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Flathead Living

Food

Best Bites Around Glacier

Whether you’re looking to stock up for a day on the river or looking for a big meal after a big hike, here are a few favorite eateries for those going to and from Glacier Park

By Pete Avery

Glacier Park

Millions of Miles

Glacier Park Boat Co.’s Little Chief will hit the century milestone this summer, marking a lifetime of transporting millions of visitors millions of miles in its 100 years of service to the park

By Lauren Frick

Summer Preview

Can’t-Miss Events for Summer 2026

Enjoy a full slate of live music, rodeos, festivals and other events to keep you entertained in the Flathead Valley this summer

By Lauren Frick

Sponsored by Flathead Rivers Alliance & American Rivers

Celebrating 50 Years of Wild and Scenic

The July 10th Flathead River Fest at Marantette Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River

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Elections

GOP Endorsements Get Split Review in Primary Results

The Flathead saw a 50/50 split in terms of party-backed candidates prevailing in their primary contests. Those results mirrored a similar dynamic statewide, with each of the Republican Party’s factions winning several key races.

Elections

2026 Primary Election Results

Polls closed at 8 p.m. as voters across Montana cast ballots in competitive primaries for local, state and federal office

Education

Generations of Students Bid Farewell to Carolyn Wieringa

The rural teacher retires after three decades, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the tight-knit West Glacier community

Police Blotter

Recent Podcasts

Project 7

A six-part series on notorious Flathead Valley militia leader David Burgert, who vanished into the wilderness after a shootout with sheriff's deputies in 2011