lake raise money to expand its equipment bay and build a new fire hall, Flathead Ridge Ranch is hosting a pancake breakfast May 3
New Columbia Falls Skate Park to Get Grand Opening Treatment
Kicking off at noon and going until 5 p.m., the grand opening event will include a food truck, and giveaways of skateboards, helmets and other gear.
Flathead High Sprinter Ben Bliven Aiming for State Titles Before Joining Griz
Ben Bliven showed out at the Top Ten meet Tuesday at Missoula County Stadium, winning the 100 in 10.92 seconds.
In Response to Gallatin County Outbreak, Flathead County Bolsters Public Resources About Measles
The county health department has added a self-assessment tool, a prerecorded measles-specific call line, and a webpage with up-to-date information on outbreaks
Glacier Park Plows Push Past Big Bend
With a below-average snowpack blanketing northwest Montana’s high country, plow crews have made fast progress since they started clearing the Going-to-the-Sun Road at the beginning of April
Whitefish Legacy Partners Kicks Off Month-long Trail Challenge, Showcases New Education Programs with Earth Day Bash
The weekend events include a history walk showcasing the Whitefish Trail’s legacy, a stargazing party and an orienteering event. The hit-the-trail fundraising challenge starts May 1.
Tangy Rhubarb Muffins
Put your homemade sour cream, cultured buttermilk or small-batch yogurt to use in a batch of hearty, fruity muffins
Montana Legislature Passes $100 Million Bill to Raise Starting Teacher Pay
The high-profile STARS Act cleared its final vote in the Senate, sending a top bipartisan education priority to Gianforte’s desk
