New chef draws on Mexican heritage
Christian Ochoa didn’t always dream of cooking for a living. The new chef at Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits originally hoped to be a neurosurgeon.
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Applied Materials moving into former Shopko store
Applied Materials is on track to start operating in its new Evergreen building this month, according to Ricky Gradwohl, Applied Materials' senior director of communications.
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Affordable housing up for planning board approval
A senior affordable housing complex will come before the Kalispell Planning Board for approval Tuesday.
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City to revisit recreational amenity requirement for developers
Kalispell City Council will revisit the city’s requirements for multi-family dwellings at a work session Monday evening.
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Mobile ice cream trailer gets permanent C-Falls home
Jessie and Duane Schrade have the scoop on running a small business.
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City authorizes West Reserve Drive grant application
Kalispell City Council unanimously supported a decision to pursue a grant to improve West Reserve Drive on Monday.
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Kalispell looks at grant for West Reserve Drive improvements
The City of Kalispell is looking at securing a grant to make improvements on West Reserve Drive, according to the agenda for a city council meeting April 4.
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Ax-thrower targets World Championships after injury
A Trego ax-thrower hopes her story of perseverance inspires others like her to pick up a hatchet.
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Eureka wellness center shines light on alternative practices
Eureka wellness center shines light on alternative practices
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Kalispell City Council discusses updated review fees, design standards
Kalispell City Council conducted a comprehensive review of its construction and design standards during a work session Monday evening.
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Entrepreneur duo teams up for mentorship program
Jim Riley and Rod Kuntz hope the community says “yes” to a new entrepreneurship program they are launching in the Flathead Valley.
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Cat skiing operation builds backcountry yurt in Stillwater Forest
Deep in the woods of Stillwater State Forest, a cozy wooden structure provides an oasis for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. Great Northern Powder Guides built the “Powder House,” a two-story hard-sided yurt, in December 2021.
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Businesses look to hire ‘untapped workers’
Nontraditional candidates seem to be a solution that is working for local businesses looking to expand their workforce.
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Chamber rolls out multiple workforce programs
Chamber rolls out multiple workforce programs
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City updates design standards, increases review fee
City updates design standards, increases review fee
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Businesses look to hire ‘untapped workers’
Businesses look to hire ‘untapped workers’
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Entrepreneur duo teams up for mentorship program
Entrepreneur duo teams up for mentorship program
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Third annual Shred-A-Thon kicks off Saturday morning
Third annual Shred-A-Thon kicks off Saturday morning
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Law Roundup: Grandma’s boy gets out of control
Grandma’s boy gets out of control
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Affordable housing complex nears groundbreaking
Affordable housing complex nears groundbreaking
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Local businesses, government agencies react to rising gas prices
The recent surge in gas prices is fueling operational adjustments across the Flathead Valley business landscape.
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City parking garage cost jumps to $9 million
City parking garage cost jumps to $9 million
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City considers agreement for parking structure
On Monday, the Kalispell city council looks to take a step forward with plans for a downtown parking structure.
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Businesses react to surge in gas prices
The recent surge in gas prices is fueling operational adjustments across the Flathead Valley business landscape. Donny Stevens, who runs a Columbia Falls trucking company, said his biweekly bill increased by $5,000 from one statement to the next.
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Family sees restaurant as golden opportunity
Alchemy was a historical practice that sought to turn regular metals into gold, and the founders of Alchemy Lounge on Kalispell’s First Avenue look to carry that tradition into their new restaurant.
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Kalispell council discusses possible housing solutions
The Kalispell City Council mulled several avenues for increasing affordable housing in the city, including establishing a housing authority and loosening zoning restrictions, during a work session Monday evening.
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Kalispell takes on housing issue at work session
The Kalispell City Council will hold a work session Monday to look at housing resources in the area.
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Local pair takes over in-home care
Local pair takes over in-home care
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Planning board supports Tronstad Road development
The Kalispell Planning Board gave its support Tuesday for the Quail Meadows subdivision, a 10-acre property located at 155 Tronstad Road.
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Irish dance academy steps into community
Claire Gutschenritter is planting the roots of a storied dancing tradition in Kalispell soil. She recently launched An Daire Academy — named for the Irish term for “oak tree” — to instruct local students in traditional Irish dance.
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Cat skiing operation builds backcountry yurt
Cat skiing operation builds backcountry yurt
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Kalispell council approves massive housing subdivision
Council approves Spring Creek Park
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Tronstad Road housing development up for discussion
Tronstad Road development up for discussion
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Spring Creek Park project up for council vote
A large subdivision in North Kalispell will come before Kalispell City Council for a vote on Monday.
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Work session identifies assessment need for police, fire
The Kalispell City Council outlined future plans for three city departments at a work session Monday that reviewed master plans for Kalispell Parks and Recreation, the Kalispell Police Department and the Kalispell Fire Department.
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Workforce expert offers retention strategies
John Caldwell, Workforce Consultant for Job Service Kalispell, believes an innovative approach to retention can help local companies avoid the challenges of the current labor market.
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Employers get creative to retain workers
Mike Bare has worked at Nomad Global Communication Solutions in Columbia Falls for eight years.
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Infrastructure funding to boost airport expansion project
A crane loomed over Glacier Park International Airport on Wednesday as U.S. Sen. Jon Tester spoke about infrastructure funding, including $14.5 million going to the airport in the next five years through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Co-op energy savings totaled $1.7 million in 2021
Co-op energy savings totaled $1.7 million in 2021
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Early start to budget talks at work session
Budget talks begin Monday at a Kalispell City Council work session.
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Growth in store for Kalispell boutique
Growth in store for Kalispell boutique
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‘Boho boutique’ offers children’s consignment in Polson
‘Boho boutique’ offers children’s consignment in Polson
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Kalispell sets hearing for floodplain ordinance update
The Kalispell City Council set a public hearing for March 7 to review an updated floodplain ordinance during its meeting Tuesday.
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Infrastructure funding to boost airport expansion project
A crane loomed over Glacier Park International Airport on Wednesday as U.S. Sen. Jon Tester spoke about infrastructure funding, including $14.5 million going to the airport in the next five years through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Lift operator still passionate after nearly four decades
“Wild” Bill Packer started as a lift operator on Big Mountain in 1986. Since that time, his enthusiasm hasn’t waned a bit, as anyone can tell who has heard his energetic catchphrase: “It’s here! You’re on! You’re gone!”
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Three alternatives proposed for Bypass intersection
Three alternatives proposed for Bypass intersection
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Kalispell floodplain policy ripe for update
Updates to Kalispell’s floodplain ordinance are the only item on the city council agenda for a meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday due to the President’s Day holiday. The city’s floodplain ordinance was last updated in 2015.
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Storage company expands across state lines
Storage company expands across state lines
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Effort looks to re-launch manufacturing alliance
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event on Feb. 22 for manufacturers to kick off Manufacturing Alliance 2.0, the resurgence of a previous effort to support manufacturing in the area.
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Lift operator still passionate after nearly four decades
“Wild” Bill Packer started as a lift operator on Big Mountain in 1986. Since that time, his enthusiasm hasn’t waned a bit, as anyone can tell who has heard his energetic catchphrase: “It’s here! You’re on! You’re gone!”
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State to unveil plans for south end of Kalispell bypass
The Montana Department of Transportation and KLJ Engineering will present initial design concepts regarding the U.S. 93 and Basecamp Drive intersections with the southern end of the Kalispell Bypass at two open houses on Feb. 22 and 23.
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Trovare's cooking classes teach culinary techniques for hard-to-find dishes
Chef John Evenhuis strives to make complex recipes approachable in his classes along with providing instruction for making dishes that aren’t easily found here.
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Displaced hotel residents receive checks from Whitefish businessman
Four days before the lights were set to be turned off at the FairBridge Inn, Suites & Outlaw Convention Center, the remaining guests of the extended-stay hotel received donations that could help them avoid homelessness.
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Chamber plan addresses child care challenges
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is hopeful a new initiative will take care of one of the community’s biggest challenges.
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Experts share mixed outlook on housing
The future of local housing is murky, according to presenters at the 2022 Economic Outlook Seminar presented by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research. Experts last week shared differing opinions on the future of the Flathead’s housing market during the annual event.
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Kalispell doctor prescribes nutritional focus in new book
Kalispell doctor prescribes nutritional focus in new book
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Eureka co-op to bring fiber to West Valley
Eureka co-op to bring fiber to West Valley
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Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Business Watercooler
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‘Healing adventures’ bring together therapeutic services
‘Healing adventures’ bring together therapeutic services
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Displaced hotel residents receive checks from Whitefish businessman
Four days before the lights were set to be turned off at the FairBridge Inn, Suites & Outlaw Convention Center, the remaining guests of the extended-stay hotel received donations that could help them avoid homelessness.
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Planning board OKs massive Kalispell housing project
The Kalispell Planning Board is recommending approval of Spring Creek Park, a massive subdivision proposed between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive.
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Experts share mixed outlook on housing
The future of local housing is murky, according to presenters at the 2022 Economic Outlook Seminar presented by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research. Experts on Tuesday shared differing opinions on the future of the Flathead’s housing market during the annual event.
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Kalispell council reluctantly approves FairBridge permit
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved a controversial conditional-use permit request to turn the FairBridge Inn & Suites and Conference Center into 250 studio apartments.
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Police department responds to increased demand
Local population growth is adding to the demand for Kalispell Police Department services, but Police Chief Doug Overman feels confident his crew is on the right track to meet the community’s needs.
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FairBridge Inn up for council decision
FairBridge Inn up for council decision
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Trovare's cooking classes teach culinary techniques for hard-to-find dishes
Cooking classes demystify exotic dishes
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Scottish native launches doula service
Scottish native launches doula service
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Change rides slowly into Turner Mountain
Cloudy skies made for low visitation at Turner Mountain Ski area when 66 skiers rode the lone chairlift on Friday, Jan. 14.
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Kalispell shelter makes space for displaced hotel guests
Samaritan House, a Kalispell homeless shelter, has made space available to accommodate displaced guests from the FairBridge Inn extended-stay hotel, Executive Director Chris Krager told the Daily Inter Lake Thursday.
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Company cleans up industry model
Company cleans up industry model
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‘Family-friendly’ salon offers variety of services
‘Family-friendly’ salon offers variety of services
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Ski touring sees surge in participation
Sales of ski touring gear rose 260% between November 2019 and November 2020.
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Banners seen as emblem of ‘community spirit’
Kalispell City Council on Monday took a look at a policy that some see as a boost to community spirit. During a work session, the city reviewed its guidelines for hanging banners on Main Street.
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‘No place to go’: hotel sale displaces at least 100 guests
Edward Lauman has lived with his son Carl Lamar at The FairBridge Inn, Suites & Outlaw Convention Center for eight years.
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Kalispell council to discuss rules for displaying banners
The Kalispell City Council will hold a banner discussion on Monday during a work session.
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‘No place to go’: hotel sale displaces at least 100 guests
‘No place to go’—hotel sale displaces at least 100 guests
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Change rides slowly into Turner Mountain
Cloudy skies made for low visitation at Turner Mountain Ski area when 66 skiers rode the lone chairlift on Friday, Jan. 14.
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Indian fare featured at convenience store
Indian fare featured at convenience store
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Workforce housing developer buys third property
The developer seeks to strike a balance between luxury accommodations and affordable pricing.
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Kalispell council mulls affordable housing issues
The issue of affordable housing dominated the conversation at the Kalispell City Council meeting Tuesday evening, but no solutions emerged during the discussion.
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Small café opens in Gateway Community Center
Small café opens in Gateway Community Center
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Bank celebrates grand opening with scholarship donation
Bank celebrates grand opening with scholarship donation
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Kalispell looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
The Kalispell City Council will seek a ballot initiative to remove residency requirements for first responders following a work session on Monday.
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Two big housing proposals clear first hurdles
Two large housing proposals moved through the Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday evening.
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Whitefish financial adviser retires after 30 years in the business
Financial advising is notoriously prone to burnout, but not in the case of Rex Harris. The founder of Harris Financial Services, Inc. in Whitefish was set to retire at the end of the year after more than 30 years in the business.
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Cold weather stifled holiday ski visits
The weather outside was indeed frightful over the holidays in Northwest Montana, forcing many would-be skiers to stay indoors.
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City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
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City considers repealing residency requirements for first responders
On Monday, the newest members of the Kalispell City Council will hold their first work session.
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Two big housing projects up for consideration
The need for housing has become one of the most critical challenges facing the Flathead Valley, and builders are racing to meet the demand.
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Brother duo takes family pride in tattoo parlor
Anyone with a tattoo knows the temporary suffering is worth the long-term satisfaction. That’s how Ryan Swindler feels about Swindler Ink, the tattoo shop he runs with his younger brother Mike.
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Cold weather stifled holiday visitation
Cold weather stifled holiday visitation
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Busy day starts off recreational pot sales
Sales lit up at local cannabis dispensaries this weekend with the inauguration of legalized recreational marijuana in Montana.
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Montana Coffee Traders to reopen Kalispell coffee shop
Montana Coffee Traders is targeting a February reopening of its downtown Kalispell coffee shop.
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Plan emerges to turn Kalispell hotel into studio apartments
A proposal to convert the Fairbridge Inn & Suites and Outlaw Convention Center, formerly known as The Outlaw Inn, into roughly 250 studio apartments is the focus of a public hearing Jan. 11 before the Kalispell Planning Board.
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After hectic year, road crews take a breath, airport work forges on
Following a busy year for transportation infrastructure improvements, fewer changes are coming for Montana’s ground and air travel in 2022
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Dispensaries ramp up for legalized pot
A new law going into effect Jan. 1 will be blazing a new trail for Montana cannabis dispensaries.
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Veteran financial adviser retiring at year’s end
Financial advising is notoriously prone to burnout, but not in the case of Rex Harris. The founder of Harris Financial Services, Inc. in Whitefish is set to retire at the end of the year after more than 30 years in the business.
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Dispensaries ramp up for legalized pot
A new law going into effect Jan. 1 will be blazing a new trail for Montana cannabis dispensaries.
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Tech company specializes in serving small businesses
New tech company specializes in serving small businesses.
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Kalispell joins opioid settlement agreement
The Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to join a statewide settlement agreement against major opioid distributors.
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Sleigh rides at Trego ranch a 'magical' experience
Sleigh rides are a magical experience at Cripple Creek Ranch near Trego.
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Third act of vandalism committed on Kalispell mural
Following the third incidence of vandalism on a Kalispell mural, a concerned citizens group is upping its reward from $500 to $750 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the graffiti.
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Kalispell joins opioid settlement agreement
The Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to join a statewide settlement agreement against major opioid distributors.
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Kalispell weighs option to join opioid settlement agreement
The Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider joining a series of settlement agreements against major opioid distributors.
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Popular meat shop expanding in Columbia Falls
Meat shop expanding in Columbia Falls
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Interest building in downtown Kalispell parking garage
The Kalispell City Council anticipates voting on a proposed downtown parking structure during its first meeting of the new year, on Jan. 3.
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Evergreen Chamber awards dedicated community members
Evergreen Chamber awards four dedicated community members
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Kalispell parking structure tops council work session agenda
A major component of The Charles Hotel, a boutique hotel proposed in downtown Kalispell, is up for review at the Kalispell City Council work session Monday evening.
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Town hall addresses causes, solutions for homelessness
There was a connecting theme at a town hall meeting Wednesday in Kalispell to address homelessness in the Flathead Valley: prevent it before more community members fall into its trap.
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Kalispell food truck plans national franchise campaign
Rescue Dog, a Kalispell food truck, recently expanded beyond the Flathead by securing a national trademark.
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Favorable conditions surprise skiers on opening day
Skiers and boarders waited a little longer this year to hit the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort, but four Columbia Falls High School students didn’t waste a single second getting up the mountain.
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Former Kalispell councilman Rod Kuntz appointed to Health Board
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson selected former Kalispell City Council member Rod Kuntz as the city’s representative for the Flathead City-County Health Board at a meeting on Monday.
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Kalispell mural targeted by vandals, again
A mural inside a pedestrian tunnel by the MyPlace hotel in North Kalispell was hit with a second wave of vandalism days after offensive graffiti was discovered defacing the artwork.
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Kalispell council to finalize redistricting, consider numerous development projects
The Kalispell City Council on Monday will vote to redistrict its four wards, and will tackle a long list of development proposals.
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Think snow: Ski areas prep for opening day
It has felt like spring lately, but the 2021-2022 ski season is almost here. Whitefish Mountain Resort is scheduled to start spinning its lifts on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
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‘The Bag Lady’ helps keep homeless warm
Barbara St. John has been distributing specially made coats that double as sleeping bags to homeless individuals in the Kalispell area.
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Mural on Kalispell trail vandalized with hate messages
A mural in the pedestrian tunnel behind the MyPlace hotel in Kalispell was recently vandalized, according to Kip Smith with Rails-to-Trails of Northwest Montana.
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Civil Air Patrol celebrates 80th anniversary
The U.S. Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary branch of the Air Force, celebrated its 80th anniversary Wednesday.
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Small businesses prepare for long holiday season
Small Business Saturday is back after a hiatus due to Covid-19 last year, but like the shift seen with other traditional holiday shopping events such as Black Friday, the focus is now on the entire season instead of a single day.
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Applied Materials to add up to 200 new jobs
Applied Materials plans to add as many as 200 new jobs in Kalispell with its expansion into a new manufacturing facility in Evergreen, Brian Aegerter, the company's general manager for Montana, said Monday.
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Kalispell council to redistrict city's four wards
The Kalispell City Council will consider redistricting its four wards at a work session Monday evening.
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Couple taps into growing sport of ax-throwing
Couple offers family-friendly ax-throwing at new Kalispell facility.
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New gear company specializes in Swedish workwear
Trusted Gear Company is a new Evergreen business that specializes in Swedish workwear.
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Applied Materials moves forward with purchase of Shopko building
The empty Shopko building on U.S. 2 in Evergreen is finally getting a new occupant.
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New Hellroaring chairlift expected to open Dec. 11
Whitefish Mountain Resort plans to open the newly relocated Chair 8 into Hellroaring Basin on Dec. 11, if snow conditions allow.
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Kalispell council gives final nod to 324-unit apartment project
City approves 324 apartment units
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Dahlman confirmed winner in Kalispell Ward 3 recount
Jessica Dahlman was confirmed as the winner after the recount for Kalispell City Council Ward 3, narrowly defeating Rod Kuntz by eight votes, 451 to 443 — the same count that was tallied in the Nov. 2 municipal election.
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Construction underway for 192 apartments on Stillwater Road
Developer Jason Evans is spearheading Stillwater Crossing, a market-rate housing complex located at 430 Stillwater Road.
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Recount scheduled for Kalispell Ward 3 council seat
A recount for the Kalispell City Council Ward 3 election will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the South Campus Building conference room in Kalispell.
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Two Mile Drive housing project on Kalispell agenda
Final plat approval for the first phase of a planned development for 324 apartments on Two Mile Drive will be considered by the Kalispell City Council on Monday evening.
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Nonprofit leader reflects on year of growth
Mandy Anderson was eight months pregnant when she took over as the executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country last winter.
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Venture Boldly campaign markets Kalispell brand
At the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s annual Grand Event on Nov. 10, the Chamber and Discover Kalispell unveiled “Venture Boldly,” a new campaign for marketing the town.
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Tech startup provides internet alternative
Jeff DuPuy, a local tech enthusiast, is spearheading the deployment of a radio system called Helium that acts as an alternative to traditional internet services.
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Veterans present suicide prevention strategy to Kalispell council
The Veterans Coalition of Northwest Montana gave a training on suicide prevention during the Kalispell City Council’s work session on Monday evening.
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New supply company offers new and used equipment
Supply company sells restaurant items of every size
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Proposed housing project includes burger, lube businesses
A multi-faceted development proposal up for the Kalispell Planning Board’s consideration would incorporate the existing Mudman Burgers restaurant and a new Jiffy Lube business on U.S. 2 into a new residential development.
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Kalispell looks at proposals to help low-income residents
Two items on the Kalispell City Council agenda for Monday aim to help the most vulnerable members of the local community.
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Bike mechanics share backcountry enthusiasm
Stoked about spokes: bike mechanics share backcountry enthusiasm
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Pot rules, architecture divide Kalispell mayoral candidates
The differences between Kalispell mayoral candidates Mark Johnson and Sid Daoud came down to questions of small and smaller government during a virtual question-and-answer session with the Daily Inter Lake on Thursday.
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Kalispell council mulls recreation amenity requirements for developers
The transformative Kalispell Parkline linear trail may be the impetus for changing recreation amenities required by the city for new residential development.
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Kalispell looks at recreation requirements along Parkline Trail
Ongoing questions regarding the Kalispell Parkline Trail will be the subject of a Kalispell city council work session on Monday evening.
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Local small businesses generally less affected by price increases
Independent business owners in the Flathead Valley are reporting less of an impact from the rising cost of goods compared to their larger corporate counterparts.
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New sensory gym caters to children with different abilities
Play place fills a need for fun
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Kalispell council candidates agree on most issues
During an election forum held virtually on Wednesday, candidates for the Kalispell City Council demonstrated something rare in the modern political environment: agreement.
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Kalispell restricts pot dispensaries to industrial zones
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved new rules regarding marijuana, restricting the sale, cultivation and manufacture of marijuana to the city’s industrial zones.
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Kalispell awarded $4.78M for affordable housing
Kalispell’s Junegrass Place will receive $4,780,000 to build 24 new homes for families and individuals.
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Kalispell marijuana rules up for final decision
The Kalispell City Council is poised to make a final decision on marijuana dispensaries Monday.
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Popular pumpkin patch marks 20th year
Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.
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New tackle shop drops a line in Evergreen
At Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp, you don’t have to fish around to find what you need.
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New Samaritan House facility clears first hurdle
The Kalispell Planning Board gave a recommendation of approval Tuesday for a new Samaritan House facility near Peterson Elementary School.
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Flathead Warming Center hosts grand opening Saturday
Just in time for the return of colder weather, the Flathead Warming Center is hosting the grand opening at its newly renovated space on Meridian Road in Kalispell.
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Kalispell Chamber leads effort to find child-care solutions
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is conducting a study of local businesses to gather input about child-care options in Flathead County in an effort to address and find solutions to a shortage of providers.
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Kalispell mulls roundabout for E. Oregon Street
Traffic circle on Oregon Street could cost $20,000
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Dads launch video series to support local restaurants
To support locally owned restaurants, Winston Walters and Jesse Klotz are putting their money where their mouths are — alongside some of the tastiest meals offered in the Flathead Valley.
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Planning Board decision could create 100 new beds for homeless
A proposal before the Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday will have far-reaching ramifications for the city’s homeless population.
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Traffic review targets East Oregon Street
Traffic changes could be coming to Kalispell after a discussion Monday at a City Council work session.
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Incumbent, challenger share small government values
Mark Johnson and Sid Daoud have a lot in common. That’s largely why they’re now pitted against each other in the race to be Kalispell’s next mayor.
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Duo caters to clients seeking one-of-a-kind events
Raegan Hartley got a taste of entrepreneurship this summer. She and her mother, Alisia Cubberly, launched Montana Picnic Company right after Raegan’s 18th birthday in July.
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Author comes to Whitefish yoga studio for ‘sober October’
Holly Purdy doesn’t want a substance-free lifestyle to be a sobering thought.
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Supply chain issues leave local car lots bare
Car sales moved into the slow lane recently as the automobile industry became the latest victim of pandemic-related shortages.
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Ski resort sets season pass sales record, again
Whitefish Mountain Resort set a new record for season pass sales for the upcoming ski season.
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Ski resort sets season pass sales record, again
Whitefish Mountain Resort set a new record for season pass sales for the upcoming ski season.
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Fire lookouts take camping to next level
The staggering structures, built to spot wildfires, aren’t out of the ordinary to most outdoors people in Northwest Montana.
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$21M listing tops record month for Flathead Lake sales
The sale of a luxury estate in Lakeside capped off a record month for the Flathead Lake real estate market in September.
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Kalispell restricts marijuana sales to industrial areas
The Kalispell City Council has opted for a more restrictive approach to recreational marijuana sales in the city.
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Kalispell council ready to vote on dispensary regs
Marijuana dispensaries could get the green light from the Kalispell City Council during a meeting Monday evening.
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Injury leads to opportunity for new nonprofit leader
Greg Theis has ridden a twisting trail into his new role as executive director of Flathead Area Mountain Bikers.
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Major renovations underway at Kalispell thrift store
Flathead Industries is in the midst of renovating its Kalispell thrift store at the intersection of Main and Idaho streets.
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Flathead natives building cars for the stars
A group of Flathead natives has a plan to sway the future of their hometown.
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Proposed agreement gives Health Board broader representation
A pivotal change that gives broader representation to the Flathead City-County Board of Health was the focus of a Kalispell City Council work session on Monday.
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Samaritan House expansion plans include units for homeless veterans
Samaritan House, the Kalispell nonprofit organization that has operated a homeless shelter at 124 Ninth Ave. W. for many years, has a plan to increase the availability of housing for the most vulnerable community members — including homeless veterans — but will need the city’s approval to put its plan …
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Revisions to health department interlocal agreement proposed
The interlocal agreement that buttresses the Flathead City-County Health Department will be put under the microscope for the first time since 2004 at a Kalispell City Council work session Monday.
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Bakery introduces colorful French pastries
Sweet Mountain Macarons introduces colorful French pastries to the Flathead Valley.
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Kalispell council rejects bids for new police building
The Kalispell City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to reject three bids to build a new search facility for the Kalispell Police Department.
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Bigfork's Sportsman’s Bridge to be replaced in 2023
Plans to replace the 66-year-old Sportsman’s Bridge on Montana 82 near Bigfork were unveiled last week by the Montana Department of Transportation.
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Sportsman’s Bridge to be replaced in 2023
Plans to replace the 66-year-old Sportsman’s Bridge on Montana 82 near Bigfork were unveiled last week by the Montana Department of Transportation.
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Kalispell police building bids come in over budget
After a busy summer, the Kalispell City Council looks to hold a relatively brief meeting Monday on just a single agenda item.
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Flathead Business newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
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New Kalispell restaurant offers authentic ramen
John E. Watson hopes to bowl people over with the soup at Hokkaido Ramen House.
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Board hones pot rules; OKs big housing projects
Local marijuana legislation began to take shape this week when the Kalispell Planning Board recommended approval of a zoning text amendment regarding recreational marijuana.
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West Reserve upgrades come with $68M price tag
A cost summary of the full slate of recommended improvements on West Reserve Drive between Hutton Ranch and U.S. 2 estimates intersection improvements at $20.7 million and roadway widening at roughly $47.7 million, for a total of $68.4 million.
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Kalispell board considers rules for legal marijuana
The Kalispell Planning Board looks to clear the smoke surrounding legal marijuana during its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14.
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Huck's Place juices up downtown Whitefish
Huck’s Place sounds like a typical Montana eatery, but the food and drinks inside aren’t like anything else in the Flathead Valley.
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Kalispell council OKs downtown hotel, silo projects
Transportation, development move forward in Kalispell
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Law roundup: Woman reluctantly decides to call husband
A woman was “screaming and swearing at dispatch to call her husband.”
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Fire lookout rentals take camping to the next level
It’s a good time to get above the fray in a fire-tower lookout.
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Kalispell council nears decisions on three large projects
Three items on the Kalispell City Council's Tuesday meeting agenda have the potential to reshape the city's landscape.
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Flower farms proliferate across Flathead Valley
From tiny backyards to wide-open farms, a local flower movement is taking root. "It's all about using flowers grown locally and seasonally," said April Vomfell, who started one of the first flower farms in the Flathead Valley.
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New owner plans to revamp Scotty's Bar
One of the most recognizable signs in Kalispell is coming down outside Scotty's Bar.
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Flathead media personality retires after 30 years
Some know her just by the sound of her voice. Others, from her email signature. But through one medium or another, Wendy Ostrom-Price has forged connections with thousands of community members over the course of her 30-year career.
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Flathead gained more jobs than any Montana county this summer
Flathead County had the highest employment gains of any Montana county in July, according to statistics from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
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Kalispell salon enterprise gets a makeover
With changes coming to two local salons, their owners are aiming for a productive transition.
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Kalispell's Ceres Bakery adds space at downtown location
Rick Grimm compares the growth of Ceres Bakery to the process of baking bread. "It's been a slow, steady rise," said Grimm, who co-owns the Kalispell business with his wife, Hannah Bjornson.
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Applied Materials plans to buy Shopko building in Evergreen
Tech manufacturer Applied Materials is looking to expand its Flathead Valley operations with plans to purchase the empty Shopko department store building near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Montana 35 in Evergreen.
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Starbucks coming to Columbia Heights
A new Starbucks coffee shop is opening at the Glacier Basecamp Lodge in Columbia Heights.
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Yoga studios reopen under new ownership
Yoga studios reopen under new ownership
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Army vet teaches military prep course at FVCC
Cindy Covarrubias can't share much information about her military career. Such is the nature of working in Army intelligence.
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New ice cream shop in Columbia Falls 'a really sweet partnership'
The new Sweet Retreat Creamery is an ice cream oasis in Columbia Falls. The four co-owners of the new business wanted to fill the frozen treat gap they saw in their town.
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Starbucks coming to Columbia Falls lodge
A new Starbucks coffee shop is opening at the Glacier Basecamp Lodge in Columbia Falls.
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Council draws unclear picture of design standards along trail
It's unclear what the future of development along Kalispell's Parkline Trail will look like after a City Council work session Monday.
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Huckleberry prices a challenge for berry-dependent businesses
Huckleberries are here, but maybe not for long.
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Kalispell council to develop Parkline Trail design standards
As the Parkline Trail continues to take shape through downtown Kalispell, the City Council is expected to discuss design standards for the trail at a work session on Monday.
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Yoga studios reopen under new ownership
Take a deep breath: Yoga Hive has returned to the Flathead Valley. Two of the business's three yoga studios recently reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic forced yogis to roll up their mats.
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New BBQ vendor aims to 'defy stereotypes'
At the new 406 BBQ in Kalispell, owner and pitmaster Stephen Kina puts a distinctly Montana, huckleberry-infused twist on the Southern tradition of smoked meats.
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Kalispell approves increased budget
A $104 million annual operating budget was only one of many big-ticket issues the Kalispell City Council decided on Monday.
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High price of hucks challenge for local businesses
High price of hucks challenge for local businesses
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Bigfork bridge to be replaced in 2024
Bigfork bridge to be replaced in 2024
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High price of huckleberries challenge for local businesses
High price of hucks a challenge for local businesses
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Bigfork bridge on track for 2024 replacement
The Montana Department of Transportation is targeting 2024 to replace the historic bridge near Bigfork's downtown.
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Sheep and owners strut their stuff at Northwest Montana Fair
Bighorn sheep draw flocks of visitors to Northwest Montana, but their domestic counterparts were the center of attention during the sheep showmanship competition at the Northwest Montana Fair on Tuesday morning.
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Kalispell council on track to approve $104M budget
The Kalispell City Council is poised to approve its annual budget for fiscal year 2021-22 at Monday's meeting.
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Longtime floriculturist finds delight in dahlias
Kalispell resident Martin Rippens says no experience is necessary to grow beautiful dahlias, but it's been a while since the octogenarian stepped into a novice's shoes.
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Entrepreneur opens three-pronged food business in Columbia Falls
There's nothing scary about Ghostland Grounds, though the new Columbia Falls business is a little unorthodox.
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US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles
US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles
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Bigfork huckleberry business sees increasing demand
Huckleberries are essentially impossible to cultivate, which makes it difficult to differentiate one harvest season from another with any reliable certainty.
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Boutique hotel planned in downtown Whitefish
Averill Hospitality on Friday announced plans to build a boutique hotel on the corner of Central Avenue and First Street in Whitefish, on the vacant lot next to the Craggy Range restaurant.
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Huckleberry prices a challenge for berry-dependent businesses
Veterans of the huckleberry industry are expecting a shorter-than-usual picking season due to dry, hot weather, while increased demand has pushed up prices for the elusive and popular berries.
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Silo development gets green light from Kalispell Planning Board
A plan to transform defunct grain silos in downtown Kalispell into a mixed-use development featuring apartments, commercial space and a top-story restaurant received a unanimous endorsement from the city's Planning Board on Tuesday.
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More Flathead residents seek COVID tests amid surge in cases
Flathead County COVID-19 testing sites have seen an uptick in activity in recent weeks as the number of active cases in the area continues to surge.
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Kalispell council mulls privacy concerns over drone use
City discusses privacy concerns from drones
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High price of hucks a challenge for local businesses
High price of hucks a challenge for local businesses
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Kalispell reviewing use of drones, other technology
Kalispell city staff will break down some of the city's most advanced technology at a work session Monday evening with the City Council.
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Kalispell water usage at record level
The city of Kalispell is breaking records for water usage as the Flathead Valley endures persistent heat and drought.
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Broadway couple bakes bagels in Kila
Bagels and Broadway are cultural staples of New York City. They’re not quite what you’d expect to find in Kila, Montana.
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Analyst says unequal economic recovery presenting challenge for state
Analyst says unequal economic recovery presenting challenge for state
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Nelson's hardware store taps into solar power
Nelson's hardware store taps into solar power
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Big subdivision OK'd on former Willow Creek site in Kalispell
A large housing proposal off Foys Lake Road received enthusiastic support from the Kalispell City Council on Monday.
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407-unit housing project planned off Foy's Lake Road
Two proposed housing projects top the Kalispell City Council agenda on Monday, including a 407-unit development off Foys Lake Road.
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Interest high in The Woodlands condo community
At 80 years old, developer Curtis Lund knows firsthand what it takes to live comfortably as a senior in the Flathead Valley.
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Couple combine efforts at new personal training studio
Cristin Kynett and Chris Sigouin believe their combined talents put their fitness studio on a level apart from other exercise spaces.
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Flathead hotels smash June occupancy records
Hotels and other traditional lodging accommodations in the Flathead Valley have been jam-packed this season despite a shortage of employees to clean rooms and tend to guests — and despite the proliferation of short-term rentals, which are also booking up at record rates.
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Nonprofit resumes work with Lakeside garden project
Architecture isn't a career that easily lends itself to working from home. After the disruption of the past year due to the pandemic, participants in a Lakeside architecture internship have renewed enthusiasm for hands-on work in the community.
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Unequal economic recovery challenges Montana, analyst says
At midyear, the numbers show quite a few forks in the road to recovery for various sectors of the Montana economy.
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Hotel project mulled at Kalispell council session
A proposed hotel in downtown Kalispell got its first round of public perusal during a Kalispell City Council work session Monday night, with proponents and opponents weighing in on the sizable development project.
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June airport numbers demonstrate robust recovery
In the wake of a turbulent year for air travel, traffic at Glacier Park International Airport is headed in just one direction — up.
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Proposed hotel, transportation plan up for discussion
A pair of items on the Kalispell City Council agenda for its Monday work session have the potential to transform the city over the next several years.
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Parkline Trail construction ahead of schedule
Construction on the Kalispell Parkline Trail is ahead of schedule.
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Outfitter opens downtown Whitefish store
Kurt Schram's vision for Whitefish Outfitters is as vast as the territory his business serves.
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5-story hotel proposed on Main Street in Kalispell
Plans for a $47 million five-story hotel and separate parking garage in downtown Kalispell have the potential to change not only the city’s skyline but also the economic stability of Main Street.
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Kalispell council expands use of accessory dwellings
After 10 months of back-and-forth discussions, the Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to authorize an expansion of accessory dwelling units in specific city zones.
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Kalispell again considers expanded use of accessory dwellings
A lengthy saga revolving around accessory dwelling units in Kalispell could reach a conclusion during the Kalispell City Council's meeting Monday evening.
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Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
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Food trucks proliferate across Flathead Valley
New food trucks have rolled into nearly every corner of the Flathead Valley this summer, vending everything from tacos to hot dogs and specialty soda.
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Kalispell in top 10 for $3M tech makeover
Kalispell is a top-10 finalist in T-Mobile's Hometown Techover Contest, a nationwide competition that will award $3 million in technology improvements to one small, rural town later this summer.
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Kalispell IDs three potential areas for marijuana sales
The Kalispell City Council on Monday identified three potential areas of the city for marijuana dispensaries as the council mulls rules for pot sales.
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'Sunshine is free': Whitefish hardware store taps into solar power
Montana's sunny weather could not have come at a better time for Nelson's Ace Hardware. The store on U.S. 93 South in Whitefish recently installed 78 solar panels across its south-facing roof to provide the shop with sustainable energy.
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Kalispell council still mulling marijuana rules
Local marijuana legislation returns to the spotlight Monday evening during the Kalispell City Council work session.
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Lakeside bike park caters to downhill mountain bikers
Legacy Bike Park is almost ready to roll in Lakeside. The new downhill mountain biking park will open to its first riders on Thursday.
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Whitefish coffee shop relocates, adds gelato bar
Walking into Le Marche is like stepping off Central Avenue and into the heart of Paris. The combination café and boutique brings a touch of European culture to downtown Whitefish.
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Law roundup: Fashion faux pas is least of man’s offenses
A man wearing a dress on top of pajama bottoms was reported to the Kalispell Police Department after he allegedly took his pants down and touched himself inappropriately at the front counter of a store.
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Kalispell rescinds Stillwater Road roundabout agreement
The Kalispell City Council agreed to scrap plans for a North Kalispell roundabout during a brief meeting on Tuesday.
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Basecamp Drive roundabout subject of study
The Montana Department of Transportation is moving forward with a study of the intersection of the U.S. 93 bypass and Basecamp Drive in South Kalispell.
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Trail project secures two grants
Trail project secures two grants
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Economic development groups get new leader
Christy Cummings Dawson will assume the role of president and CEO at Montana West Economic Development and the Flathead County Economic Development Authority.
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Kalispell considers scrapping Stillwater Road roundabout plan
Several roundabouts have been proposed for Kalispell roadways over the past few years, but on Tuesday, the Kalispell City Council will consider a proposal to do away with plans for a traffic circle northwest of the city.
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Lumber prices begin to drop after record high
After climbing to record highs, lumber prices are finally starting to fall. The long-awaited break in the wood products market already is creating ripple effects in the Flathead Valley's economy.
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Flathead wedding vendors inundated with bookings, forcing some couples to wait
Flathead Valley couples eager to say "I do" are having to practice patience these days, as many local wedding vendors already are booked into 2023.
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Dance instructor opens studio for all abilities in Kalispell
Chelsea Speer dances to her own beat at Turning Pointe Dance. Her new studio opened last month on U.S. 93, where Speer offers dance classes unlike most others in the Flathead Valley.
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Moving on up: Airport expansion to include Flathead's only escalator
Glacier Park International Airport’s $100 million upgrade, dubbed “the biggest project in the history of the airport” by Airport Director Rob Ratkowski, will include an escalator to move passengers between floors.
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Kalispell moves forward with revised plan for accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council is giving accessory dwelling units a second chance.
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Fireworks restrictions vary throughout Flathead Valley
Some Flathead Valley firefighting officials are pleading with the public to refrain from setting off fireworks this Fourth of July and instead attend professional displays, as an unprecedented heat wave creates prime conditions for destructive fires in wildland and urban areas.
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New Soroptimist president focuses on nonprofit’s future
Soroptimist International was founded in 1921, shortly after women gained the right to vote in the United States. Betsy Kohnstamm, the incoming president of Soroptimist International of Whitefish, is making it her No. 1 priority to ensure the local group doesn’t fade into history.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to discuss federal funding, pot rules
Three hefty discussion items are on the agenda for the Kalispell City Council’ work session Monday evening, including discussion about the city’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Razor start-up firm relocates to Kalispell
Paul Tappon and Mike Sopuch are on the cutting edge of the razor industry. The pair of University of Montana graduates founded Uno Shave Co. in 2019 in an effort to simplify shaving.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs numerous development projects
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved several requests for new construction and adjustments to existing properties, though a couple of the proposals drew some added back-and-forth discussion among council members.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Renovations underway at Flathead Warming Center
When the Flathead Warming Center reopens this fall, the shelter is going to look a bit different.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Development-heavy agenda awaits Kalispell council
A robust agenda for the Kalispell City Council’s Monday evening meeting reflects the skyrocketing demand for construction in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Restaurateur opens bar, steakhouse in Kalispell
Restauranteur opens bar, steakhouse in Kalispell
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council still hashing out accessory dwelling parameters
Accessory dwelling units are getting a second chance from the Kalispell City Council.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Waterfront real estate inventory in ‘record low territory’
Inventory lags as home prices surge in the Flathead Valley
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Residential waterfront inventory in ‘record-low territory’
As the red-hot real estate market continues here, Flathead Lake waterfront residential inventory is in “record-low territory,” according to Realtor David Fetveit, who publishes a monthly waterfront real estate report.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New outfitter takes e-biking to the next level
The Allred brothers have a solution to the overcrowding in Glacier National Park and other outdoor hotspots.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Batterer-intervention programs aim to curb further abuse
Over the past year, Northwest Montana has begun making inroads to address domestic violence through a legislative proposal aimed at protecting victims and the addition of three victim advocates in Flathead County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Intervention programs sparse throughout NW Montana
Batterer-intervention programming for domestic violence offenders is a challenge plaguing other rural Northwest Montana counties as well as Flathead County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council rekindles accessory dwelling discussion
The contentious topic of accessory dwelling units returns to the spotlight Monday at a Kalispell City Council work session.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Montana out-of-state tourism dropped 12% in 2020
Out-of-state visitation to Montana declined about 12% from 2019 to 2020, according to the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New outfitter takes e-biking to the next level
The Allred brothers have a solution to the overcrowding in Glacier National Park and other outdoor hotspots.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New owners transform Stillwater Landing into yoga retreat
When Xenia Guido and Jordan Cohen arrived in Montana last fall, they made a rather abrupt landing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen utility district asks Kalispell for land swap
City receives proposal for Evergreen sewer land swap
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Pump-out station added to Lakeside marina
The station allows boaters to empty their holding tanks and portable toilets at the marina
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside marina adds long-awaited pumpout station
Bruce Young is “pumped” about the new pumpout station in place at the Flathead Harbor at Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Skier recounts 20,000-foot ski day at DREAM fundraiser
With temperatures in the valley climbing to 90 degrees, the ski season already feels like a distant memory.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Alternative baseball league starting Kalispell team
Baseball may be America’s pastime, but it’s harder for some players to get out on the field than others.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Railroad track removal underway for Parkline Trail
Road closure June 7-11 for Kalispell Parkline
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council returns to in-person meetings
The Kalispell City Council chambers will reopen to the public for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic sent the city government into remote meetings about a year ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Two coworking businesses opening in Kalispell
It’s finally time for most workers to return to the office after months of working from home. The rise of new coworking spaces in the valley is reimagining what it looks like to head into the office.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Artists selected for tunnel murals in Kalispell
KALICO Art Center and Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana have announced their selection of professional artists to paint murals on the multiuse path in North Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senior Spotlight: GHS senior embodies possibilities for all abilities
For his final speech competition, Ty Espeseth championed the idea that people of all abilities can excel in whatever they choose to pursue. He exemplifies that message every day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kila man says flag business inspired by patriotism
Craig Kempthorne's work is highly visible around the Flathead Valley, even though his small, one-man Kila company keeps a low profile.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Child care shortage tied to Flathead economic challenges
A typical work day for Whitney Aschenwald starts with a drive north from Bigfork to Kalispell, where she drops off each of her two young children at separate day care centers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Developer's plans include restaurant atop old silos in Kalispell
A Flathead Valley developer plans to transform a property in Kalispell occupied by defunct grain silos into a mixed-use residential and commercial area featuring roughly 230 apartments, bars, restaurants, a hotel, retail space and parking.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell transportation plan proposes 90 improvements over 20 years
A draft of the city of Kalispell's urban transportation plan unveiled Wednesday includes 90 recommendations that could be implemented over the next two decades.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell kicks off Parkline Trail construction
Despite gloomy weather Monday evening, Kalispell's future looked bright at a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the Parkline Trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Navigating rough waters: Local paddler ready to compete Bigfork Whitewater Festival
“I fell in love with whitewater and the whole community that surrounded it.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Shelter urges: 'Don't kit-nap kittens'
Spring is the time of year when cats give birth to new litters, and many of them end up at the Flathead County Animal Shelter. But bringing kittens to the shelter could cause more harm than good, even if they appear to have been abandoned.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Northern Plastics to relocate to Glacier Rail Park
The key to filling all the lots at Glacier Rail Park can be summarized in just one word: plastics.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Christian bookstore opens in downtown Kalispell
Melissa Gill, owner of Kalispell’s new Christian bookstore, The Narrow Gate, hopes the shop will serve as a source of books, gifts and community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Central School, other historic buildings receive grant funding
The Montana Department of Commerce has awarded $5 million in grant funding to 23 communities for historic preservation projects across the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Parkline Trail kicks off with Monday event
After a decade of planning and negotiations, construction will begin Monday on Kalispell's long-awaited Parkline Trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell sells out Old School Station
The Kalispell City Council on Monday put the final Old School Station lot under contract.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Growth Summit tackles tough issues of housing, workforce
Growth Summit covers complex web of local development
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Buyer looks to snag last Old School Station lot
The final Old School Station lot is up for sale Monday, when the Kalispell City Council will consider approving the sale of Lot 4 to Bill Phillips of DCP Kalispell LLC for the full listing price of $293,000.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
South Kalispell pizzeria draws on owner's lifetime passion for the pie
South Kalispell pizza place introduces locals to pizza trends
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Montana’s tech industry hits record $2.9B in revenue
Montana’s high-tech companies overcame and even benefited from the dynamics of a pandemic economy in 2020, generating more than $2.9 billion in revenues and growing at rates up to seven times faster than the statewide economy, according to a survey conducted by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Explore Whitefish releases 'Be a friend of the fish' campaign
The Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau, known as Explore Whitefish, has released a “Be a Friend of The Fish” sustainable tourism campaign for the busy summer visitor season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council reviews 'capital-heavy' budget
After four hours of work sessions spread across two days, this week the city of Kalispell’s $104 million annual budget cleared the first hurdle to getting approved for the upcoming fiscal year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Employers hope return-to-work incentive brings in workers
Employers hope return-to-work incentive brings in workers
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Bigger workforce driving Kalispell's proposed $104M budget
The Kalispell City Council will get its first look this week at a preliminary budget of $103.96 million for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell businesswoman sets up eclectic shop
Kalispell businesswoman sets up her own shop
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Council OKs $8.1M for Parkline Trail and amenities
City approves full suite of trail amenities
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U.S. 2 road work near Glacier starts May 10
U.S. 2 construction starts May 10
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
'Johnny on the Spot' is endearing host at Kalispell restaurant
There aren’t many resumes like the one Bernie Pourroy has assembled throughout his lifetime.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to vote on core trail bid
Selecting a contractor for the Kalispell Parkline Trail installation is among several agenda items before the Kalispell City Council tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Exorbitant lumber prices hurt suppliers, builders
Exorbitant lumber prices hurt suppliers, builders
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Taco Bell building in North Kalispell
Taco Bell building in North Kalispell
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Longtime real estate broker opens Lakeside office
Longtime broker opens Lakeside office
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Local coffee company celebrates 40 years
Local coffee company celebrates 40 years
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Law roundup: Neighbor wants bees to buzz off
An unhappy neighbor wanted the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to help him move a bunch of bees. He said his neighbor ordered bees to harvest their honey, but they quickly dispersed all over his property and made him “extremely upset.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Parkline Trail hits budgeting snag
Parkline Trail hits budgeting snag
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Samaritan House looks to expand its facility
The Kalispell City Council will have a loaded agenda in front of it at a work session Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
0426 batavia intersection brief
0426 batavia intersection brief
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Cupcake maker opens retail kitchen
Marin Blandon is making a lot of people happy with her new location in Evergreen. Sugar Happy Cupcakes opened to the public on March 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polebridge entrepreneur launches new food truck
Polebridge entrepreneur launches new food truck
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Survey: Montana small businesses not very ‘pandemic-proof’
Montana’s small businesses are third least “pandemic-proof”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell artist’s painting donated to State Library in Helena
With the Many Glacier entrance of Glacier National Park set to reopen after being being closed last year, it's a fitting time for Kalispell artist Mark Ogle to bring his rendition of one of the natural area’s most scenic vistas to the Montana State Capitol.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
City sells Old School Station lot 9
Old School Station remains one of the most desired properties in Kalispell after yet another lot there was sold during the Kalispell City Council meeting Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Chipotle submits plans for possible Kalispell location
Chipotle Mexican Grill could be on its way to Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Women-led team revamps Electric Avenue restaurant
A lot of kitchens are male-dominated — not Grille 459.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish farm launches retail partnership
Todd Ulizio is hoping Two Bear Farm’s new Whitefish storefront, The Farmer’s Stand, won’t be a hard sell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Council considers offer to buy fourth Old School Station lot
Yet another Old School Station lot could soon be off the market.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Business transforming unappealing produce into fermented foods
Fermenters move from Bozeman to Kalispell
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Construction near Lakeside begins Monday
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin construction to improve U.S. 93 South near Lakeside and Somers starting Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Real estate inventory plummets in March
The Flathead Valley real estate market has experienced astronomical demand throughout the past year, and the most recent monthly data continue to show staggering results.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Real estate inventory plummeted in March
Real estate inventory plummeted in March
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'No easy answer' on social media use, expert tells Kalispell City Council
After weeks of heated discussions about the appropriate use of social media by elected officials, the Kalispell City Council seemed content to drop the debate during a work session Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell cafe temporarily closes due to staffing shortage
Montana Coffee Traders' Kalispell cafe has closed indefinitely due to a lack of available workers, the coffee chain announced Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Tiny cabin company adds Stillwater Lake location
Tiny cabin company adds Stillwater Lake location
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Social media use under Kalispell council spotlight again
Social media use under city spotlight again
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Farmer's Gals raise rabbits for family pets
Baby bunnies born just in time for Easter
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Beloved feed store to close after almost 40 years
Beloved feed store closes after almost 40 years
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Night construction resumes Monday in downtown Kalispell
Kalispell concrete work starts Monday
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Health officer hoping for 40% vaccine rate in Flathead County
Flathead City-County Health Officer reports to Kalispell City Council on pandemic
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Businesses' reactions to Glacier ticketed entry is mixed bag
A week ago, Glacier National Park officials announced plans to require ticketed reservations to enter the park through the West entrance this summer. Some businesses that depend on park visitation aren’t so sure a reservation system is the ticket to a smooth season, while others don't expect too much of …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Avalanche dog successfully finishes cancer treatment
Avalanche dog finishes cancer treatment
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Land-use changes proposed along Airport Road
Land use changes possible around Airport Road
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Real estate couple introduces cutting-edge franchise
Real estate couple introduces cutting-edge franchise
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell eyes sewer projects for $6M in federal aid
Approximately $6 million in federal aid to go toward Kalispell sewer
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Art galleries struggle in changing times
“Numbers of people don't always turn into dollars spent.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen
New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Artists look to community amid market downturn
Artists look to community amid market downturn
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Food truck's meat sourced from C-Falls cattle
Food truck carries meat made from C-Falls cattle
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Sewer project could cost unexpected $6 million
Rehab project could cost unexpected $6 million
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell sewer system under review
Kalispell sewer system under review
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Local private chefs aim to create nationwide platform
Tyler Wells and Shaun Cubberly call themselves “The Chef Guys.” It’s a modest moniker that belies their ambitious plan to expand from the Flathead Valley to the upper echelons of fine dining nationwide.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Opportunity Fair aims to address staffing shortage
Opportunity Fair aims to address staffing shortage
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New owner modernizes Olney resort
Deborah Haydis is out to prove you can, in fact, teach an old dog new tricks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Construction labor crunch threatens development
Construction labor crunch threatens development
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs various development requests
Third lot in two weeks sells at Old School Station
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Interest continues in Old School Station lots
Development continues to dominate discussion with the Kalispell City Council, half of tonight’s agenda dedicated to the topic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Study: Flathead County has most short-term rentals statewide
Flathead County boasts most short-term rentals statewide, per UM study
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Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
Butcher shop going in at popular Wisconsin Ave. market
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
State's namesake sub launches in Virginia
The USS Montana submarine, the Big Sky State’s namesake Navy vessel, officially launched last week, according to a press release from shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Developers withdraw application for massive Kalispell subdivision
Developers withdraw application for massive Kalispell subdivision
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Parking lot set to be done early June
The entire undertaking comes in at approximately $1.6 million.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Glacier Bank leader to retire after long career in banking
Glacier Bank leader to retire after 46 years
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
City to budget money for Lawrence Park trail completion
Council generally supports Lawrence Park trails
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Council considers completing Lawrence Park trails
The Kalispell City Council hopes to come full circle during a work session tonight by discussing the completion of unfinished loop trails at Lawrence Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Peerman family regroups, relocates to new eatery space
It’s been a year full of changes for just about everyone, but for the Peerman family in Whitefish, perhaps even more than most.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New owners revamp Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen
Farmhouse Inn and Kitchen started as a homegrown family business, and now new owners are keeping that tradition alive.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
USS Montana submarine launches in Virginia
USS Montana submarine launches in Virginia
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Alaska Airlines adds California flights to GPIA lineup
Alaska Airlines is the latest in a string of new additions to expand flight options at Glacier Park International Airport.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs offers for Old School Station lots
City approves two offers for Old School Station
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Oregon tech company relocating to Kalispell
Tech company plans to hire 40 new positions in Kalispell
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Housing projects surge in Kalispell
Hundreds of residential units planned city-wide
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Interest high in Kalispell's Old School Station lots
Offers pour in for Old School Station lots
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Pilot’s pageant dreams taking flight
Pilot’s pageant dreams taking flight
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
455-unit housing project planned near Kalispell
110-acre residential project proposed near Four Mile
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Work starts this week on Foy's Lake interchange rebuild
It won’t be long before one of Kalispell’s busiest interchanges on the U.S. 93 bypass takes on a whole new look.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Sherwin-Williams opens North Kalispell paint store
Sherwin-Williams opens North Kalispell paint store
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
U.S. 93 landmark transformed into physical therapy center
Rehab is the name of the game at Stillwater Spine and Sports Center, whether it’s fixing muscles, bones, or even a building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council at odds over social media policies
Although the Kalispell City Council makes no formal decisions during work sessions, that didn’t stop a spirited debate about communication policies on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Chamber pulls plug on parade sponsorship
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rain on Kalispell’s parade.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
JetBlue, more American Airlines routes coming to Glacier Airport
JetBlue will start offering seasonal flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport this summer.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Droves of XC skiers hit local trails
The North Shore Nordic Club maintains more than 10 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails near Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Affordable housing developer to launch Kalispell project
Highline developer to start Kalispell project in May
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Zombie survival camp spotlighted in national publication
Spotlight on unique Kalispell camp
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council gets refresher on communication policies
The Kalispell City Council’s lines of communication have undergone significant upheaval over the past year, prompting a work session tonight to review the council’s communication policies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell dealership to host in-house boat show
Kalispell dealership launches in-house boat show
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
JetBlue, more American Airlines routes coming to GPIA
JetBlue coming to GPIA, plus new American Airlines flights
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council scraps accessory dwelling expansion
In a surprise move by the Kalispell City Council on Tuesday, a proposed ordinance that would have expanded the use of accessory dwelling units in the city was tossed out.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Remote workers flock to Flathead Valley
Schukman and his wife decided to settle in Bigfork to take advantage of the fluidity of a remote work schedule.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside teen joins inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts
Lakeside teen joins first female Eagle Scouts
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Study puts numbers to hard winter for Whitefish lodging
Recent statistics compiled by the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau give insight into lodging trends for the 2020-2021 ski season, and the numbers aren’t pretty.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council still wrangling about accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council will hold what could be its final conversation about accessory dwelling units during a virtual meeting tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Five Guys reopens after remodel
The Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant in Hutton Ranch Plaza looks a little different these days, but the popular burger fare hasn’t changed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork barber revives classic traditions
Bigfork barber revives classic traditions
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Professionals discover the Flathead as remote workplace
They’re easy to miss, hunkered down behind laptops in home offices, but remote workers are quietly setting up shop around the Flathead Valley. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred companies nationwide to adopt more flexible, socially distanced operations, so for many of their employees, the home is now the workplace.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Freestyle Ski Team reflects on 25 years of getting big air
When the Whitefish Freestyle Ski Team first hit the slopes more than a quarter century ago, most of the current team members were years away from being born.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Return of full passenger rail service uncertain
Return of full passenger rail service uncertain
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
No timeline for return to full passenger rail service
Despite Whitefish’s heritage as a town built around the railroad, the future is uncertain for passenger rail service.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell plans to combine stormwater, rec facilities
The city of Kalispell is poised to begin construction this spring on a stormwater detention facility that also would be used for recreation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Barbershop revives classic traditions
“That stuff went out of style a long time ago,” Parks said. “I’m bringing it back.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Allegiant Air expands California service from GPIA
Allegiant Air is adding twice-weekly service to San Diego from Glacier Park International Airport starting May 28.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell stormwater project slated for spring construction
Kalispell stormwater project slated for spring construction
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Frugals to open second restaurant in Kalispell
New Frugals could open later this month
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New C-Falls coffee shop brings military family home
The new coffee shop and micro-bakery in the Columbia Falls’ Super 1 Foods parking lot doesn’t have a sizable footprint, but it’s been a big undertaking for the Morse family.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Snow-bike tours a new offering for outdoor enthusiasts
Kyle Allred says the best way to master snow biking is “to make your own track.” That’s what he’s trying to achieve with SnowBike Nation, the local guiding outfit Allred launched at the start of the year.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
DREAM Adaptive to be showcased on national TV show
DREAM Adaptive gives about 1,000 lessons during an average ski season, but Executive Director Julie Tickle hopes to eventually reach even more adaptive athletes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council postpones final vote on accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council on Monday declined to give final approval to expanded areas for accessory dwelling units, opting instead to table the vote for another two weeks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic reshaped state's economy, but more change anticipated
During the University of Montana’s first online Economic Outlook Seminar, change was present in every conversation and in the very format of the meeting itself.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
ADU debate prolonged two more weeks
ADU debate prolonged two more weeks
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Starbucks opens in Whitefish
New Starbucks opens in Whitefish
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish nonprofit stars in national show
Whitefish nonprofit stars in national show
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council asked to OK use of grant money for emergency shelter
The Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a proposal for the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana to use Emergency Solutions grant funding for emergency shelter activities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Starbucks opens drive-thru in Whitefish
If you ever had hopes of stopping by a Starbucks coffee shop that isn’t bustling, now’s the time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A trail runs through it: Kalispell on track to complete Parkline Trail this year
It’s the end of the line for the old railroad tracks in downtown Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Superwash: New facility accommodates pets, big rigs
These days, cleanliness is near the top of everyone’s mind, and Dennis Doherty is making it easier than ever to wash your car, RV or truck.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Airport adds service from Minneapolis-based carrier
Glacier Park International Airport will add flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul on Sun Country Airlines beginning in May.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New salon brings fancy nails to Columbia Falls
Clients at Posh Nails and Spa in Columbia Falls emerge with their nails almost unrecognizable from when they first stepped in the door, much the same way the business itself has transformed its little corner of Nucleus Avenue.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Small town attracts young entrepreneurs
“I love that I’m able to wear my boots from the ranch to the gas station and not be looked at sideways."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Wings Radiothon: Cancer fundraiser relying on remote donations this year
The 25th annual Radiothon for Wings Regional Cancer Support will take place on Feb. 4 and 5, and like so many other local events, it’s being retooled to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council hones park rules for downtown trail
The Kalispell City Council turns its attention to the process of building a city park along the Kalispell Core Area Trail — and the rules that will govern the park — during a remote work session at 7 p.m. tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Freedom Bank launches Hometown Hero Award
In stark contrast to a lot of contests featuring a cash prize, Freedom Bank’s new Hometown Hero Award is designed to bring out the best in people.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
With COVID curfew gone, bars are buzzing
For what seems like the first time in months, local bars are finally seeing business pick up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Columbia Falls nail salon stays on top of trends
Clients at Posh Nails and Spa in Columbia Falls emerge with their nails almost unrecognizable from when they first stepped in the door, much the same way the business itself has transformed its little corner of Nucleus Avenue.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell OKs expanded areas for accessory dwellings
On Tuesday, the Kalispell City Council voted to expand opportunities to build accessory dwelling units in the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
‘Dignity bags’ aimed at helping potential trafficking victims
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, the Flathead Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is specifically looking to raise awareness among those in the community who are vulnerable to targeting by human traffickers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Airport expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Airport's $100M expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council votes Tuesday on expanding accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council intends to make its final determination on allowing accessory dwelling units in more areas of the city at its online meeting Tuesday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The Spot: New drive-thru features gourmet doughnuts
Frank Hanes and Leanna Carlson think they’ve found a unique way to make some dough in the Flathead: opening a doughnut shop in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Snow-bike tours a new offering for outdoor enthusiasts
Kyle Allred says the best way to master snow biking is “to make your own track.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Airport's $100M expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to vote next week on expanding accessory dwellings
After thoroughly examining a text amendment that would expand the use of accessory dwelling units throughout the city, the Kalispell City Council is poised to vote on the proposal Jan. 19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Stimulus checks hit Bigfork bank accounts
Residents' stimulus spending plans don't include local merchants
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council getting close to vote on accessory dwelling units
Accessory dwelling units will top the agenda at the Kalispell City Council’s work session tonight as the council finalizes its work on an amendment to allow the dwellings in certain areas of the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Room to ROAM: Tiny camper trend settles into the Flathead
In late December, the only visitors at an innovative new campground in Columbia Falls were four deer who grazed through the woods around the property. But that’s expected to change soon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Longtime Realtor buys Midway Mini Mart
Victor “Vic” Workman knows a lot of things get better with age. He’s been a real estate agent in Whitefish for the past 30 years — almost as long as his newest venture, the Midway Mini Mart in Happy Valley, has been in business.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
COVID-19: Health officer says Flathead County 'not out of the woods' yet
Even though the number of local COVID-19 cases is dropping, Flathead County won't be "out of the woods" until the daily number of lab-tested cases is 30 to 35 or fewer, Flathead County Public Health Officer Joe Russell told the Kalispell City Council Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell residential building nearly doubled in 2020
The pace of building smashed records in Kalispell for 2020, and Planning Director Jarod Nygren only expects that to continue—or possibly speed up—in the new year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Development, land-use proposals dominate Kalispell agenda
The Kalispell City Council has a full agenda tonight for its first meeting of the new year as development and land-use proposals continue to dominate the agenda.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Montana Milk Moovers: Family debuts farm-to-doorstep delivery service
One Kalispell family is putting a fresh spin on a classic business model.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Local snowboards ride from Big Mountain to Bolivia
Brittan Ellingson has been running a world-class snowboard and wakeboard shop out of his Whitefish home for almost a decade, but a lot of locals still haven’t noticed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork library campaign crests $500,000 mark
As of Dec. 18, the initiative had collected $520,000 to bring a new ImagineIF Library to Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
2020 Reflections: ‘The joy of school’ persists through pandemic
Education is often engineered to provide structure and familiarity in students’ lives, but going to school in 2020 was anything but routine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Motor manufacturer wins Exporter of the Year
Engineers are somewhat stereotypically known for being a socially reserved bunch. Maybe that’s why Burgi Engineers has kept such a low profile while building a global empire out of a nondescript manufacturing center along U.S. 2.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
'Bully' breed rescue works with aggressive canines
Perseverance is paying off for Coleen Flight, the founder of an Evergreen dog rescue for “bully” breeds in Northwest Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
City rejects apartment complex appeal
During its final meeting of the year on Monday, the Kalispell City Council remotely discussed requirements for a new apartment complex, updating the city’s water system and a few personnel changes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
AmeriCorps members partner with Habitat for Humanity in Lakeside
With snow in the forecast this week, volunteer crews are working hard on a housing project to provide shelter for low-income families in Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Developer's appeal, water system upgrades top Kalispell agenda
At its final meeting of 2020, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a developer’s appeal in a sidewalk matter and talk about system upgrades to the city water utility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Blessings Box goal is neighbors helping neighbors
One of Santa’s most dedicated helpers lives in Kalispell on Third Avenue East.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council gets update on core trail
The design phase of the Parkline Trail planned through Kalispell’s core is nearing 100% completion, and by this time next year the trail on the old railroad bed is expected to be completed, the Kalispell City Council learned Monday during a work session.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork fire on track for record annual call total
Patton estimated it could take five to ten more years before Bigfork Fire relocates to the new property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Downtown Kalispell in focus for work session
The Kalispell City Council will hold a virtual work session tonight to review updates of various planning activities taking place in the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Gluten-free bakery owner eyes expansion
Christmas cookies are a classic holiday treat, but the ones coming out of the oven at Red Poppy are a little less conventional.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
South Kalispell gets land donation for new fire hall
The new year hopefully will bring a new fire hall for the South Kalispell Fire Department.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Another chapter begins for landmark Kalispell Mercantile
Since it was first built at the end of the 19th century, the Kalispell Mercantile in the heart of downtown Kalispell has been home to many: government officials when Flathead County first split from Missoula County, bustling warehouses served by the Great Northern Railroad, and even the building’s longtime owner, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council broadens manager's authority to use AG
The Kalispell City Council on Monday unanimously passed a resolution giving the city manager the direct authority to reach out to the state attorney general for assistance with issues related to criminal prosecution.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Die-hards hit the slopes as season opens
At 9:30 a.m. Thursday, the sun slid out from behind a cloud and a cheer went up from the crowd of skiers and snowboarders gathered by the base of Chair 1 at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Skiers should expect changes for opening day
At Whitefish Mountain Resort, masks or face shields will be required at all times in lift lines, indoor spaces and on the S.N.OW. shuttle bus.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Skiers should expect changes for opening day
It’s been a long off-season in the Flathead Valley since Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area closed early in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the wait is over — the lifts finally start running again on Thursday, Dec. 10, on Big Mountain. Skiers and riders should …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
NW Montana business sector better positioned to weather economic storm, bankers say
Amid a bleak outlook for many businesses across the state, Northwest Montana is in a better position to weather the ongoing economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic than most other regions, according to local bankers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
State adds lights to crosswalk near Smith Valley School
The Montana Department of Transportation last week installed new flashing lights on U.S. 2 West near Smith Valley School to improve the safety of the crosswalk along the busy highway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Development proposals top busy Kalispell agenda
The Kalispell City Council has a busy schedule for its meeting tonight, which will be held virtually via Zoom videoconference starting at 7 p.m.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Skiers should expect changes for opening day
It’s been a long off-season in the Flathead Valley since Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area closed early in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Elopement service offers one-of-a-kind ceremonies
At Elope Montana, Lindsey Gardner has found the perfect match for her talents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Avalanche dog needs help with cancer treatment
Jett has been serving the Flathead Valley almost his entire life as an avalanche dog.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mall prepares for Santa's arrival
Last week Dr. Anthony Fauci said Santa Claus is immune to the COVID-19 virus, but the Kalispell Center Mall is taking a few extra precautions to ensure safety when Santa’s sleigh touches down in Kalispell next week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell embarks on design standards for historic buildings
The city of Kalispell is taking a step back in time as city representatives get to work on the first draft of a set of design standards for historical buildings in the downtown area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Toys for Tots coordinator confident despite COVID
Like Rudolph’s red nose lighting the way through a blizzard, Kelley Hamilton is leading Flathead County’s Toys for Tots program through the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Real estate market on the rise
In the valley’s real estate market, a lot of purchases become vacation homes, part-time residences or simply investment properties.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Families keep up holiday traditions
Locals find ways to keep holiday spirit alive during pandemic
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Motorcycle master opens new Kalispell shop
There’s a familiar face in a new place on U.S. 93 south of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
1129 BIZ Montana investment group seeks new members
Frontier Angels has always been in the vanguard of innovation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Real estate sales show unprecedented spike
For months, the valley has been filled with rumors about an influx of urban escapees flooding to the Flathead.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic prompts changes to holiday shopping
Black Friday probably won’t be much of a big deal this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Nonprofit architecture firm working on new home
It isn’t just local commercial construction that’s been thrown into a building frenzy lately.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Acutech: Metal manufacturer partners with national door brand
Acutech Metalworks is opening doors across Montana — big ones.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
1122 EVERGREEN: Sugar Happy Cupcakes: Cupcake artist plans to open new bakery
Marin Blandon’s cupcakes look almost too good to eat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Webinar helps businesses handle customer conflicts
Nearly 150 people tuned into a Zoom videoconference Thursday to learn coping mechanisms for dealing with conflict in business settings, including customers’ reluctance to wear masks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork clock tower to get tech upgrade
Downtown Bigfork will be humming a different tune in the next few weeks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Sportsman owner Mike Gwiazdon dies at 79
Sportsman owner Mike Gwiazdon dies at 79
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Clock tower set to get an upgrade
Tech upgrades in store for downtown icon
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic, politics fuel brisk local liquor sales
“People are drinking more,” said Zuege. “It’s getting diverted from bars and restaurants to liquor stores.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Affordable housing, COVID, dominate Kalispell council discussion
Recent hot-button topics such as COVID-19 restrictions and affordable housing continued to dominate the discussion at the Kalispell City Council’s Monday evening meeting, held virtually via Zoom videoconference.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Sportsman owner Mike Gwiazdon dies at 79
Longtime Flathead Valley business and community leader Mike Gwiazdon died Friday at age 79 following his battle with cancer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council considers lot sale to engineering firm
The potential sale of a city lot to engineering firm Robert Peccia and Associates (RPA) is the lone agenda item tonight for the Kalispell City Council.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Salons share hair on Kalispell’s Main Street
There’s no excuse for a bad hair day in Kalispell now that two salons have opened up on Main Street.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell Chamber embarks on new leadership
As the Kalispell business community looks to the future and what lies beyond the pandemic, it will have a new leader to help navigate that path forward.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
A new chapter begins for historic Somers mansion
The first time Jasmine Morton visited the mysterious yellow mansion on the hill overlooking her hometown of Somers, she was an intrepid third-grader carrying a tray of cookies in an attempt to get a glimpse inside the local historic landmark.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Pandemic, politics fuel brisk local liquor sales
COVID-19 cases are rising across the state of Montana, and so, too, are liquor sales.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish
Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell Planning Board still mulling relaxed rules for accessory dwellings
The Kalispell Planning Board meets tonight to discuss a potential zoning change that would relax restrictions on accessory dwelling units.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel gets new owners
New changes are coming to one of downtown Kalispell’s oldest historic buildings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Big Hat awards honor Bigfork locals for community work
The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is honoring Bigforkers who wear big hats—and many of them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Rails-to-Trails starts 'Tunnel Vision' mural project
The Great Northern Historical Trail offers some pretty spectacular vistas along the paved path system that connects Kalispell, Somers and Kila.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Cidery opens tasting room west of Kalispell
There’s a new tasting room and eatery just west of Kalispell where locals can go to unwind.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Award recognizes three Bigfork locals for community efforts
Lisa Cloutier, Brian Anderson and Edd Blackler were selected as the honorees for this year’s Big Hat award.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Flathead Warming Center to get permanent facility
The Kalispell City Council took a step toward addressing homelessness during a meeting Monday night with the approval of two requests that pave the way for the Flathead Warming Center to open a permanent location on North Meridian Road.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Identity thieves taking advantage of COVID relief funding
Since March, the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection has received more than 400 applications for assistance to victims of identity theft, according to department spokesperson Anastasia Burton.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell looks at proposals to help homeless population
Conversations surrounding homelessness in Kalispell will continue tonight when the Kalispell City Council takes up two proposals intended to address the local homeless population.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell designer joins Paris fashion company
The path from the Flathead Valley to a position among the elites of the fashion industry in Paris wasn’t well-laid for local fashion professional Rebecca Ostrom.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
New Kalispell decor shop brings in hard-to-find brands
Stepping into the cozy new Lemontree store in downtown Kalispell, shoppers are immediately greeted with the scent of mulled cider that permeates the space from one of the decor shop’s premium candles.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish
The latest addition to the Whitefish landscape will be a Starbucks Coffee on the east side of U.S. 93 North.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Flathead County: Sheriff reports surge in crime, homelessness
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office has seen an upswing in all kinds of crime this year, along with an upswing in the number of homeless people, Sheriff Brian Heino said during the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce's virtual "High Noon" luncheon Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Service providers critical of Kalispell's homelessness study
The findings of a recent report from Kalispell’s Task Force on Homelessness was the focus of a lengthy virtual Kalispell City Council work session Monday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Residential building way ahead of last year’s numbers
Although the COVID19 pandemic has slashed workloads for a lot of businesses in the Flathead Valley, residential building is still fullsteam ahead.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Homeless Task Force report focus of City Council meeting
Homeless Task Force report focus of City Council meeting
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Mini camper company expanding inventory
Sherpa Adventures is set up to succeed in manufacturing, while social distancing. Bruce Weatherby and his team make tiny teardrop trailers - ideal for the surging interest in isolated outdoor activities - and they build them all out of their manufacturing center in rural Libby.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Residential building way ahead of last year’s numbers
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has slashed workloads for a lot of businesses in the Flathead Valley, residential building is still full-steam ahead.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Caregivers and Alzheimer’s: ‘Remember who they were'
At age 14, Jack Pettitt fudged some numbers for enlistment and shipped off to the Korean War where he earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Now, at age 87, Pettitt’s bedroom in Kalispell has become his battlefield. The Army veteran is one of at least 22,000 Montanans over …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell city councilor pushes for social gathering restrictions
One Kalispell city councilor wants the city to look into implementing social gathering restrictions due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in the valley. The Kalispell City Council held a virtual meeting Monday evening via Zoom videoconference with Tamalee St. James Robinson, Health Officer for the Flathead City-County Health Department.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Charter airline to offer flights to Canada
Bigfork-based Rocky Mountain Airways is finalizing plans to fly passengers from Missoula International Airport to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell to collect leaves until Nov. 20
Leaf collection efforts in Kalispell began Oct. 15 and will last until Nov. 20.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Affordable housing for Kalispell seniors gets tax credit relief
A Kalispell senior community is among six affordable housing projects that have been selected to receive millions of dollars in housing tax credits by the Montana Board of Housing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Councilor wants city to consider social gathering restrictions
One Kalispell city councilor wants the city to look into implementing social gathering restrictions due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in the valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Architecture awards celebrate historic Kalispell buildings
Kalispell has been a hotbed of new development in recent years, but it’s the city’s historic buildings in the spotlight this year as recipients of the City of Kalispell Architectural Review Committee’s annual awards.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kalispell council will set legislative priorities
The Kalispell City Council is poised to finalize its priorities for the 2021 legislative session when it holds a virtual meeting tonight via Zoom videoconference.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Expanded manufacturing program opens doors for local brewers
For a lot of people, manufacturing conjures images of operating heavy machinery inside bustling factories.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Improvements underway along Swan River
Construction is now underway on some long-awaited improvements along the Swan River that have been in the works for almost 15 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
FVCC trades program creates conduit to local manufacturers
Manufacturing isn’t all about making products. It’s also about the people who make them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell finalizes bird feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council officially outlawed feeding wildfowl in city parks during a virtual meeting Monday evening.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Construction starts along Swan River
PacifiCorp begins parking lot expansions
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New building on Wisconsin gives Stack Financial room to grow
New building on Wisconsin gives Stack Financial room to grow
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell finalizes bird feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council officially outlawed feeding wildfowl in city parks during a virtual meeting Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fraud concerns delay thousands of jobless claims
Thousands of Montanans are waiting to receive emergency government assistance as the Montana Department of Labor and Industry grapples with an onslaught of fraud attempts on the state’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead Lake: September real estate sales may be highest in a decade
Real estate sales on Flathead Lake continued to surge to new highs throughout September.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell council poised to finalize bird-feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council will hold a virtual meeting tonight to consider officially adopting an ordinance against feeding ducks in city parks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pandemic, wildfires drive need for Nomad's mobile units
It’s been a tumultuous year, given a pandemic, massive wildfires and large-scale demonstrations, but one local company seems to have a solution for nearly every challenge that has emerged in the past few months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fraud concerns delay thousands of unemployment claims
Thousands of Montanans are waiting to receive emergency government assistance as the Montana Department of Labor and Industry grapples with an onslaught of fraud attempts on the state’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
RE/MAX Glacier Country moves north after fire
Most businesses have faced their share of challenges during the past couple of months, but few have had a year quite as eventful as the team at RE/MAX Glacier Country.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Local option tax among Kalispell's legislative priorities
The Kalispell City Council is readying its priorities for the upcoming session of the Montana Legislature, and a local option tax is one of the city’s priorities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Inadequate child care costs Montana $232M annually
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated child-care challenges for families in Montana, but the take-away from a new state study shows the care issues are not a symptom of the virus outbreak.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
HD 6: Candidates share health-care background, but differ on political policies
The Griz-Cat rivalry isn’t the only thing that divides Montana House of Representatives District 6 candidates Jerramy Dear-Ruel and Amy Regier.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell council looks at accessory dwelling regs
The Kalispell City Council will take a look at the city’s policies for accessory dwelling units during a work session via Zoom videoconference tonight at 7 p.m.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New space gives Stack Financial Management room to grow
Jim and Lisa Stack started working from home decades before it became a trend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell council bans bird feeding in parks
The Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to enact an ordinance restricting the feeding of waterfowl in city parks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork goes the distance to raise money for well in Tanzania
With the COVID-19 pandemic halting most international travel, it might be a little while before many Bigfork residents get the chance to visit Kipalapala Village in Tanzania.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell could impose penalty for feeding birds
The Kalispell City Council will decide whether to enact an ordinance against feeding waterfowl in Woodland Park at a virtual meeting scheduled tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead Valley worker shortages continue into fall
Staffing shortages are nothing new in Northwest Montana. While the COVID-19 pandemic recently improved the outlook for some businesses, others are still operating on a short staff with no end in sight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Russian food truck finds success in the Flathead
Food trucks have become a familiar sight at farmers markets and parking lots across the Flathead Valley, but The Piroshki Palace isn’t like most mobile eateries.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Public supports signal or roundabout at Batavia Lane
The Montana Department of Transportation and members of the public seem to agree on two potential redesign options for the intersection of Batavia Lane and U.S. 2 West near Smith Valley School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Book club opens next chapter after 30 years
Ladies Afternoon Reading Club have been meeting once a month since the late 1980s
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell eyes redevelopment of downtown parking lot
The Kalispell City Council held a virtual work session via Zoom videoconference on Monday evening to discuss two ideas related to funding and development within the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mulls redevelopment of downtown parking lot
The Kalispell City Council will hold a virtual work session tonight to discuss the redevelopment of the parking lot near Valley Bank in downtown Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Couple opens storage, Penske rental facility on U.S. 2
Kayla and Levi Spencer are making big moves this month with their new two-pronged business.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bypass revamp include overpass, more roundabouts
The Montana Department of Transportation’s plan to redesign the interchange at Foy’s Lake Road on the U.S. 93 bypass will replace the heavily trafficked roundabout with a four-lane overpass, but roundabouts will still be part of the configuration.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell picks route for downtown trail connector
The Kalispell City Council on Tuesday unanimously and enthusiastically approved the selection of First Avenue West North as the north-south street connector for the downtown core trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork native Makena Morley signs with international running company
Bigfork native Makena Morley signs with international running company
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Batavia intersection redesign options include roundabout
The Montana Department of Transportation will present four potential redesign options — including a roundabout option — for the intersection of U.S. 2 West and Batavia Lane during an open house planned next week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council looks at more development projects
The Kalispell City Council will meet remotely on Tuesday evening via Zoom videoconference to discuss a few budget amendments, development proposals and a street connection for the downtown Core trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
EVERGREEN: JBJ Dojo wraps up expansion this month
JBJ Dojo wraps up expansion this month at Evergreen studio.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
‘Small-batch’ clothing company moving to U.S. 2
Flag Nor Fail clothing company makes one-of-a-kind, small-batch fitness apparel, so it’s only fitting that the independent brand should have headquarters custom-built to fit the company’s specific needs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
EVERGREEN: Small Evergreen clinic becomes COVID testing epicenter
One of the most convenient places to get a COVID-19 test in the Flathead Valley isn’t exactly where you might expect it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
EVERGREEN: Mountain Physical Therapy under new ownership
The new owner of Mountain Physical Therapy isn’t a physical therapist by trade, but her incredibly diverse background spans just about every other industry you can imagine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Manufacturer gives sanitation stations to local schools
Amanda and Colten Hart have retooled their local furniture manufacturing business to help local schools keep students safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Woodworker wants to teach community his craft
As a woodworker and a blacksmith, Roy Raymond is bringing traditional art forms into the twenty-first century in his shop outside Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Echo Lake tree farm taps into solar energy
Bear Paw Properties tree farm near Kalispell is getting its day in the sun.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
At-home workout program isn’t Kalispell cowboy’s first rodeo
Monday profile
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Rock solid: New shop specializes in Yogo sapphires
New rock shop in Columbia Falls specializes in Yogo sapphires
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hospitality still the hallmark at Flathead Lake Lodge
Flathead Lake Lodge
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
GPIA: Airport traffic gradually recovering—for now
Glacier Park International Airport passenger numbers held fairly well over the summer
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Fundraiser reaches goal to install well in African village
Bigfork locals helped achieve fundraising goal to build well in Tanzanian village.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
75 years at Flathead Lake Lodge
Iconic guest ranch boasts rich history
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to continue online meetings
The Kalispell City Council discussed holding in-person versus virtual meetings at a work session held over Zoom videoconference on Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
BNSF closes Glendive facility as commerce plummets, but says no staffing changes planned for Whitefish
BNSF closes Glendive facility as commerce plummets, but says no staffing changes planned for Whitefish
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to review public participation
The Kalispell City Council will discuss the future format of council gatherings this evening, during a virtual work session held via Zoom videoconference.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Slight property tax decrease part of $87M budget
The Kalispell City Council approved an $87 million budget for the coming year at a virtual meeting held Wednesday that will slightly reduce property taxes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Waterfront real estate inventory low in the Flathead
The inventory of residential properties for sale on Flathead Lake is nearing a record low number, according to August data from the Waterfront Market Report compiled by Realtor David Fetveit.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Lake waterfront real estate inventory low
This summer, toilet paper isn’t the only thing that’s been hard to find in the Flathead Valley. The inventory of residential properties for sale on Flathead Lake is nearing a record low number, according to August data from the Waterfront Market Report compiled by Realtor David Fetveit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to vote on $87M budget
The Kalispell City Council is on track to approve a $87 million budget for the coming fiscal year at its meeting tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Service industry taps into innovation
Bars and restaurants across the valley are serving up innovation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Garden offers pick of beautiful blooms
Cathy Stansbury and her family have devised the ideal business for social distancing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
BNSF closes Glendive facility as commerce plummets
BNSF Railway Co. closed its maintenance facility in Glendive last month, cutting approximately 85 jobs. The closure is one of many changes coming down the line to Montana railroads due to customers’ changing business conditions, including changes in the coal and energy sector.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fair food vendors face uncertainty this year
As the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo approaches, uncertainty seems to be the only sure thing. None of the vendors that normally sell food and drinks on the grounds know quite what to expect at this year’s event.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Performers get creative to overcome COVID obstacles
Artists are hardly considered essential workers, and their repercussions from the COVID-19 outbreak aren’t as obvious as the impacts on health-care workers or grocery store employees. But the closure of bars and restaurants, along with the cancellation of concerts and other large gatherings, has stopped the music for a lot …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Landscape artist finds niche online amid pandemic
When it comes to solitary, socially distanced pastimes, nature painting is an ideal activity. But artists like Mark Ogle are still contending with an array of unprecedented challenges as their peaceful pursuit — like just about every other occupation — has been disrupted by the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Virus-closures keep some local businesses down for the count
By the end of March, the COVID-19 outbreak had closed the doors to most small businesses in the Flathead Valley — some of them, for good.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Multi-family housing proposal recommended for approval
The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday recommended the Kalispell City Council approve a multi-family housing development proposed to the north of the Gateway Community Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Main Street stores hope to rebound after virus closures
Main Street has become one of the main casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lately shoppers are staying in their cars or in their houses, and travelers are holing up in their home states or countries. The result is a major dip in Main Street shopping throughout the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Mixed results for mask mandate in Bigfork
In Bigfork, mask use remains a controversial practice for many restaurants and businesses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Builders can’t keep up with demand; manufacturers short on supplies
Summertime is construction season in the Flathead Valley, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has hindered a variety of local business sectors, the building industry certainly isn’t one of them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Outdoor restrooms fall through cracks of COVID guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has created quandary for restroom use at campgrounds and trailheads, where management must decide how best to keep facilities clean, staff members safe and visitors satisfied.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic-driven loan load keeps local bank busy
There might be no such thing as too much business during a pandemic, but AJ King at Three Rivers Bank thinks the small community bank might be getting close. Since March, the local bank’s two Kalispell branches have been hustling to help other local businesses get the resources they need …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic has generated extra traffic for some local businesses
COVID-19 isn’t all bad for business. In fact, some local companies are thriving, thanks to customers picking up new hobbies and adjusting to a socially distanced lifestyle.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Developer proposes housing near Gateway center
The city of Kalispell Planning Board will consider a request for major preliminary plat approval of a development near the Gateway Community Center at its meeting tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic weighs on Montana tourism industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on tourism in the Flathead. Travel restrictions, closures in Glacier National Park and fears of the virus have significantly depleted the valley’s biggest industry during the peak season for visitors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Outdoor restrooms fall through cracks of COVID guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has created quandary for restroom use at campgrounds and trailheads, where management must decide how best to keep facilities clean, staff members safe and visitors satisfied.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Frontline workers keep Flathead Valley moving
Under the new designation of “essential workers,” employees from grocery stores to hospitals seem to be taking the situation in stride on the front line of defense against the COVID-19 virus in the Flathead valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Daycare center adds consignment shop
Giggles Consignment and Kids’ Shop in Columbia Falls opened last month with the intention of creating a high-end retail location for gently used children’s apparel and toys.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs development projects in virtual meeting
The Kalispell City Council held its first meeting of the month via Zoom video conference Tuesday night after the City Council chambers were inundated by unmasked protesters Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Building, real estate bright spots in Montana economy
At the mid-point of the year, the national and state economies look predictably bleak as businesses continue to contend with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. But expert analyst Patrick Barkey, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana, sees a few surprising—perhaps even …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
COVID-19 shutters small businesses in Bigfork
The majority of Montana businesses closed in mid-March due to a directive from Gov. Steve Bullock to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While most are back up and running now, a few Bigfork businesses have had to close their doors for good.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big housing projects on council agenda
The Kalispell City Council will look at a long list of development proposals at its meeting tonight. There are two large proposed housing projects and a sizable commercial development on the agenda.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Winery set to open with global selection
These days, it’s harder than ever to be a world traveler, so Angela Zuba is bringing global tastes to local wine lovers. She expects to open Waters Edge Winery on Aug. 8 after six months of preparation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Forest staff blaze trail for Bigfork schoolchildren
Bigfork school students will be following a new path when classes start up again this fall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Top EPA official tours brownfield sites
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler got an up-close and personal look at the federal agency’s impact in Kalispell during a tour on Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Rails to Trails hopes to install tunnel art in Kalispell
The only agenda item for the Kalispell City Council’s work session tonight is a proposal from Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana to install artwork in the tunnel under U.S. 93, near Flathead Valley Community College.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Popular shop opens second facility in Kalispell
For the first time in 75 years, M & S Meats is getting closer to home for its Kalispell customers. The long-running Rollins meat processor opened a new retail store south of Kalispell on U.S. 93 at the end of June.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Businesses say most customers abiding by mask mandate
Aside from a few hiccups, local businesses seem to be adjusting smoothly to Gov. Steve Bullock’s mandate requiring face coverings in public places throughout the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell OKs new pact for Woodland rink
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved a new memorandum of understanding between the city and Flathead Valley Hockey Association for the continued operation of the Woodland Park Ice Rink.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Eatery taps into authentic Mexican cuisine
The former site of McGarry’s Roadhouse on Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish has been completely transformed for the opening of Jalisco Cantina, a new Mexican restaurant with an overflowing tequila vault. For owner David Pike, that’s all part of the experience.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Council mulls waterfowl feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council likely will move forward with a proposal to ban feeding waterfowl and abandoning wildlife in Woodland Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell City Council looks at extending Woodland Park Ice Rink agreement
The Kalispell City Council tonight will consider approving a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Flathead Valley Hockey Association for the continued operation of the Woodland Park Ice Rink.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Roundabouts, resurfacing on state’s road to-do list
Summertime is sure to bring two things to the Flathead Valley: tourists and road construction. Despite some different circumstances these days, that’s still the case this summer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Teen with heart condition has ride of his life
Fifteen-year-old Orion Davis-Lower was on cloud nine last month — literally. The local teenager was thrilled to fly on a small private plane from Bigfork to Denver, even though the journey in a Cessna 414 aircraft was hardly a joyride.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
C-Falls store spruced up with remodel
The Smith’s Food and Drug store in Columbia Falls is housed in a building that dates back more than 60 years, but you wouldn’t know from looking at it. Smith’s completed a major remodel over the course of the past year to spruce up the long-running grocery store.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Outlook good for late July cherry harvest
The Flathead Valley has contended with some unfavorable weather throughout the spring and summer, but conditions reportedly are looking good for Flathead cherries, according to Bruce Johnson with the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
SmartLam debuts new facility at former Plum Creek site
Cross-laminated timber manufacturer SmartLam is bringing production back to the Columbia Falls facility where Plum Creek Timber Co. and later Weyerhaeuser operated for more than 50 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Outlook good for late July cherry harvest
The Flathead Valley has contended with some unfavorable weather throughout the spring and summer, but conditions reportedly are looking good for Flathead cherries, according to Bruce Johnson with the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Penalty proposed for feeding waterfowl
The Kalispell City Council will discuss the next step in the city’s “Restoring Back to Nature” plan for Woodland Park Pond at a work session Monday evening. It will consider enacting an ordinance that would impose a civil penalty for feeding the waterfowl and abandoning animals in the park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Coffee roaster adapts with walk-up facility
The historic covered wagon parked outside the Montana Coffee Traders location on U.S. 93 South near Whitefish displays a wooden sign that urges customers to “come on in” for “beans, drinks [and] gifts.” But as life is changing around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so, too, is the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Manufacturing disruptions trickle down to the Flathead
The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it seemed easier to spot a grizzly bear in town than a roll of toilet paper on a store shelf, already feel like a distant memory. But the coronavirus continues to disrupt the global supply chain, and the effects are apparent in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
New owner reopens escape game center
Sandy Tutvedt has turned over the keys to Hidden Key Escape Games to new owner Patty Holcomb. Tutvedt built the escape game center on U.S. 93 near Whitefish a couple of years ago, and now Holcomb wants to put her own spin on the unique attraction.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
FedEx plans to merge Kalispell facilities
With supply chain disruptions and a surge in online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, changes are coming to the FedEx operation in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish lodging survey shows impact of pandemic
Bookings at most Whitefish lodging establishments are down about 25 to 50% for each month of the summer, according to a survey recently conducted by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council hears more feedback on BLM rally
More comments from local residents about the Black Lives Matter rally held in Kalispell last month prompted the Kalispell City Council on Monday to take more public feedback at its Monday meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork project aims to bring clean water to African village
Bigfork and Kipalapala Village in Tanzania are small towns located more than 8,000 miles apart, and aside from their size, they don’t have a lot in common. Even so, members of the local Montana community are finding connections to the impoverished African village with a new initiative that aims to …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council considers $82.5M preliminary budget
The Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. tonight on the city’s preliminary $82.5 million budget for the fiscal year that began July 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
New Whitefish eatery taps into authentic Mexican cuisine, tequila
The former site of McGarry’s Roadhouse on Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish has been completely transformed for the opening of Jalisco Cantina, a new Mexican restaurant with an overflowing tequila vault. For owner David Pike, that’s all part of the experience.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Local chambers facing economic stress
Chambers of Commerce, those nonprofit organizations on the front lines of promoting local business communities, are being challenged like never before amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For some chambers, their very livelihood is at stake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
At fireworks stands, business is booming
COVID-19 has sparked a growing interest in fireworks stands leading up to 4th of July, according to managers at the outposts around the valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
A slice of life — Passionate Pizza Hut worker marks 25 years with company she loves
Food service can sometimes seem like a thankless line of work, but you certainly wouldn’t know it from chatting with veteran Columbia Falls Pizza Hut employee Robin Facteau-Murray.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Decor experts prepare houses for real estate market
Real estate is one local industry that has stayed strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic, so it seemed like no better time for Jamie Wenzel and Kim Rose to debut their new business.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Outdoor store launches in Whitefish
Andy Techmanski has his sights set on July 3 to launch his new hunting, fishing and outdoor apparel company in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
New owners open roadside attraction
Heading along U.S. 2 near the west entrance to Glacier National Park, it’s hard to miss the sight of multi-colored basketball hoops, bumper boats and a giant sprawling wooden structure known as the Glacier Maze. For more than 30 years, the Amazing Fun Center has a popular roadside attraction nestled …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Contractors picked for Foy’s Lake bypass interchange
The Montana Transportation Commission has selected LHC Construction Inc., in partnership with KLJ Inc., as the contractors for the highly anticipated Kalispell Bypass Foy’s Lake Road Interchange project. They expect to start construction on the project in March 2021.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Amtrak to reduce service to 3 days per week
Amtrak will cut its passenger train service on the Empire Builder to just three days a week starting in October, due to ridership declines from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said this week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
New owners emphasize C-Falls greens open to all golfers
Many area business owners are discovering local customers are the key to sustaining their business throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom and Gerlinde Waters were ahead of the curve when they took over Meadow Lake Golf Course in Columbia Falls last August with the goal of attracting local golfers to the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Athletes get into the swing of things at new gym
Flathead Gymnastics Academy is taking a big leap, but that’s nothing new for the local gymnastics program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs pay raise for non-union workers
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved a 3.1% salary increase for non-union city employees, but voted to exempt city elected officials from the raise.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork’s Dragon boat festival canceled, plans 2021 return
The Montana Dragon Boat Festival won’t converge on Bigfork this year due to COVID-19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Airport sees modest traffic increase
It’s been an exceptionally slow spring season at Glacier Park International Airport, but traffic finally has started to pick up this month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council faces decisions on development, budget
After weeks of more abbreviated meetings, the Kalispell City Council will take on a substantial list of proposals at its Monday tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Local businesses struggle to find seasonal staff
As local businesses have been ramping up again in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, many employers are finding they don’t have the seasonal staff to resume operations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sports card store busier than ever
Success is in the cards for Tony Sibert, the owner of Sports Cards Plus in Evergreen. Despite widespread economic hardship for many local retailers due to COVID-19, business is booming at the sports card store.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Historic train engine hit by vandals
Sitting stationary along the defunct railroad track east of Kalispell, a decommissioned historic train engine doesn’t have anywhere to go to escape vandalism.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Planning Board supports group home
The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously recommended the Kalispell City Council approve a proposed conditional-use permit for a girls group home on Eighth Avenue East.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Food truck offers Korean cuisine in C-Falls
Janet Paek and Justin Johnston plan to introduce the valley to a little Seoul Food — that is, traditional cuisine typically found in Seoul, South Korea, such as kimchi, bibimbap and bulgogi beef.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Group home for girls proposed on Eighth Ave. E.
A proposed youth group home planned on Eighth Avenue East in Kalispell will be considered Tuesday by the Kalispell Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs requested annexations
The Kalispell City Council approved three resolutions related to building and development within the city limits on Monday evening at its first public, in-person meeting in about two months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Summer rec programs cautiously set to start
Summer rec programs cautiously set to start
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Power outages linger for second day
Power is slowly returning to homes across the Flathead Valley after a burst of severe weather Sunday morning knocked out electricity to more than 30,000 Flathead Electric Co-op customers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council resumes in-person meetings
The Kalispell City Council opens its chambers to the public for the first time in about two months for tonight’s meeting.
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Facility puts a new spin on laundry
It’s probably safe to say not much has changed in the world of laundry for many years. But Derek and Macie Oja are setting out to shake things up with their new laundry facility — Tumble— in North Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish senior builds on home-school base
Most students around the valley are finishing up the school year from home due to COVID-19, but that’s nothing new for Whitefish High School senior Jacob Bailey. After being home-schooled up through the start of high school, Bailey started at WHS during what would have been considered his sophomore year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
RV sales rise amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on most businesses, especially small local enterprises that depend on tourism. But one upside for a few local business owners has been a recent surge in RV sales as vehicles for outdoor adventures, family road trips and affordable socially-distanced living are growing more popular.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Chamber CEO to step down this fall
Kalispell Chamber CEO to step down this fall
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‘Play in your backyard’ program urges people to explore locally
Members of the local tourism industry hope to see a lot more Montana license plates at restaurants, trailheads and other local attractions this summer. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to curtail out-of-state visitor numbers this season, local organizations are encouraging Montanans to take advantage of “touristy” opportunities in their …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dairy operation adds hamburger sales
Kalispell Kreamery is finding a creative new way to navigate the uncertain food supply amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. The beloved farm started selling hamburger meat at their farm store after the pandemic disrupted their normal out-of-state meat markets.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
City staffing a main topic in city budget shaped by pandemic
The Kalispell City Council held a work session to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021 on the evenings of May 18 and 19. The work session followed a short city council meeting Monday evening, and there were no action items on the meeting agenda.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish tech firm joins global partnership
It can be a little hard for the layperson to comprehend exactly what goes on at Neuro-ID, the Whitefish technology company that provides insight into customer behavior during digital transactions. But there’s one thing they’re doing that everyone can understand: growing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Yoga Hive closes studios in Kalispell, Columbia Falls
Yoga Hive is closing its Columbia Falls and Kalispell locations due to the economic hardship caused by COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, founder Mollie Busby decided focusing just on the Whitefish location would be the most sustainable choice going forward.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council proposes $82.5M budget for 2021
The Kalispell City Council is considering an $82.5 million budget for fiscal year 2021, a potential increase of about $2.5 million from the previous year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
New owner wants to breathe new life into damaged Main Street building
Paul Roybal believes downtown Kalispell still has plenty of potential, despite the impact of COVID-19 on many small businesses. That’s why he bought the former RE/MAX office at 1 Main Street, with the hope it will bring a new spark to the downtown scene out of the ashes of the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Premier fence firm continues to grow
Mild Fence Company is what one might call a quiet giant in the Flathead Valley business sector. The local fence company has been in business for almost 50 years, growing from a humble one-man operation to the largest fence contractor in the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Retail stores strive to enforce safety measures
Signs about social distancing have recently become as ubiquitous as bottles of hand sanitizer and tape markings throughout retail stores. But some in the community worry that signs urging safety precautions might not be enough to keep the Flathead County’s COVID-19 cases from spiking again.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Most local gyms opt to reopen Friday
Gyms and fitness centers have the option of reopening Friday, but as a public space with a lot of shared surfaces and potential for transmission of COVID-19, exercise facilities throughout the valley are taking varied approaches to restarting their machines.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Valley thrift stores deluged by donations, challenged by logistics
Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, grocery stores have emerged as an oasis of much-needed goods. But many local shoppers also depend on thrift stores for everything from clothes to cookware, and the path through the pandemic has been uncertain at many of these shops.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Bars, restaurants report slow start to reopening
Bars and restaurants in the Flathead Valley got the go-ahead to reopen May 4 after weeks of closures due to Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But so far, it looks like it might be a little while before business as usual resumes at local watering …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs modified utility rate increase
The Kalispell City Council decided on a new utility rate and impact fee schedule at their Monday night meeting, with most council members present in the City Council Chambers and some using Zoom videoconference.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Water tank, well planned for north
The city of Kalispell is progressing with plans to add a new 1 million-gallon water storage tank and a public water supply production well north of Rose Crossing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to vote on readjusted utility rates
In a virtual meeting being held tonight through Zoom videoconference, the Kalispell City Council will vote on possible amendments to the city’s water and sewer rate schedules.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Indoor playground planned near Silverbrook
The Flathead Valley is brimming with outdoor activities, but around this time next year, a new indoor play facility will offer indoor options for children in Kalispell to stay active and have fun in any weather.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Local retail shops, hair salons open to eager customers
The highly anticipated reopening of some local businesses began Monday after weeks of closures. Most retail shops, hair salons and the other businesses that were allowed to reopen welcomed the opportunity to get back to business.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Downtown Kalispell store closing due to COVID impacts
Main street businesses were given the green light to reopen from Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday, but it’s too little, too late for Flair Gifts & Cards in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Reserve Drive re-designation ‘a huge step’ toward upgrade
The Transportation Commission of the Montana Department of Transportation on Tuesday re-designated Reserve Drive in Kalispell from an urban route to a primary route in the state highway system, a move that changes the road’s funding source and likely will accelerate the time-line for widening the road and improving the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Job Service directs self-employed workers to benefits
Self-employed workers and others who are not traditionally eligible for unemployment insurance were able to begin filing for benefits last week, and Job Service Kalispell remains as busy as ever trying to help the local workforce navigate its unemployment options.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell musician plays Navy tribute in Italy
Kalispell native and United States Navy musician Matthew Jones is bringing his talents from the Flathead Valley to Italy in support of the people that have been some of the most severely affected by COVID-19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Three Rivers Bank handles influx of SBA loans
Three Rivers Bank of Montana has had a big impact in supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to AJ King, chief executive officer of the community bank that serves the Flathead Valley with two Kalispell locations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell brewery opens restaurant
There’s a new ray of sunshine on the Kalispell dining scene. SunRift Beer Company opened its restaurant in late March, bringing quality bar food and a new beer to the popular downtown watering hole.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Local businesses eager, but cautious to restart
As the first phase of the state’s plan to reopen some sectors of the economy rolls out in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, some local business owners are eager to get back to business, while others worry about their capacity to safely invite customers back into their establishments.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council OKs temporary shelter
The Kalispell City Council met virtually through Zoom videoconference on Monday evening to discuss an emergency resolution related to sheltering-in-place, concerns about an official on the Flathead City-County Health Board and other matters .
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council considers support for 911 district
In the ongoing saga of how to provide adequate funding for the consolidated 911 dispatch center, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a resolution in support of a voter election to determine the establishment of a Flathead Communications Center Special District.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Surge in online sales helps digital company give back
The COVID-19 outbreak in Montana has resulted in widespread business closures, but some local businesses have managed to stay busy throughout the crisis, and that has presented a new opportunity to support the local community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Airport suspends $100M project due to impacts of COVID-19
Airport suspends $100M project due to COVID-19
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Several local distilleries now producing sanitizer
These days, more people are rubbing alcohol on their hands than imbibing it at bars and restaurants. With a sudden drop in non-essential businesses and social gatherings, local distilleries and other businesses have flipped a switch to start pumping out batches of hand sanitizer. Enterprises ranging from The Farmhouse Inn …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell nail salon switches to making masks
Nail salons have been closed as “non-essential” businesses due to Go. Steve Bullock’s stay-at-home order, but the staff at one local nail salon has found a creative way to stay busy—and give back.
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Mail service largely uninterrupted
Neither snow, nor rain, nor a pandemic stops the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail.
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Many local musicians moving gigs online
The Flathead Valley is a little quieter these days, but not just because traffic has thinned and people are spending more time in their homes. Local musicians have become one of the casualties of new social distancing regulations as bars and restaurants have temporarily closed their doors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Chamber plans for ‘responsible’ economic reboot
On Monday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said there is currently no timeline for businesses to reopen following the COVID-19 outbreak. But that doesn’t mean it’s too early for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce to start planning for the eventual restart of local businesses, or to advocate for ways to support …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Airport receives $11M in emergency funding
Glacier Park International Airport will receive $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration to help with recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County planner joins Kalispell planning staff
Rachel Ezell plans to incorporate her extensive local planning experience at the city of Kalispell. The former Flathead County planner started in her new role as Kalispell Planner 2 last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Outdoor apparel firm makes masks and gowns
Andy Techmanski is always on the hunt for new ways to use business to help others. That’s why the Whitefish businessman recently transformed his new outdoor apparel company FORLOH (For the Love of Hunting) into production facilities for personal protective equipment (PPE) to support health-care workers battling COVID-19 in the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Mail service largely uninterrupted
Neither snow, nor rain, nor a pandemic stops the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Self-employed workers struggle to navigate unemployment
The infectious COVID-19 virus has touched every corner of the Flathead Valley’s business community, including self-employed workers such as hairstylists and massage therapists. For many of these independent entrepreneurs, the designation of their work as “non-essential” has cut off their only source of revenue and plunged their businesses into uncertainty.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Business is blooming at local garden centers
Even with the COVID-19 outbreak, most local greenhouses have seen an increase in customers since spring has sprung.
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Kalispell declares state of emergency
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Kalispell to consider declaring state of emergency
The Kalispell City Council will meet at 7 p.m. tonight via online video conferencing, and the meeting will be streamed at https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fitness centers go online to keep members in shape
Even though fitness centers, yoga studios and most parks are closed to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Flathead Valley, plenty of local residents are still staying active while staying home. A lot of the fitness facilities and trainers who have closed their doors during the pandemic have switched …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Committed buyers, sellers keep real estate sales going in Flathead
Montanans, like most of the country, have been urged to stay at home to combat the spread of COVID-19. But staying at home becomes a bit more complicated for people who are still in the process of buying, selling or moving homes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Ministry leaders accused of bad faith dealings with ranch
A new allegation against Potter’s Field Ministries founders Mike and Pam Rozell has surfaced from the owners of a Whitefish area ranch who claim the ministry leaders operated in bad faith and failed to make lease payments on the ranch property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Funeral homes, families challenged by virus restrictions
Death and grief are parts of life funeral home directors deal with every day, but they have never dealt with a situation like the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Airport, train depot screening for COVID-19 starts Friday
All arriving passengers at airport terminals, train stations and most privately owned operations at major airports will be screened, Maj. Gen. Andrew Quinn, also the leader of the Montana COVID-19 Task Force, said in a press release.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Postal Service extends hold period on mail
The U.S. Postal Service is extending the holding period for mail from 10 to 30 days for those impacted by COVID-19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish yarn store relocates, expands
Polka Dot Sheep Fine Yarns has relocated and expanded its Whitefish store and dye studio to better serve the Flathead Valley’s knitting community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell company hopes to be model for remote work
At National Flood Services, they’re used to dealing with emergency situations, so the Kalispell company is leading the valley’s charge to stop the spread of coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Alpine Theatre Project switches to ‘reimagined’ online platform
Even though theater-goers can’t go out to see live performances right now during the COVID-19 outbreak, Whitefish-based Alpine Theatre Project is tapping into its creativity so the show can go on.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Air travel slows to a crawl amid virus outbreak
Flights in and out of Glacier Park International Airport have nearly ground to a halt as the COVID-19 outbreak has tightened its grip on travelers across the country.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
From beer to tools, businesses deliver
Flathead Valley customers are getting more than a few special deliveries these days as local businesses adjust to limit the spread of COVID-19 throughout the community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
New gallery a place for artists to connect
From the look of Tammy Phillips’ artwork, it’s easy to tell the local artist was born and raised in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council approves Two Mile Drive zone change
The Kalispell City Council met virtually Monday evening to discuss a few items of business via conference calls. The city postponed its vote on updates to city utility rates and impact fees for tentative consideration on April 6. A work session scheduled for Monday, March 23, has been canceled.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Airport operations unaffected by virus
Many travelers are seeing plans disrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak, but planes, trains and automobiles are still coming in and out of the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Businesses adjust to COVID-19
The arrival of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in Montana has already started to impact businesses around the Flathead Valley. Quarantine fears have driven large crowds to retail stores, while social distancing has reduced the number of people at bars and restaurants.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to vote on utility rate increase
After months of deliberation, the Kalispell City Council tonight will vote on adopting new utility rates and impact fees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New Bigfork lawyers hoping for small-town success
New Bigfork lawyers hoping for small-town success
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Swank programs training future tradespeople
Industry leaders and educators are hoping to teach the tools of the trades to the next generation of workers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board favors housing projects
The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval of three major developments.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell reconsidering proposed utility structure
Following a groundswell of opposition over proposed increases to Kalispell water and sewer rates, the Kalispell City Council is now reconsidering proposed changes to the city’s utility fee structure.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
‘Crash trend’ drives Batavia Lane highway project
The Montana Department of Transportation has its sights set on the crash-prone intersection of Batavia Lane and U.S. 2 West for a project to improve safety and traffic flow.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Potential contractors get input on bypass redesign
The process to remove a roundabout is anything but straightforward, but the Montana Department of Transportation took a step closer to taking out the Foy’s Lake Roundabout Tuesday at a listening session with three potential contractor teams for the project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Locomotive, utility rates on work agenda
Potential changes to the city’s utility rates and impact fees continues at the Kalispell City Council work session tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Family brings deep roots to trade show
The Briney family takes the “Made in Montana” label pretty seriously.
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Help wanted — desperately
With the busy summer season looming, many local businesses are gearing up to meet their seasonal staffing needs. Businesses ranging from Schellinger Construction, to Backslope Brewery, to Proof Research, turned out at the Columbia Falls Job Fair Thursday to find potential employees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Public weighs in on Kalispell utility rates
The Kalispell City Council heard dozens of public comments on proposed utility fee increases, impact fee decreases and potential apartment buildings at its meeting Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Recreational vehicle franchise opens on U.S. 2 East
Blue Dog RV hopes to be the new top dog when it comes to recreational vehicle sales in Kalispell. The new dealership on U.S. 2 East opens Sunday (today) with a wide selection of vehicles and a full-service RV repair shop.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Couple opens innovative medical spa
Dori and Rob Campbell are introducing patients young and old to some of the Flathead Valley’s most innovative treatments. The husband-and-wife-duo opened All About You Wellness and Aesthetics spa in December with a suite of unique technologies and services, some of which can’t be found anywhere else in the valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Popular car raffle celebrates 10th anniversary
Loyalty has paid off in Kalispell Automotive Group’s annual fundraiser for local schools.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
BeeHive Homes expands to meet memory-care need
BeeHive Homes of Kalispell doubled its capacity for senior assisted living care when the business opened a new 19-room home last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Council, public debate sleeping in vehicles law
The Kalispell City Council revisited the city’s controversial ordinance against sleeping in vehicles on city streets during a contentious work session Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Council finalizes letter over public lands access
The Kalispell City Council on Tuesday approved a letter asking state and federal officials to help secure public access to local forestlands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Local company gives back to troops
A nondescript building on U.S. 2 East, behind the standalone CFN gas station, is home to all the operations of a local nutrition company with a worldwide reach: 1Mission Nutrition.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Big Mountain tree-house builder embarks on next project
Anyone who has ridden on Chair 3 at Whitefish Mountain Resort has no doubt noticed the Snow Bear Treehouses perched along the west side of the slope. The three tree-house chalets are some of the most distinctive rentals anywhere in the valley—and beyond—and now the developer behind the innovative project …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fun with food boils over at ImagineIF competition
Food Network star Ted Allen wasn’t there to “chop” the participants, but young chefs still got a unique kitchen experience at ImagineIf Library’s “Chopped” cooking competition Thursday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell awarded grant to showcase historic district
The city of Kalispell was awarded $15,000 last week to create historic district design guidelines through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Main Street Program. The program awarded a total of $118,000 to nine Montana communities for downtown revitalization projects.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell seeks assistance in retaining forest access
The Kalispell City Council is endeavoring to secure assistance from state and federal officials to maintain access to the forestlands Weyerhaeuser is selling off around Kalispell. At the City Council meeting Tuesday—moved from the normal Monday meeting time because of Presidents Day—the council will review a letter from Mayor Mark …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Council mulls options for Woodland Park waterfowl
Waterfowl overpopulation and associated problems at Woodland Park were the focus of a work session this week that included the Kalispell City Council, Parks and Recreation Department officials and Montana Fish,Wildlife and Parks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Dog spooked by accident rescued after nine days
Hank, a chihuahua-pug mix who spent nine days and eight nights on the loose following a vehicle accident near Lakeside, was found Friday and flew home to Washington state, safe and sound, with his owner.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell tech company ‘hiring like crazy’
This year, WaterStreet Company is celebrating its 20th year of business in the Flathead Valley. The Kalispell technology company has quietly grown to include 80 local employees and software clients across the country.
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Couple opens Bigfork's first pet supply store
Julie and Steve Johannes quietly opened the first pet store in Bigfork two weeks ago.
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Workforce woes weigh heavily on business sector
The challenges of finding good workers took center stage Tuesday as various stakeholders in the Flathead Valley’s economy — from local bankers to out-of-town ski visitors — packed the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell for the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana’s Economic Outlook Seminar.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council mulls solutions for waterfowl problems
The Kalispell City Council, along the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department, will discuss issues with the waterfowl in Woodland Park at their meeting this evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish shin-guard maker partners with soccer club in England
At Legend Soccer Company in Whitefish, the owners believe environmental sustainability is a winning strategy. The maker of bamboo shin guards recently started a partnership with the Forest Green Rovers soccer club in England, which has been dubbed the “world’s most sustainable pro soccer club.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Firehouse Subs opens new location in North Kalispell
Firehouse Subs opened Saturday in North Kalispell next to Coldstone Creamery. It's the second Montana location for the national sub chain known for its hot sandwiches and charity foundation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Popular summer market open year-round
The team behind The Market Beautiful is putting down roots in downtown Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Challenger beats incumbent in Kalispell council upset
Kalispell City Council challenger Ryan Hunter unseated Ward 3 incumbent Rod Kuntz in Tuesday’s municipal election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
NEW BOUTIQUE BILLS ITSELF AS ‘LIFESTYLE SHOP’
Everything is by design at a new boutique shop on Electric Avenue. Kathleen Hennen hand-picks or hand-makes all of the products she sells at Bigfork Design, with items ranging from tables to T-shirts. “
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
WORST SUMMER YET FOR SEASONAL STAFFING SHORTAGE
Summer 2019 was a great season for business, but a hard time for the businesses themselves.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
MudMan, ministry close amid abuse allegations
Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries is closing its MudMan Burgers restaurants and food trucks, and its ministry internship program amid allegations of abuse against the ministry’s interns.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
MudMan, ministry close amid abuse allegations
Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries is closing its MudMan Burgers restaurants and food trucks, and its ministry internship program amid allegations of abuse against the ministry’s interns.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
MudMan, ministry close amid abuse allegations
Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries is closing its MudMan Burgers restaurants and food trucks, and its ministry internship program amid allegations of abuse against the ministry’s interns.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
MUDMAN, MINISTRY CLOSE AMID ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries is closing its MudMan Burgers restaurants and food trucks, and its ministry internship program amid allegations of abuse against the ministry’s interns.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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