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Kalispell Public Schools board reorganizes, gets budget update
The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees selected new leadership, welcomed a student representative and revi…
Stillwater trio competes in Presidential AI Challenge
Three Stillwater Christian School freshmen represented Montana at the regional level of the first Presidential AI Challenge, competing against students from ot…
Making it count — West Valley student advances to national math competition
After rounding off the competition at the Montana Mathcounts competition, West Valley School eighth grader Sawyer Schneider is headed to Florida in May to comp…
Chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce make for a savory pair
Not everyone is a fungi fan, of course. For some, it’s a textural thing (mushrooms can be slimy or rubbery) while others simply don’t like their earthy flavor …
Babb chef competes in ‘Indigenous Inspiration’ episode of Chopped
Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigikitchen, will be competing on Food Network’s “Chopped” Tuesday evening, where contestants will be using Native American insp…
Meet the 2026 school board trustee candidates
School elections are May 5 with contested trustee races in several school districts. The Daily Inter Lake reached out to candidates in contested school board trustee elections. Candidates were invited to provid…
Whitefish High School student leader known for connecting with others
Cole Moses is a spirited Whitefish High School senior who seeks to lead through service and selflessness.
Everybody finds a book: Traveling library service connects rural communities in Sanders County
Since the 1960s, the Sanders County Bookmobile has provided library access to the most rural parts of the county.
Eureka! Flathead Valley students have their moment at state science fair
Flathead Valley students displayed their fortitude for the scientific method at the Montana Science Fair with Kalispell Montessori School bringing home the fir…
Mezze: Flathead Valley Community College culinary students host lunch pop-up
The restaurant is open for lunch Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Cayuse Prairie hires new administrator
Christy Bortz is set to take the reins as Cayuse Prairie School’s new superintendent and principal July 1.
A Life in Studio: The forgotten art of Marge Dodge
This was the pivotal moment Marge Dodge found herself in when she arrived in Montana in 1954. A prolific artist in her own right, Marge was drawn into this cir…
Students get a taste of school life in 1895
The students stood in rows, hands over their hearts, “My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty ...” they sang as teacher Melissa Barker pointed at the wor…
Winging it through winter: Rare Anna's hummingbird finds shelter in Bigfork backyard
The bird turned out to be an Anna’s hummingbird — a rare find in western Montana. The Montana Natural Heritage Program’s bird distribution database has logged …
Flathead grad waits for new heart after life-changing diagnosis
Going into finals week, Flathead High School student Katelyn Baughman was ready to graduate early and excited to plan for college. In one night, her life a…
Spoonful of magic: ‘Mary Poppins’ floats onto stage in Homeschool Theatre Club production
The stage adaptation combines the elements from P.L. Travers’ books and the Disney film, featuring unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography.