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Woman’s body found floating in Flathead Lake near Bigfork
A woman’s body was pulled out of Flathead Lake near Bigfork on Wednesday after being discovered by a wake surfing …
It's official: Department store Kohl’s opening in North Kalispell
Kohl’s has three Montana locations with stores in Billings, Bozeman and Missoula.
Public invited to ask questions for panel discussion on Ukraine
Four experts will come together at Flathead High School Tuesday for a panel discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Bike, walking paths top Kalispell agenda
Kalispell City Council will discuss the municipality’s Bicycle and Pedestrian System Plan – part of its larger growth policy – at a work session on Monday.
Kalispell Kreamery’s Mary Tuck recounts her journey back to the family farm
Dairy co-owner Mary Tuck said in the many decades that her family has run the farm, almost nothing has stopped them from milking the cows when needed — even wh…
PHOTOS: Looking back through a selection of photos from 2022
Enjoy a look back at a selection of photos from 2022 taken by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider.
Local dispensaries see success in first year of recreational marijuana sales
Local dispensary owners saw strong recreational marijuana sales during its first year of legalization in Montana and Flathead County despite challenges.
Logan Health announces new bike relay fundraiser
With a goal of raising $100,000, all proceeds from the event will benefit Montana’s youth impacted by medical hardships.
CASA advocates sworn-in
Each will work as a CASA and GAL for abused and neglected children in the Flathead County foster care system.
Living on the edge: The unregulated world of Montana’s sober living homes
Hope Center Ministries, which opened its Clancy home in 2020, is one example among many of unlicensed and unregulated sober living residences currently operating in Montana. The programs can offer housing and suppo…
Winter Carnival names Prime, Duchess
Kellie Cahill was crowned Duchess of Lark and Tony Veseth was named Prime Minister.
Brad Tschida to serve as executive director for Montana Public Service Commission
Former legislator Brad Tschida will take the executive director position at the Montana Public Service Commission starting Jan. 17, 2023.
Two arrested after pursuit ends on foot near Essex
Two people are behind bars after allegedly stealing a pickup from Meridian Road in Kalispell on Jan. 5 and leading local authorities on a chase that ended on f…
Kalispell ag teacher receives national FFA honor
Kalispell FFA adviser and agricultural education teacher Justin Heupel received the National FFA Organization’s highest degree for his exceptional service to a…
Gianforte highlights budget proposals at Kalispell Chamber event
Gov. Greg Gianforte touted the state’s budget surplus and boosted his plans for the windfall at an event organized for the Flathead Valley business community b…
Columbia Falls' first paid firefighters look forward to serving community
The Columbia Falls Fire Department saw a historic milestone at the end of 2022, welcoming its first-ever paid firefighting force.