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Suspect in Coram standoff faces felony charge
Anne Marie Hislop, 41, remains in the county jail with bail set at $150,000 following her Nov. 21 arrest. She is e…
Whitefish senior uses personal experience in pursuing medicine
When Brooke Osburn was a freshman, a long-lasting nosebleed sent her to the emergency room. To be safe, doctors ran tests and immediately flew her to Spokane.
Northwest Montana mountain snowpack rebounds in May
High-elevation snowpack in the Swan Range has remained near or above historical averages for most of May thanks to a series of cold storms that dumped snow and…
Memorial Day events planned across the valley
Several events across the Flathead Valley will honor Memorial Day on Monday, May 27.
Though once lost, 1st Lt. Jack McWilliams will not be forgotten
The flier, a member of the Flathead High School class of 1940, was last seen on a mission over Germany in January of that year. The War Department expressed it…
Columbia Falls debate state champ relies on family strength to overcome
The Columbia Falls senior, who is looking to turn her skills as a state championship debater into a career as a lawyer, has endured hardships, but she said her…
Flathead County Library Board narrows to five choices for logo designs
The Flathead County Library Board is polling the public on five logo designs that will be posted on the library system’s website by early June.
PHOTOS: Bigfork Whitewater Festival 2024
Scenes from the Expert Slalom kayaking event at the Bigfork Whitewater Festival on Saturday, May 25.
Glacier High School student named state winner in Doodle for Google contest
Glacier High School student Anitha Ravipati is the Montana winner for 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Vote for your favorite artwork.
Lake County to continue law enforcement on Flathead Reservation ‘under protest’
Lake County Commissioners said they are continuing to oversee law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation after the Governor’s Office said their withdrawal from handling federal crimes was invalid.
Zinke seeks $50 million for infrastructure projects in western Montana
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke asked the House Appropriations Committee on Friday to approve nearly $50 million for 15 infrastructure projects in western Montana, including one in Flathead County, one in Lake County, and two…
Flathead County closes fairgrounds grandstand due to safety concerns
Safety concerns have forced the closure of the main seating structures in the arena at the Flathead County Fairgrounds and pushed events to alternate venues fo…
Stillwater Christian senior casts for a future in fishing
The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 for Stillwater Christian School is Friday, May 24. Stillwater’s ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the school gym, w…
Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake
Dumping aquarium pets into local waters can negatively affect the ecosystem — and the consequences don’t always come at a snail’s pace.
Northwest Montana 2024 state Legislature primary voter guide
Ahead of Montana’s June 4 primary election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Mo…
Knudsen campaign says Dems’ complaint lacks specifics
The campaign for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has responded to a complaint filed by the executive director of the Montana Democratic Party that accu…