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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Initiative would reject mines destined to be perpetual polluters
Backers of ballot Initiative 186 contend that any new hardrock mine unable to provide “clear and convincing evidence” that its reclamation would not require perpetual treatment of polluted water should not receive …
Mobile crime lab helps with toughest cases
After years of working out of 1980s-era ambulance, the Kalispell Police Department has a new tool at its disposal when investigating major crimes.
Bigfork rifle range owner appeals cease order
The owner of a rifle range near Bigfork is appealing a ruling by the Flathead County zoning administrator to cease operation of the facility because it doesn’t have the permit needed for commercial activity.
Opioid crisis center of discussion with Tester
Local representatives from the health care, addiction treatment, and law enforcement fields met with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., in Kalispell on Thursday to express concern over a shortage of resources, finances…
D'oh! What to do if you hit a deer
It’s that time of year — white-tailed deer are more active as bucks are starting to seek does for breeding — and it’s not good news for Northwest Montana drive…
DEQ: Cleanup of potroom a 'milestone'
One small piece of what promises to be a prolonged and extensive cleanup of contamination at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company site has been resolved, accord…
Montana Lottery winners in Whitefish, Kalispell
HELENA – The Montana Lottery has awarded $118,781 in cash prizes since Aug. 31.
Hospital names interim leadership
In the wake of Kalispell Regional Healthcare President and CEO Pamela Robertson’s
Magazine names Whitefish best resort for overall satisfaction
Whitefish Mountain Resort is the top resort in the West for “overall satisfaction” according to SKI Magazine’s upcoming Resort of the Year issue.
Retirement party for Inter Lake Managing Editor Frank Miele
A retirement open house for Frank Miele, longtime Daily Inter Lake employee and its managing editor for the last 18 years, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesda…
Former school leader heads state board
Educational consultant and former Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Darlene Schottle has been selected to serve as the chairwoman of the Montana Board of…
Antique motorcycle race cruises through Kalispell
The fifth Motorcycle Cannonball antique endurance run rolled into Kalispell Thursday afternoon with bike enthusiasts greeting the road-weary riders at the Red …
Wardens investigate deer, elk poaching outside of Whitefish
State game wardens investigating the illegal killing of a deer and a bull elk west of Whitefish are asking the public for help identifying the poachers.
Fall hunter ed classes begin in Lake County
Fall Hunter Education classes for the residents in Polson, Ronan and Pablo will begin Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Polson Middle School.
Bike retreat looks to maintain winter trails
A few years ago Cricket Butler saw a trend — fat bikes were becoming more popular as a way to get out on winter trails, but there wasn’t a groomed trail system…