Rewilding the Swan Valley
A half-century after the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge was officially designated to preserve this ecologically rich chunk of northwest Montana, local stakeholders have worked to restore its natural state
By Kay BjorkA half-century after the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge was officially designated to preserve this ecologically rich chunk of northwest Montana, local stakeholders have worked to restore its natural state
By Kay BjorkRepublicans have been at odds with the judiciary for several years now, but especially after winning the Governor’s Office in 2021
The 63-year-old Kalispell man was separated from his motorcycle after hitting a pothole
A Kalispell residence near Buffalo Hill Golf Club; a craftsman-style home on a 1-acre lot; and a completely remodeled property in Bigfork
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will allow for a higher lake level during the month of May to increase chances for a full refill this summer
Municipal staff in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls say housing supply and transportation remain significant hurdles in the Flathead Valley, even as growth slows
A half-century after the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge was officially designated to preserve this ecologically rich chunk of northwest Montana, local stakeholders have worked to restore its natural state
By Kay BjorkThe recently published memoir is Bryce Andrews’s third book and has been nominated for the 2023 Reading the West Book Awards
By Maggie DohertyAfter launching in the 1930s, the spa-motel that pipes mineral-rich geothermal water into private pools has endured both the booms and the busts in Hot Springs, a tiny community on the Flathead Indian Reservation where the population never exceeded more than 800 people
By Maggie DresserElected officials on Thursday admonished the Biden Administration’s immigration policy following the arrival of a Venezuelan migrant family in Kalispell. Despite allegations from U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke that local nonprofit Valley Neighbors facilitated the relocation of the family, the organization said they had no role in bringing the immigrants to the valley.
The 35th annual weeklong expo kicks off May 6 at the Trumbull Creek Education Center west of Columbia Falls
A study by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research reveals responses vary by region, with northwest Montana harboring the strongest negative opinion
The Montana Department of Transportation is working on a slate of new projects this year as crews work to update infrastructure to meet the Flathead Valley’s growth
Elected officials on Thursday admonished the Biden Administration’s immigration policy following the arrival of a Venezuelan migrant family in Kalispell. Despite allegations from U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke that local nonprofit Valley Neighbors facilitated the relocation of the family, the organization said they had no role in bringing the immigrants to the valley.
Building remains strong in the Flathead Valley, even as projects continue to fall behind schedule while developers navigate high interest rates, expensive construction costs and labor shortages
Building industry overcomes economic challenges to gain steam in the Flathead Valley; a roadmap to road-construction season; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Montana Contractors Association Executive Director David Smith
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Junior Braeden Gunlock announced her intent to play basketball at the Division 1 level
Many of the ceramic human figures depicted in Braun’s new large format book are painted over with icons, symbols, logos and designs that stamp them permanently with the subjects of the artist’s concern.
Gianforte has no idea how much harm is caused to the state of Montana
The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act protects the waters that are invaluable to the way of life for residents of this state
Rob is hardworking, ethical and, most importantly, is a responsive listener
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“Dismayed,” “apprehensive,” and “good”: Flathead Valley voters on the issues that matter, the candidates that move them, and the biggest election cycle in Montana’s recent history
Building industry overcomes economic challenges to gain steam in the Flathead Valley; a roadmap to road-construction season; plus 'Ask the Expert' with Montana Contractors Association Executive Director David Smith
School districts across northwest Montana will hold elections on May 7, in which voters will elect school board trustees and decide whether to approve levies and bonds. Find out what’s on the ballot in your local school district and how to cast your vote.
A six-part series on notorious Flathead Valley militia leader David Burgert, who vanished into the wilderness after a shootout with sheriff's deputies in 2011
Flathead Beacon editor in chief Kellyn Brown is a cohost for today's episode, and asks host Micah Drew about the upcoming climate change lawsuit Held v. Montana