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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…
County urges businesses to prepare for virus impacts
The Flathead County commissioners and City-County Board of Health are urging all businesses, including restaurants, bars and casinos, to begin immediate preparations for alternate ways of performing day-to-day acti…
Whitefish foundation activates emergency fund for nonprofits
Whitefish Community Foundation’s Board of Directors announced today the activation of a Community Emergency Response Fund to support local nonprofits that are helping those directly impacted by COVID-19.
Wind storm cleanup still underway
Hundreds of trees are still toppled throughout the Flathead Valley following Friday’s storm that left thousands without power.
List of local cancellations
The Daily Inter Lake will continue to compile a list of closures, postponements and other changes related to the coronavirus as the information becomes available. Here is the latest round:
Businesses adjust to COVID-19
The arrival of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in Montana has already started to impact businesses around the Flathead Valley. Quarantine fears have driven large crowds to retail stores, while social distancing has reduc…
Inter Lake restricts walk-in traffic
In response to the growing concern of the COVID-19 pandemic, or coronoavirus, the Daily Inter Lake office at 727 E. Idaho St. in Kalispell will be closed to public walk-in traffic, effective today, Publisher Rick W…
Two more coronavirus cases confirmed in Montana
The tally of COVID-19 cases in Montana hit eight on Monday after two more positive tests were confirmed in the state.
Bullock outlines Montana’s response to virus
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock emphasized the seriousness of the state’s measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on a conference call with Montana media on Monday.
Most county services still open for business
Most Flathead County public services are operating as normal for now, but county staff is preparing to adjust as the situation surrounding the national COVID-19 outbreak develops.
Coronavirus cancellations posted
The Daily Inter Lake will continue to compile a list of closures, postponements and other changes related to the coronavirus as the information becomes available. Here is the latest round:
MHSA indefinitely suspends all spring activities
All Montana high school spring activities have been canceled until at least April 13, according to a press release from the Montana High School Association sent Monday morning.
Montana National Guard helps with return of cruise passengers
Gov. Steve Bullock said eight Montana Army National Guard Soldiers were activated for state activity duty on Sunday to assist in the arrival and transport of eight Montanans returning from quarantine at Dobbins Ai…
Eclectic musician a regular at open mic nights
Colton Christensen finishes his breakfast around noon at Ceres Bakery, decked out in a newsboy cap, checkered pajama pants and slippers — “the most comfortable…
Bigfork Independent Film Festival postponed until October
The fourth annual Bigfork Independent Film Festival scheduled for April 3-5 has been postponed until October 2-4 out of concerns related to the new coronavirus.
Council to look at tourism management
The Whitefish City Council will review its Sustainable Tourism Management Plan draft during a work session tonight at 6 p.m.