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The Daily Roundup: North Valley Food Bank Hosts Kid-Centered Food Drive
Plus, Whitefish-based artist, True Archdale, will be featured in a special summer exhibition at Swift Creek Cafe, which opens Thursday
By Lauren FrickThe Latest
Flathead Living
Growing Flowers in the Flathead
Advice for cultivating a vibrant garden in a deer-prone region
By Patricia McGlynn
Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, a Writer’s Life
Todd Goddard crisscrossed the country to visit the places and people that meant so much to Harrison, which included his home in Livingston
By Maggie Doherty
Biking and E-Biking the Sun Road
From April to June, bikers enjoy glacier views, dripping waterfalls, and the peace of early spring from the Sun Road before the road opens to vehicles
By Zoë BuhrmasterNEWS & FEATURES
2026 Primary Election: Two Candidates Look for the Republican Nomination in House District 3
Absentee ballots went out May 8. The primary takes place June 2.
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $750,000
2026 Primary Election: Three Republicans Hope to Advance to Run for Public Service Commission’s District 5 Seat
Abortion Providers Prepare for End of Mifepristone Telehealth as Legal Battle Continues
Below Normal Streamflows Forecast in Northwest Montana Amid Variable Snowpack and Early Runoff
Columbia Falls Planning Commission Approves 421-Unit Residential Development on Former Aluminum Company Land
OUTDOORS
Glacier National Park’s First Fatal Bear Attack Since 1998 Underscores Anomaly of Lethal Encounters
In the days after a Florida man's death from a bear attack, parkgoers assess — and accept — the inherent risks of hiking in grizzly country as experts emphasize "bear aware" education
Missing Glacier National Park Hiker Killed in Apparent Bear Attack
Trout That Still Count
In Northwest Montana, Storm-snarled Trails Test Durability of Wilderness Chainsaw Ban
Taxpayers Might Pay Millions More to Fight Wildfires as Jet Fuel Skyrockets
The Best Trout
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SPORTS
Kalispell Glacier Football Program Penalized for Recruiting
A two-game suspension was imposed on Grady Bennett by the MHSA after allegations of recruiting were levied against the head coach of the Glacier program.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Mountain Time Moshing
Bands from Montana and beyond treat Kalispell metal music fans
Rhubarb-Ginger Seltzer
Freezer-Based Paneer Tikka Masala
Fresh Paneer
All Roads Lead to Whitefish
Rocky Mountain Riff Fest Brings the Heavy Underground to Kalispell
OPINION
Support Sterling for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder
Sheena knows the office, understands the responsibility, and has proven she can lead
Support Cleveland for Congress
I’d rather have a representative who answers to the people of this state
The Power of a Thank You Note
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Editor's Picks
Glacier National Park’s First Fatal Bear Attack Since 1998 Underscores Anomaly of Lethal Encounters
In the days after a Florida man's death from a bear attack, parkgoers assess — and accept — the inherent risks of hiking in grizzly country as experts emphasize "bear aware" education
Columbia Falls Planning Commission Approves 421-Unit Residential Development on Former Aluminum Company Land
The unanimous decision was made following outcry from roughly 20 residents who spoke against the project, which still must go to city council for a final decision.
Republican Reckonings and a Referendum on Trump Define Montana’s Western Congressional Primary
Four candidates are vying to keep the seat in GOP control after a last-minute shake-up. But as one candidate distinguishes himself with high-profile endorsements, the Republican primary is shaping up to be a referendum on whether that establishment support carries weight with voters.
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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
