Glacier National Park displays removed, local land battles, debates and Winter Carnival honors

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down six of the Flathead Valley’s biggest and most talked-about stories — from federal policy changes at Glacier National Park to heated local land-use decisions and community highlights. 

We begin with Glacier National Park removing interpretive displays following a federal directive, raising questions about how public lands tell history and whose voices are represented. 

From there, we dive into a controversial decision approving a Lakeside marina dock extension, despite widespread public opposition, and examine why county officials moved forward anyway. 

The episode also covers a Montana Supreme Court ruling that clears the way for the Happy’s Inn RV park, along with a proposed lease at Polson Bay Golf Course that could reshape public access and future development. 

We then shift gears to community news, including the Whitefish Winter Carnival parade, featuring a surprise appearance by a NASA astronaut, before closing with standout performances at the Class AA State Speech and Debate Tournament.

Glacier National Park podcast, displays axed under Trump directive | https://hungryhorsenews.com/news/2026.

Word for word: Flathead wins second, Glacier third at state speech championship | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026.

Flathead County OKs resort's 159-foot marina dock in Lakeside | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026.

State Supreme Court rules in favor of county, developer | https://thewesternnews.com/news/2026.

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