Full Length of Going-to-the-Sun Road Set to Open Monday
The opening of the road’s full length marks the start of a summer season that will feature the piloting of a new system to navigate the park, set to take full effect on July 1
By Mariah Thomas
Newsletter
The Daily Roundup: Whitefish’s Thirty Eight Expands Summer Hours With New Weekly Events
Plus, summer is in full swing as Whitefish Mountain Resort is now open seven days a week.
By Lauren FrickThe Latest
Flathead Living
Mountain Lakes of the Swan
With 4,000 glacial potholes, ponds, lakes, marshes, wetlands, and a 1,300-mile network of streams, the Swan Valley is the wettest watershed in Montana
By Kay Bjork
Meet the Chef: Casa Luna’s Joel Lepe
Lepe worked with Kalispell restaurant owner Ruby Valera to blend traditional Spanish fare with Montana’s rustic regional flair for a dining experience that is both upscale and accessible
By Pete Avery
Tips for Getting into Glacier National Park in 2026
For the first time in five years, visitors can access all of Glacier National Park’s entrances without a vehicle reservation. But visitors will still have to navigate changes in 2026, including Logan Pass parking restrictions, a new reservation-only shuttle system, and construction-related closures. Here’s what to know.
By Tristan ScottNEWS & FEATURES
Montana Grain Farmers Face Economic Downturn Amid Historic Inflation and Low Commodity Prices
Even before the Strait of Hormuz cut off fuel and fertilizer supplies, uncovered row crop losses have totaled $43 billion in recent years as lawmakers attempt to provide aid to farmers and push the 2026 Farm Bill across the finish line
‘The Montana Plan’ Appears Set to Qualify for November’s Ballot
Whitefish City Council Discusses Future of Resort Tax Community Housing Funds
Kalispell Establishes Temporary Housing Study Advisory Committee
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death at a Local Party
In Montana Senate Race, Democrat Bankhead Doubles Down on Bid Against Bodnar
OUTDOORS
Agency Releases Environmental Assessment for Granite Moccasin Logging Project
The project proposes treatment in roadless areas, recommended wilderness and along a Wild and Scenic-designated segment of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Proponents say it is needed to reduce the risk of wildland fire and restore forest health.
Inspector Gadget
On the Road
Groups Say Flathead Logging Project Sidesteps Endangered Species Imperatives
As Warm May Temperatures Accelerate Snowmelt in Montana, the Flathead Basin Remains an Exception
TroutCast Delivers Drought Forecasts for Montana’s Blue-Ribbon Rivers
Sponsored Content
Sponsored by Flathead Rivers Alliance & American Rivers
Celebrating 50 Years of Wild and Scenic
The July 10th Flathead River Fest at Marantette Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River
Sponsored by Flathead Valley Community College
Wachholz College Center Open House Returns June 18 With Free Concert by 20 Grand
Annual event offers season preview, waived ticket fees, and outdoor performance by nine-piece funk band
Sponsored by Piton Wealth
Engineering a Retirement Plan: Q&A with Piton Advisors
Piton Wealth Advisors started leaning into the overlap between their work and engineering a couple of years ago
NEWSLETTERS
SPORTS
Building a Legacy for Lacrosse
As more kids grow up playing lacrosse in the Flathead Valley, the Northwest Avalanche Lacrosse’s boys and girls senior classes have cultivated a legacy of success
High School State Championships: Bigfork Baseball Wins First A/B Title; Whitefish Tennis Sweeps Team Titles
Flathead Valley Teams Prepare for Spring State Tournaments
Glacier and Flathead High Schools Eye Playoff Push in Inaugural Seasons
Kalispell Glacier Football Program Penalized for Recruiting
‘Roller Derby on Another Level’
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bringing the Salon Concert Tradition to the Flathead Valley
Five local musicians will perform classical music in small, intimate venues across the valley this weekend
Herb-Infused Sugar
Buttery Jam-Filled Cupcakes
Glacier’s Awe-Inspiring Landscapes
A Decade of Eating Well Year-Round
Balsamic-Roasted Radishes
OPINION
Montana Faces New Threat to Its Wildest Lands
Congress is trying to undo protections for some of our wildest landscapes
A Crucial Choice for Montana
Seth Bodnar is the viable choice for our Montana values at this exceptionally crucial time
The Peace Park is More Important Than Ever
International visitors who wish to visit any of America’s national parks will now be charged triple the cost
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Editor's Picks
PacifiCorp to Power Down Bigfork Dam Unless Buyer Steps Forward
Without a purchase agreement, the FERC-licensed hydroelectric facility would undergo a years-long decommissioning process. Meanwhile, residents of the unincorporated community grapple with a potentially transformative change.
Flathead Valley Spring Tourism is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Hotel occupancy and Glacier visitation are up, but travelers are being more selective, taking fewer trips and choosing road travel over flying
Methamphetamine Contamination Shutters Doors of Trego Elementary School
The contamination, found in the school’s library and in a school-owned property, has resulted in a need for remediation before students can return. The school’s roughly one dozen students completed their year in Eureka.
Police Blotter
Recent Podcasts
Project 7
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
