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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
Headlines: Ronan rallies after Browning team refused service, fundraiser for injured C-Falls teen, Sheriff's Office to provide airport security
Ronan rallies after Browning team refused service, bail set at $4 mill for man arrested in Whitefish, Columbia Falls cross country raises funds for injured tea…
New Veterans Affair clinic in Kalispell expands services for local vets
More than a hundred people gathered beneath a blustery winter sky Friday to celebrate the opening of a new Veterans Affairs clinic in Kalispell.
Kalispell school board approves contract with Talos Security amid safety concerns
Private security guards will be patrolling school grounds in Kalispell for the remainder of the school year.
Whitefish speech and debate team edges out Columbia Falls to win divisional tourney
Making it to the top three at the Class A speech and debate state tournament this weekend may come down to the wire for Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools based on the results of the divisional tournament on…
Flathead High School literary magazine wins award
Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2025 contest.
FWP hosts women’s ice fishing workshop in Kalispell
The workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn gear selection, safety, and technique in a supportive environment.
Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count at Lone Pine State Park
Participants will observe and count birds, learn about local species found in the Flathead Valley, and contribute data to the international Great Backyard Bird Count, a global community science effort that helps re…
Kalispell Public Schools to run elementary general fund levy in May
Kalispell Public Schools will run an elementary general fund levy during school elections May 5 to cover a projected budget shortfall.
Man suspected of damaging vehicles in Columbia Falls receives suspended jail sentence
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Conservation easement protects wildlife habitat near Glacier National Park
When Connie Lane took her first trip up Going-to-the-Sun Road in 1996, she experienced a moment of transcendence.
Kalispell tourism saw decline in international travel in 2025
International visitor spending in Kalispell declined significantly in 2025, reflecting a sharp drop across the country in overseas inbound travel, according to…
Great Backyard Bird Count at Lone Pine on Feb. 14
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Flathead Audubon Society invite the public to celebrate birds and community science during a free, family-friendly Great B…
Daily Inter Lake top 25 of 2025
Read the Daily Inter Lake top 25 stories as read online in 2025.
Pairing social workers with police during encampment clearings would pose challenges, Kalispell officials say
Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter has proposed having social workers join law enforcement during homeless encampment clearings, though public safety officials cautio…
Project to rebuild Farm to Market Bridge in Lincoln County is open for public comment
The Montana Department of Transportation is taking public comment on a proposal to replace the Farm to Market Bridge in Lincoln County that washed out during D…