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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 …
Agency on Aging helps ease the stress of aging
Let’s face it, growing older is not for the faint of heart. Even the most able-bodied older citizens may find challenges as the years go by, whether it’s the loss of a spouse, financial struggles or finding the rig…
C-Falls residents face big decisions about schools
The Columbia Falls School District is the latest local district to delve into the process of looking at facility needs down the road, due to aging school infrastructure, building security and, during some years, cl…
Skilled labor jobs vital to Flathead's economy
With a growing need for workers in skilled trades such as welding, heavy-equipment operation, plumbing and electrical work, it was great to learn about a recent collaboration among local educators and business advo…
Expanding access to mental-health resources
With the recent cutback in mental-health services across the state and within the Flathead Valley, it was welcome news to hear Sweetgrass Psychiatric Services in Whitefish has expanded its staff and facility, and h…
New law helps empower the patient
On Thursday we reported on a new federal law that took effect Jan. 1 requiring hospitals across the U.S. to publish online price lists for all of their medical services. Ultimately, the Centers for Medicare and Med…
You called, we have responded
On Wednesday we rolled out a new configuration for a few of our more popular features — and it wasn’t exactly met with rave reviews. Honestly, it went over like a lead balloon. Dozens of readers took time to call…
Time to get to work in Helena
The 66th session of the Montana Legislature convenes Jan. 7 in Helena. Over the course of the next four months, our elected representatives will be tasked with taking on a bevy of pressing issues: funding for infra…
Flathead Valley welcomes 2019 with a thriving economy
Here we are at the threshold of a brand new year.
Peace on Earth comes from within
Another Christmas is nearly upon us, and amid the busyness of the season there’s a yearning for the one thing that has escaped us for all time: peace on Earth.
New developments in the sky and on the ground
American Airlines, the world’s largest passenger airline company, announced last week that it will service Glacier Park International Airport with three summer flights beginning in June. The new destinations includ…
C-Falls resort tax worthy of consideration
Last month we reported that Columbia Falls is considering a resort tax as a way to pay for expanded emergency services and reduce property taxes in the city. It would be prudent for city residents to keep an open m…
Evergreen couple exemplifies spirit of giving
Last year the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce established the Brent Hall award to honor community members who exemplify “a spirit of giving, community and business leadership, volunteerism and advocacy for the suppor…
Effort to secure bypass funding deserves praise
Among the top stories of the week was the good news that Kalispell is getting a $12.75 million federal grant to convert roughly 2 miles of the southern half of the U.S. 93 bypass into a four-lane highway.
Finding balance in tourism and quality of life
Flathead Valley locals tend to love this time of year — after Labor Day and before ski season — when the sidewalks are a little less crowded and it’s easier to get a table at popular restaurants. This “shoulder sea…
Forest management goes to the forefront
Rains finally fell over Paradise, California on Friday. Thank goodness.