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Habitat Flathead moves forward with townhomes on Whitefish Avenue
Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley will receive funds from the city of Whitefish to purchase two lots on Whitefi…
Independent candidate challenges incumbent Republican for PSC
A small agency with an important, if often unintelligible job, the Montana Public Service Commission tends to fly under Montanans’ radar, largely due to the ex…
Supreme Court candidates dodge, and leverage, political rhetoric
Judicial forums are not typically known for their entertainment. But during an hour of questions and answers at a late September forum in Great Falls, hosted by the Montana Farmers Union, the four nonpartisan candi…
Officials deem changes to Glacier National Park's reservation system this year a success
Dropping the reservation requirement to enter Glacier National Park from the St. Mary entrance this summer helped disperse traffic throughout the park, officia…
FEC raffle raises funds for food banks
Flathead Electric Cooperative's 2024 Ribeye Raffle raised $19,008 in cash and approximately 1,000 pounds of meat for donation to the North Valley, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Bigfork, West Shore, Libby, and NW Montan…
Hunters using Flathead Ridge Ranch area need free permission card
The permission card must be displayed from the rearview mirror of every hunter’s vehicle while on the property. Only one card per vehicle is required but each hunter’s name within the vehicle must be on the slip.
Powers and Mitchell face off for House District 3
Democrat Debo Powers, a retired teacher, is hoping to return to the Legislature in a race for a newly redrawn House District 3 that has her squaring off agains…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 4
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 5
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 6
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
Nonprofits Habitat for Humanity and Northwest Community Land Trust collaborate on affordable housing units in Kalispell
Kalispell will soon see two new affordable housing units go up within walking distance of its downtown.
Father of man rescued from the Middle Fork of the Flathead River thanks searchers
Ken Card wants to give a big thank you to Two Bear Air, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and the Triple G Resort at Stanton Creek for help in rescuing his …
One charged with felony after teens break into downtown Kalispell building
Daniel Alexander Ronshaugen of Kalispell pleaded not guilty before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Sept. 26.
Flathead County board rejects prerelease center
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday shot down a proposal by the state to open a prerelease center in Evergreen.
Girl Scout Troop creates care kits for Red Cross
The project aims to supplement the American Red Cross's existing assistance programs. The Girl Scouts recently delivered 30 care kits to the Kalispell Red Cros…
Couple sues Kalispell for injuries suffered from officer-involved shooting in 2021
A Flathead Valley couple is suing the city of Kalispell, seeking compensation for injuries suffered during an officer-involved shooting at a gas station in 202…