CASEY KREIDER
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Casey Kreider is a staff photographer for the Daily Inter Lake. His work documents news, sports, wildlife, landscapes and everyday life across Northwest Montana through visual storytelling. Kreider’s keen eye captures major sporting events, community moments, and the natural beauty that defines the region. He is a graduate of Penn State University and previously worked as a photographer for Lancaster Newspapers in Pennsylvania. In 2024, he received the Montana Newspaper Association’s Mel Ruder Photograph of the Year award.
IMPACT: Kreider's work brings readers closer to the people, places and moments that shape life in Northwest Montana through powerful visual journalism.
Recent Stories
PHOTOS: Kayakers battle the Wild Mile at Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Kayakers paddle the Wild Mile of the Swan River during the expert slalom event at the Bigfork Whitewater Festival on Saturday, May 23.
PHOTOS: Flathead Valley Community College Class of 2026 Commencement
Flathead Valley Community College celebrated its Class of 2026 at its 58th commencement held at the Wachholz College Center's McClaren Hall. A total of 264 students earned 283 degrees and certificates.
PHOTOS: Third-graders celebrate Arbor Day at Kalispell's Lawrence Park
Kalispell Public School District No. 5 third-graders celebrated Arbor Day at Kalispell's annual ceremony held at Lawrence Park on Friday, April 24.
PHOTOS: Paul Cauthen performs at Majestic Valley Arena
East Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen, aka Big Velvet, performs with opening acts Radio Ranch and Crowe Boys at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell on Saturday, April 18.
PHOTOS: Vendors set up for 60th annual Creston Auction
Vendors unload their items and get set up in preparation for the 60th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair on Friday, April 10.
PHOTOS: Student musicians tune up for District Music Festival 2026
Northwest Montana student bands, orchestras, choirs and soloists from Flathead, Lake and Lincoln counties showcase their musical talent at the three-day District Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools from April 9-11.
PHOTOS: Whitefish Pond Skim 2026
Skiers and snowboarders end the ski season with a trip across the pool at Whitefish Mountain Resort's annual pond skim competition on Saturday, April 4.
PHOTOS: Glacier beats Belgrade 7-2 in inaugural season opener
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpacks' 7-2 win over Belgrade in their inaugural high school baseball season opener at Griffin Field in Kalispell on Saturday, March 28.
PHOTOS: Flathead's inaugural baseball season starts with 19-3 win over East Helena
Photos from the Flathead Braves' 19-3 win over East Helena in their inaugural high school baseball season opener at ABS Park in Evergreen on Thursday, March 26.
PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through downtown Kalispell
Clover-clad revelers lined Main Street as The Kalispell Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Flathead Celtic Festival hosted the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Kalispell on Tuesday, March 17.
PHOTOS: Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge splashes into Whitefish Lake
Participants splashed into the cold waters of Whitefish Lake during the Whitefish Winter Carnival's Penguin Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 7. Organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the event raises funds for Special Olympics Montana.
Shots from the sideline: Daily Inter Lake photographer provides a peek behind the photos from the FCS Championship game
I sent my wife a text at halftime. “0 for 3,” it read. Referring to the number of touchdowns Montana State had scored in the first two quarters of their FCS Championship game against Illinois State, 3, and the number of quality photographs I had of each play, 0.
PHOTOS: Vigil held in Kalispell following fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Around 60 people gathered for a candlelight vigil in Kalispell's Depot Park and a walk down Main Street on Thursday to rally for justice for Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
PHOTOS: Montana State outlasts Illinois State 35-34 in FCS Championship overtime thriller
Photos from the Montana State Bobcats' 35-34 win over Illinois State in overtime in the FCS National Championship game held at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, Jan. 5.
Photos of 2025 by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider
A compilation of favorite photos from the year 2025 taken by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider.
PHOTOS: Bobcats at FCS Championship media day
Montana State University gets a first look at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Jan. 3 ahead of the FCS Championship game against Illinois State.
PHOTOS: Montana State heads back to FCS Championship with 48-23 win over Montana
Photos from the Montana State Bobcats 48-23 win over the Montana Grizzlies in an FCS semifinal matchup at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 20. With the win, the Bobcats advance to the FCS Championship to face Illinois State.
PHOTOS: Grizzlies surpass South Dakota, set up rematch with 'Cats
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 52-22 win over the South Dakota Coyotes in the FCS quarterfinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 13.
PHOTOS: Grizzlies advance with 50-29 win over Jackrabbits
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 50-29 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6.
PHOTOS: Kalispell Holiday Stroll and Community Tree Lighting
Scenes from the Kalispell Downtown Association Holiday Stroll and Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5.
PHOTOS: Opening Day on Big Mountain
Skiers and snowboarders take to the slopes of Big Mountain on opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Thursday, Dec. 4.
PHOTOS: Evergreen's annual pie auction kicks off the season
The annual Evergreen Pie Auction & Light Up Evergreen at Glacier Ace Hardware on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
PHOTOS: Cats outlast Griz 31-28 in 124th Brawl of the Wild
Photos from the Montana State Bobcats' 31-28 win over the Montana Grizzlies in the 124th Brawl of the Wild at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22.
PHOTOS: Glacier wins state championship over Billings West, 16-3
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 16-3 win over the Billings West Golden Bears in the Class AA State Championship at Legends Stadium on Friday, Nov. 21.
PHOTOS: Glacier heads to Class AA championship with 35-0 win over Gallatin
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 35-0 win over the Gallatin Raptors in the Class AA semifinals at Legends Stadium on Friday, Nov. 14.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day ceremony at Bigfork High School
Photos from the Veterans Day assembly at Bigfork High School on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
PHOTOS: Grizzlies endure fourth-quarter scare against Eastern Washington
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 29-24 win over the Eastern Washington Eagles at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8.
PHOTOS: Glacier advances with 42-7 win over Bozeman
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 42-7 win over the Bozeman Hawks in the Class AA quarterfinals at Legends Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7.
PHOTOS: Wildkats claim Class A crown with 4-0 win over Bigfork
Photos from the Columbia Falls Wildkats' 4-0 win over the Bigfork Valkyries in the Class A state championship game at Flip Darling Memorial Field in Columbia Falls on Saturday, Nov. 1.
PHOTOS: Bulldogs bounce Butte Central, 52-6
Photos from the Whitefish Bulldogs' 52-6 win over the Butte Central Catholic Maroons in a Class A playoff game at Memorial Field in Whitefish on Friday, Oct. 31.
PHOTOS: Halloween house on East California Street
Kalispell resident Trevor Caudill has been decorating his front yard for Halloween at 340 East California Street for the last 12 years. Each year he adds a few pieces to the elaborate, neon-lit display divided into sections adorning his front yard.
PHOTOS: Evergreen Trunk-or-Treat 2025
Costumed trunk-or-treaters collect candy and goodies at the trunk-or-treat event held by the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce at Evergreen Junior High on Saturday, Oct. 25.
PHOTOS: Bulldogs come back to bite Bigfork, 22-21
Photos from the Whitefish Bulldogs' 22-21 win over the Bigfork Vikings at Bigfork High School on Friday, Oct. 24.
PHOTOS: Glacier clinches home playoffs with 42-12 win over Big Sky
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 42-12 win over the Missoula Big Sky Eagles at Legends Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 23.
PHOTOS: Ah Yat accounts for 6 TDs as Griz overpower Sacred Heart, 43-21
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 43-21 win over the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18.
PHOTOS: Wildcats cruise past Polson, 46-13
Photos from the Columbia Falls Wildcats 46-13 win over the Polson Pirates at Satterthwaite Field on Friday, Oct. 17.
PHOTOS: Wolfpack rolls at crosstown, 56-0
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 56-0 crosstown win over the Flathead Braves at Legends Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 16.
PHOTOS: Owl Research Institute northern saw-whet owl banding survey
Owl Research Institute scientists held a northern saw-whet owl banding survey at the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Measurements and other data collected from the licensed research study contribute to worldwide efforts to learn more about the migratory routes, timing and habitat of the northern saw-whet owl.
PHOTOS: Griz rally in second half for 28-9 win over Cal Poly
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 28-9 win over the Cal Poly Mustangs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11.
PHOTOS: Braves battle back to beat Butte, 23-22
Photos from the Flathead Braves 23-22 win over the Butte Bulldogs at Legends Stadium on Friday, Oct. 10.
PHOTOS: Time well-spent at Thompson chain of lakes
A selection of photos from some time well-spent camping with our 1-year-old puppy Petey at one of our favorite sites in the Thompson chain of lakes on Sunday, Sept. 21.
PHOTOS: Glacier improves to 6-0 with 48-14 win over Sentinel
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 48-14 win over the Missoula Sentinel Spartans at Legends Stadium on Friday, Oct. 3.
PHOTOS: Kalispell Fire Department showcases antique fire engines
Members of Kalispell Fire Department and retired firefighter and department historian Alan "Gus" Gustafson gave a hands-on demonstration using the department’s original 1951 PIRSCH fire engine, which proudly served Kalispell until 1992, and a 1925 American LaFrance engine, in Kalispell on Friday, Oct. 3.
PHOTOS: Flathead falls to Big Sky
Photos as the Flathead Braves fall to the Missoula Big Sky Eagles 64-20 at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26.
PHOTOS: Flathead High homecoming parade marches through downtown Kalispell
Scenes from Flathead High School's Homecoming Parade as it marched through downtown Kalispell on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
PHOTOS: Wolfpack surge past Helena Capital, 56-6
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 56-6 homecoming victory over the Helena Capital Bruins at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 19.
PHOTOS: Flathead tops Glacier 20-13 in flag football thriller
Photos from the Flathead Bravettes' win over the Glacier Wolfpack 20-13 in crosstown flag football at Legends Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
PHOTOS: Flathead and Missoula Hellgate clash delayed by lightning again
Photos as the Flathead Braves and Missoula Hellgate Knights faced off in a Class AA high school football matchup that was delayed several times by lightning at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12.
PHOTOS: Griz pull away from Central Washington, win 42-17
Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 42-17 win over the Central Washington Wildcats at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6.
PHOTOS: Glacier rolls to 62-21 win over Bozeman
Photos from the Glacier Wolfpack's 62-21 win over the Bozeman Hawks in Class AA high school football at Legends Stadium on Friday, Sept. 5.