TAYLOR INMAN
Taylor Inman covers Glacier National Park, health care and local libraries for the Daily Inter Lake, and hosts the News Now podcast. Originally from Kentucky, Taylor started her career at the award-winning public radio newsroom at Murray State University. She worked as a general assignment reporter for WKMS, where her stories aired on National Public Radio, including the show “All Things Considered.” She can be reached at 406-758-4433 or at tinman@dailyinterlake.com.
Recent Stories
Bigfork Water and Sewer manager to retire
Bigfork Water and Sewer District’s longtime manager Julie Spencer is retiring at the end of June. Her successor will be Assistant District Manager Tyler Hantz.
Family and friends of missing paddleboarder continue to seek answers
More than a thousand hours of searching for missing West Glacier resident Emily Rea has yielded few clues to her whereabouts. Nearly a year after her disappearance, friends and family are organizing more ground search teams, hoping to get federal investigators involved and spreading the news about her far and wide.
Bigfork Fire Department asking for up to $15 million for new station and upgrades
Bigfork Fire Department is putting a 20-year bond for up to $15 million before voters this fall for a new fire station and upgrades to its current facilities, according to the department’s Public Information Officer Al Benitez.
StoryCorps mobile booth records Flathead Valley’s stories
StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to recording Americans’ stories for more than 20 years, has helped nearly 700,000 people across the U.S. record meaningful conversations since the organization’s founding in 2003.
Working in Glacier Park a unique experience for J-1 exchange student
Gam Narakornpaijit worked for Xanterra in Glacier Park, later becoming a student ambassador for a Thai company that helps send J-1 workers to the U.S. She took part in the J-1 program during her senior year, when she was studying biomedical engineering at her university in Thailand.
J-1 student workers essential for summer hiring
Assistant Director of Human Resources Christine Wright said it’s an exciting time of year as they welcome the student workers into the fold.
Bigfork Fire Department seeks funding for new headquarters, staffing
The Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees recently approved a bond initiative and mill levy to present to voters in a Sept. 9 special election that will address infrastructure and staffing deficiencies.
Senior Spotlight: Bigfork senior Sam Ayers is tough to slow down
Sam Ayers has been an integral part of the Bigfork cross-country team since he moved to the school district in his freshman year. His positive attitude has helped him overcome obstacles, including bouncing back from surgery to correct his chest cavity.
Crews clearing the Going-to-the-Sun Road battle fewer avalanches this year
Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is no easy task, but a drop off in avalanches this spring has made the work a little easier.
Loon Lake upgraded: Cabin and infrastructure improvements come to 4-H Camp
Loon Lake 4-H Camp is a hidden gem to many, but manager Jill Kahanek wants to introduce the picturesque spot in Ferndale to others as they continue to renovate for their 4-H campers and summer guests.