Glacier National Park displays removed, local land battles, debates and Winter Carnival honors
TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 1 week AGO
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | February 7, 2026 11:00 AM
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down six of the Flathead Valley’s biggest and most talked-about stories — from federal policy changes at Glacier National Park to heated local land-use decisions and community highlights.
We begin with Glacier National Park removing interpretive displays following a federal directive, raising questions about how public lands tell history and whose voices are represented.
From there, we dive into a controversial decision approving a Lakeside marina dock extension, despite widespread public opposition, and examine why county officials moved forward anyway.
The episode also covers a Montana Supreme Court ruling that clears the way for the Happy’s Inn RV park, along with a proposed lease at Polson Bay Golf Course that could reshape public access and future development.
We then shift gears to community news, including the Whitefish Winter Carnival parade, featuring a surprise appearance by a NASA astronaut, before closing with standout performances at the Class AA State Speech and Debate Tournament.
Glacier National Park podcast, displays axed under Trump directive | https://hungryhorsenews.com/news/2026.
Word for word: Flathead wins second, Glacier third at state speech championship | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026.
Flathead County OKs resort's 159-foot marina dock in Lakeside | https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026.
State Supreme Court rules in favor of county, developer | https://thewesternnews.com/news/2026.
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