Editorial
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Bears in Hyperphagia: A seasonal strategy for survival
The first brisk mornings of early fall have people thinking about pulling out winter coats, flannels, and hats in …
Bullock banking on his 'purple' politics
“I’m Steve Bullock, and I’m running for president.”
Thankful historic church was saved
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church has been a landmark and part of the downtown Kalispell landscape since it opened in 1911, and we’re relieved the church is able to be repaired following a Mother’s Day fire that tore t…
Columbia Falls could benefit from resort tax
Columbia Falls has long branded itself as the “Gateway to Glacier National Park,” and with good reason.
West Reserve deserves attention
The idea of getting money sooner rather than later to expand West Reserve Drive to five lanes is an exciting prospect that already has drawn support from many stakeholders.
Take steps to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
Grizzly Mini Storage. Grizzly Security. Grizzly Den. Grizzly Interiors. Grizzly Bail Bonds.
Forest proposal good for business
Study after study has shown that outdoor recreation opportunities and access to public lands are essential to maintaining Montana’s robust economy.
Common ground found in 66th session
Montana’s 66th legislative session wrapped up late Thursday after lawmakers passed a $10.3 billion budget. We’re pleased to see the gears of bureaucracy grind out a balanced budget — as required by the state consti…
C-Falls looks to future with youth programs
The Columbia Falls School Board recently made a couple of important decisions that have the potential to positively affect generations of young people.
Kalispell school levy request a sound investment
It’s crunch time for school districts in Flathead County as voters prepare to make big decisions on levy requests and school-board trustee candidates in the upcoming May 7 school election.
Aquatic invader inspections must be improved
A new water-quality advocacy group has given the state a rather dismal grade of C- for its efforts to protect lakes and streams from aquatic invasive species. In this day and age, that’s just not good enough.
Libby cleanup in the final stretch
Libby residents who were exposed to the toxic asbestos dust from the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine will be dealing with asbestos-related disease for many years to come, perhaps even decades given the ago…
Interior's Badger-Two Med decision troubling
In a disconcerting twist to the long-disputed battle over energy rights on the Badger-Two Medicine area, the federal government last week dropped its appeal of one of two oil and gas drilling leases on the land bor…
Take care with burn piles this spring
Residents off Spring Prairie Road between Whitefish and Kalispell had quite the scare Tuesday evening when a grass fire swept through their neighborhood.
Montana looks at legal sports betting
Add Montana to the long list of states considering legalized sports betting.
Flathead plays host to big summer events
When it comes to big, crowd-pleasing events, the hits just seem to keep on coming for the Flathead Valley.