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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Polson considers youth curfew law
The city of Polson took a step Monday night toward reinstating a curfew ordinance for juveniles that was erroneously removed from the books five years ago.
Law roundup: Speeding teens take man for a ride
A man purportedly put his dog away and decided to get in his truck and follow teens speeding down his street when they didn’t heed his request to slow down. He claimed
$19.3M pegged for wildfire mitigation on Kootenai Forest
A swath of Northwest Montana pegged for forestry work aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire is among a handful of similar projects across the Wes…
State officials issue warning regarding bird flu
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been sweeping across dozens of states and has been confirmed in Montana. The avian flu is very contagious and very de…
California man gets life in prison in Montana deputy's death
A California man was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for his role in the death of a Montana sheriff's deputy, who prosecutors said was shot b…
Sun Road hiker-biker access opens to the Loop
Hikers and bikers in Glacier National park can go as far as the Loop this weekend on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Blizzard warning for parts of Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana
Heavy snow and strong gusty winds will whip up blizzard conditions for parts of several states this weekend, including the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana, accord…
2022 school board candidate profiles
Editor's note: The Daily Inter Lake reached out to school board candidates asking them to participate in filling out a bio. Below is information supplied by ca…
Judge blocks Montana's transgender birth certificate law
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Thursday temporarily blocked enforcement of a law that required transgender people to have undergone a "surgical proced…
Fetching up a good time, dog expo Saturday at fairgrounds
Saturday may very well be going to the dogs in Kalispell as the Flathead Kennel Club hosts its 2022 K-9 Expo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
History group presentation focuses on prehistoric lake
The Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners history organization’s next meeting will be Monday, April 25. Posse member Jim Sheldon of Missoula will present “After the Dam, Rush to the Gorge'' when the posse resumes h…
Tensions flare in Bigfork over proposed school math curriculum
Concerned parents and community members criticized members of the Bigfork School Board at a fiery special meeting on Monday for not having enough parent input into the district’s curriculum choices.
County’s new North Complex building opens on North Main
The Flathead County North Complex includes the offices for the Flathead County Treasurer, Superintendent of Schools and Family Court Services, and following th…
Law Roundup: Stakeout uncessary after key produced for vehicle
Did he lose his keys or something more ominous? That was the concern of a person who called the Kalispell Police Department while watching a man in a hooded sweatshirt trying to get into a blue Volkswagen.
Bird flu drives free-range hens indoors to protect poultry
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is it OK for free-range chickens to not range freely?