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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 $…
The gift of life: Kidney recipients thankful for donors
Les Costel and Ty Shanks will be having a happy Thanksgiving this year.
Input sought on Lake Five forest management proposal
The Flathead National Forest is seeking public input on a new forest management project that’s been proposed between Coram and West Glacier.
Rising from the ashes: St. Matthew's restoration completed
Today marks a new beginning for St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Kalispell.
Proposed industrial rezoning draws opposition from Kalispell
The owner of an RV dealership along U.S. 93 proposes to rezone about 14 acres of neighboring land to allow for light industrial use – a proposal that has drawn opposition from the city of Kalispell.
County health officer to resign at end of year
Flathead City-County Health Department Interim Public Health Officer Tamalee St. James Robinson resigned from her position Friday, citing inaction and a genera…
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…