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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
States’ face-covering mandates leave gaps in protection
BOULDER, Colo. — Brady Bowman, a 19-year-old student at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and two friends strolled down 11th Street, all sporting matching ne…
Board OKs variance to replace burned C-Falls apartment building
The Columbia Falls Board of Adjustment last week approved a variance that will allow the owners of a nine-unit apartment building that burned down in August to rebuild, albeit with a different design.
FVCC student receives state volunteer award
When faced with tiredness there are two options: call it quits or push on, despite the fatigue.
Lost Trail easement goes to commission for final approval
After reviewing public comment, potential environmental effects and other relevant information, a proposal for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to purchase a l…
Man cleared in Flathead murder now jailed on meth charges
A Northwest Montana man cleared of murder charges earlier this year in the Flathead Valley is behind bars on federal gun and drug charges.
Thanksgiving fire burns part of West Valley barn
A Thanksgiving evening fire destroyed much of a barn on Lost Creek Drive west of Kalispell.
Gap Fillers helps schools cover essential needs for students
Gap Fillers Flathead began in 2019 to make sure the basic needs of underserved students were met in a way that maintained their dignity and respect.
Real estate sales show unprecedented spike
For months, the valley has been filled with rumors about an influx of urban escapees flooding to the Flathead.
Human remains found at Big Arm State Park
Law enforcement officers are investigating the discovery of human remains at Big Arm State Park.
Thoughts about thankfulness
The Daily Inter Lake asked the leaders of several caregiving organizations to share their thoughts about the challenges they've faced this year, and what it me…
New conservation easement protects land near Kila
A conservation easement now protects 50 acres of land...
Bullock earmarks $13 million in COVID aid for schools
With just over a month left to finish spending federal coronavirus aid, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Wednesday he is redistributing nearly $13 million to K-12 schools to cover costs related to COVID-19, inc…
Former Kalispell woman sentenced to prison for embezzlement
A former Flathead Joint Board of Control employee accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars over a span of three years has been sentenced to federal prison.
Flathead reports 9 more virus deaths
The Flathead City-County Health Department on Wednesday confirmed nine additional COVID-19 related deaths of individuals in Flathead County.
Writing coaches connect with students via online program
Striving to remain relevant in its partner communities while seeking connection with students and teachers, the Writing Coaches of Montana program is taking its volunteer coaching process online.