Headlines: Olympic triumph, river rule changes, student protests and Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership
NEWS NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 months, 3 weeks 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. | February 14, 2026 12:05 AM
The Daily Inter Lake's Taylor Inman shares this week's major headlines.
Libby native and U.S. Olympian Konnor Ralph placed ninth in men’s freeski slopestyle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and will compete again in big air on Feb. 15.
A major update to the Flathead River Comprehensive Management Plan proposes new regulations—including a future float‑permit system, caps on outfitter user days, and restrictions on camping, noise, drones, and waste. Public comment is open through March 13.
In local news, Kalispell resident Cheyenne Autumn Leaf received a deferred prosecution agreement after allegedly throwing a menu board at another person in 2024.
Ronan High School students participated in a national walkout protesting ICE following fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, Majestic Valley Arena changed ownership after two decades, with plans for expanded concerts while maintaining equine events.
And an update on the sharp decline in snowpack due to warm, dry January weather.
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Libby native qualifies for Olympic freeski slopestyle finals
Float permits, parking ban proposed for Flathead River under new management plan
Woman accused of wielding menu board in attack avoids prosecution
Ronan students stage walk out to protest ICE
Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership
Warm dry weather trims snowpack across Montana
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