Teachers among Montana’s most essential workers

The term essential workers is not easily defined, but generally refers to the people who contribute critical services that ensure a well-functioning community.

Sounds of Christmas at the Conrad Mansion

The Valley Voices Community Choir Evensong performed Tuesday at the historic Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. The choir sang traditional Christmas carols in the festively decorated Great Hall.

PHOTOS: Aurora borealis over Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park

Aurora borealis lights up the night sky over Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park on Friday into Saturday, May 10-11.

Glacier boys finish strong to knock off Flathead

Liam Ells scored 15 points including some big free throws down the stretch as the Glacier boys picked up the win 60-50 against crosstown rival Flathead Friday.

Health Officer named Flathead County’s ‘Incident Commander’

Flathead County’s Health Officer, Hillary Hanson, has been delegated to serve as the Incident Commander for coronavirus response efforts in the county.

TWIF Briefs

Frame of Reference presents its fourth annual Smaller Works Show

Flathead County sees third COVID-19-related death

The Flathead City-County Health Department announced Wednesday morning that a third Flathead County resident has died from COVID-19-related complications.

'Dessert Theatre'

The Eureka Community Players are trying something new: the first weekend of November they will perform the first “Dessert Theatre,” a night of improvisation, laughter, fairy tales, creativity and delicious pie.

Fair's Exhibitor of the Year announced

Teagen Flint of Columbia Falls has been named the 2017 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo Exhibitor of the Year.

Keith Urban tour to stop at UM in September

Tickets for country star Keith Urban’s world tour stop at the University of Montana Adams Center on Sept. 29 will go on sale Friday, Jan. 26.

Mussel DNA, but no larvae or adults, found in Tiber

Samples taken last year from Tiber Reservoir bolstered older evidence for the presence of invasive mussels.

Rosewater seeks change in water-use permit

The Rosewater development aims to extend the time period it can pump water from the Whitefish River.

Public hearing set for radio tower proposal

Daily Inter Lake

Camp issues statement on deck collapse

Evergreen schools superintendent finalist for leadership award

Evergreen School District Superintendent Laurie Barron has been named a finalist for the Women in School Leadership Awards by the AASA, the School Superintendents Association.

Grant helps Whitefish develop invasive species program

Whitefish Lake Institute has received a $38,500 grant from the

Bygren, Crooks elected to Flathead Electric board

Two new members will join the board of Flathead Electric Co-op following a mail-ballot election that ended on Friday.

Smith Valley bond ballots go out

Ballots will be mailed out today on a $6 million bond issue to fund expansion and renovation of Smith Valley School and purchasing land.

Hockaday Museum of Art announces December events

On Friday, Dec. 1, the Hockaday Museum of Art will stay open for gift-shopping and will offer refreshments as part of the Kalispell Art Walk and Holiday Stroll from 5 to 9 p.m.

'The Shades of Orcus'

FVCC’s Theatre Department presents “The Shades of Orcus,” an original play written by alumnus Joshua Kelly. Nightly performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 in the campus theatre in the Arts and Technology building.