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Giving Together: Turning Tax Season into Opportunities for Students
On a spring morning in Kalispell, a group of elementary students huddle around a table, testing a small robot they…
TERRY COLUMN: Brock's time could be short
Brock Osweiler has played well in his NFL debut the last month.
COLUMN: Ice tradition returns to Smith Lake Dec. 26
Northwest Montana citizens love to fish and love friendly sports competition, so it’s a natural to combine both of these loves into fishing contests.
COLUMN: I was there for 'The Birth of the Mirth'
One of the most popular features in the Daily Inter Lake’s is the Law Enforcement Roundup, our version of the daily police blotter that informs readers about interactions between citizens and the local constabular…
COLUMN: Needy youths to get special stockings
Old St. Nick will be surprising about 80 high school students this year with Christmas stockings thanks to the generosity of local community members and merchants.
TERRY COLUMN: Using your head on concussions
A short opinion piece caused a big issue in the sports world this week.
Weekend fishing tournaments in jeopardy
The Perch Assault and Ice Duels tournaments scheduled Saturday and Sunday on Smith Lake are at risk of being rained out.
Trump and the truth: Why his version resonates with voters...
On Friday, the Republican establishment and the mainstream media got terrible news: Donald Trump had doubled his lead over his nearest rival from 10 points to 20 points.
COLUMN: 'Fear itself': A tale of two speeches
You can count on two things happening whenever America faces danger. First, Republicans will demand action to keep the republic and its citizens safe, and second, Democrats will accuse the Republicans of fear-monge…
COLUMN: Students Speak Out for Education
The words and actions of one teenager inspired St. Matthew’s students to “Speak Out for Education” earlier this month.
TERRY COLUMN: 'Cats fire Ash, lose safety net
If you’re going to fire the winningest coach in program history, you’d better have a replacement in mind.
COLUMN: First ice is almost here
Took a drive around the valley this weekend and several of the “first to freeze” lakes had a good coat of ice.
COLUMN: 'Shop 'til you drop' mantra loses its appeal
On any given day, I enjoy shopping as much as the average consumer, I suppose.
COLUMN: U.S. terror policy: 'Catch and release'?
One day after the attack on Paris, an incident occurred that is the perfect metaphor to describe U.S. policy on Islamic terrorism.
TERRY COLUMN: Osweiler's moment a long time coming
Hard work pays off.
COLUMN: Next 10 days the best time for hunters here
For hunters, the remaining 10 days is our dream season. Ten days of Super Bowl hunting!