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Woman’s body found floating in Flathead Lake near Bigfork
A woman’s body was pulled out of Flathead Lake near Bigfork on Wednesday after being discovered by a wake surfing …
Alleged drunk driver struck sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputy was in the middle of a traffic stop with another vehicle on Montana 82 about 11:44 p.m., Dec. 12 when a black Volvo allegedly driven by Auburn Bee Flores slammed into his…
Spotted Bear forest project finalized
A forest project on the Spotted Bear Ranger District is moving forward after final approval from the Flathead Forest was issued at the end of December.
Health officials pitch millions in funding priorities for Warm Springs, other state facilities
Lawmakers on a key budget committee heard requests Thursday from health department officials and consultants that they say will help stabilize the struggling M…
Montana OPI wants to add a penalty for teachers who violate sex ed requirements
A teacher who fails to give parents and guardians advance notice of “human sexuality instruction” may be punished if the Montana Office of Public Instruction turns a legislative priority into a signed bill.
Law roundup: Driver’s youthfulness gets double takes
A man allegedly glanced over at a vehicle and was alarmed to see a driver and a passenger who didn’t look much older than 10, prompting him to call the Kalispell Police Department.
Glacier speech and debate sets record at Gonzaga tourney
Glacier High School speech and debate brought home the Conway Classic title with its record-breaking performance at Gonzaga University over the weekend.
It's official: Department store Kohl’s opening in North Kalispell
Kohl’s has three Montana locations with stores in Billings, Bozeman and Missoula.
Public invited to ask questions for panel discussion on Ukraine
Four experts will come together at Flathead High School Tuesday for a panel discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Bike, walking paths top Kalispell agenda
Kalispell City Council will discuss the municipality’s Bicycle and Pedestrian System Plan – part of its larger growth policy – at a work session on Monday.
Kalispell Kreamery’s Mary Tuck recounts her journey back to the family farm
Dairy co-owner Mary Tuck said in the many decades that her family has run the farm, almost nothing has stopped them from milking the cows when needed — even wh…
Law roundup: Business washes its hands of ruckus
Two people, possibly a man and a woman, were purportedly “causing a ruckus,” at a self-service carwash.
Biden walks stretch of U.S.-Mexico border, amid GOP criticism
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden walked a muddy stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and inspected a busy port of entry Sunday on his first trip to the r…
PHOTOS: Looking back through a selection of photos from 2022
Enjoy a look back at a selection of photos from 2022 taken by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider.
Local dispensaries see success in first year of recreational marijuana sales
Local dispensary owners saw strong recreational marijuana sales during its first year of legalization in Montana and Flathead County despite challenges.
Logan Health announces new bike relay fundraiser
With a goal of raising $100,000, all proceeds from the event will benefit Montana’s youth impacted by medical hardships.