Glacier National Park Science Corner
Full-time researchers and volunteer citizen scientists are key to understanding the natural workings around Glacier
By Micah Drew
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From his Montana Ranch, Rehberg is Angling for a Comeback in a Crowded House Race
Former U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, 68, is more than a decade removed from a failed U.S. Senate bid
June 1
FWP Seeks Input on Proposed Lake Trout Removal Project in Swan Lake
With the aim of improving bull trout and kokanee salmon populations, the proposed gillnetting program to suppress invasive lake trout has received broad support
May 31
Committee Puts $240k Behind Moderate Republicans in Legislative Primaries
Spending points to key districts for this year’s iteration of the long-running tussle between the hardline and comparatively moderate wings of Montana’s Republican party
May 31
As Plows Reach Logan Pass, Glacier Park’s High Country Hangs onto Winter
Despite a lagging winter snowpack, plow crews on Going-to-the-Sun Road have encountered the most snow in the park’s alpine reaches since 2011; the road's full opening to Logan Pass remains weeks away
May 31
Braves Claim All-Class State Relay Records
Over two days of competition in Great Falls, Flathead Valley’s Class AA athletes put on a track and field clinic against the best in the state, coming away with numerous individual and relay titles, state records and a second-place trophy for the Braves
Flathead Living
Glacier National Park Science Corner
Full-time researchers and volunteer citizen scientists are key to understanding the natural workings around Glacier
By Micah Drew
Somers Night
Embrace your unique style during the shoulder season before the busy summer months arrive in northwest Montana
By Chelsea Martini
The Soul of Spirit Skate Shop
Despite enduring the pitfalls of growing old in tandem with a subculture that first gained mainstream prominence a half-century ago, Clay Taylor, the 58-year-old owner of Montana’s last best hard-goods skate shop in downtown Kalispell, is living the dream
By Tristan ScottNEWS & FEATURES
Local Government Audit to Appear on Primary Ballot
Voters in Flathead County, as well as the cities of Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls, will have the opportunity to approve a once-in-a-decade review of their local government structure
‘War on Coal’ Rhetoric Heats Up as Biden Seeks to Curb Pollution with Election Looming
Trump Found Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case
Agencies Establish Emergency Fund for Displaced Mobile Home Residents
Flathead’s Housing Market Remains ‘Slow and Steady’
Daines Blocks Confirmation of First Native American Federal Judge for Montana
OUTDOORS
Flathead Valley State Parks Hosting Outdoor Education Programs for Kids, Families
The suite of programs includes volunteer opportunities on National Trails Day, activities for kids and an outdoors woman workshop in Kalispell
Long Leaders for Carp
Bigfork Whitewater Festival Ready to Start Summer Off with a Splash
A Self-inflicted Hit of Pepper Spray Drives Off an Attacking Grizzly in Grand Teton National Park
Renewing my Carp Quest
Statewide Black Bear Study Expands to Northwest Montana
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1As Plows Reach Logan Pass, Glacier Park’s High Country Hangs onto Winter
Despite a lagging winter snowpack, plow crews on Going-to-the-Sun Road have encountered the most snow in the park’s alpine reaches since 2011; the road's full opening to Logan Pass remains weeks away
2The Systematic Evisceration of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Morale at the agency has never been lower, and candidate pools for open positions have eroded in quantity and quality
32024 Can’t-Miss Summer Events in the Flathead
This summer the Flathead Valley will play host to activities appealing to wide range of interests and age groups
4Agencies Establish Emergency Fund for Displaced Mobile Home Residents
NeighborWorks Montana has partnered with the Whitefish Community Foundation to set up a relocation fund for Spring Creek Mobile Home Park tenants who were recently evicted after new owners took over the property
5Flathead Warming Center to Respond to Complaints at Formal Hearing
The City of Kalispell will host the hearing on July 1 to give warming center officials an opportunity to respond to allegations brought forth by the city council, which will decide whether to revoke the low-barrier shelter’s conditional use permit
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SPORTS
Ceremony Will Honor Range Riders Stadium as Ballpark of the Year
Glacier Bank Park will receive award as the 2023 Ballpark of the Year before Saturday's game against Great Falls
Columbia Falls Softball Back-to-Back Champs
2024 State Softball Tournament Preview
2024 State Track and Field Preview
Montana Track and Field State Records
Gianforte Pushes University Regents to Restrict Transgender Athletes
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
I designed this recipe for meatless burgers that are loaded with flavor yet firm enough to be frozen and then grilled
OPINION
Brockman Has My Vote
I have observed Tony and his enthusiastic, high energy work ethic on behalf of the Evergreen and north Kalispell community
Montanans Deserve Access to Affordable and High Quality Healthcare
Medicaid expansion is being threatened by neglect, incompetence, and political hostility
Send Regier to the State Senate
Matt is intelligent, considerate, fair, principled, and uniquely qualified to serve
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