Whitefish Community Foundation and Kalispell Rotary Clubs Donate $200,000 to Ashley Creek Park
The gifts will fund construction of a fully accessible playground and support general park development on the 20-acre site
By Zoë Buhrmaster
Wildfire
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.
By Lauren FrickThe Latest
Flathead Living
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 Avery
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 BjorkNEWS & FEATURES
Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center Closed for the Summer
A Bureau of Reclamation spokesperson said the closure supports “operation priorities”
Sheehy Sues Idaho Ammunition Company Over Alleged Misfires
GOP Membership Bylaw Changes Signal Escalation of Intraparty Conflict
Glacier National Park Employees Unionize
Whitetail Crossing Development on 110 Acres in North Kalispell Breaks Ground
Montana is Aging More Quickly Than Expected
OUTDOORS
Report Spotlights Nexus of Conservation and Forest Management on Wild and Scenic Flathead River
Citing evidence that protection doesn't preclude timber management on the three forks of the Flathead River, American Rivers report aims to destigmatize Wild and Scenic designations
One Box Short
Opening Day at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park
Memo Reveals Forest Service Could Open Recommended Wilderness to Off-road Vehicles
Senate Nears Action on National Park Maintenance Backlog
Full Length of Going-to-the-Sun Road Set to Open Monday
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
Basil Buttercream Frosting
Herb-Infused Sugar
Buttery Jam-Filled Cupcakes
Glacier’s Awe-Inspiring Landscapes
A Decade of Eating Well Year-Round
OPINION
Pure and Simple
Political parties need to be tolerant of people who hold slightly different beliefs than the party
Reflections on the 250th Birthday of America – How Important Is Faith
Help keep our traditional values and freedoms alive, here and around the world
Hunters and Anglers Won’t be Duped
We vote for the candidates that understand and support the importance of habitat, wildlife, hunting and fishing
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Editor's Picks
Memo Reveals Forest Service Could Open Recommended Wilderness to Off-road Vehicles
Local conservationists say the potential U.S. Agriculture Department secretarial memorandum is part of the latest effort to roll back regulations and undermine years of collaboration in managing motorized and non-motorized use in the Flathead National Forest
As Trego Elementary School Takes Steps Toward Methamphetamine Remediation, Questions Remain
A newly seated board is grappling with remediation efforts, personnel challenges and attempting to learn the ropes of serving in their roles in the small, rural district
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
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Project 7
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