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In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion
Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana’s Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will aban…
Child Development Center closes after loss of state contract
The Child Development Center closed its locations in Missoula and Kalispell last week following the loss of a five-year state contract that funded early intervention services.
Goats of Glacier offers chance to spend time with the animals
The working farm is a hands-on experience for locals and tourists to learn about where food comes from, try out daily chores like milking and brushing the anim…
Flathead County Library Board kicks logo design back to committee
Bowing to repeated calls for a more professional design for a future logo, the Flathead County Library Board opted Thursday to go back to the drawing board.
Wrangle up some seats – County fairgrounds grandstands expected to open after repairs
Fairgoers should be able to grab a seat at the rodeo or concerts during the Northwest Montana Fair in August after an analysis showed the grandstands needing i…
Search crews scour Kootenai River for missing kayaker
Search teams continued to look Saturday for a missing woman who disappeared while kayaking the Kootenai River in Northwest Montana earlier in the week.
News Now: This week's Northwest Montana headlines
Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines.
Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald
In 2018 the water quality in Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald had scientists concerned.
County preliminary budget keeps property taxes flat
Flathead County commissioners on Thursday approved a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 that keeps county taxes even.
Kalispell native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s submarine force
Senior Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Faerber, a native of Kalispell serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor at Naval Base Kitsa…
Logan Health Children’s celebrates fifth anniversary
Logan Health Children’s is hosting a celebration on July 1 to mark the fifth anniversary of the hospital’s opening.
Whitefish School District outlines academic and athletic bond requests
Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception …
Authorities in Lincoln County searching Kootenai River for missing woman
Authorities in Lincoln County are searching the Kootenai River for a missing kayaker.
Fugitive from North Carolina dies while fleeing Sheriff’s deputies
Authorities say they pulled the body of a North Carolina fugitive wanted on multiple felony charges from the Flathead River near the Blankenship Bridge earlier…
Multiple motor vehicle accidents snarl traffic in Glacier National Park
Multiple motor vehicle accidents in Glacier National Park late Wednesday afternoon led to congestion and the closure of Going-to-the-Sun Road to traffic, offic…
Kalispell Public Schools gets grant to help homeless students
Kalispell Public Schools is the recipient of a $98,000 grant to identify and help homeless students stay on track in their education.