Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $1,000,000
A custom home perched above Lakeside; a classic Whitefish residence in an established neighborhood; and a Rollins property overlooking Flathead Lake
Public Service Commissioner Representing Flathead County Draws Commissioner of Political Practices Complaint
The complaint filed against Dr. Annie Bukacek by recently ousted President Brad Molnar accuses her of using Public Service Commission resources to conduct personal business. It's another development in a string of conflicts among the commission’s members.
Flathead Valley Giving Table Promotes Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The Facebook group sprung up to combat the immediate impacts of the shutdown — namely, SNAP benefits stalling — but its founder discovered need in the Flathead is constantly shifting and hopes her group can continue to help fill in the gaps.
Educators Say New Standardized Test Results Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Fewer than half of elementary-school students statewide are meeting math, reading and writing standards.
Valley Food Banks See Unprecedented Thanksgiving Demand
Several local organizations are offering free Thanksgiving dinner to those looking for a hot meal
Ski Pass Sales Up as Tourism Officials Forecast Strong Winter Spending
Despite economic uncertainty and a drop in Canadian travel, tourism bureau directors are optimistic about the winter season as northwest Montana ski areas remain an affordable attraction
Montana Again Ponders Moving Up its Presidential Primary
The state’s June primary puts it last in line, but past attempts to move up the date have failed
‘Arctic Intrusion’ to Bring Falling Temperatures, Heavy Snow to Northwest Montana Over Thanksgiving
National Weather Service officials anticipate “difficult travel conditions" this week as falling temperatures and moisture impact the region, especially on U.S. Highway 2 from West Glacier to Marias Pass
Board Announces Billings Clinic-Logan Health CEO as Merger Evolves
Physician Clint Seger – who has been serving as co-CEO with Kevin Abel since 2024 – will take over starting Jan. 1, 2026 to lead the hospital system and “elevate healthcare”
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $800,000
A log home south of Lakeside; a Bigfork residence on Eagle Bend Golf Course; and an updated property in Columbia Falls
Are People Leaving Blue States for Montana? Sort of.
Four blue states were the former homes of 16,312 new Montana residents between 2018 and 2022. Five red states produced a combined 9,108 new Montana residents.
Former Judge-elect in Polson Pleads Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Britt Cotter, who was elected last year as a judge presiding over Lake and Sanders counties before he resigned amid felony cocaine charges, would receive a three-year deferred sentence under a plea agreement
Logan Health Opens Ear, Nose, Throat and Lung Clinic
The multidisciplinary clinic also hosts pulmonary and sleep medicine services in an effort to centralize specialties that often directly impact or relate to one another
Consulting Firm Unveils Foundational Maps for Land Use in Whitefish’s Growth Policy Update
The firm aiding the city’s state-mandated growth policy update presented two draft base maps to city councilors, residents and planning commission members throughout the week
Martin City Man Sentenced to 40 Years on Federal Child Pornography Charges
Raymond Owen Bonner pleaded guilty in July 2025 to two felonies for producing and distributing images of a 6-year-old girl he was babysitting
