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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Director hire could cost ImagineIF state accreditation
The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to offer its director position to a candidate that if hired will likely mean the library system would…
Glacier's 2021 visitation 2nd highest ever
November visitation to Glacier National Park was down just over 10% from this time last year, according to statistics released by the National Park Service on …
County to use online platform for Covid contact tracing
The Flathead City-County Health Department is shifting to an online platform to contact Covid-19 positive individuals in anticipation of rising cases due to th…
Columbia Falls man accused of child sex abuse
A Columbia Falls man accused of raping numerous children at his home is set to be released from jail after posting bail on Wednesday.
Officials ID driver killed in U.S. 2 crash
Officials have identified the Columbia Falls resident who died Tuesday in a single vehicle crash on U.S. 2 near Conn Road.
Developer sues Whitefish over U.S. 93 hotel denial
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Whitefish regarding the recent denial of a proposed hotel just off Highway 93 on the south end of town.
1st recreational marijuana sales in Montana top $1.5 million
During the first weekend of legal recreational marijuana sales in Montana, customers purchased more than $1.5 million in products, the Department of Revenue sa…
Kalispell Public Schools seeks community input at listening sessions
Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees invites community members to be part of the district’s strategic planning process by attending an upcoming listening session.
Rescued swan dies of lead poisoning
Last week, an adult trumpeter swan was found lethargic on the ice of Somers Bay of Flathead Lake, something was obviously wrong with the majestic bird.
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.