Flathead Beacon

1 day ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Tristan Scott

Recreation The weekend events include a history walk showcasing the Whitefish Trail’s legacy, a stargazing party and an orienteering event. The hit-the-trail fundraising challenge starts May 1. By Tristan Scott April 23, 2025 Stewards of the Whitefish Trail want locals and visitors to know about the rich history of a community trail system established 15 years ago, as well as the ways in which it has continued to grow.

2 days ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Tristan Scott

Environment Flathead National Forest Supervisor Anthony Botello said the May 14 deadline would afford the public another week to review new information about the historic lodge’s pending sale and a special use authorization to allow its continued operation on public land By Tristan Scott April 22, 2025 Flathead National Forest officials have extended the deadline for the public to weigh in on a proposal to approve a new special use permit for the incoming owners of the Holland Lake Lodge. The...

6 days ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Mara Silvers

Healthcare The state health department said that all infected individuals are isolating at home. By Mara Silvers, Montana Free Press April 18, 2025 Montana public health officials have identified five cases of measles in Gallatin County, the first confirmed instances of the infectious disease in the state since 1990.

6 days ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Tristan Scott

Environment After a high-profile expansion plan for the Swan Valley resort faltered in 2022, a purchase agreement with new investors calls for operating the lodge in its existing footprint. Forest officials are accepting comment through May 7.

1 week ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Amanda Eggert

Energy The Public Service Commission is set to debate whether electricity rates should include the cost of NorthWestern’s new gas plant later this month. By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press April 17, 2025 NorthWestern Energy is pitching the state’s utility board on a 9.14% increase in natural gas rates, according to the terms of a settlement the utility reached with consumer representatives over a rate increase request NorthWestern filed in July.