Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy

Montanans understand that building something meaningful requires time, determination and some risk.

Hard work makes for good music

Last fall a visitor came to see the Northwest Montana History Museum’s new exhibit on logging and related industries, then offered to play us a soundtrack.

Press Play: Jamie Wyman Duo live on the pressroom floor

Experience the soulful, thought-provoking performance of the Jamie Wyman Duo as they took the stage in this unforgettable live concert held on the Daily Inter Lake newspaper's pressroom floor.

MSU recognizes ‘excellence and intelligence’ of graduating nurses

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University celebrated graduating students at its annual pinning ceremony, with families clutching cameras and bouquets of flowers as they cheered the accomplishments of their loved ones.

Letters to the editor May 15

Letters to the editor May 15

Delivering property tax reform: a bipartisan step forward

When 150 lawmakers arrived in Helena for the 2025 legislative session, a priority was shared across party lines: Meaningful, long-term property tax reform.

Lawmakers create low-interest loan program for reopening shuttered sawmills

About a year after the most recent announcement of a Montana sawmill closure, state lawmakers passed a bill creating a low-interest loan program for companies reopening a mill in an effort to boost Montana’s economy and forest health.

Flathead Theatre reimagines classic adventure in 'Peter/Wendy'

The story follows Peter, the boy who refuses to grow up, as he lures Wendy Darling from her nursery to Neverland. In this magical world they encounter the feisty fairy Tinker Bell, the noble Tiger Lily, fearsome pirates, mysterious mermaids, and the infamous Captain Hook. As the narrative unfolds, deeper themes of friendship, loyalty and the passage of time emerge, elevating the show beyond a typical children’s story.

Kalispell planners warn of impending parking crunch

Kalispell officials are warning that on-street parking is in jeopardy thanks to a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that limits off-street parking requirements on new construction.

Upholding the name: Reggie Sapa

COLUMBIA FALLS — For more than four decades, the name Sapa has echoed throughout the Columbia Falls community. Whether it is at a ballpark, the gridiron, the hardwood or the local Blue Moon Nite Club, where three-sport athlete Reggie Sapa works to maintain the establishment his family built.

Montana judge finds transgender care ban unconstitutional

A state district court judge in Missoula on Tuesday ruled that a 2023 state law banning many gender transition-related medical services for transgender minors is unconstitutional, prohibiting its enforcement.

Law roundup: Mowing the grass one blade at a time

Unfettered by modern technology, a man clad in flannel pants and a green vest got out a knife and began cutting grass by a park pavilion, putting the clippings in a shopping cart.

Legals for May, 14 2025

Feds drop trademark claim against Range Riders

The federal government has dropped its complaint against the Glacier Range Riders baseball team's use of an arrowhead logo that is similar to the National Park Service emblem, team officials said Tuesday.

Legislation makes elections more trustworthy

Faith in our election process drives our Democracy and has driven much of my legislative career. Requiring photo identification to vote is just common sense, so I put it into law.

Law Roundup: How many people does it take to move a Jeep

A man with a large knife on his side who was working on a disabled Jeep in a parking lot was allegedly making employees and customers nervous after overstaying his welcome.

Author’s love of the water fills the sails of his debut novel

The course to Kalispell author Steve Brady's debut novel was first charted in a class at Flathead Valley Community College.

Law roundup: Car owner does not appreciate side of sauce

A man in a blue Ford Ranger reportedly threw “crazy sauce” at someone’s car.

Slimmed down Main Street the right path forward

A transformative vision to put Kalispell’s Main Street on an oh, oh, oh Ozempic-like diet program has some residents howling, “oh, oh, oh no!”

Headlines: Kalispell voters say Yes, Glacier gets a boost, and Libby builds for baseball

Kalispell voters approve high school levy, Daines proposes expanding federal funds for public land projects and community pitches in for Libby baseball tournament