The first step to fixing a problem is to recognize it exists. That’s a life lesson most of us have learned that also applies to the political world. Regretfully, Montana faces a steadfast denial by ...

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the nonprofit Flathead Land Trust worked with landowners to place conservation ...

The economy is the No. 1 issue and needs fixing. Cutting waste and programs is a good start, but not enough. The issue of theft must be addressed. “In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like winter. Thus far, the forecasted La Niña weather pattern is paying dividends in Northwest ...

On Nov. 21, 2024, the Whitefish Community Development Board reviewed the draft demographics section for Whitefish’s ongoing Growth Policy update – Vision Whitefish 2045. Part of this draft provides an ...

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen emailed Cascade County commissioners in February as they considered candidates for the elections administrator position. Jacobsen urged them not to hire ...

With all the heavy foods that land on a holiday table, a salad featuring fresh greens is a welcome palate cleanser. The last ...

Nonprofits Work to Battle Rising Food Insecurity Local organizations like the North Valley Food Bank and the Agency on Aging ...

Here we go again. Guess they thought that 2023 didn’t hurt the middle class enough. Montana’s 2025 reappraisal indicates that existing homes, not new construction, increased $46 billion more in market ...

“There is a rising demand of people coming into the food bank,” Albert said. “I think it continues to be housing – and food prices continue to be high, and we are seeing more people who ...

I try to be an ethical hunter. I take seriously the need to conserve game birds and protect the habitat they require to survive. I limit how many birds I kill, especially in the lean years.