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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
County health officer to resign at end of year
Flathead City-County Health Department Interim Public Health Officer Tamalee St. James Robinson resigned from her position Friday, citing inaction and a genera…
States’ face-covering mandates leave gaps in protection
BOULDER, Colo. — Brady Bowman, a 19-year-old student at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and two friends strolled down 11th Street, all sporting matching ne…
Board OKs variance to replace burned C-Falls apartment building
The Columbia Falls Board of Adjustment last week approved a variance that will allow the owners of a nine-unit apartment building that burned down in August to rebuild, albeit with a different design.
FVCC student receives state volunteer award
When faced with tiredness there are two options: call it quits or push on, despite the fatigue.
Lost Trail easement goes to commission for final approval
After reviewing public comment, potential environmental effects and other relevant information, a proposal for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to purchase a l…
Man cleared in Flathead murder now jailed on meth charges
A Northwest Montana man cleared of murder charges earlier this year in the Flathead Valley is behind bars on federal gun and drug charges.
Evicted tenant vows revenge on landlord
A woman sent threatening messages to her landlord after she was evicted from her rented camper for allegedly trashing the rental, according to a call to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.
Bear biologists concerned famous grizzly
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Bear biologist Mike Boyce was staked out on a road in south of Wilson for much of the day on Nov. 17 keeping tabs on five grizzly bears th…
Daughter punches out window
A woman on Kelley Lane in Columbia Falls alleged her daughter punched the glass out of her camper and left. The woman wanted the <strong>Flathead County Sheriff’s Office</strong> to log the incident for information…
Thanksgiving fire burns part of West Valley barn
A Thanksgiving evening fire destroyed much of a barn on Lost Creek Drive west of Kalispell.
Gap Fillers helps schools cover essential needs for students
Gap Fillers Flathead began in 2019 to make sure the basic needs of underserved students were met in a way that maintained their dignity and respect.
Real estate sales show unprecedented spike
For months, the valley has been filled with rumors about an influx of urban escapees flooding to the Flathead.
Man gets deer steaks and a punch in the face
What began with a meal of deer steaks and drinking at a Grandview Terrace residence in Lakeside allegedly resulted in a heavily intoxicated group and physical disturbance.
Human remains found at Big Arm State Park
Law enforcement officers are investigating the discovery of human remains at Big Arm State Park.
Thoughts about thankfulness
The Daily Inter Lake asked the leaders of several caregiving organizations to share their thoughts about the challenges they've faced this year, and what it me…