Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Agrees to $57.6 Million Cleanup Plan at Superfund Site
The public comment for the consent decree, which provides the framework for continued cleanup, will close on Aug. 6.
By Lauren Frick
Environment
Bull Trout Spawning Study Could Aid in Recovery of Imperiled Swan River Basin Population
Chemical analysis of ear bones reveals which tributaries bull trout originate in, helping biologists identify streams and habitat critical to the species' future
By Tristan ScottThe Latest
Flathead Living
Home Away from Home Plate
Through the Glacier Range Riders' host family program, the Flathead Valley's Coopman family has built lifelong connections with baseball players from across the country
By Lauren Frick
Celebrate the Seeley-Swan Valley
In addition to the region’s extensive heritage, Highway 83 cuts through an area rich in wildlife and water recreation
By Tristan Scott
Sweet Sixteen
Since its 2010 debut, Sweet Peaks Ice Cream has redefined the ice cream experience, tapping into tasty traditions while pioneering new flavors for future generations
By Pete AveryNEWS & FEATURES
‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Big Mountain Water Co. Wells
Sampling of the water company’s six wells on April 27 revealed detectable levels of two federally monitored “forever chemicals” compounds in two of the wells, with one well exceeding the EPA-established maximum contaminant level
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $800,000
Nonprofits Partner to Preserve 55 Households in Kalispell Mobile Home Park
Council Eyes Solutions to Curb ‘Kruise Kalispell’ Complaints as Police Crack Down on Reckless Driving
Bankhead-Supporting PAC Backs Out of Montana, Citing Lack of ‘Viable Path’ for a Democrat to Win
Whitefish Community Foundation and Kalispell Rotary Clubs Donate $200,000 to Ashley Creek Park
OUTDOORS
Glacier National Park Begins Reopening Following Flooding
The reopening of Going-to-the-Sun Road and some Many Glacier Valley trails coincides with the first day of the park’s new reservation-only shuttle system
Blessed are the Bluegill
For New Glacier Conservancy Director, Giving Back is the Only Way Forward
Exploring the Borders of Glacier
Report Spotlights Nexus of Conservation and Forest Management on Wild and Scenic Flathead River
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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
The Face Behind Kalispell Montana Hidden Gems
When Emilie Sangimino first began promoting local businesses as “Hidden Gems,” she didn’t know the impact it would have across the valley and country
A Guide to Fourth of July Weekend in the Flathead Valley
Smoked Cherries
Basil Buttercream Frosting
Herb-Infused Sugar
Bringing the Salon Concert Tradition to the Flathead Valley
OPINION
Three Lifetimes
The courage of the younger generation is awe inspiring
Presidential Corruption
It is time to vote for congressional representatives willing to truly drain the swamp
They’re Scared of You, Montana
Our state has a proud history of standing up to concentrated power – from the Copper Kings to today's anonymous billionaires
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Editor's Picks
Bankhead-Supporting PAC Backs Out of Montana, Citing Lack of ‘Viable Path’ for a Democrat to Win
The Progressive Vet PAC poured millions into the Senate primary during its final weeks in support of Democrat Alani Bankhead. Now, it says it’s shifting its focus to back a Democratic candidate running in Kansas.
In Fire-prone Flathead Valley, the Cost of Insuring the Future Comes at a High Premium
With the Flathead Valley leading the pack in wildfire risk and home insurance challenges in Montana, fire officials, insurance industry experts, lawmakers, and other stakeholders are searching for solutions to extinguish the ever-spreading problem of insurance unaffordability and scarcity.
GOP Membership Bylaw Changes Signal Escalation of Intraparty Conflict
As the state’s party chair defends the shift — which requires members to pay dues, sign an affirmation of support and spells out a procedure for suspending or terminating party members — some current and former legislators raised concerns with the new bylaws’ legality, and with the amount of power it puts in the hands of the State Central Committee and chair.
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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
