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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Law roundup: Scent of a woman might be alcohol
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department when they reportedly spotted a woman who smelled of alcohol driving a black SUV with a 2-year-old passenger.
Flathead County Library Board narrows to five choices for logo designs
The Flathead County Library Board is polling the public on five logo designs that will be posted on the library system’s website by early June.
PHOTOS: Bigfork Whitewater Festival 2024
Scenes from the Expert Slalom kayaking event at the Bigfork Whitewater Festival on Saturday, May 25.
Glacier High School student named state winner in Doodle for Google contest
Glacier High School student Anitha Ravipati is the Montana winner for 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Vote for your favorite artwork.
Lake County to continue law enforcement on Flathead Reservation ‘under protest’
Lake County Commissioners said they are continuing to oversee law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation after the Governor’s Office said their withdrawal from handling federal crimes was invalid.
Zinke seeks $50 million for infrastructure projects in western Montana
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke asked the House Appropriations Committee on Friday to approve nearly $50 million for 15 infrastructure projects in western Montana, including one in Flathead County, one in Lake County, and two…
Flathead County closes fairgrounds grandstand due to safety concerns
Safety concerns have forced the closure of the main seating structures in the arena at the Flathead County Fairgrounds and pushed events to alternate venues fo…
Top UN court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah, though Israel is unlikely to comply
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' top court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Ra…
As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he tries to secure his legacy, President Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election year rules on the environment and other topics, incl…
Law Roundup: Man finds uninvited guest in living room
A stranger reportedly walked into a man’s house in Columbia Falls, who stumbled upon her presence in the living room.
Stillwater Christian senior casts for a future in fishing
The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 for Stillwater Christian School is Friday, May 24. Stillwater’s ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the school gym, w…
Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake
Dumping aquarium pets into local waters can negatively affect the ecosystem — and the consequences don’t always come at a snail’s pace.
Northwest Montana 2024 state Legislature primary voter guide
Ahead of Montana’s June 4 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Mo…
Knudsen campaign says Dems’ complaint lacks specifics
The campaign for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has responded to a complaint filed by the executive director of the Montana Democratic Party that accu…
A Home at the Samaritan House: Expansion project nearly 20 years in the making
The Samaritan House is adding two apartment buildings and will see an expansion of its administrative office on its campus on former Army Reserve property in K…