Traffic changes begin at Glacier Park International Airport

The three lanes closest to the airport terminal will now be closed for construction, so drivers are cautioned to remain alert to signage once passing the roundabout.

Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024

Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.

History repeats itself and Montana’s leaders should know better

When armed conflict erupts, the urge to scapegoat runs high.

Prairie Reserve’s happy dance

In case you missed it, the American Prairie Reserve (APR) recently reported through various media outlets that one of its trail cameras photographed a grizzly bear that wandered onto the PN Ranch owned by APR.

Legals for December, 3 2023

US proposes recovery plan for Canada lynx

U.S. officials proposed a $31 million recovery plan for Canada lynx on Friday in a bid to help the snow-dependent wildcat species that scientists say could be wiped out in parts of the contiguous U.S. by the end of the century.

Counties plead with Gianforte on property taxes

The Montana Association of Counties said it appreciates clarity in the state Supreme Court’s recent order on a question about property taxes — but MACo said the state can still choose to give property taxpayers a break this year.

Carol Louise Bjork, 82

Carol Bjork, 82, died Nov. 29, 2023, of natural causes, including heart disease and COPD, at the Bee Hive Home in Kalispell.

Legals for December, 1 2023

Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices

The owner of two precious metals mines in south-central Montana is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of palladium fell sharply in the past year, mine representatives said Thursday.

Winter storm to bury mountain passes this weekend

A round of winter weather will create tricky travel conditions across Western Montana beginning Friday through the weekend.

Gallery exhibit features small works

Oberling enjoys plein air painting where his instincts take over and allow him to just paint and feel the environment.

Snoozing on the job

Our general rifle season for deer and elk ended last Sunday. If you are like me, after many days of hunting starting in September, first for grouse, then archery hunting for deer and elk, then ducks & pheasants and many other game species, you may be ready to spend some time at home catching up on home chores and watching some football on TV.

Gov must practice what he preaches

The Montana Supreme Court clarified the state’s ability to accrue “banked mills” when the calculation required under Monana code 15-10-420 results in mills above the cumulative cap of 95.

The Long Goodbye

Eureka's Garrett Graves closed out a long Griz career

For many college football players, including those that matriculate through the University of Montana, there is a common refrain: I blinked, and it was over. Garrett Graves is not one of those players.

Legals for November, 30 2023

Festivities get the holiday season rolling in the Flathead Valley

Holiday festivities kick off this weekend for the Flathead Valley.

Accused roadside robber pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

One of two men accused of holding up a motorist on Browns Meadow Road by gunpoint in March has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in Flathead County District Court.

Former Blackfeet operations manager pleads not guilty in tribal theft case

A former operations manager for the Blackfeet Tribe pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges accusing him of stealing thousands in Covid-19 relief funds from the tribe.

Letters to the editor Nov. 28

Letters to the editor Nov. 28