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Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Glacier's telecommunications plan approved
The National Park Service on Wednesday approved Glacier National Park’s telecommunications plan to address cellular and internet coverage in certain areas of t…
Medical marijuana users brace for shortages
More than a year after voters approved legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Montana, anyone older than 21 can now enter a dispensary and buy cannabis. …
Study: Climate change, invasive species drive native trout declines
In a new study published in Science Advances, University of Montana researchers found that climate change drives native trout declines by reducing stream habit…
Inter Lake announces newsroom changes
The Daily Inter Lake newsroom enters the new year with some changes in leadership.
Cold weather stifled holiday visitation
Cold weather stifled holiday visitation
Heavy snow to hit Northwest Montana valleys
Widespread snowfall is expected to impact Northwest Montana beginning Thursday through Friday.
Whitefish woman pleads guilty to DUI homicide
A Whitefish woman pleaded guilty Monday in Flathead County District Court to felony vehicular homicide while under the influence after she struck and killed a …
Trial begins for Kalispell man accused of killing wife
A jury trial for a Kalispell man accused of brutally killing his wife in 2020 got underway this week at Flathead County District Court.
‘We will rise’ — Linderman student’s drawing chosen as mascot design
Kenzye Fishel’s drawing of a phoenix in flight against a backdrop of flames was chosen to be the design for Linderman Education Center’s new mascot.
Organizers gather ideas to boost Troy's outdoor activities
Organizers with an outdoor access program are compiling public feedback on a plan intended to guide the management of recreational opportunities in the Troy ar…
Whitefish Community Center's new managers hope to expand offerings
The Whitefish Community Center has roots in the community that date back to the 1970s and it provides expansive services, especially for the senior population.
Busy day starts off recreational pot sales
Sales lit up at local cannabis dispensaries this weekend with the inauguration of legalized recreational marijuana in Montana.
Enrollment continues to climb in 2022
School enrollment is expected to continue its climb in 2022, specifically at the elementary and middle school level, with at least one district proposing to pu…
Kalispell council welcomes new members
A short Kalispell City Council meeting on Monday will focus on a changing of the guard, so to speak.
Subdivision proposed near Grouse Mountain soccer fields
Development is front and center as the Whitefish City Council starts the new year by considering a 20-lot residential subdivision next to the Grouse Mountain soccer fields on Fairway Drive.