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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Health officials pitch millions in funding priorities for Warm Springs, other state facilities
Lawmakers on a key budget committee heard requests Thursday from health department officials and consultants that they say will help stabilize the struggling M…
Montana OPI wants to add a penalty for teachers who violate sex ed requirements
A teacher who fails to give parents and guardians advance notice of “human sexuality instruction” may be punished if the Montana Office of Public Instruction turns a legislative priority into a signed bill.
Glacier speech and debate sets record at Gonzaga tourney
Glacier High School speech and debate brought home the Conway Classic title with its record-breaking performance at Gonzaga University over the weekend.
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…