Kalispell Mayoral Candidate Series: Ryan Hunter
NEWS NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 months, 1 week AGO
Watch and Listen to the News Now Podcast by the Daily Inter Lake. We cover Headlines weekly and keep you up to date on the best happenings in Northwest Montana with our Local Events episodes. Find all our podcasts and videos on the Daily Inter Lake You Tube channel. | October 23, 2025 3:35 PM
Kalispell mayoral candidate Ryan Hunter joins Taylor Inman of the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his vision for the city’s future.
From tackling affordable housing and public safety to improving infrastructure and downtown development, Hunter shares how his experience on the Kalispell City Council has shaped his approach to leadership.
He also opens up about his love for the outdoors, live music, and what motivates him to continue serving his community.
As the election nears, hear how Hunter plans to balance growth, livability, and sustainability while keeping Kalispell a place where families thrive.
This interview is part of our Kalispell Mayoral Candidate Series — bringing local voices, ideas, and leadership visions straight to voters.
Are you a Kalispell voter? Municipal ballots were mailed October 17 to registered voters. Eligible residents can confirm registration, find ballot return details, and learn about in-person voting options by visiting the Flathead County Election Department website.
READ MORE:
Visit Daily Inter Lake's Local Election page
Ryan Hunter wants to make Kalispell a more walkable city
Kalispell Mayoral Candidate Series: Kisa Davison
Kisa Davison plans to draw on business experience as mayor
Kalispell Mayoral Candidate Series: Sid Daoud
Kalispell mayoral candidate Sid Daoud embraces 'the will of the people'
Inside Flathead County Jail: The crisis behind the $105 million bond
Behind locked doors: Dangerous working conditions, flooding sewage water, power failures
Follow our News Now podcast for weekly Headlines and monthly Local Events. Find all the News Now episodes on DailyInterLake.com Watch and Subscribe to News Now podcast on You Tube or your favorite podcast app.
ARTICLES BY NEWS NOW PODCAST
Local Events: St. Patty's, rockhounds and blues. Your guide to March happenings
Tune in to our Local Events podcast for all the best March events.
Headlines: Glacier Park unveils new shuttle system, construction closures as Flathead economy holds steady
Glacier National Park debuts major changes to shuttle service and parking at Logan Pass, long-term construction closures are set to reshape popular areas, Flathead County’s economy finds steady footing, and a Columbia Falls man wins a multimillion‑dollar verdict against BNSF.
Headlines: Olympic triumph, river rule changes, student protests and Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership
Catch up on northwest Montana’s biggest stories — from Libby Olympian Konnor Ralph’s standout debut to major changes coming to the Flathead River, a local assault case update, student protests in Ronan, new ownership at Majestic Valley Arena, and worrying snowpack trends.