ARTICLES BY ALAN CHOATE THE DAILY INTER LAKE
Commissioner Howard Gipe steps down, but not for retirement
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Norm Calvert is the director of computer services for Flathead County government.
Like his computers, Calvert prefers the cold
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Year to remember: Radio hosts make jump from Seattle to Kalispell
It started simply enough - Benny Bee Jr., as he often does, posed a question to those tuning in to the morning show he shares with co-host Amy Lynn on KBBZ-FM.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County hires administrator - finally
Flathead County officials have finally found someone to fill the post of county administrator, a position that's been vacant since the end of 2003.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Road to Big Mountain on the table
State negotiators now expect to reach agreements with landowners on road right-of-way along Big Mountain Road, a key development that should allow a long-delayed improvement project to proceed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Twists of fate forcing paint store to close
When large retailers come to town, smaller competitors must and often do change to meet the new challenge - adjusting inventory, improving customer service, and finding and focusing on the customers that are key to business survival.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Photo store latest addition to new commerce center
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Commissioner's race cost close to $50,000
Candidates and interested parties raised and spent at least $49,000 during the Flathead County commissioner campaign, an amount almost equal to the annual salary for the job.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell hotels to be sold
Proceeds will be used to renovate Kalispell Center Hotel
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Costs of county government soar
The cost of providing Flathead County's government services is increasing much faster than inflation and outpacing spending in similar counties in Montana, according to an analysis by the acting county administrator.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Watne has no immediate plans to leave
Flathead County Commissioner Bob Watne said he has no immediate plans to resign his office or pursue early retirement, despite ongoing rumors to the contrary and his recent conviction for obstructing a police officer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
On Friday, you can shop 'til you drop - or not
Before the sun comes up Friday morning, the shopping faithful will gather in the frosty air outside one retail mecca or another, oblivious to wind, snow, sleet or the possible sheer insanity of it all.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Contract on table for Tidyman's workers
Tidyman's and the United Food and Commercial Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on a contract covering employees at the grocer's Kalispell store.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Co-op, cable company spar over attachment fees
Executives at Flathead Electric Cooperative want to revisit an arrangement put in place in the 2001 legislative session that they say is unfairly costing the cooperative a lot of money.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 21 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
