Patrick O’Connell, former Montana linebacker and Kalispell native, thrilled to be Seahawk

The shelter’s dog population reached a similar level last fall, when the number of dogs to start out the month increased from 26 in September to 44 in October

Montana Kayak Academy has grown its nonprofit program in recent years to offer more whitewater kayaking instruction for kids and adults while promoting river safety, stewardship and a sense of community

Debate over Montana’s bill drew national attention after Republicans punished transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr for her remarks, saying her words were personally offensive

Trends in data show spawning nests declining in 48% of state’s long-term monitoring streams; connected habitats in the South Fork Flathead River and Hungry Horse remain stable

As avian flu continues to decimate backyard poultry flocks in Montana, the highly contagious disease has been detected in large carnivores at an alarming rate, prompting health officials to urge caution around sick animals

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks seeks comments for proposed recreation and trail grants including nearly $400,000 for local nonprofits

The tribal nation was designated by the Arbor Day Foundation and local community members were given 1,500 trees as part of the program

Three years after COVID suspended all roller derby bouts, members of Flathead Valley Roller Derby are ready to start skating competitively

Cory Dziowgo — currently a superintendent in southeast Wyoming — is ready to help School District 6 “continue towards that excellence”

Competitors await the 10th edition of the Montana Spartan Trifecta Race, which returns to the shores of Flathead Lake on May 6-7

Construction in the county has slowed down since its pandemic peak, but each municipality faces its own challenges as the residential and commercial development momentum eases

Missoula Top 10 track and field meet brings best in the west together for fast times from local athletes

Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives voted to ban the state’s first openly transgender representative from entering the chamber until the close of the legislative session, forcing the Missoula Democrat to vote remotely

Injunction on 56,000-acre Kootenai National Forest project area requires the Forest Service to assess how logging roads will impact isolated grizzly bear population