Last Gun says his art references traditional Piikani painted lodges and other traditional cultural imagery, and then reinterprets those designs in ways that are both familiar and new through an artistic lens he thinks of as “Indigenous geometric abstraction.”
By Mike KordenbrockAs part of James Cross’s plea agreement, the court dismissed a second count that charged Cross with threats against President Joe Biden
Ahead of a June primary and November general election, legislative candidates in the Flathead Valley have raised nearly $300,000. In some races where a sitting lawmaker faces a primary challenger, candidate spending has far outpaced previous years.
Jackson, who served as chief legal counsel to the Montana Department of Natural Resources from 2016 to 2021, would be the first Native American federal judge in Montana if her nomination is confirmed
Lake County commissioners expressed doubt in the governor’s commitment, as Gianforte vetoed legislation in 2023 that would have sent $5 million to the county
He was charged with being under the influence of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and approaching and disturbing wildlife
The recently published memoir is Bryce Andrews’s third book and has been nominated for the 2023 Reading the West Book Awards
By Maggie Doherty
After 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 Dresser
As one of Montana’s oldest breweries passes the two-decade mark, its owners rewind through the years that forged them into a lakefront staple
By Micah DrewBuilding 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
A proposed amendment to the Forest Plan would designate about 12,588 acres as open to over-snow vehicle use while closing an additional 12,258 acres, including near the southwest end of Hungry Horse Reservoir; bicycles would be prohibited in recommended wilderness areas
Open-house style event will be held at Flathead Valley Community College’s Wachholz Center on April 18
Unique drive-thru quick lube service allows customers to never leave the comfort of their car
Whitefish Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine focuses on clinically proven, results-driven methods that provide long term relief for patients
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MHSA approved esports as an “emerging activity” beginning next school year; girls flag football continues expanding
Warm creamy beans and fresh mozzarella melt slightly into their bed of greens in this hearty spring salad
Her ability to work across the aisle and build consensus will be very effective in getting legislative work completed
He told tales of his younger days, when lots on Whitefish Lake sold for $3,000
I was honored to testify on behalf of Montanans before Congress on the importance of the Gateway Communities and Recreation Enhancement Act
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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.
The decision to close Pyramid Mountain Lumber is rooted in a complex set of problems, including the steep costs of living and a depressed demand for lumber
Loading ...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
