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WEBA new report shows visitors spent $372 million in communities near Glacier National Park in 2023, infusing $554.5 million into the local economy — slightly more than the previous year. But ...
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WEBPressure Mounts for EPA to Finalize Cleanup Plan at CFAC Superfund Site. With a high-stakes development deal in the balance, elected officials are urging state and federal regulators to approve a ...
Montana Climate Case - Flathead Beacon
WEBFiled in March 2020, Held v. Montana was brought by 16 youth plaintiffs from across Montana who allege the state has violated their right to a clean and healthful environment, a principle enshrined in the Montana Constitution. While many similar climate-change lawsuits have been dismissed prior to trial, Held is set to be heard in Montana’s ...
How to Vote on Election Day - Flathead Beacon
WEBNov 3, 2020 · It’s Election Day, and a raft of candidates are nearing the finish line of a contentious campaign season shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. In Montana, the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m ...
Flathead County Commission Approves 2022 Budget
WEBSep 8, 2021 · The Flathead County Commission unanimously approved a $117.6 million budget during its Sept. 1 meeting. The approved budget is a decrease of 0.6% from fiscal year 2021, however the appropriation ...
Man Whose Son, Granddaughter Were Killed In East Glacier …
WEBJul 21, 2022 · A man whose adult son and 18-month-old granddaughter were shot and killed during an attack in East Glacier on Sunday that left three people dead, including the family’s assailant, has released a ...
Summer 2022: Can’t-Miss Events - Flathead Beacon
WEBJun 2, 2022 · B r ash Rodeo Summer Series 2022. June 9 through Sept. 10. The Blue Moon Arena in Columbia Falls will host a weekly nighttime rodeo including bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback ...
County at a Crossroads - Flathead Beacon
WEBMay 11, 2022 · With no general election challenger, four Republican candidates square off in a primary for a seat as the highest elected official in Flathead County — county commissioner
Accomplished Kalispell Athlete Killed in Glacier Park Avalanche
WEBJan 6, 2017 · Beacon File Photo. Updated: Jan. 6, 2:30 p.m. Ben Parsons, an accomplished endurance athlete and Whitefish firefighter, was killed Jan. 5 in an avalanche while backcountry skiing on Stanton ...