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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…
Glacier Park rangers search for missing Florida man on Mount Brown
Search teams on Tuesday were scouring the Mount Brown area of Glacier National Park after a Florida man failed to return from a hike up the rugged peak.
Forest Service says timber project’s impacts to endangered species minimal
Flathead National Forest is moving forward with a 7,500-acre timber project near Ashley Lake.
Felony charges brought against man accused of choking, raping girlfriend’s teenage daughter
Prosecutors have charged Waulter Jesus Traviesosoto, alternatively spelled as Travieso Soto in jail records, with felony counts of sexual intercourse without c…
Residents appeal construction of Lakeside commercial marina
Discovery Land Company, an Arizona-based developer, is behind plans for the marina and a forthcoming lakeside resort.
Council considers large commercial subdivision in South Kalispell
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider a proposal to develop a commercial subdivision in South Kalispell.
Greater Valley CEO wants to reach people who can’t afford healthcare coverage
The organization started as the Flathead Community Health Center in 2007 and operated under the Flathead City-County Health Department until 2021, when the cen…
Whitefish looks at church plans for new building
A Whitefish church is seeking permission to construct a youth and teen activity building on its property on Lamb Lane.
Meet the candidates: Sheriff Brian Heino and Evie Cahalen for Flathead County Sheriff
The Daily Inter Lake sits down with Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino and his opponent Evie Cahalen ahead of the June 2nd primary which will decide who will …
Taqueria Jalisco brings fresh flavors to the Flathead
Opened in August 2025, Taqueria Jalisco brings a mix of traditional Western Mexican and California-fusion street foods to Evergreen.
Music at Evergreen Schools provides for powerful opportunities
Across Evergreen Schools, we are proud to offer a wide range of music opportunities for students of all ages and interests.
Flathead Electric Cooperative names Evergreen Water and Sewer District as Energy Partner of the Year
Evergreen Water and Sewer completed a custom leak abatement project that ended up saving both energy and money.
Currier’s Welding turns ideas into functional art
The crew transforms blank sheets of metal into striking scenes of Western life, or whatever else a customer can dream up. That creativity is forged into functi…
State joins lawsuit blaming railroads for 2023 wildfire near Paradise
The state has jumped aboard a lawsuit accusing BNSF Railway and Montana Rail Link of starting a massive wildfire near Paradise in 2023.
Jamming with the Flathead Valley Roller Derby league
On a rainy Wednesday night at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, members of the Flathead Valley Roller Derby league ditch their shoes at the door a…
Group moves forward with campaign to recall Mayor Ryan Hunter
An effort is underway to oust Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter.