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Whitefish examines plan to manage city’s deer population

Deer have long been a fixture of downtown and residential areas of Whitefish. But as the city has grown and the de…

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Meet the candidates: House District 6 Republican primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Meet the candidates: House District 7 Republican primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Woman killed, two injured in US 93 crash near Whitefish

A Kalispell woman was killed and two others were injured Thursday in a head-on crash on U.S. 93 near Whitefish.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Four Democrats battle for dominance in Montana's federal primary

It’s a dead heat between four Democrats vying for western Montana's U.S. House seat as the tightly packed primary election heads into the home stretch.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Beaded artwork to represent Montana in America 250 Time Capsule

The Montana Historical Society has submitted Montana's contribution to the America 250 Semiquincentennial Time Capsule: a beaded artwork by Apsáalooke/Arikara/…

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Roundup for Safety program supports community safety at ABS Park in Evergreen

Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program is excited to announce its latest round of grant awards, continuing its long-standing mission to support community-driven life safety projects.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Appeal of West Glacier work camp denied by Flathead County Board of Adjustment

Seven Glacier Avenue property owners filed the appeal with the county on March 25, challenging Planning Director Erik Mack’s label of a proposed work camp as a…

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Challenge against Lakeside marina construction paused over lawsuit

Chair Calvin Dyck said the board was legally advised to table the appeal as a lawsuit involving the commercial marina permit makes its way through the courts.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Meet the Candidates: Senate District 1 Republican primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Mo…

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Meet the Candidates: House District 1 Democratic primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Meet the Candidates: House District 3 Republican primary

Ahead of Montana’s June 2 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Glacier’s Grady Bennett suspended

The Glacier Wolfpack will begin the defense of their Class AA state football championship without head coach Grady Bennett.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Missing Glacier hiker found dead in apparent bear attack

A Florida man missing in Glacier National Park was killed in an apparent bear attack, officials said Thursday.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Crash on Trumble Creek kills Kalispell woman

Alcohol and drugs are suspected factors in a crash that killed a 40-year-old Kalispell woman Monday evening on Trumble Creek Road in Flathead County.

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Meet the candidates for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder

With only two candidates in the race for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, the June 2 Republican primary election will likely decide who will replace outgoin…