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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
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.
Salvation Army adapts giving programs to lessen virus exposure
Salvation Army holiday news
Man found guilty of vandalizing Ten Commandments monument
A man accused of vandalizing a Ten Commandments monument at the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell earlier this summer was found guilty Monday in Flathead…
Lawsuit expanded against Whitefish Care and Rehab
A lawsuit that recently was brought against Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center, alleging the long-term care facility failed to protect its residents from…
Marion woman dies in two-vehicle crash
A 20-year-old Marion woman died Monday morning in a two-vehicle accident on Montana 82, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said.