Lawsuit claims Lakeside sewer district didn't follow public participation rules
A lawsuit filed against the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District alleges the public was not given adequate notice before the board approved construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and service for a proposed resort development.
Bigfork Band wins division in jazz competition and sees success at state
The Bigfork High School band is closing another successful year with wins at an Idaho jazz competition and students getting to go to the state music festival.
Former smokejumper creates gear business for firefighters
Sewing backpacks and duffels on a sawhorse in his Missoula apartment, Crone launched Nargear in the early 2000s. Demand for the bags designed for wildland firefighters and used for those with an action-adventure lifestyle grew, and as the years went on, he started seeing his packs used by fellow firefighters all across the country. Now based in Kalispell, but in many ways, it started during Crone’s time in Alaska.
Community collaborations: Preparing property in the face of wildfire threat
Montana is one of two states where at least 50% of structures are at risk from wildfire, according to a January report from LendingTree, which analyzed data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Jamie Wyman Band creates narrative driven rock opera
Jamie Wyman has been playing music for more than a decade, but in many ways is just getting started with her unique folk-rock sound and songbird voice.
Relief in a desert: Finding child care in Northwest Montana
Most of Northwest Montana is considered a child care desert, a topic looked at in a January 2024 report from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Montana Department for Health and Human Services and Most of Northwest Montana is considered a child care desert, a topic looked at in a January 2024 report from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Montana Department for Health and Human Services and Kids Count Montana.
Child care provider watches over health care employees’ children
Kid Kare is a nonprofit, state-certified center that cares for children up to 6 years old of Logan Health employees. It has an infant facility with a capacity for 32 babies and a main facility that can accommodate about 170 children.
Luke Dowler dives deep with new album “Midnight Conversations”
The album, released in 2024, includes 11 tracks that peer into an intimate moment between a friend, family member or lover.
Glacier Park officials talk on range of topics during speaker series
A talk from Glacier National Park’s recently retired chief ranger, an introduction to Native American culture and a presentation about what visitors can expect this summer are all part of the Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates upcoming 2025 Winter Speaker Series.
Museum and education building coming to Glacier Park International Airport
Glacier Park International Airport could soon land an aviation museum.
Tourism experts say influx of visitors during fall shoulder season a good sign
September and October broke visitation records in Northwest Montana, which bodes well for sustainable revenue, say local tourism experts. But the late season spike made only a slight difference in the state’s overall visitation numbers.
Many Glacier set to be focus of Glacier Park projects in 2025
Getting into Many Glacier will be a little harder in 2025 compared to previous years, as a large number of parking spaces will be unavailable due to construction.
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.
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.
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.”
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 brings 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.