Daily Inter Lake
NEWS EDITOR
Derrick Perkins serves as News Editor at the Daily Inter Lake. He oversees daily news coverage and works closely with reporters to plan, edit and publish stories across print and digital platforms. Perkins helps coordinate coverage of local government, public safety, business and community developments throughout Northwest Montana. He works with the reporting staff to strengthen journalism while maintaining consistent daily coverage. His role helps ensure the newsroom delivers timely, accurate reporting that readers rely on.
IMPACT: Derrick’s work keeps readers informed about the decisions and events shaping their communities every day.
ARTICLES BY DERRICK PERKINS
Motorist accused of hitting flagger in Whitefish construction zone
A Whitefish motorist suspected of running over the foot of a construction zone flagger in June is now up on a felony charge.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Suspect charged in brutal assault near Glacier Park International Airport last year
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DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Kalispell driver suspected of tailing another motorist, pulling out a handgun
A Kalispell man accused of forcing another motorist off the road and leveling a handgun at him last month is facing a felony case in Flathead County District Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Motorist accused of hitting flagger in Whitefish construction zone
A Whitefish motorist suspected of running over the foot of a construction zone flagger in June is now up on a felony charge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Serio given 100-year sentence for killing a man with his car in 2025
Convicted murderer Jeffrey Scott Serio received a 100-year prison sentence Wednesday for intentionally running over and killing a Flathead Valley man in the summer of 2025.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Kalispell man facing felony charge for allegedly threatening roommate with knife
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DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Convicted killer accused of beating daughter, not paying child support
Montgomery’s daughter died by suicide June 6, but newly surfaced video captured him assaulting her...
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Suspect in Kalispell Police chase allegedly violated order of protection earlier in the day
The woman arrested following a police chase through Kalispell late last month phoned authorities earlier in the day from Lakeside, inadvertently letting them know she was violating a restraining order, court documents say.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Man arrested for allegedly attacking a mother and her children in a Kalispell parking lot
A man accused of attacking a mother with her children in a Kalispell parking lot last month remains behind bars with bail set at $250,000.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Armed home invasion sends Lakeside family scrambling for safety
A gun-toting man allegedly forced his way into a Lakeside home last month, sending the family inside scrambling for safety.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Man’s alleged threats against soon-to-be ex-wife earns him a felony charge
A man facing a divorce picked up a felony charge in Flathead County District Court after allegedly threatening his soon-to-be ex-wife and tampering with her vehicle in late July.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO
Motorist charged after allegedly fleeing authorities on US 2
An 18-year-old picked up a felony case in Flathead County District Court after allegedly trying to outrun Montana Highway Patrol in mid-July.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Kalispell man allegedly armed himself with a box cutter before making threats
A Kalispell man accused of attacking another person in his home with a knife on Independence Day has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge in Flathead County District Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
