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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…
School enrollment falls for third year in a row in Flathead County
Enrollment in Flathead County public, private and home schools declined for the third consecutive year while still reflecting growth over the decade.
FHS student expands horizons through leadership, seeks to build school culture of unity and community
Flathead High School senior Elijah Williams is a dedicated, compassionate and faith-driven student who leads with purpose.
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.
Children’s book about world’s largest steam tractor aims to inspire
Smoke billows from the stack of the steam-powered tractor as it chugs along, sounding like a train locomotive. At a top speed of just under 6 mph, the 150 Case…
Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Christmas magic: Lakeside resident spreads cheer with elf character
Silver Belle is always excited to meet new people and help them get up to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus during the Journey to the North Pole cruises, whic…
Columbia Falls School District makes pitch for charter school
Columbia Falls School District Superintendent Cory Dziowgo and staff recently made a pitch to the Montana Board of Public Education for a new Columbia Falls Tr…
Giving kids a Head Start: Program that supports learning and development faces challenges in its 60th year
Head Start is celebrating its 60th year, but the program has faced funding disruptions, a federal government shutdown and administrative upheaval that have cha…
A performance to remember: Local dancers share the stage with San Diego Ballet
This is the fourth year the San Diego Ballet has visited Northwest Montana to perform the timeless Christmas classic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracke…
Heritage Academy expands, moves to new location in Kalispell
Heritage Academy, a hybrid private and homeschool program referred to as a microschool, has moved to a new location, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish S…
Glacier High speech and debate team secures second in Bozeman
The Glacier High School speech and debate team secured second place, and Flathead High School, third in Bozeman.
Two Flathead Valley Community College students earn statewide and national recognition
Two Flathead Valley Community College students have earned statewide and national recognition this year for their outstanding achievements in creative work and community service.
Indulge with decadent holiday dessert
It’s not as difficult as you might think, and it’s certainly a fun way to spend a day inside.
A citrusy cookie with candy for a heart
I’ve also developed a recipe for cookies that look a little like church windows, with translucently colorful hard candy standing in for stained glass.
Whitefish High School wins East Helena speech and debate tournament
Scoring 225 points, the Whitefish High School speech and debate team took first place at a weekend tournament.