Part One | From Farm to Fair: The Brist Family’s Livestock Journey
In Part One of this Daily Inter Lake special, step onto the gravel road leading to Lone Lake Farm, where the Brist children—fifth-generation ranchers—prepare sheep, goats, and steers for the Northwest Montana Fair. From 5:30 a.m. chores to training in …
No Drama, Just Llamas: Hiking the Montana Backcountry with Some Unlikely Guides
Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley follows Jamie Rolfing and his family as they reopen their 500-acre Great Northern Ranch to the public, inviting visitors to experience the quiet companionship of llamas along forest trails. Recapture the magic of slowing …
Wolves in the Crosshairs, Veto Overridden, and Bigfork Bridge Rebuild Begins
Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the major headlines shaping Northwest Montana this week. Montana’s wolf population is back in the spotlight as officials propose looser hunting and trapping rules — sparking debate across the state. Lawmakers successfully override Gov. Gianforte’s …
Clutch City: Ostyn Brennan Lifts Lakers to State Berth
Kalispell’s Ostyn Brennan delivered when it mattered most — earning this week’s Poster Player of the Week. In a high-stakes weekend series against the Lethbridge Elks, Brennan's two-out, walk-off double and go-ahead RBI sealed the deal for the AA Lakers. …
New Home Run King: Kingston Liniak’s Last Ride with the Glacier Range Riders
Kingston Liniak, a fan favorite with the Glacier Range Riders, opens up about breaking the team’s home run record, finding rhythm on and off the field, and why Montana feels like home. As he prepares for what might be his …
Montana Festival Fever: Huckleberries, Faeries, Reggae & More Summer Highlights!
From Whitefish to Columbia Falls, this episode takes you inside the vibrant heartbeat of Northwest Montana's summer festival scene. We’re talking Huckleberry Days, the Flathead Faerie Festival, Heritage Days in Columbia Falls, reggae at the Montana Tap House, Fire in …
20,000 Strong: Why Fans Flock to Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Montana
What draws tens of thousands to a rural Montana ranch each summer? In this special episode from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman hits the fields at Under the Big Sky 2025 to talk with fans from across the …
Lawsuit Challenges Luxury Resort, Whitefish Fire Destroys Iconic Building, Pre-Release Center Update
This week, we cover a trio of major stories out of northwest Montana. A group of Blankenship residents has filed a lawsuit to block a proposed luxury resort over easement concerns. In Whitefish, a two-alarm fire reduced a beloved historic …
Still Searching One Year Later: The Disappearance of Emily Rea
It’s been one year since 34-year-old Emily Rea vanished while paddleboarding near the Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana. Despite extensive search efforts from law enforcement, volunteers, and specialized sonar teams, Emily remains missing—and now, her family is calling for a …
Drew Landry Live: Raw Americana, Bayou Blues & Montana Soul
Catch a powerful live session with singer-songwriter Drew Landry before his set at Under the Big Sky Festival on July 20th! From personal stories rooted in the wilds of Glacier National Park to protest anthems and bayou blues, Landry’s performance …
