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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal o…
Whitefish High School seeks city approval for expansion
An expansion project at Whitefish High School goes before City Council on Monday for approval.
Fuels reduction project planned for the canyon, east of West Glacier
Forests along a 40-mile stretch of U.S. 2 will be thinned in fall 2026, according to a scoping notice recently published by Flathead National Forest.
Flathead County launches adult drug court
With the county attorney now on board, the Flathead County District Court softly launched its adult drug court program in December under Judge Danni Coffman, f…
Photos of 2025 by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider
A compilation of favorite photos from the year 2025 taken by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider.
Flathead County creates independent Elections Department
The Northwest Montana county joins multiple counties across the state in a growing movement to convert election departments to an independent agency.
Online fundraiser benefits worker critically injured in lumbermill fire
An online fundraiser for a worker critically injured during a Dec. 30 fire at a lumbermill northeast of Kalispell has garnered about $9,000 in donations in a m…
Feline fine: Cats fans descend on Nashville for FCS championship game
Before her daughter became smitten with Montana State center JT Reed — and before getting married by an Elvis impersonator — Molly Garrison became a hardcore B…
PHOTOS: Bobcats at FCS Championship media day
Montana State University gets a first look at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Jan. 3 ahead of the FCS Championship game against Illinois State.
Lakeshore violation landslides into petition for stronger regulations
A group of Flathead County citizens is petitioning for stronger lake and lakeshore protections amongst the rekindling of a decades old debate of the jurisdicti…
Grizzly deaths in greater Yellowstone reaches record level in 2025
In Yellowstone National Park and areas just outside the park, at least 72 grizzly bears died in 2025, mostly at the hands of humans.
One critically injured after fire engulfs mill on Helena Flats Road
One man is in critical condition after suffering severe burn injuries in a fire that ripped through a 30,000-square-foot lumbermill northeast of Kalispell on T…
Entertaining: Shows and concerts make for a busy year ahead in Northwest Montana
Between world-famous comedians and Grammy-winning artists — the options just keep coming in 2026.
Construction of new Flathead County jail slated to begin in the new year
The construction project is in the design phase, said County Administrator Pete Melnick. Martel Construction and Elevatus Architect were hired by the county to…
Kalispell teen accused of shooting sister to be tried as adult
A teenager accused of shooting his sister in Kalispell on Halloween in 2024 is being tried as an adult in Flathead County District Court.
Thompson Chain of Lakes slated for thinning project
A largescale thinning project in Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park seeks to combat a rash of disease and pest outbreaks while reducing hazardous wildland fuel…