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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 …
Mental-health needs in frontier communities
Facing a serious budget shortfall in 2017, the Montana Legislature was forced to slash $120 million from the state’s general fund. The state health department took the brunt of those cuts, to the tune of nearly $50…
Great Fish in a league of its own
When it comes to raising money for nonprofits, the Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge is in a league of its own, a true marvel of community spirit and support.
Project brings VA care closer to home
Rural Montana veterans often get the short end of the stick when it comes to reliable, timely access to health care.
Deal will ease westside parking crunch
The frustrating parking situation in Kalispell’s westside neighborhood is poised to improve greatly in the coming years.
Mental-health awareness affects all of us
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Strategy to relieve Sun Road congestion
Glacier National Park stakeholders are currently debating how to best address increasing congestion along Going-to-the-Sun Road. A number of ideas have come forward — some more controversial than others — and recen…
Partnerships help keep island pristine
Only accessible by boat, Wild Horse Island State Park has long been considered a hidden jewel of Flathead Lake.
Teachers tap into crowdsourcing
In a perfect world, teachers would have all the money they need for classroom supplies and projects. But the reality is, most school district budgets are tight and teachers routinely dip into their own pockets to p…
Collaboration key to solving worker shortage
All of the indicators point to a robust economy in the Flathead Valley. Unemployment rates are at historic lows and wages are up. Visitation levels are still on the rise and tourists are spending more than ever bef…
CFAC cleanup hits important milestones
Significant progress has been made with the ongoing cleanup at the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., plant Superfund site. Following a little more than three years of work, many of the structures that once define…
Unintended consequences of new ordinance
The Kalispell City Council last week narrowly approved an ordinance making it a civil infraction to sleep overnight in vehicles parked on city streets.
Valley unites in search for Katie
From “Lassie” and “Lady & the Tramp” to “Benji” and “Beethoven,” who doesn’t love a good dog story?
Sun Road plan offers bold solutions
Challenging times call for extreme measures, and that’s exactly the approach Glacier Park officials are taking with a new management plan for Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Mental-health mapping tool is worthy project
Those working with behavioral-health issues in Flathead County have a new mapping tool at their disposal that aims to develop a justice system model that doesn’t criminalize mental-health or substance-use disorders…
Order on e-bikes conjures questions
A recent secretarial order from the Interior Department classifies electric-powered bicycles as non-motorized bikes. While seemingly insignificant at first glance, this order could alter the recreational landscape …