MATT BALDWIN

Lake County Leader

Matt Baldwin is regional editor for Hagadone Media Montana. He is a graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism. He can be reached at 406-758-4447 or mbaldwin@dailyinterlake.com.

Recent Stories

Creston gravel pit application pulled
April 4, 2025 1 p.m.

Creston gravel pit application pulled

A construction company has pulled its application for a gravel pit near Creston that had drawn scrutiny from a nearby neighborhood.

Major winter storm slams into Flathead Valley
February 4, 2025 3 p.m.

Major winter storm slams into Flathead Valley

Blowing and drifting snow created dangerous road conditions Tuesday as a major winter storm blew into Western Montana.

Travel will be treacherous Tuesday as whiteout conditions hit the Flathead Valley
February 3, 2025 4 p.m.

Travel will be treacherous Tuesday as whiteout conditions hit the Flathead Valley

Heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions will target Northwest Montana on Tuesday as frigid air clashes with a plume of Pacific moisture.

Crystal clear ice awes skaters at Whitefish Lake
January 29, 2025 10 a.m.

Crystal clear ice awes skaters at Whitefish Lake

Hundreds of people flocked to City Beach over the weekend to enjoy the rare phenomenon of glassy ice-skating conditions on Whitefish Lake.

Mineral County man charged with stabbing his family enters not guilty plea
January 22, 2025 4 p.m.

Mineral County man charged with stabbing his family enters not guilty plea

A man accused of stabbing family members in St. Regis earlier this month entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in Mineral County District Court.

Shuttles will take hikers into Many Glacier next summer
January 16, 2025 4 p.m.

Shuttles will take hikers into Many Glacier next summer

Hikers planning to venture into the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park next summer will be required to take a shuttle into the valley with ongoing construction expected to limit public parking.

Whitefish ski resort sets holiday visitation record
January 9, 2025 8 a.m.

Whitefish ski resort sets holiday visitation record

Ample snowfall and robust skier traffic added up to a successful holiday week for Whitefish Mountain Resort, despite one of its main chair lifts remaining out of commission for the busiest stretch of the season.

Northwest Montana snowpack trending ahead of normal
January 8, 2025 noon

Northwest Montana snowpack trending ahead of normal

Northwest Montana’s mountain snowpack is trending ahead of average to begin the year, offering a stark contrast to the dire drought that plagued the region last winter.

Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort
December 31, 2024 2 p.m.

Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort

A skier narrowly escaped injury after triggering an avalanche in a popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort over the weekend.

Lake County's judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed
December 26, 2024 2 p.m.

Lake County's judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed

Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long investigation by state detectives.

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