Parenting young children means living in a suspended state of controlled chaos

Recognizing the patient, grassroots toiling that turned the Kalispell trail project and rail park into a reality

Launching my journalism career as a cub sports reporter for the college newspaper

It’s not a matter of importance, but interest

Looking back at Brock Osweiler's evolution from local teenage standout to college star to NFL starting quarterback

A tribute to our little trooper as he turns 1 year old

For my money, fall is the best time to experience our wild wonders

High school sports participation in Montana fell for the ninth time in 10 years

On Aug. 3, I celebrated 10 years at the Beacon, and soon thereafter told my coworkers that this would be my last month working at the newspaper that has been my home for a decade. It’s a gift to be welcomed into people’s lives and be trusted to tell their stories, and that’s a part […]

Pundits widely commended the Montana governor's performance in the Democratic presidential primary debate

Changes to state law for regulating programs such as Ranch for Kids were long overdue

I walked away from the Under the Big Sky Music & Arts festival with my already high expectations greatly exceeded

I’ve made it my goal this summer to be more gracious toward the tourists that flood our valley, and it’s been a nice change of pace for my sanity. Instead of being upset at the slower, out-of-state driver in front of me, going a cool 55 mph on a 70 mph stretch of highway, I […]

ImagineIF is a foundational institution in our community

Last week, I was driving the U.S. Highway 93 Alternate Route to work in Kalispell, and just as I took my exit into town, I realized I’d left my laptop back in Whitefish. I yelled out loud about it before remembering my window was open and other people could hear me — it had already […]