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 …
Final election results
Fisher elected Kalispell mayor; Whitefish picks three new council members
Voters split on school requests
Outlying districts defeat high-school building reserve
City polls open until 8 p.m. today
Voters in Kalispell and Columbia Falls vote today in city elections. Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Whitefish votes for change
Three newcomers elected to City Council
One more day until elections
Voters in Kalispell and Columbia Falls vote Tuesday in city elections. Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Schools seek building-reserve OK
Voters have a few more days to decide whether to approve levy requests for the Kalispell School District.
Unopposed incumbents want tight rein on spending
Two incumbents on the Kalispell City Council are unopposed in the Nov. 3 municipal elections: Bob Hafferman in the Ward 1 and Tim Kluesner in Ward 4.
Three candidates run for three C.F. positions
Columbia Falls has an uncontested city council election this year, following Matt McConville's withdrawal of his candidacy last month. His name remains on the ballot, however.
Voters asked to approve new golf-course lease
Approval or denial of a new 20-year lease for Buffalo Hill Golf Course will be decided by Kalispell voters in Tuesday's election.
Whitefish candidate clarifies Texas connections
A mailer that implies Whitefish City Council incumbent candidate Frank Sweeney splits his time between Whitefish and Dallas, Texas, is "massively inaccurate," Sweeney said Monday.
Ballots on the way for Cayuse gym bond
Residents in the Cayuse Prairie School District have three weeks to decide the future of its bright yellow school building.
Schools seek renewal of building levies
Kalispell Public Schools is proud of its buildings.
City candidates face off at forum
Kalispell City Council and mayor hopefuls faced off Tuesday at a candidates' forum that drew a packed house to the Hilton Garden Inn.
Voters asked to OK new golf-course lease
Kalispell voters in the Nov. 3 election will decide whether to approve a new 20-year lease for Buffalo Hill Golf Course.
Kennedy: 'I'm a good leader that brings people to consensus'
Whatever happens, many on the Kalispell City Council have repeated over recent months, the city must get a handle on its budget this year.