Holland Lake Lodge Update, Kalispell Mayoral Race, and Alleged DUI Crash
This week on News Now, we cover three of the Flathead Valley’s most important stories. The U.S. Forest Service has approved a 20-year permit for new owners of the historic Holland Lake Lodge, putting to rest years of development controversy. In Kalispell, the race for a new mayor is underway with three familiar names vying for leadership in a city seeing rapid growth and change. Plus, we break down the details behind a rollover crash on the U.S. 93 Bypass, where a man with four children in his vehicle allegedly was found to have a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Read more from this week’s show:
Forest Service approves permit to operate Holland Lake Lodge | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/may/27/forest-service-approves-permit-to-operate-holland-lake-lodge/
Three candidates so far are vying to become Kalispell's next mayor | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/may/25/three-candidates-have-announced-their-bid-for-mayor-outlining-their-visions-for-the-citys-future/
Suspected drunk driver flipped truck with four children inside | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/may/27/suspected-drunk-driver-flipped-truck-with-four-children-inside/
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A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://www.lorensauto.com.