Man found dead in Kalispell’s Depot Park over weekend
JACK UNDERHILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 2 weeks AGO
A Kalispell Police Department patrol vehicle. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake file photo)
KALISPELL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION REPORTER Jack Underhill covers Kalispell city government, housing and transportation for the Daily Inter Lake. His reporting focuses on how local policy decisions affect residents and the rapidly growing Flathead Valley. Underhill has reported on housing challenges, infrastructure issues and regional service providers across Montana. His work also includes accountability reporting on complex community issues and public institutions. Originally from Massachusetts, Underhill graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in Journalism before joining the Inter Lake. In his free time, Underhill enjoys mountain biking around the valley, skiing up on Big Mountain or exploring Glacier National Park. IMPACT: Jack’s work helps residents understand how growth, housing and infrastructure decisions affect the future of their community. | February 9, 2026 10:07 AM
Authorities say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found in Kalispell’s Depot Park on Sunday morning.
A passerby reported the body at 8:17 a.m. in the downtown park. Responding Kalispell Police and Fire personnel pronounced the unresponsive 42-year-old dead at the scene, said Police Chief Jordan Venezio.
Authorities on Monday identified the man as Matthew Rasmussen of Alaska.
“There is no indication of suspicious circumstances or anything criminal at this time, although our department will continue to investigate all angles,” Venezio told the Inter Lake.
The body was headed to the Montana Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday. The Flathead County Coroner will be overseeing the autopsy to determine the official cause of death, according to Venezio.
Reporter Jack Underhill can be reached at 758-4407 and [email protected].
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