Of blooms and building booms

I appreciate these semiwild oases. Given how difficult it is to manage larger, popular spaces for the public good, it is these smaller parcels that may mean the most, especially for locals.

Kalispell woman allegedly used ax to break into home

Sophia Maria Owen, 39, appeared before Judge Heidi Ulbricht for her arraignment in Flathead County District Court on May 23.

Donald Trump tries to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel and attacks criminal justice system

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his criminal trial and continued to undermine New York's criminal justice system Friday as he tried to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his latest White House bid.

Shirley M. Nelson, 83

Shirley Marcine Nelson, 83, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rotary hosts annual DIG day

The Kalispell Rotary Noon and Daybreak Clubs hold the fourth annual DIG Rotary Day on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Legals for May, 31 2024

Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex.

Jury in Trump hush money trial resumes deliberations after rehearing instructions, testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial resumed deliberations Thursday after revisiting portions of the judge's instructions and rehearing testimony from multiple key witnesses about the alleged scheme at the heart of the history-making case.

Jennifer Golan, 54

Jennifer Nelson Golan, 54 of Columbia Falls, passed away on Feb. 23, 2024, after navigating cancer diagnoses and treatments for over 15 years.

Group merges string arrangements with modern beats and vocals

The groundbreaking duo has captivated audiences around the globe; harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop.

Barrel Stove Combo keeps it jazzy for 20 years and running

Barrel Stove Combo performs on June 7 at noon for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play concert series.

Legals for May, 30 2024

Pack's Goudette, Farrell and Warriner All-State

The Glacier Wolfpack had three softball players named All-State — Kenadie Goudette was named for the fourth time — and seven total were honored in voting by Western AA coaches.

Kalispell City Council forges ahead with effort to amend or revoke homeless shelter's permit

Kalispell City Council is moving forward with an effort to potentially alter or revoke the Flathead Warming Center’s conditional use permit following reported neighborhood concerns.

Woman accused of breaking into Kalispell home to find ex

Prosecutors brought Tiffany Marina Le Roux up on one count of felony burglary following the alleged May 26 attack on Fifth Avenue West North in Kalispell.

The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins

For the last 20 years, co-founders of the Alpine Theatre Project Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath have seen through 77 productions and brought countless artists to the valley.

Elmo man admits to stealing Social Security from dead mother, not reporting dog grooming proceeds

An Elmo man on Tuesday pled guilty to fraud and stealing more than $120,000 in Social Security benefits, including funds intended for his deceased mother, as well as not disclosing his assets, which included profits from a dog grooming business.

Jury deliberations begin in Donald Trump's hush money criminal case

NEW YORK (AP) — Jury deliberations began Wednesday in Donald Trump's hush money trial, putting the outcome of the historic case in the hands of a dozen New Yorkers who have vowed to be fair and impartial in the face of their unprecedented task.

A pie to celebrate summer

This lemoncello pie is easy and tasty and will bring your guests back for more.

Paul Strong, 79

Paul L. Strong, 79, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024.