Thursday, October 17
Glass given 20 years in state hospital for fatal 2022 stabbing
The mother of a 22-year-old man stabbed to death in Columbia Falls in 2022 said Thursday that the system set up to protect the community from criminals failed her son.
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said Thursday. Troops appeared to have run across him unknowingly in a battle, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was Israel's most wanted man.
Caution advised as youth rifle hunt overlaps with archery season
Montana bowhunters hoping to close out archery season with a successful harvest will be sharing the field with youth rifle hunters on Thursday and Friday.
Candidates offer views on government transparency
The Montana Newspaper Association surveyed candidates for the state legislature, Public Service Commission and statewide offices about their positions on government accountability, transparency and the right to know.
Flathead High School chosen to premiere ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' high school edition
Flathead High School Theatre brings the magical wizarding world of Hogwarts to Montana as it premieres high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Oct. 24-27.
Law roundup: Something smells funny about canvasser
A woman called the Kalispell Police Department to report her vehicle was stolen four years ago and that a friend recently saw it parked somewhere
Legals for October, 17 2024
Longtime Washington officer takes reins of Columbia Falls Police Department
A veteran law enforcement officer from Yakima, Washington is the new Columbia Falls Police Chief. Chad Stephens was recently appointed to the post by the Columbia Falls City Council.
Culinary personality Alton Brown comes to Kalispell in farewell theater tour
Television personality, author and famed food expert, Alton Brown, brings his final national theater tour, “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite,” to Kalispell March 25.
Pack’s Thiel, Bissen win at Glacier Invite; Flathead takes team titles
Glacier’s Owen Thiel and Lauren Bissen claimed individual victories in Wednesday’s Glacier Invite cross country meet at Rebecca Farm.
Prep football: Glacier set for senior night tilt with Big Sky, Flathead heads to Capital
The Wolfpack are back on the home sideline.
Sampling shows treatment of forever chemicals at Grandview Wells site working
Testing done at Kalispell’s Grandview Wells site shows that the newly installed treatment systems are effectively filtering forever chemicals.
Call out for authors to present at Northwest Montana History Museum
The Northwest Montana History Museum welcomes book writers and lovers to gather in November for a program of speakers and exhibitors focused on Northwest Montana.
Letters to the editor Oct. 17
Letters to the editor Oct. 17
Auditions open for holiday whodunnit
Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for their upcoming mainstage production, “The Games Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays."
No Man’s Land Film Festival stops in Whitefish
Girls on the Run Western Montana will host the No Man’s Land Film Festival featuring the adventures of women athletes and storytellers in Whitefish on Oct. 24.
Rental highlighted in Tranel attack ad is legal, Whitefish officials say
Democratic congressional hopeful Monica Tranel has attacked rival GOP U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke for illegally operating a vacation rental in Whitefish, but officials say the property is in compliance with city law.
Cross country: Flathead, Glacier tune up
Glacier Invite is last action before State meet
Glacier’s Owen Thiel and Lauren Bissen claimed individual victories in Wednesday’s Glacier Invite cross country meet at Rebecca Farm.
Drama horror film ‘Freaks’ screens for Movie Night at the Museum
The Northwest Montana History Museum presents the 1932 classic horror film “Freaks” at 7 p.m. Oct 22.
Tester has delivered for Montana
As fourth-generation Montanans, our roots here run deep. In the wake of the Butte mines downturn, we dreamed of bringing good-paying, sustainable jobs back to the place we loved. After decades of growing our foundries in the Northwest, we were ready to invest in Montana.
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opens investigations in Kalispell, Whitefish and Polson
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating discrimination complaints in Kalispell Public Schools, Whitefish School District and Polson School District.
Wednesday, October 16
Living costs dominate debate between Montana Gov. Gianforte and challenger Busse
How to help people struggling with Montana's rising cost of living — driven in part by people inspired by the hit show "Yellowstone" to move there — dominated a debate between the state's Republican governor and his Democratic challenger Wednesday.
Volleyball: Whitefish beats Ronan Tuesday
WHITEFISH — Izzy Hartwog had 18 kills, Camry Kelch added nine and the Whitefish Bulldogs down Western A foe Ronan in four sets Tuesday.
Lack of progress at former Outlaw Inn property leaves eyesore for south Kalispell
Head-high weeds sprout from the cracks in concrete that spread like a spiderweb across the 9-acre property once known as the Outlaw Inn. Shattered windows give a glimpse at the graffiti-covered walls inside and garbage-laden floors despite unfulfilled promises from a developer of turning the U.S. 93 site into housing.
Big Sky Now: Underdog wins, quarterback struggles, and playoff implications
Josh Amick and the panel dive deep into a thrilling Week 7 in Big Sky Conference football! Northern Colorado snaps their 18-game losing streak and Portland State stuns Idaho State, making waves in the standings.
Sibert, Schubert face off to represent Evergreen
Two political newcomers — 19-year-old Republican Lukas Schubert and 43-year-old Democrat Beth Sibert — will face off to represent the Evergreen and northeast Kalispell areas of House District 8.
Montana Land Board to vote on large conservation easement west of Kalispell
The first phase is in the Salish and Cabinet mountains between Kalispell and Libby. The second phase, which project organizers hope to see secured next year, would bring the total for the easement to 85,792 acres.
Law roundup: 'Ransacker’ rearranges store merchandise
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report that a 30-year-old woman was allegedly “ransacking” a store by moving items around and shoving merchandise into other merchandise.
Voter Guide 2024: Flathead County District Court Judge
Eric Hummel and Paul Sullivan are running for Flathead County District Court Judge. The spot is currently held by Judge Robert Allison who did not seek another term.
Bonnie Schwegman Smith
Angels took Bonnie Schwegman Smith to heaven on Oct. 9, 2024.
Presentation looks at peculiar attractions along Montana's highways
Jon Axline will recount tales of some of those places during the monthly meeting of the Northwest Montana Westerners Monday, Oct. 21, in Kalispell.
Pack strikes back
Glacier earns season split with straight sets win over Flathead
The Wolfpack get their payback.
FVCC Foundation events raise $400,000 for student scholarships
The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation recently wrapped up its 17th annual fall Festival of Flavors raising more than $400,000 to support student scholarships.
Legals for October, 16 2024
Tuesday, October 15
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across U.S.
Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.
Letters to the editor Oct. 15
Letters to the editor Oct. 15
Biological station study shows potential for toxic algae in Montana river systems
The toxin-producing algae is called cyanobacteria but is more colloquially known as blue-green algae.
Pledge to deliver an impartial court
The words etched in granite on the front of the United States Supreme Court are “equal justice under law.”
Kalispell Public Schools hires communications coordinator
Kalispell Public Schools has created a new communications coordinator position to work with the superintendent to create and carry out a district communications plan.
Spouse of E coli outbreak victim sues following wife’s death
The husband of an Arizona woman who died after consuming a Wagyu beef burger contaminated with E. coli at a Flathead Valley restaurant is joining others who are taking legal action following the July outbreak.
Law roundup: Woman wants investigation on blood
A woman contacted Kalispell Police Department wanting to know why an investigation wasn't done on blood she reportedly found in a park.
Monday, October 14
Headlines: Kalispell lawsuit, tragic explosion, and a new haunted adventure
Reporter Taylor Inman dives into the biggest stories shaking northwest Montana.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.
Local events: Owls, cabarets and mystery solving
Get ready for an event-packed week with the Local Events podcast. We're covering everything from cheeky cabarets in Whitefish and beer-fueled fish talks, to owl banding at Yellow Bay and a spooky Halloween murder mystery.
Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins world championship contest
A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.
Zinke, Tranel face off in first western district House debate
Incumbent Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke and Democratic challenger Monica Tranel faced off in their first and likely only debate before voters cast their ballots to choose Montana’s western district representative in Congress.
Mineral County deputies search for shooting suspect
Mineral County law enforcement officials on Monday were searching for a suspect involved in a shooting in Saltese the prior day.
Law Roundup: Caller loses sight of speeding vehicle
A White Jeep was speeding down Western Drive and spinning doughnuts, a caller reported to Kalispell Police Department, before losing the vehicle because it was going too fast.
Legals for October, 14 2024
Stuart Mower, 63
It is with great sadness that the family of Stuart "Stu" Mower, 63, announce his passing at his home on Sept. 16, 2024.
Letters to the editor Oct. 14
Letters to the editor Oct. 14
Whitefish author creates characters to bring readers through the story
When John Zaiss submitted his first novel, a financial thriller, to publishers the rejections came back with a lesson he took to heart.
Sunday, October 13
Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage
Many Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday several fuel depots where residents could get 10 gallons of gas for free were set to open.
Lakers pitch camp deadline is Oct. 16; 3 Montana girls ranked by Flo Wrestling
The 1-Pitch Warrior Boot Camp, organized by the Kalispell Lakers Legion baseball club for pitchers in the Flathead Valley, starts Oct. 20 and has an entry deadline of Wednesday.
Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone
About 23,500 of the 1.5 million customers who lost power in the region still lacked electricity on Sunday. Without it, they can't keep medicines cold, pump well water, recharge their phones or apply for federal disaster aid.
Absentee ballot packets sent to Montana voters
Absentee ballots are on the way to Montana’s active, registered absentee voters, said Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen in a news release Friday.
Freight train derails on border of Glacier Park
Several BNSF Railway train cars carrying what appeared to be corn derailed along the border of Glacier National Park about 2 miles east of the Goat Lick area Saturday.
US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
The index slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in September, which had been its highest reading since May.
Mellott accounts for 4 TDs to help FCS No. 3 Montana St. beat No. 8 Idaho 38-7
Tommy Mellott threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores to help Montana State beat Idaho 38-7 Saturday night in a Big Sky Conference battle between two of the top teams in the FCS.
Nancy Mallery, 74
Nancy Jean Mallery, 74, passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Letters to the editor Oct. 13
Letters to the editor Oct. 13
Law Roundup: Standing in drive-through doesn’t yield lunch
A man in a brown sweater and black hat and a woman wearing black shorts and a white shirt were standing in a restaurant drive-through asking people to buy them food. The manager called the Kalispell Police Department to have them removed from the property.
Legals for October, 13 2024
Voter Guide: Senate District 2
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly edited for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Averill Hospitality acquires The Pine Lodge in Whitefish
Averill Hospitality has acquired The Pine Lodge in Whitefish adding to the family-owned hospitality company's portfolio of hotels.
Sonder Montana Co offers a place for local women’s work to shine
“It sounds so cheesy, but I feel like Sonder is so much more than a coffee shop and a retail store. We just want to be part of the community that helped raise us,” Carly Reedy said.
Biden-Harris energy policies threaten Montana
Few decisions made in Washington D.C. impact Montanans more than those made about our nation’s natural resources. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ pursuit of radical environmentalism and a liberal climate change agenda is shutting down our state’s energy and mining and threatening our Montana way of life.
Climate change is a public health issue
At a time when climate change has barely been acknowledged in the presidential debates and most political conversations leading up to this consequential election season, it can be hard to believe we have the collective will to address our shared predicament. When we’re not feeling hopeful, it can be hard to muster the resolve to keep fighting.
Education democracy v. education freedom in Montana
People will offer a variety of responses when asked why the state should offer education to all youngsters.
Vote smart on the issues and candidates
With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.
Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings for Flathead Valley businesses
Winkler seals Wolfpack girls soccer win over Capital
Gracie Winkler scored twice, including the eventual game winner, as Glacier defeated Helena Capital 4-3 in girls soccer Saturday.
Flathead Volleyball earns split with Helena schools
HELENA — Birdie Heuscher had 20 kills and 3 1-2 blocks as Helena High defeated Flathead volleyball in four sets Saturday.
PHOTOS: Moose on the loose
We were camping for a night at the Two Medicine Campground in Glacier National Park when I decided to take an after-dinner walk in search of a sunset composition along the flow of water between Pray and Two Medicine lakes.
Barbara F. Weaver, 90
Barbara F. Weaver passed away on Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 90, with family by her side.
Whitefish’s Stack Financial climbs in national rankings
Whitefish’s Stack Financial Management climbed from #72 to #57 on the 2024 CNBC Financial Advisor 100 list.
Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production
New CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff in a memo Friday that the job cuts, which could total about 17,000 positions, will include executives, managers and employees.
Wall Street rises to close its latest record-setting week as banks jump
The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top its all-time high set earlier in the week and close out its fifth straight winning week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 409 points, or 1%, to set its own record. The Nasdaq composite lagged the market with a gain of 0.3% after a slide for Tesla kept it in check.
Clairice Christine Coverdell, 85
Clairice Christine Coverdell, 85, beloved wife, mother, and granny was surrounded by family as she was called peacefully home to join the love of her life on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
JPMorgan sets aside more money for potential bad loans but says consumers are on 'solid footing'
JPMorgan says its net income fell to $12.9 billion in the third quarter from $13.2 billion a year ago. Earnings of $4.37 per share did, however, beat Wall Street analysts' forecasts and shares rose more than 4%.
Republican Randy Brodehl wants to keep serving community by making the tough calls
Republican Randy Brodehl says he’s at a position in life where he wants to keep serving the public, even when that means making difficult decisions.
Clock doctor makes house calls
The museum’s Seth Thomas wall clock that hangs in the museum’s Swanberg Classroom hadn’t worked in years. Gentle prompts from our volunteer teachers spurred me to action.
Democrat Jim Lockwood wants to improve health care services in the county
Democrat Jim Lockwood places health care at the top of his priority list in his run for Flathead County commissioner.
Saturday, October 12
PHOTOS: Griz rally past Northern Arizona, 31-20
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 31-20 win over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Train derails east of Essex
A freight train derailed 4 miles east of Essex Saturday morning.
Sheehy, Gianforte lead in NYT/Siena Montana poll
A New York Times/Siena poll of Montana released Thursday shows Tim Sheehy with a lead of seven percentage points over incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester as ballots start going to voters’ mailboxes Friday, and healthy leads for Gov. Greg Gianforte and former President Donald Trump in their respective races.
Montana businessman gets 2 years in prison for role in Jan. 6
A Montana business owner and supporter of former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that interrupted certification of the 2020 Electoral College vote.
Tuck new director for The Birth Center at Logan Health
Callie Tuck has been named to replace Felicity Williams, who is relocating out of state, as the director of The Birth Center at Logan Health – Whitefish.
Brannan breaks tie, Glacier tips Bengals
Rachel Brannan broke a 1-1 with her first goal of the season, and Emmery Schmidt had a goal and assist in Glacier’s 3-1 win over Helena in Western AA soccer Friday at the Glacier fields.
Mother of missing paddleboarder reflects on search and rescue efforts
Nina Rea has been on a never-ending mission to find her daughter, Emily Rea, since she went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir this summer.
2 late goals lift Bruins over Bravettes
Two quick goals from Avi Schmautz and Elaina Stern brought Flathead into a 3-3 tie Friday, but Helena Capital got two quick goals — in the 76th and 79th minutes — to prevail 5-3 in Western AA girls soccer at KidSport.
Fife, Griz drop Lumberjacks
The Montana Grizzlies seem to have the big finish figured out for 2024, after rallying again in the second half of a 31-20 victory over Northern Arizona Saturday in their homecoming game.
Football: C-Falls, Whitefish, Bigfork win
LIBBY — Columbia Falls quarterback Banyan Johnston threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score Friday, leading the Wildcats over Libby 49-0 in Western A football action.
Friday, October 11
No. 1 girls race brings best to Capital City 7 on 7
HELENA — The girls No. 1 race, which saw Hardin’s Karis Brightwings-Pease, Glacier’s Lauren Bissen and Flathead’s Josie Wilson finish within 6 seconds of each other, highlighted the Capital City 7-on-7 cross country meet Thursday.
Surf's Up
THE GLACIER SURF U8 Manchester City Academy team poses with their medals after competing in the 3rd Annual Premier Cup tournament last weekend in Whitefish and Kalispell.
Federal appeals court reinstates vaccine choice law for Montana health care facilities
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that Montana’s pandemic-era law barring vaccine mandates and data collection may go into effect in health care settings, reversing a federal judge’s injunction from 2022 after state attorneys appealed the case early last year.
Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants
Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns.
Northern lights dazzle much farther south than normal. Here's what's behind the show
Another in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than normal, including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City.
Will Idaho shock Montana State in week 7?
This week on Big Sky Now, we’re diving into the highly anticipated Idaho vs. Montana State matchup, breaking down each team's strengths and weaknesses.
Pack in a runaway
Glacier starts hot and routs Flathead 56-0
They say you can throw out the records when two rivals meet.
Law Roundup: Partygoer swings ax at bonfire
A Marion resident called the Sheriff’s Office with questions regarding domesticated goats getting onto their property.
Column: From Rawson to the Grizzlies' Hall of Fame
Dylan McFarland confirmed that he was in Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, watching Weber State prevail over his alma mater 55-48, and he is surprised as anybody that it was the Wildcats’ fifth win in six games against the Griz.
Legals for October, 11 2024
James 'Jim' Puuri, 68
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service for James "Jim" Puuri at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Bigfork.
2024 Voter Guide: Senate District 5
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Tronstad subdivisions move forward
Developers Jon Sonju and Frank Garner, two former Republican lawmakers, are looking for a planned unit development and preliminary plat approval of two subdivisions, Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing.
2024 Voter Guide: Senate District 3
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Democrat Dave Fern faces Republican Doug Adams for newly drawn Senate district
Longtime Democratic legislator Dave Fern is hoping to return to the Legislature come 2025 in a newly redrawn Senate District encompassing parts of the north Flathead Valley.
Whitefish soccer sweeps T-Falls
WHITEFISH — Preston McPherson scored first, scored last and his Whitefish Bulldogs ended the regular season with a 5-2 win over North A foe Thompson Falls Thursday.
Thursday, October 10
PHOTOS: Glacier rebounds in crosstown, 56-0
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 56-0 win over the Flathead Braves in crosstown football at Legends Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Library Commission discusses definition of ‘young adult’
Members of Montana’s State Library Commission Wednesday engaged in a spirited discussion about the importance of teen-oriented sections in public libraries and how young-adult titles are selected and presented to younger patrons.
UM selects new director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research
After a nationwide search, the University of Montana has hired Dr. Jeffrey Michael to serve as the next director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
Bridger Smith happy to be back with the Pack
A budding receiver working out with a who’s-who of Salt Lake City-area quarterbacks, Bridger Smith didn’t figure he’d wind up in Kalispell, Montana, his sophomore year of high school.
Montana Supreme Court temporarily blocks abortion restrictions
In two separate opinions about companion lawsuits, the state Supreme Court agreed the preliminary injunctions can stay in place until a final decision is made in Lewis and Clark County District Court.
New nonprofit art studio hosts Fall Harvest Moon Fest
The Making Place is capping off their first season of events with a free family friendly fall festival, Harvest Moon Fest.
Songwriter festival rebrands as Downtown in the Round
“I was a young troubadour, when I rode in on a song.... And I'll be an old troubadour, when I'm gone,” sings George Strait in “Troubadour.”
Whitefish Theatre Company presents romantic comedy 'Almost Maine'
“Almost, Maine,” a play of comic and poignant tales of love by John Cariani will be performed by Whitefish Theatre Company in its first mainstage production of the 2024-25 season.
Museum unveils new exhibit: Lumberjacks, Tie Hacks and River Pigs
Months in the making, the wholesale renovation of the Northwest Montana History Museum's "timber room" will be unveiled at a free public open house 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
Letters to the editor Oct. 10
Letters to the editor Oct. 10
Law roundup: Injured cat in the box taken to vet
An injured cat in a box was reportedly left on a corner with a note stating, “Is this your cat?” A person who took the cat to the animal hospital told officers that the box had been there for at least a day.
BobFest supports work in wilderness area
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation holds its annual year-end celebration and fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Photos from Flathead Nation students on display at Bigfork library
The nonprofit Art Vision & Outreach in Community Education, or A VOICE, which works with the high school and college to provide artistic educational opportunities for students brought its REzMaDe project to the branch of the Flathead County Library. The photos are on display through Nov. 8.
Frank D. Hagel, 90
Kalispell artist Frank D. Hagel, 90, died Oct. 7, 2024, at Logan Health.
Legals for October, 10 2024
Spellbinding evening set as cellist joins Glacier Symphony on stage
Renowned Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa joins the Glacier Symphony orchestra for an unforgettable evening of enchanting music at the Wachholz College Center on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13.
LaPier paintings on display at museum
Native American artist, Valentina LaPier's paintings are on exhibit at the Northwest Montana History Museum with an artist reception planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20.
For the love of hunting
Is hunting and are hunters an endangered species? Living in Montana, where most adults, especially males, hunt, it seems that our tradition of hunting for food and fun has rock-solid public support.
Flathead High School auto teacher surprised with $50,000 prize
More than 20 people showed up to Flathead High School Tuesday morning to surprise automotive teacher Rob Hunter with $50,000 from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools program.
Wednesday, October 9
Briefs: Northern Pines ace for Larson
Boys overcome defiant Braves, girls cruise past Bravettes
Norm Larson used a 9-iron to ace the 154-yard No. 16 at Northern Pines Golf Club on Sunday.
Another round of northern lights predicted Thursday
A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.
Dire warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida: 'This is your last chance'
Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival.
Montana's AG faces a hearing on 41 counts of professional misconduct
A succession of controversies marks Republican Austin Knudsen's nearly four years as Montana attorney general.
Former Falkor bookkeeper gets prison time for embezzlement
A former bookkeeper who admitted to embezzling approximately $159,000 from her employer, a Kalispell firearms manufacturing company, was sentenced Tuesday to five months in federal prison followed by six months of home confinement and three years of supervised release.
Former Whitefish Housing Authority director admits to embezzlement
The former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority admitted in court Wednesday to embezzling at least $100,000 from the organization, which receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Man killed in Columbia Falls shop explosion
One man is dead and another injured after a shop exploded and burned on Kokanee Bend in Columbia Falls on Tuesday evening.
Pack, Braves looking to get right at crosstown
The Crosstown football game, set for 7 p.m. tonight at Legends Stadium, pits two teams yearning to get going in the right direction.
Flathead Warming Center files federal lawsuit against Kalispell
The complaint argues that the City Council’s decision to revoke the homeless shelter’s conditional use permit violated state and federal law by undergoing an unfair and politically charged revocation process that took away the shelter’s “vested right” to the property after Council authorized its permit in 2020.
Ski flick 'Wasteland' features local Chris Logan
With less than 60 days until opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort, it is time to turn up the stoke with ski movies. The Remington Bar is the place to be to see “Wasteland,” a Level 1 film featuring local skier Chris Logan.
C-Falls girls soccer bests Whitefish, boys tie
COLUMBIA FALLS — The four most explosive soccer teams in the North A met Tuesday night with league titles on the line, and you can guess how the games turned out.
Crosstown soccer: Pack pitches 2 shutouts
Boys overcome defiant Braves, girls cruise past Bravettes
Crosstown soccer was all Glacier.
Busse, Graybill make pitch to Kalispell voters as Montana governor's race heads into final stretch
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse on Monday laid out plans to bolster the state’s wildlife agency, address climate change and work with a GOP-controlled Legislature all the while criticizing Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s record in Helena.
Law roundup: Neighbor upset over curbside couch potatoes
People selling a house reportedly disposed of a couch by leaving it on the sidewalk and a neighbor complained it was “attracting homeless.”
Kalispell City Council approves workforce housing as eligible for city funds, renews lease for golf association
Workforce housing projects became eligible for tax increment financing funds following yeses across the board at Monday’s Kalispell City Council meeting.
Jerry Meislik, 77
Jerry "JIR" Meislik, 77, passed peacefully away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Outdoor fright trail scares up Halloween entertainment
The deemed Glacier Gallows fright trail near Columbia Falls takes advantage of the eeriness of a dense, dark forest that's chock-full of unexpected scares, spooky set designs and unsettling characters.
Courtney Tait, 68
Courtney Anderson Tait, 68, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home of natural causes.
Legals for October, 9 2024
Robert Lee 'Bob' Barker, 74
Robert Lee "Bob" Barker, Jr., 74, passed away on Sept. 14, 2024, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish after an extended illness.
Two animals found shot and left to waste in Northwest Montana
Two animals were found shot and left to waste in Northwest Montana in recent weeks, state wildlife officials say.
Tuesday, October 8
Flu vaccine clinic Oct. 9 at fairgrounds
The Flathead City-County Health Department’s annual flu clinic is Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Trump spoke to Putin as many as 7 times since leaving office, Bob Woodward reports in new book
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new book "War."
This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied—with steak
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — During an October debate, Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy took a shot at his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester, for " eating lobbyist steak " while the Republican fought in Afghanistan.
Abortion access supporters and opponents hold rallies over proposed ballot initiative
As Montanans begin voting on a measure that would see abortion access enshrined in the state constitution, supporters and opponents held dueling rallies in Northwest Montana over the weekend.
Flathead’s Gislason managing academics and athletics in busy fall
Meet one of the busiest students at Flathead High School.
Authorities identify Somers man killed in weekend wreck
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office on Monday identified the motorist killed in a wreck on Foys Canyon Road over the weekend as 44-year-old Shaun Madrazo of Somers.
Law roundup: Shoplifter clowns around
A woman wearing a blue bandanna reportedly walked out of a store with her arms full of stolen Halloween merchandise before walking into a casino.
Legals for October, 8 2024
Is Kalispell building responsibly, or just building?
Growth is inevitable — in fact we’ve developed property right here in the valley. When done right, it enriches our community, strengthens our infrastructure, and makes Kalispell an even better place to live.
Kalispell Planning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed Tronstad subdivisions
Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on proposed twin residential developments on open land north of the city.
Letters to the editor Oct. 8
Letters to the editor Oct. 8
Wages up, housing still out of reach, says Montana labor report
A 2024 report on labor in Montana said the economy is continuing to expand, unemployment remains low, and wage growth is increasing and has outpaced inflation.
Monday, October 7
Weekend wildfires lead to 1 death, large areas burned in western North Dakota
Wildfires driven by ferocious winds and fueled by dry conditions raged through parts of western North Dakota over the weekend, leading to one death and forcing more than 100 people to evacuate their homes. Officials don't expect the region's tinder-dry conditions to improve soon.
Countries around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Vigils, commemorations and acts of remembrance were planned across the world on Monday to mark one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel as world leaders called for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages.
Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene's debris
BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday to become a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay, leading to evacuation orders and lending more urgency to the cleanup from Hurricane Helene, which swamped the same stretch of coastline less than two weeks ago.
Chris Moritz’s eye for bringing beauty to spaces is impeccable
Japanese anemone. Rudbeckia, Forsythia. Hydrangea. Iris. Coral Bells and day lilies. And geraniums, a blanket of them.
Kalispell City Council to vote on using tax increment financing funds for workforce housing
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to decide whether to make workforce housing projects eligible for tax increment financing funds.
Whitefish collects less in impact fees as construction slows
Impact fee collections in Whitefish have decreased by 21%, which the city says is the result of less construction activity.
Legals for October, 7 2024
Law roundup: Dog owner shouts for driveway showdown
A man reportedly stood on his deck and shouted that whoever turned in his dog to meet him in his driveway.
Lane Gurdan Price, 61
Lane Gurdan Price, 61, passed away Sept. 26, 2024, in Kalispell.
Letters to the editor Oct. 7
Letters to the editor Oct. 7
Sunday, October 6
Wolfpack comeback topples Hellgate girls
Gracie Winkler’s 35-yard shot capped a remarkable second-half comeback for the Glacier Wolfpack Saturday, in a 3-2 girls soccer win over Missoula Hellgate at the Glacier fields.
Somers man dies in crash on Foys Canyon Road
A Somers man died around 5:50 a.m. Saturday in a crash on Foys Canyon Road by Orchard Ridge Road in Kalispell.
Over-the-top milkshakes feature of new Whitefish shop
No, the new Clydesdale Creamery Milkshake Saloon and Espresso at 16 Baker Avenue does not serve ice cream made with Clydesdale milk, though that is a running joke among the crew.
When journalism matters most
Last week was gut-wrenching as images and stories emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
Weber State wins in OT
The Montana Grizzlies keep setting the wrong kind of records. On Saturday they gave up the most points ever allowed at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, 55, which is what Weber State tallied to take a seven-point Big Sky Conference victory, in overtime.
Taking Montanans’ ideas to the Senate to lower housing costs
As a public school teacher at F.E. Miley Elementary in Big Sandy, I took great pride in preparing my students to be the next generation of Montana leaders.
Changes needed in funding public education
Over the past few months, there have been different articles published in newspapers around the state about school finances, from teacher salaries and budget shortfalls to levies and bonds. I would like to highlight another area of concern: equality of education and the state’s obligation to the citizens of Montana.
Night of the Trades: FVCC highlights trade career opportunities
The Night of the Trades is designed to give people more exposure to trade careers early on. The evening is part of the chamber’s Manufacturing Month celebration in October.
Jackson Wortman, 15
Jackson Wortman, 15, born on Grandpa’s birthday in 2009 to Michael and Misty Wortman in Kalispell.
Julia Ann Smith, 77
Julia "Julie" Ann Smith, 77, was born March 31, 1947, in Great Falls to parents CC and Corrine Mary Jones.
Jerry Meislik, 77
Jerry "JIR" Meislik, 77, passed peacefully away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Margaret Marie Fordik Albrecht, 84
Margaret Marie Fordik Albrecht, Aug. 11, 1940 — Sept. 2, 2024.
Day of care: Volunteers mark National Public Lands Day working on Wild Horse Island
Wild Horse Island, over 2,000 acres of mountains, forests and grasslands, is the biggest island on Flathead Lake.
Margaret 'Peg' Ann Wagner, 67
Margaret "Peg" Wagner, 67 of Hungry Horse passed away Sept. 29, 2024, with her family by her side.
Ruth L. Hummer, 87
Ruth Leila Hummer, 87, passed away peacefully at home, with family, on Sept. 30, 2024.
Margaret 'Terry' Black Cosgrove, 81
Margaret "Terry" Black Cosgrove died on Labor Day, 2024, in Missoula just short of her 82nd birthday.
Are you better off today than you were four years ago?
Under the Biden-Harris administration, with the help of Sen. Jon Tester, we are experiencing high inflation, open borders, a fentanyl crisis, letting boys compete in girls sports, allowing boys to use girls bathrooms, woke agendas, a broken justice system, an attack on our baseload energy resources, stricter gun control, wars abroad, late-term abortions, and our own government providing more to illegal immigrants than to the citizens of the U.S.
Letters to the editor Oct. 6
Letters to the editor Oct. 6
Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings for business in the Flathead Valley
Whitefish boys top Hamilton, girls best Loyola
HAMILTON — Logan Bingham scored three goals and added an assist as Whitefish defeated Hamilton (6-4, 6-1 in South A games) 6-0 in boys soccer Saturday.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 7
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 8
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Clarence J. Furnia, Jr., 93
Clarence J. Furnia Jr., 93, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends due to congestive heart failure on Oct. 1,2024.
Haskill Creek Farms shop shutters, citing unclear zoning regulations
Haskill Creek Farms closed all operations at its Voerman Road location southeast of Whitefish on Sept. 28 following a 30-day notice from Flathead County informing the owners that their operations were illegal for the zoning of the property.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 9
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Legals for October, 6 2024
Montana voting system rewards party loyalty
We are two veterans with 44 years of combined service to the United States. We served united around one mission because we believed the American values of freedom, independence and democracy were worth sacrificing for.
Saturday, October 5
PHOTOS: Weber State holds off Montana in overtime, 55-48
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 55-48 overtime loss to the Weber State Wildcats at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map
The stone tower that gave this place its name was nearly a half billion years in the making — heated and thrust upward from deep in the Earth, then carved and eroded by wind and water.
Football: Whitefish outscores Bigfork
Libby rallies past Butte Central
WHITEFISH — The Whitefish Bulldogs made a couple more big plays Friday, beating Bigfork 42-22 in their homecoming game behind three touchdowns from CJ Thew.
AA football: Capital surges past Pack, 35-14
HELENA — The Glacier Wolfpack built a 14-0 lead Friday, and then the Capital Bruins literally blew them away.
Independent candidate challenges incumbent Republican for PSC
A small agency with an important, if often unintelligible job, the Montana Public Service Commission tends to fly under Montanans’ radar, largely due to the exceedingly technical nature of its work.
Polson's Milton leads after day one at A State Golf
POLSON — Max Milton feels right at home, and so do the boys from Billings Central and Laurel.
Bengals play lights out, beat Braves
After high winds knocked out the power at Legends Stadium — delaying kickoff by 30 minutes, the Helena Bengals played lights out for four quarters in their 47-13 win over the Flathead Braves Friday.
Flathead drops games at East-West crossover
GREAT FALLS — The Flathead Bravettes dropped all four matches at the second East-West crossover event of the season Saturday.
Former chief of Montana Highway Patrol sues Attorney General Austin Knudsen
Former Montana Highway Patrol Col. Steve Lavin filed a lawsuit Friday alleging Attorney General Austin Knudsen unlawfully forced him to resign and misrepresented the terms of his employment.
Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate 'go back where you came from' in forum
Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to "go back where you came from."
Wolfpack boys go back-to-back at AA golf
Winning the title is hard, defending it is even harder.
Supreme Court candidates dodge, and leverage, political rhetoric
Judicial forums are not typically known for their entertainment. But during an hour of questions and answers at a late September forum in Great Falls, hosted by the Montana Farmers Union, the four nonpartisan candidates for the open seats on the Montana Supreme Court successfully conveyed that their races are far from boring.
Montana Tech hands Eastern Oregon first loss
BUTTE — Landers Smith ran for 94 yards with two touchdowns as Montana Tech gave Eastern Oregon their first loss of the season in a 42-35 win in Frontier Conference football on Saturday.
Friday, October 4
PHOTOS: The Class AA State Golf Tournament at Northern Pines
High school golfers hit the links at the Class AA State Golf Tournament held at Northern Pines Golf Club in Kalispell on Oct. 3-4.
Flathead bests Glacier in five-set crosstown thriller
Not in their house.
Hunters using Flathead Ridge Ranch area need free permission card
The permission card must be displayed from the rearview mirror of every hunter’s vehicle while on the property. Only one card per vehicle is required but each hunter’s name within the vehicle must be on the slip.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 4
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 6
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Officials deem changes to Glacier National Park's reservation system this year a success
Dropping the reservation requirement to enter Glacier National Park from the St. Mary entrance this summer helped disperse traffic throughout the park, officials say.
Legals for October, 4 2024
Arthur Olson, 91
Arthur I. Olson, 91, passed away peacefully with family and friends present on Sept. 26, 2024, in Kalispell.
Sentinel sweeps Glacier soccer; Hellgate girls down Flathead
MISSOULA — Breanna Smith scored two quick goals for Missoula Sentinel Thursday, and the Spartans made that stand up for a 2-0 win over Glacier in Western AA girls soccer.
FEC raffle raises funds for food banks
Flathead Electric Cooperative's 2024 Ribeye Raffle raised $19,008 in cash and approximately 1,000 pounds of meat for donation to the North Valley, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Bigfork, West Shore, Libby, and NW Montana Veterans food banks.
Columbia Falls soccer powers past Libby
LIBBY — The Columbia Falls soccer teams swept a pair of games from the Libby Loggers, with the Wildcats getting tested some in North A soccer Thursday.
Flathead looks for first win, Glacier faces toughest opponent yet
Flathead Braves (0-5) return home Friday to Legends Stadium where they will welcome the Helena Bengals (1-4) in a conference matchup at 7:00 p.m
2024 Voter Guide: House District 5
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Law roundup: Knock, knock, knockin' on the neighbor's door
No joke, a man's continuous knocking on a neighbor's door was driving a resident crazy. They phoned the Kalispell Police Department looking for help and asking that officers move the individual along.
Michael Howard Hodsdon, 71
Michael Howard Hodsdon, 71, died suddenly on Sept. 23, 2024, of heart failure.
Bozeman’s Bourret leads AA Golf; Pack’s Engellant, Braves’ Morris close
Bozeman’s Cooper Bourret eagled the eighth hole and shot an opening round 70 to take a one-shot lead after the first day of the AA State Golf Tournament Thursday at Northern Pines Golf Club.
Powers and Mitchell face off for House District 3
Democrat Debo Powers, a retired teacher, is hoping to return to the Legislature in a race for a newly redrawn House District 3 that has her squaring off against Republican Cathy Mitchell.
Thursday, October 3
Montana man upset about spy balloon convicted of threatening McCarthy
A Montana man was convicted Wednesday of threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after becoming upset that the government had not shot down a Chinese spy balloon that floated over his home city.
Big Sky Now: Upsets, injuries and playoff implications?
The Big Sky Now panel dives into Week 6 predictions, highlighting potential upsets, injury concerns, and pivotal matchups.
Arthur Olson, 91
Arthur I. Olson, 91, passed away peacefully with family and friends present on Sept. 26, 2024, in Kalispell.
Renowned Western artists exhibited at Cawdrey Gallery
Crow artist Kevin Red Star and equine sculptor Brenna Kimbro will have their latest work on display at the gallery.
Letters to the editor Oct. 3
Letters to the editor Oct. 3
Whitefish skiers Maggie Voisin, Parkin Costain featured in TGR movie
Local freeride skier Parkin Costain remembers seeing epic Teton Gravity Research ski movies at the O’Shaughnessy Center when he was 11 years old and being inspired by skiers like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
Kenneth C. Prichard, 95
Kenneth C. Prichard, 95, was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Fairview, the oldest of eight children born to Nellie and Dale Prichard.
Kalispell artist featured in 'Summer Memories' exhibit
For over five decades, Marsha Davis has been translating the breathtaking landscapes that not only capture the physical beauty of her surroundings but also the intangible essence of cherished memories.
Donna Mae James, 94
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Mae (Brumbaugh) James, 94, announce her passing.
Nonprofits Habitat for Humanity and Northwest Community Land Trust collaborate on affordable housing units in Kalispell
Kalispell will soon see two new affordable housing units go up within walking distance of its downtown.
Father of man rescued from the Middle Fork of the Flathead River thanks searchers
Ken Card wants to give a big thank you to Two Bear Air, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and the Triple G Resort at Stanton Creek for help in rescuing his son.
Keeping Score: Glacier Wolfpack dominates
Join host Josh Amick on Keeping Score as we're back with prep sports coverage.
Flathead’s Morris powering into state tournament
Thankful. That’s the feeling Flathead senior golfer Dylan Morris — who already has one win at home this season in the Kalispell Invite — has heading into his final state tournament in his hometown.
Family holiday shows come to Wachholz stage
Starting with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., followed by a cappella group “Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas” on Wednesday, Dec.11 at 7 p.m.
Met Opera Live tells story of man facing eternal choice between love and art
Sung in French, “Les Contes D’Hoffmann” tells the unhappy story of poet Hoffmann and his failed love affairs. The opera makes use of three of Hoffmann's supernatural tales where he recounts his love for three women whom he cannot have, thwarted by a nemesis, and ultimately left humiliated and devastated. This opéra fantastique ultimately tells the story of a man facing the eternal choice between love and art.
Law roundup: Get busy living or get busy dying
Was it Andy Dufresne on his way to Zihuatanejo, Mexico from Maine or another criminal on the lam? A bank employee told the Kalispell Police Department that an individual emptying out their safe deposit box mentioned that they had skipped a court date and were bound for the other side of the southern border.
Crosstown I is Thursday at Flathead
Crosstown I, Volleyball Edition is set for Thursday.
Wolfpack, Braves golfers set to defend home course at state
Flathead and Glacier have the home course advantage.
One charged with felony after teens break into downtown Kalispell building
Daniel Alexander Ronshaugen of Kalispell pleaded not guilty before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Sept. 26.
Residential streets shouldn’t be bypassed
Woodland Park sits at the north end of Woodland Avenue.
Fortunate Son: Sam Engellant enjoys 2 years of fairways and greens
It was Sept. 19, the second round of the Kalispell Invitational golf tournament was winding down, and Sam Engellant was in trouble.
Wednesday, October 2
Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed Wednesday that argues that the former president disregarded the advice of his vice president and other aides and is not entitled to immunity from prosecution over his failed bid to remain in power.
Helene search crews go door to door looking for survivors
Isolated and without electricity or phone service since Hurricane Helene inflicted devastation across the Southeast nearly a week ago, residents in the mountains of western North Carolina are relying on old-fashioned ways of communicating.
Biden won't support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will not support an Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran's nuclear program in response to Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is going back to Butler, where the world last saw him pump his fist and beseech followers to "fight," even as blood streaked his face from a would-be assassin's bullet.
Water and power outages from Helene test patience in the Southeast
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Many residents of the Carolinas who still lacked running water, cellphone service and electricity Wednesday made do for the moment and questioned how long their patience would last nearly a week after Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast. The storm and its aftermath have killed at least 178 people.
Flathead County board rejects prerelease center
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday shot down a proposal by the state to open a prerelease center in Evergreen.
James Puuri, 68
On Sept. 13, 2024, James "Jim" Puuri, 68, went to be with the Lord.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 2
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Couple sues Kalispell for injuries suffered from officer-involved shooting in 2021
A Flathead Valley couple is suing the city of Kalispell, seeking compensation for injuries suffered during an officer-involved shooting at a gas station in 2021.
Sentinel downs Bravettes soccer
Eliza Ascher and Breanna Smith scored as Missoula Sentinel defeated Flathead in girls soccer 2-0 Tuesday.
Wayne E. Turner, 77
Wayne Everett Turner, 77, passed away at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell on Sept. 25, 2024.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 3
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Samaritan House breaks ground on housing expansion
The project includes 16 apartments for veterans, 18 two-to-three-bedroom apartments for families (both income based) and an expansion of the administrative building to allow for a larger cafeteria and a cold weather overflow shelter.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 1
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the four questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.
Florence Stebbins-Penrod, 101
Florence (nee Miller), born Nov. 15, 1922, in Kalispell, passed away July 12, 2024, at her home in Homer, Alaska at 101 years of age.
Big Sky notes: A surplus of yards, on both sides
The Montana Grizzlies gained 701 yards Saturday, in their first win on the red turf of Roos Field, for the second-biggest offensive output in the football program’s history.
Marilyn Wilken, 88
Marilyn Wilken, 88, passed away on Sept. 24, 2024, at her home in Bigfork.
Legals for October, 2 2024
Girl Scout Troop creates care kits for Red Cross
The project aims to supplement the American Red Cross's existing assistance programs. The Girl Scouts recently delivered 30 care kits to the Kalispell Red Cross office, where they will be distributed to children in need during times of crisis.
Montanans want a place to call home
Montana hit another low: the National Association of Realtors ranks Montana the most expensive state to live in based on household income relative to home prices. That ranking means our Montana communities are growing further away from being homes for families, and increasingly becoming playgrounds for the rich.
Columbia Falls soccer sweeps Stillwater Christian
Maxwell Everett scored twice as Columbia Falls defeated Stillwater Christian in boys soccer 5-2 Tuesday.
Law roundup: Spreading the good news the wrong way
A man out trying to save souls drew the ire of a store manager, who told the Kalispell Police Department that the roving proselytizer was harassing his employees.
Tuesday, October 1
Native Americans in Montana ask court for voting sites on reservation
BILLINGS (AP) — Native Americans living on a remote Montana reservation filed a lawsuit against state and county officials Monday saying they don't have enough places to vote in person — the latest chapter in a decades-long struggle by tribes in the United States over equal voting opportunities.
Kalispell family medicine doctor reflects on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Dr. Kelly Berkram encourages women to speak with their primary care physicians about setting up a breast cancer screening.
New Montanans more red than blue
As Montana’s population more than doubled over the last 40 years, the number of registered voters increased 175% according to state election voter data.
Legals for October, 1 2024
Letters to the editor Oct. 1
Letters to the editor Oct. 1
Law roundup: Property line dispute gets heated
An intense argument ensued among neighbors over a property easement in Kalispell. One individual was packing heat and reportedly threatened to shoot a woman and her husband. Cooler heads prevailed and no weapons were drawn.
