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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Roemer touts infrastructure investments to federal lawmakers
Recent infrastructure improvements to Glacier National Park were on display during the final day of the Western Caucus Foundation’s summer policy meeting.
Police identify man found dead in burning van
Kalispell Police officials on Thursday identified the dead man found inside a burning vehicle in North Kalispell on Aug. 18 as 60-year-old Darrin Turner of Ohi…
Knowles Fire near Paradise expands to more than 1,800 acres
The wildfire is burning in steep, rocky terrain in the Knowles Creek drainage and the ridges above Knowles Creek, officials said in an Aug. 21 update.
Campaign to save skateboarding nonprofit in Kalispell ramps up
When Jessica Harding’s son, Brayden, asked her for skateboarding lessons a year ago, her first instinct was to tell him no.
State Wildlife Commission member seeks changes around wolf hunting and snaring
A member of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission wants to eliminate trapping setbacks on closed roads in Mineral County, increase the statewide wolf quota …
Forest Service chief reaffirms efforts to boost timber, energy production on federal lands
United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz reiterated commitments to expand timber and energy production on federal lands during a speech to the Western Ca…
Motorist held on pending deliberate homicide charge after fatal collision
The fatal collision occurred near the 100 block of Birch Grove Road while Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies were searching for a motorist — later ident…
Body of missing boater recovered from Flathead Lake, sheriff says
David Easterly, 67, of Mill Creek, Washington, vanished after leaping from his boat into the water near Blue Bay about 4:30 p.m., Aug. 16, said Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.
Flathead Lake Biological Station touts new modular wastewater treatment plant
Flathead Lake Biological Station unveiled its new modular wastewater treatment plant Friday, which will serve the research station and Yellow Bay State Park.
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Top honors were handed out at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo.
Kalispell Public Schools to operate on $90.7M budget
Kalispell Public Schools will have a total of $90.7 million to operate for the 2025-26 school year, encompassing a stable high school budget and an elementary …
Wylie Gustafson and Wildwind close out Kalispell concert series
The music begins at noon with Wylie Gustafson, Montana’s yodeling cowboy, whose blend of traditional Western music and charismatic stage presence has earned hi…
One person dies in car fire outside of Homewood Suites Hotel
One person died in a vehicle fire outside of Homewood Suites Hotel on Monday night, authorities say.
Flathead County Planning Board tables Lakeside zoning changes after criticism
A proposal to refine Lakeside Zoning District’s two distinct zoning designations was tabled by the Flathead County Planning Board last week after residents lob…
Headlines: Kalispell plane crash, West Glacier tragedy, and Owl Bar shooting suspect captured
Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines for Northwest Montana.