Artists blend voices for American roots duo Denim Gold
The two joined forces in 2019 after they met at Flathead’s Got Talent competition. They started writing together the next year. It would be a couple more years before they began writing intentionally as a duo and pondering a good band name landing on Denim Gold, and now they're looking to that first album this winter.
The Frozen Chosen marks busy year assisting veterans
This past year, the Frozen Chosen dove into a project to remodel a home for a local veteran with disabilities.
Timed ticketed entry for Glacier National Park next summer brings mixed reactions
Glacier National Park’s decision to implement timed ticketed entry next summer drew mixed reviews from visitors and stakeholders, though officials say it will help further reduce congestion.
Vet Center outreach coordinator assists veterans like himself
Vet Centers, under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nationwide offer community-based counseling for veterans and provide a connection to important resources.
Glacier National Park to introduce timed vehicle reservations in 2025
Next year, Glacier National Park visitors who go through the west entrance of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork will be required to enter during a designated time block during ticketed entry.
Montanans back abortion amendment, nix election reform initiatives
Montanans on Tuesday voted 57% in favor of a constitutional amendment aimed at safeguarding abortion access in the state.
Two more lawsuits filed in connection to Flathead County E. coli outbreak
Two new lawsuits were filed last week in connection with this summer’s deadly E. coli outbreak in the Flathead Valley, making six in total.
Bird flu found in backyard flock in Flathead County
The case is the 25th detection linked to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak, which began in early 2022 in Montana. The last confirmed bird flu infection occurred in January.
Trail journeys inspire hiker to create guides for Glacier National Park
Day Hikes of Glacier National Park map can be found in almost every store in the park and thousands of visitors use it to guide their itinerary every season. It is easy to follow, giving people who aren’t familiar with Glacier’s terrain and trails an idea of what to expect.
Montana's yodeling cowboy Wylie Gustafson keeps playing traditional country songs
Wylie Gustafson will perform for the Press Play show on Nov. 1, a lunchtime concert series hosted by the Daily Inter Lake.
Former surgeon creates $1 million endowment for Logan Health’s Breast Center
A founding member of Logan Health’s Breast Center is ensuring generations of future patients can continue to get cancer care there after a recent $1 million endowment.
Mother of missing paddleboarder reflects on search and rescue efforts
Nina Rea has been on a never-ending mission to find her daughter, Emily Rea, since she went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir this summer.
Photos from Flathead Nation students on display at Bigfork library
The nonprofit Art Vision & Outreach in Community Education, or A VOICE, which works with the high school and college to provide artistic educational opportunities for students brought its REzMaDe project to the branch of the Flathead County Library. The photos are on display through Nov. 8.
Abortion access supporters and opponents hold rallies over proposed ballot initiative
As Montanans begin voting on a measure that would see abortion access enshrined in the state constitution, supporters and opponents held dueling rallies in Northwest Montana over the weekend.
Officials deem changes to Glacier National Park's reservation system this year a success
Dropping the reservation requirement to enter Glacier National Park from the St. Mary entrance this summer helped disperse traffic throughout the park, officials say.
Samaritan House breaks ground on housing expansion
The project includes 16 apartments for veterans, 18 two-to-three-bedroom apartments for families (both income based) and an expansion of the administrative building to allow for a larger cafeteria and a cold weather overflow shelter.
Kalispell family medicine doctor reflects on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Dr. Kelly Berkram encourages women to speak with their primary care physicians about setting up a breast cancer screening.
Men’s addiction treatment facility in Columbia Falls gets license reinstated
The company operates two addiction treatment facilities: a men’s only facility in Columbia Falls called The Ranch and a women’s only facility called The Lodge in Hungry Horse.
Library employee raises awareness of Banned Books Week after trustees bar celebration
After Flathead County Library Board of Trustees directed staff to no longer celebrate Banned Books Week, one longtime staff member took matters into her own hands, making a sign and displaying banned books outside the library during her days off this week.
Bigfork songwriter Miller Campbell’s heartland rock sound shines in first album
Miller Campbell's sound is akin to Tom Petty or John Cougar Mellencamp, what she describes as “heartland rock.”
Great Northwest Oktoberfest band likes to get crowd on their feet
The S-Bahn Band is named after the commuter train that connects cities to suburbs Germany, which founder Richard Tyce said this is a nod to how their music brings people together to celebrate.
Glacier hikers use bear spray to fend off grizzly attack
A group of visitors in Glacier National Park used bear spray to ward off a grizzly after it bit a Washington man last week as they hiked through foggy conditions along the popular Highline Trail.
Final resting place: Family of late political scientist bring his ashes back home to Kalispell
Peter Odegard's story began in Flathead County where he grew up in a large family of Norwegian immigrants
Logan Health adopting Billings Clinic's electronic health records system
Billings Clinic-Logan Health are getting on the same page when it comes to storing and accessing electronic health records, according to Co-CEO Kevin Abel.
Glacier hiker injured in bear attack on Highline Trail
A hiker was air-lifted from Glacier National Park on Thursday following a bear attack on one of the park's most popular trails.
Glacier Park dispatch: Tragic accident, wildlife rescues, hoverboard trouble
From wild pine martens hitching rides to hoverboarders on the lake, Glacier National Park’s rangers have been busy
Conservation groups file federal lawsuit against National Park Service over Gunsight Lake project
The lawsuit revolves around the park’s plans to reintroduce bull trout and west slope cutthroat trout in Gunsight Lake in hopes that the fish will repopulate the St. Mary drainage.
Billings Clinic–Logan Health to integrate air ambulance services
Billings Clinic-Logan Health is considering outsourcing aviation operations for A.L.E.R.T. as it consolidates the two medical systems’ air ambulance services.
Xanterra’s new general manager brings decades of experience to the table
Xanterra Travel Collection is Glacier’s concessioner and runs the lodges inside park boundaries, like the Many Glacier Hotel and Lake McDonald Lodge, among many others. The company also oversees the park’s famous Red Bus Tours. The company operates as a concessioner in many other national parks, including Yellowstone, Zion and the Grand Canyon.
Glacier Park to temporarily close Sun Road due to mudslide hazard
Glacier National Park officials planned to proactively close the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road on Wednesday night as a potent rainstorm was expected to swamp the Northern Rockies.
Family of minor allegedly sickened by E. coli outbreak sues in federal court
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court on behalf of a minor allegedly sickened after eating Wagyu beef from Hops Downtown Grill in July, the latest connected to this summer’s deadly E. coli outbreak.
Flathead Valley Parade of Homes returns after years long hiatus
The Parade of Homes features cutting-edge trends in cabinetry, finishes, flooring and technology.
Glacier National Park vehicle reservations end Sept. 9
Sunday is the last day vehicle reservations are required to enter Glacier National Park. This includes reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road at the west entrance, as well as the North Fork and Many Glacier entrances.
Family of missing paddleboarder offers $25,000 for tips leading to her return
The family of a woman who vanished while paddleboarding in the Hungry Horse Reservoir in July is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
Tribute held for Whitefish man who died climbing in Glacier
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Friends gathered Tuesday at the Whitefish Farmer’s Market to celebrate the life of organic farmer and outdoor enthusiast Grant Marcuccio.
Glacier National Park sets goal to be net zero by 2050
Glacier National Park is working to map out a plan to reduce its carbon footprint and explore other energy efficiency initiatives as part of a new Climate Action Strategy project that targets a goal of zero emissions by 2050.
Big Sky City Lights to release second project 'A Mountain To Go'
The very nature of Big Sky City Lights’ name hints at their origins: a performer from New York City meets a musician from Montana. Combining their unique harmonies has set the tone for a new chapter of their lives.
Body of missing climber recovered from Glacier Park
The body of missing mountaineer Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish, was recovered Sunday from alpine terrain in Glacier National Park.
Flathead County Library Board approves contract for logo design
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In February the library board decided to revert the library’s name back to Flathead County Libraries after operating for roughly a decade under ImagineIF Libraries. The name change has meant a change in branding, including a new logo.
Second lawsuit filed in connection with deadly E. coli outbreak
A second lawsuit has been filed in connection with a deadly E. coli outbreak from Wagyu beef served at Flathead Valley restaurants in early July.
Blackfeet bison documentary ‘Bring Them Home’ screens in Kalispell Aug. 29
“Bring Them Home” screens at the Wachholz College Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus in Kalispell on Aug. 29.
Glacier Park officials identify climber who went missing near Heavens Peak
Authorities on Wednesday identified 32-year-old Grant Marcuccio as the climber missing in Glacier National Park.
Search and rescue crews look for missing climber near Heavens Peak
Search and rescue efforts are underway for a climber who has gone missing near Heavens Peak in Glacier National Park.
Northwest Montana History Museum exhibit provides glimpse into Silent Service
It was only a year after Kalispell native Harry Anderson graduated college that he was assigned to the USS Perch II’s (SS-313) sixth patrol near the very end of World War II’s Pacific Theater. The submarine would endure two hours of depth charges from a Japanese ship up above during this excursion.
Vietnam vets receive commemorative lapel pin in Columbia Falls
When Don Bogut and Bert Rice give out the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, they take a moment to thank the recipient for their service, looking directly into their eyes as they shake hands. Veterans themselves, they know how important it is to relay gratitude for servicemen and women.
Sweet victory: bakers of all ages show out for fair competition
Melissa Friess’ coconut caramel bars took the cake in this year’s King Arthur Baking Contest at the Northwest Montana Fair.
Flathead sheriff says use of more advanced sonar is next in search for Emily Rea
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said Thursday that search and rescue teams looking for a paddleboarder missing since July 16 will soon have more advanced sonar at their disposal.
Showing sheep is serious business for competitors at Northwest Montana Fair
The sheep show kicked off in the Trade Center at the Flathead Fairgrounds on Tuesday, where FFA and 4-H members competed in showmanship and market and breed judging.
New chapter begins with opening of Bigfork library branch
Patrons flooded into the new building, complete with roughly two to three times the number of books compared to the previous location inside the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center building.
Creating a world for recovery – virtual reality game aims to help brain injury patients
This is the premise of “The Last Reef” a video game created by NeuroAnimation, a company founded by Johns Hopkins University researchers Omar Ahmad and Promit Roy.