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A Delta Air Lines flight arrives at the terminal at Glacier Park International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

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Strong tourism year in the Flathead Valley but economic uncertainty and airport closure loom
December 30, 2025 midnight

Strong tourism year in the Flathead Valley but economic uncertainty and airport closure loom

The Flathead Valley saw a strong year for tourism in 2025, but challenges loom as travelers grow weary amid an uncertain economy, international travel is expected to dwindle, and airport operations will be limited for part of the summer.

Flathead Valley gears up for major airport, road and path projects in 2026
December 28, 2025 midnight

Flathead Valley gears up for major airport, road and path projects in 2026

Whitefish will see its largest road reconstruction project yet next year. Columbia Falls will eventually have a shared-use path connecting the city. Kalispell's West Reserve Drive rebuild continues to chug along.