Bears reemerge in the Flathead Valley

Bears in Northwest Montana didn’t miss a beat as the weather began to warm up — reports of bear sightings continue to come in from across the Flathead Valley.

Arizona election data may have been sent to 'lab' near Swan Lake

Observers of a Legislature-sponsored review and recount of election results in Arizona's largest county alleged last week that "copies of voting system data" were sent to an unnamed lab in Montana with little explanation, according to a summary of notes from the Arizona Secretary of State's office, which sponsored the observers.

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Covid vaccine clinic draws hundreds of kids

Christmas carols and health-care workers clad in elf costumes greeted over 200 children and their parents at a Covid-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Foundation unveils new look at future Bigfork library

The capital campaign for the project has raised about $821,000 to turn the Ark Building into the new library and construction is expected to begin once the foundation reaches $1.2 million.

Judge tosses permit for Creston water bottling plant — again

A district judge in Helena has again sided with neighboring landowners and conservationists in a five-year fight over a water bottling facility in the Creston area, saying the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation erred when it issued a water-use permit to the Montana Artesian Water Co. in 2017.

Whitefish Mountain Resort ends winter season early in efforts to limit spread of COVID-19

All events planned for the remainder of the season are canceled

Whitefish Mountain Resort will close for the season today in efforts to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.

State reports record number of daily COVID-19 cases

Montana’s COVID-19 Task Force announced 37 new cases Thursday morning, the highest number of daily positives reported since the start of the state’s outbreak.

ImagineIF Libraries adds new services

ImagineIF Libraries is unveiling several new solutions designed to meet the community’s needs for free access to information and to keep people connected. Customers can begin enjoying the following services at all ImagineIF locations.

Frontier Airlines adds service to Kalispell

Frontier Airlines will add a new direct flight this summer connecting Kalispell with Denver.

One of two lawsuits over Creston tower dropped

The saga surrounding the placement of a WiFi tower near the Creston School is not over.

Plein Air Paint Out Party and Sale to be held Saturday

The Hockaday Museum of Art’s annual Plein Air Paint Out is finishing up this week. The event sends 30 juried artists outdoors to paint and then showcases their creations at a fundraising party and sale, followed by an exhibition.

'The Velocity of Autumn'

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its first Black Curtain Theatre production of the 2017-18 season with “The Velocity of Autumn” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Performances will be given at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24.

Legals September 15, 2018

No. 25672 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED FY19 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Office of the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. The Board will meet on the 26th day of September, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 13th day of September, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman September 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

UM rings in the holidays with 'White Christmas'

The University of Montana’s Theatre & Dance and Music schools are joining to present a holiday classic, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” to audiences throughout November and December.

Sperry Chalet's future a question mark

It’s difficult to imagine Sperry Chalet being rebuilt as anything other that the beautiful stone lodge it was for well over a century. It’s even harder to imagine it being rebuilt at a different, less avalanche-prone spot.

Trail group seeks input

A county trails advisory committee wants to hear from local citizens about a multi-use trail system at a community meeting on Wednesday, March 21.

Legals August 11, 2018

No. 25590 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County did this 8th day of August, 2018 approve payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $6,647,858.26 for the period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on July 31, 2018. The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Dated this 8th day of August, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder August 11, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Early voting begins soon for Nov. 6 election

Editor’s note: The Daily Inter Lake begins its coverage today for local state legislative and county races.

Legals September 22, 2018

No. 25672 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED FY19 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Office of the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. The Board will meet on the 26th day of September, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 13th day of September, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman September 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________