Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
Kalispell City Council moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail
City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell …
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Airport question: Issue comes to a vote on Tuesday
A long-running, increasingly bitter feud over Kalispell City Airport reaches a milestone in Tuesday’s general election, when Kalispell voters will repeal or up…
Airport manager says he was libeled
Kalispell’s part-time airport manager Fred Leistiko alleges he was libeled, slandered and defamed by Phil Guiffrida III, a member of the Kalispell City Council.
Council member aims to improve Nucleus district
David Petersen would like to a see some things through during another four years on the Columbia Falls City Council.
Veteran council member sees growth returning
As the seniormost member of the Columbia Falls City Council, Michael Shepard says he has seen the city go through ups and downs and he believes it on the cusp …
Airport is an historic asset Kalispell ought to improve
Keith Robinson… this is his story — a story of how a great, local, talented, committed and engaged citizen put almost two decades into trying to make a difference in our community as a member of the Airport Advisor…
Columbia Falls election: Lovering wants to preserve C.F. small-town feel
For Jenny Lovering, running for a seat on the Columbia Falls City Council is a matter of practicing what she preaches.
Airport busy enough for federal funding
Some people opposed to a realignment and expansion of Kalispell City Airport are questioning if city officials improperly — or even fraudulently — inflated the…
Kalispell Ward 3: Council veteran seeking another term
Facing challenges from Jason Mueller and Karlene Osorio-Khor this election cycle, incumbent Jim Atkinson is hoping that Ward 3 residents will give him another …
School bond ballots due on Tuesday
Voters in the West Valley School District are reminded that 8 p.m. Tuesday is the deadline for ballots to be submitted for the $6.8 million bond request to expand the school.
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Kalispell Ward 3: Candidate 'an average Joe trying to do his duty'
Running against Karlene Osorio-Khor and 25-year incumbent Jim Atkinson for a Ward 3 seat on the Kalispell City Council, Jason Mueller doesn’t think anyone shou…
Kalispell Ward 3: Candidate aiming to be agent of change
In their first run for public office, Ward 3 candidates Karlene Osorio-Khor and Jason Mueller are trying to unseat 25-year veteran Jim Atkinson, one of the Kal…
Council hopefuls sound off on airport
Candidates for the Kalispell City Council introduced themselves, their goals and their views about the city’s airport and impact fees during a forum at City Hall on Monday.
Kalispell Ward 1 Candidate: Time is right for her to serve
Sandy Carlson thought about running for the Kalispell City Council a few years ago but the timing just wasn’t right. As one of two candidates on the ballot for…