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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
State funding boost keeps Flathead Meals on Wheels program moving
The Flathead County Agency on Aging avoided cuts to its home-delivered meals program after receiving a funding boost from the state Legislature — the first in …
California man faces revocation of suspended sentence
Charles Delaney Warren, 31, was convicted of felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in 2024 after reachin…
Kalispell Council veers from federal grant for East Oregon after funding rules change
Kalispell intended to build permanent traffic safety measures on the corridor with money awarded from the Safe Streets For All grant program.
Meetings discuss conservation easements
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting upcoming public meetings with private landowners and staff from Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation about lands under conservation easement in northw…
First responders testify in trial of man accused of running over his ex-wife in Martin City
Kenneth James Floyd has pleaded not guilty to felony counts of negligent homicide, leaving the scene of a vehicle accident involving serious bodily injury or d…
Hunters turn out for opening weekend
Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season opened last weekend with seasonable weather and a strong showing at regional game check stations.
Opioid-like substance kratom remains unregulated in Montana despite warnings
Variations of kratom with alluring flavors — blue raspberry, rocket pop, mango — line the shelves of a Kalispell convenience store. From pills to powder to dri…
Evergreen administrator named Montana Superintendent of the Year for her leadership, dedication and advocacy – Polson school board also honored
Laurie Barron has been named Montana’s Superintendent of the Year for a second time since joining Evergreen School District in 2013.
Officials urge voters to turn in ballots as Election Day nears
Flathead County voters must remember to include their year of birth on their ballots as they prepare to cast their vote by Election Day.
Spreading faith and joy: Sister Judy Lund looks toward retirement after 70 years of teaching
After over three decades teaching at St. Matthew’s Catholic School on Main Street in Kalispell, the ebullient 90-year-old Dominican sister cherished by staff a…
Inside Flathead County Jail: The crisis behind the $105 million bond
As Flathead County voters weigh a $105 million bond to build a new detention facility, the Daily Inter Lake goes behind bars for an unfiltered look at the cond…
Kalispell City Council to consider traffic safety grant funding for East Oregon Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider moving forward with a project to put temporary traffic safety measures on East Oregon Street.
Cookies for a cause: Montana business uses treats to raise awareness about fentanyl
Her business, Tommy’s Cookie Co. — which sells homemade cookie brittle — donates a percentage of all sales to fentanyl awareness every year.
Wildlife managers look to hunters for help bagging deadly disease
Dropping temperatures and falling leaves mean one thing for many Montanans: hunting season is here.
Dangerous landing habits preceded Kalispell airport crash, experts say
The small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport in August had a history of making dangerous landing approaches, aviation experts say.