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Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs rally for EPIC Day of Service

While Rotary is perhaps best known in the Flathead Valley for youth football and volleyball programs, the internat…

Updated 6 days, 1 hour ago
Four Democrats battle for dominance in Montana's federal primary

It’s a dead heat between four Democrats vying for western Montana's U.S. House seat as the tightly packed primary election heads into the home stretch.

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Beaded artwork to represent Montana in America 250 Time Capsule

The Montana Historical Society has submitted Montana's contribution to the America 250 Semiquincentennial Time Capsule: a beaded artwork by Apsáalooke/Arikara/…

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Roundup for Safety program supports community safety at ABS Park in Evergreen

Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program is excited to announce its latest round of grant awards, continuing its long-standing mission to support community-driven life safety projects.

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Appeal of West Glacier work camp denied by Flathead County Board of Adjustment

Seven Glacier Avenue property owners filed the appeal with the county on March 25, challenging Planning Director Erik Mack’s label of a proposed work camp as a…

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Challenge against Lakeside marina construction paused over lawsuit

Chair Calvin Dyck said the board was legally advised to table the appeal as a lawsuit involving the commercial marina permit makes its way through the courts.

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Meet the Candidates: Senate District 1 Republican primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Mo…

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Meet the Candidates: House District 1 Democratic primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Meet the Candidates: House District 3 Republican primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Law roundup: Well known, but not well liked

A woman in Whitefish, who claimed to be very well known but not necessarily well liked because of her political beliefs, said someone in a big truck threatened to run her over. The reported incident was captured on…

Updated 6 days, 2 hours ago
Glacier’s Grady Bennett suspended

The Glacier Wolfpack will begin the defense of their Class AA state football championship without head coach Grady Bennett.

Updated 6 days, 10 hours ago
Missing Glacier hiker found dead in apparent bear attack

A Florida man missing in Glacier National Park was killed in an apparent bear attack, officials said Thursday.

Updated 6 days, 18 hours ago
Crash on Trumble Creek kills Kalispell woman

Alcohol and drugs are suspected factors in a crash that killed a 40-year-old Kalispell woman Monday evening on Trumble Creek Road in Flathead County.

Updated 1 week ago
Law roundup: Scammers from New York threaten victims for money

A woman whose identity was allegedly stolen called the police, very upset, saying someone had all her information and wanted her to mail them $4,000.

Updated 1 week ago
Meet the candidates for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder

With only two candidates in the race for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, the June 2 Republican primary election will likely decide who will replace outgoin…

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School levy issues defeated in Tuesday’s election

Flathead Valley voters defeated all school levy issues in Tuesday’s school elections, according to preliminary results.