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 …
Commission candidates differ on consolidation, N. Shore Ranch
Voters who choose the Democratic slate of candidates in Tuesday’s primary election will decide whether to pick incumbent Flathead County Commissioner Joe Brenneman or challenger Noel Gorton to represent the party i…
Three veteran officers seek county sheriff's job
Three law-enforcement veterans are vying for the sheriff’s job in Flathead County.
Sheriff proud of meeting challenges
During his 3 1/2 years as Flathead County sheriff, Mike Meehan said, his administration always has tried to be a responsible steward of taxpayer money.
Sergeant touts his front-line experience
Flathead County Sheriff's Sgt. Lance Norman says he believes his experience on the front line of law enforcement helps him understand what the community needs and gives him an edge over his opponents.
Former No. 2 runs for sheriff position
Serving for a decade and a half as Flathead County undersheriff has given Chuck Curry the skills to run the office, he said of his candidacy for sheriff.
Kalispell House candidates differ on budget cuts
Both Democrats vying for the right to represent Kalispell’s House District 8 say the state’s budget is in a precarious position.
Jobs the key issue for Kalispell house hopefuls
With an unemployment rate of 13.8 percent here, nobody has to tell Flathead County legislative candidates what will be at the top of most voters’ minds in the June 8 primary.
Three Republicans vie for open House seat
Three Republican candidates — Sandy Welch, Harm Toren and Jerry O’Neil — are competing in the primary election for House District 3 in the Columbia Falls/Canyon area.
Four seek new judge position
Two Flathead Valley attorneys and two judges are running for a new Flathead County District Court judge position.
Veteran, newcomer vie for Senate nomination
For Rep. Jon Sonju, the Montana Legislature’s prime task is to do anything and everything to improve the state’s economy.
Clerk and recorder candidates tout experience
There’s no shortage of experience in this year’s Flathead County clerk and recorder race.
Whitefish levy approved but Kalispell's fails
Voters in Whitefish approved a levy request for the elementary school district Tuesday, but levies in the Kalispell and Kila district were defeated.
Schools hold elections Tuesday
Voters in nine school districts go to the polls Tuesday to approve or deny levy requests and decide school board trustees.
Former commissioner wants job back
Howard Gipe says there’s one big thing that puts him head and shoulders above most of the candidates vying for the District 2 county commission seat: He’s got …
District 7 hopefuls want tax burdens eased
The two buzz words in the upcoming election are “jobs” and “budget,” and the treatment of those issues by candidates Randy Brodehl, Steven Thompson and Karen Reeves likely will determine the next representative for…