The last time the theatrics in Helena remotely matched the results was in 2007

There are mountains of evidence that shows people, even when giving, are acting in their own self-interest

This decision comes at a time when divisions among local Republicans have again surfaced

For a few hours anyway, the rest of us got to feel like kids, too

Through the years, we have responded to a number of critiques, but this was the first time we asked for comprehensive feedback

Here’s a rundown of what the recent midterms looked like wandering the offices of the Flathead Beacon

Imagine what he would have written if he would have spent a week here

It would be nice to think that those who enforce and interpret laws, such as law enforcement officers, county attorneys and judges, would be elected on merit and assumed to be impartial

County Commissioners take long and complicated path to approve Agency on Aging funding

It’s those smaller races that will shape this region and the rest of the state for years to come, and they shouldn’t be overlooked

If this organization, or another one, accesses the wilderness with cameras for a feature story – say, one critical of land management – would they have to pay?

What’s important now, community leaders stress, is that Kalispell maintains its momentum and focus on downtown. And they’re right

The value of debates is that they can catch a candidate off guard and force them to answer questions they may otherwise avoid

Basically, candidates for higher office should get used to having the rest of their public – and sometimes private – lives filmed

Have a great year students. But here’s some advice I can offer with some authority