Obama, advocates discuss immigration overhaul

President pledges to get Republicans, Democrats to agree on changes

WASHINGTON - Under pressure from advocates and the 2012 re-election calendar, President Barack Obama on Tuesday enlisted a diverse group of elected officials and religious, business, labor, civil rights leaders and law enforcers to help build support for a long-stalled overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.

Bringing hope

NIC partners with Kootenai Health to offer Mental Health Assistant course

Kimberly Enos has known pain. Years ago, when she was in a dark place, she landed in a behavioral health unit, with a nurse at her bedside to monitor her.

Milestone Announcements July 19, 2015

When the computers take control

If you read the latest headlines from some of the preeminent technology thinkers in the world, such as Stephen Hawking or Apple Computer cofounder Steve Wozniak, you may get the sinking feeling that the days of humans at the top of the food chain might be coming to an end. Speaking at the Zeitgeist Conference in London, Hawking said: "Computers will overtake humans with AI (artificial intelligence) at some point within the next 100 years. When that happens we need to make sure the computers have goals aligned with ours." During an interview Wozniak humorously quipped, "Will we be the gods? Will we be the family pets? Or will we be (the) ants that get stepped on? I don't know."

World/Nation February 23, 2015

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.

It's time to reinvest in our public lands

I recently renewed the tags on our car and I was happy to know that some of that fee was earmarked to support our state parks. Every year, I’m proud to participate, in a small way, in the funding of the parks that mean to much to our way of life. In fact, I’d be happy to pay more because our public lands are why I love Montana. But, while I’m pleased to be able to support our state parks and public lands, I’m also worried about them, because they are facing a very real crisis.

City leaders get advice from Denver urban renewal director

As Kalispell city and business leaders begin tackling the redevelopment of Kalispell’s core, they got some good advice on Tuesday from an urban renewal director who has been entrenched in the revival of downtown Denver.

The puzzle of the Montana economy

You wouldn’t think that the economy we all live and work in would be such a mystery. Especially in this information age. Yet the state of the state economy — and especially for Montana’s cities and communities — can be frustratingly hard to assess sometimes. And this may be one such time.

Event highlights state's outdoor economy

The thriving state of Montana’s outdoor economy was the talk of the town at the Last Best Outdoors Fest held Tuesday at The Coop in Columbia Falls. The celebration, hosted by Business for Montana’s Outdoors (BFMO) and the Montana Brewer’s Association, focused on celebrating the state’s booming outdoors industry with food, craft beer and music, preceded by a panel discussion on the economic value of public lands.

An essential part of summer

Children in swimsuits giggled as they paddled around the lazy river on a recent hot and sunny day at Woodland Water Park in Kalispell. It was a typical scene for the public pool, where the city hosts its annual swim lesson program.

Resort-tax collections show strong summer season

By LYNNETTE HINTZE/Daily Inter Lake

Mayor (and helper) take reins

BONNERS FERRY — Tell the mayor, “Congratulations on the election win,” and you might receive his comedic reply of, “or condolences.”

Four finalists in running for emergency director

The Flathead County Office of Emergency Services will soon have a new permanent director.

Quincy supports Heritage Barn project with $100,000 appropriation

QUINCY — Quincy city councilmembers agreed Tuesday to contribute a total of $115,000 to support the proposed construction of the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum (QVHSM) Heritage Barn.

'Old Age,' Harleys and Haircuts

Read somewhere long ago that "old age is the biggest surprise in the average person's life." I believe this to be an accurate observation; however, I am not ready to concede exactly when "old age" begins. Thursday, July 24, 2008, marks this columnist's 80th birthday and am becoming more aware that I probably won't live forever, especially with the growing number of people in my general age bracket who are passing on. One of my friends remarked last week that if it wasn't for going to doctors and to funerals, he wouldn't have much to do. I know he was just partly kidding.

Property tax inequities

In Flathead County, property taxes have increased well beyond inflation for residential homes and businesses. I was appointed to the Governor’s Property Task Force to dig deep into the cause of such escalations and provide recommendations for reforms for the 2025 legislature. In my eight years in the legislature I’ve been a member of the minority party, nevertheless, willing to work collaboratively with the majority to address Montana’s solvable problems.

Lourence Dormaier: Ephrata farmer finds purpose in working the soil

A local man found his purpose in farming and has turned it into a thriving business.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Do you know which VA ID card is right for you?

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Virtual summit: SE Asia leaders meet by video on pandemic

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Forced apart by the coronavirus pandemic, Southeast Asian leaders linked up by video Tuesday to plot a strategy to overcome a crisis that has threatened their economies and kept millions of people in their homes under lockdowns.