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News Now: Strengthening community with the Flathead Food Bank
The Flathead Food Bank will give out around 750 Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 22, and 600 for Christmas Dec. 20.
Hunting season picks up with two weeks remaining
Montana’s general hunting season is down to the final two weeks, and activity has picked up in Northwest Montana.
Kalispell teachers get pay increase with approval of union contact
The Kalispell Education Association has a new contract in place that seeks to move the dial on starting pay for new teachers after nearly 280 days of negotiati…
Glacier High School speech and debate triumphs at Missoula invitational
Glacier High School’s speech and debate team brought home the hardware in a decisive win over the weekend in Missoula.
Glacier Park seeks input to improve visitor experience
The park is sharing initial ideas for addressing traffic congestion, visitor movement challenges, transportation, and related issues that affect visitor experi…
Revenue department says property taxes could rise again
Montana Department of Revenue staff told a legislative committee Monday that next year’s reappraisal cycle could produce a partial repeat of last year’s jarrin…
Kalispell city manager suggests amending city fire code to address Outlaw Inn
City Manager Doug Russell suggested Monday that Kalispell City Council amend the municipality’s fire code to address a lack of security at the vacant Outlaw In…
Judge's ruling temporarily frees Montana abortion clinics from new licensing requirements
Abortion clinics in Montana won’t be subject to new licensing requirements — ones their lawyers said could shut them down — at least for the time being.
Jury acquits man charged in connection with Kalispell parking lot shooting
Following a three-day trial in Flathead County District Court, jurors spent about two hours deliberating before returning with a not guilty verdict on Nov. 14.
Mumford and Sons to headline 2025 Under the Big Sky music festival
British folk rock band Mumford and Sons will headline the 2025 Under the Big Sky music festival alongside country star Tyler Childers and country rock act The …
Headlines: Governor honors veterans, Warming Center supporters show solidarity and CWD positive elk
Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some of the biggest stories this week for Northwest Montana.
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation. Walmart, Target, Al…
Former nonprofit leader looks back fondly on time with Flathead Industries
From surviving the pandemic with zero layoffs to penny-pinching after millions of dollars were cut from the Department of Public Health and Human Services in 2…
Kalispell City Council to consider financing options for water infrastructure project
Kalispell City Council is expected to approve funding Monday for a 2.5-million-gallon replacement concrete water storage tank.
Whitefish to vote on lobbyist contract
Whitefish City Council on Monday will look at hiring a lobbyist ahead of the Montana Legislature session next year.