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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Boating season makes a splash with Whitefish Woody Weekend
People are invited to view the classic beauty of wooden boats at the 11th annual Whitefish Woody Weekend.
Chili cook-off fundraiser for first responders
In addition to the chili tasting and competition, the first-time event includes a barbecue, kids fishing and games, and a silent auction.
District Judge Dan Wilson launches bid for state Supreme Court
Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson is centering his newly launched campaign for the Montana Supreme Court on his experience, what he describes as …
Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial goes up in Kalispell
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., sprung up Wednesday on the soccer field of Glacier Hig…
Parkline Towers apartment project underway in Kalispell
Developers broke ground on the Parkline Towers apartment complex in Kalispell on Tuesday, the project promising to add much-sought multi-family housing when co…
Kalispell sets hearing for proposed water rate hike
Kalispell City Council on Monday took the next step toward raising water rates by setting the date for a public hearing on the issue.
Martin City hit-and-run victim identified
Officials on Wednesday identified 37-year-old Kimberly Ann Gilham as the woman killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Martin City on June 18.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals on Wednesday as officials moved to reverse chang…
Whitefish gets federal grant to study rail crossings
The planning project will study the rail crossings at Birch Point Drive, State Park Road and East Second Street, and the Baker Avenue viaduct, according to a s…
Nonprofit looks to leverage funding for additional affordable housing
The organization owns 52 properties in Kalispell, is preparing to buy two properties in Whitefish and recently purchased a lot in Columbia Falls where a home is expected to be constructed soon.
Parent accused of threatening school administrator changes plea
Tifani Marie Curtin, 41, initially faced a felony intimidation charge following the alleged April 28, 2022 disagreement with school employees.
Contested races emerge in municipal elections
Municipal elections will be held Nov. 7.
Daily Inter Lake honored for journalism, advertising
The Daily Inter Lake amassed 24 awards for journalism and advertising in Montana Newspaper Association’s 2022 Better Newspaper Contest.
Kalispell City Council gets briefing on transit projects
The Montana Department of Transportation is currently selecting contractors to design and construct a new expanded intersection between Whitefish Stage Road and West Reserve Drive.
Woman killed in Martin City hit-and-run
A Martin City woman was killed in an apparent hit-and-run in the rural Flathead County town early Sunday morning.