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.
Sam Forstag declares victory in Dem primary for US House
Missoula smokejumper Sam Forstag declared victory Wednesday morning in a four-way contested primary among Democrat…
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.
Rold aims to restore fiscal soundness to city
City government could do with a healthy dose of the basics, Marc Rold says - sound stewardship, principled leadership, global as well as local perspective.
Fisher: 'The policy should be: Don't spend it all in one place'
Tammi Fisher knows the meaning of hard work.
Atkinson wants to help businesses stay here
Jim Atkinson admits he has had a change of thought on how best to boost economic development in Kalispell.
Zauner says city needs long-term vision
Finding the most effective path to lead a city out of challenging financial times often means somebody new is watching for landmarks, Jeff Zauner believes.
Whitefish City Council candidates mull top issues
Whitefish City Council candidates talked about green construction, conservation and the "doughnut" dilemma, among other issues, as they tried to separate themselves from the pack at a Whitefish Chamber of Commerce …
Olson wants to push for efficiency, common sense
Experience speaks volumes in the public-service arena.
Sweeney vows to keep Whitefish a special place
As the only incumbent in this year's slate of Whitefish City Council candidates, Frank Sweeney said he knows well the issues facing the city of Whitefish and evaluates situations based on merit and fact.