Thursday, December 25, 2025

Challenges ahead as Glacier unveils new vehicle management system, foreign-visitor fees and construction projects in 2026

The park received 2.95 million visitors between January and September of this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO

State purchases 53,000-acre conservation easement in Northwest Montana

Officials finalized the sale of a 53,000-acre conservation easement in Northwest Montana on Monday.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 DAY, 11 HOURS AGO

Officer contacted Border Patrol minutes into April traffic stop, body cam footage shows

Body camera footage shows that Whitefish Police officer Michael Hingiss contacted federal immigration officials less than two minutes after pulling over a Venezuelan man in a traffic stop earlier this year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO

Officer contacted Border Patrol minutes into April traffic stop, body cam footage shows

Body camera footage shows that Whitefish Police officer Michael Hingiss contacted federal immigration officials less than two minutes after pulling over a Venezuelan man in a traffic stop earlier this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO

No metals found in Libby's public water supply

Water samples from Flower Creek Reservoir in Libby tested negative for heavy metals, according to the Lincoln County Health Department.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 DAYS AGO

Glacier National Park hits brakes on vehicle reservation system

For the first time in years, summer visitors in 2026 will be able to drive personal vehicles into the Glacier National Park at any time of day without a reservation.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Though diminished, glaciers may persist through end of century

Northwest Montana’s glaciers are still melting, albeit slower than scientists previously predicted.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Weather-beaten Libby awaits results of public water supply tests

A boil advisory remains in effect for Libby residents a week after catastrophic flooding first compromised the city’s sole supply of public drinking water.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

State purchases 53,000-acre conservation easement in Northwest Montana

Officials finalized the sale of a 53,000-acre conservation easement in Northwest Montana on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Though diminished, glaciers may persist through end of century

Northwest Montana’s glaciers are still melting, albeit slower than scientists previously predicted.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Motorist in fatal drunk driving wreck dies ahead of sentencing

A man expected to face sentencing for a fatal drunk driving case in Flathead County District Court was found dead Friday morning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Motorist in fatal drunk driving wreck dies ahead of sentencing

A man expected to face sentencing for a fatal drunk driving case in Flathead County District Court was found dead Friday morning.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Glacier National Park hits brakes on vehicle reservation system

For the first time in years, summer visitors in 2026 will be able to drive personal vehicles into the Glacier National Park at any time of day without a reservation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Glacier National Park hits brakes on vehicle reservation system

For the first time in years, summer visitors in 2026 will be able to drive personal vehicles into the Glacier National Park at any time of day without a reservation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Nonprofit begins deep dive into Thompson Lakes aquifer

His parents purchased property on the shoreline in the 1950s, when the Thompson chain of lakes was still a remote islet in a sea of working timberlands.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Massive land conservation project brings property right tensions to the surface

For many who attended the Montana Land Board’s October 2025 meeting, the final vote to approve the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement was a triumphant moment.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Massive land conservation project brings property right tensions to the surface

For many who attended the Montana Land Board’s October 2025 meeting, the final vote to approve the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement was a triumphant moment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

Silviculturist plants seeds of hope for threatened species

The whitebark pine is a testament to strength.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO

Nonprofit begins deep dive into Thompson Lakes aquifer

His parents purchased property on the shoreline in the 1950s, when the Thompson chain of lakes was still a remote islet in a sea of working timberlands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO

Fostering friendship: Nonprofit brings generations together through caregiving service

Nearly one-third of all Flathead County residents are 60 years or older, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO

County joins flood of requests for intervention on Flathead Lake

Flathead County commissioners again dove into the fray surrounding Flathead Lake’s summertime water level last week.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Silviculturist plants seeds of hope for threatened species

The whitebark pine is a testament to strength.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Restoration business promises a clean start for damaged buildings

Glenna and Andy Maras have spent the past decade cleaning up other people’s messes — literally.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

State approves timber sale near Olney

The Montana Land Board this week approved the 481-acre Dog Rock Timber Sale on state trust lands near Olney.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Mexican man who launched a high-speed chase in Kalispell pleads guilty to illegal reentry

A Mexican national and accused drug dealer arrested after a high-speed chase through Kalispell in June pleaded guilty to illegal reentry in federal court on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Zinke, Downing tight-lipped on how they will vote on bill releasing Epstein files

Montana Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing are keeping their cards close to the chest ahead of Tuesday's expected vote on the release of the Epstein files.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Leave it to the beavers: beaver transplant program promises to engineer new solutions for stream restoration projects

The signs were too obvious to miss, even for a young biologist just starting his career with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Tasked with surveying wildlife in southwest Montana, Ritter had to spend only a few weeks observing the local fauna before he noticed a pattern. Every time he found …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Ranchers call for free markets as feds attempt to corral rising beef prices

The Trump administration’s efforts to drive down beef prices are raising concerns for Montana ranchers, who say market meddling will only hurt producers in the long run.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Second case of zombie deer disease found on Flathead Indian Reservation

Tribal officials have identified a second case of chronic wasting disease on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Flathead County commissioners join flood of requests for Interior intervention on Flathead Lake

Flathead County commissioners again dove into the fray surrounding Flathead Lake’s summertime water level last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

From the Army to the private sector: Veteran nurse commits to career helping others

Rebecca Milligan never imagined she would end up in an Army recruitment office.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead County commissioners join flood of requests for Department of the Interior intervention on Flathead Lake

Flathead County commissioners again dove into the fray surrounding Flathead Lake’s summertime water level last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead County commissioners join flood of requests for Department of the Interior intervention on Flathead Lake

Flathead County commissioners again dove into the fray surrounding Flathead Lake’s summertime water level last week.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Shutdown caps off year of exhaustion, confusion for federal workers

When Sarah Tidwell learned she was losing her job with the U.S. Forest Service, her first reaction was grief. Her second was confusion.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

City prosecutors file harsher charges against protesters accused of blocking Whitefish Border Patrol vehicles

Prosecutors for the city of Whitefish have filed amended charges against three protesters accused of blocking a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle earlier this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Leave it to the beavers: beaver transplant program promises to engineer new solutions for stream restoration projects

The signs were too obvious to miss, even for a young biologist just starting his career with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Tasked with surveying wildlife in southwest Montana, Ritter had to spend only a few weeks observing the local fauna before he noticed a pattern. Every time he found …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Wayfarers accessibility project aims to create new pathways for outdoor recreation

For thousands of Montanans living with disabilities, though, accessing treasured landscapes can be a challenge.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Valley nonprofits prepared to deal with hunger pains after feds cancel SNAP benefits

About 4,500 households in Flathead and Lincoln counties will not receive the federal food benefits they rely on this November, according to local food security organizations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Former Whitefish Police officer denies accusation of racial profiling

Former Whitefish Police officer Michael Hingiss is refuting allegations of racial profiling and unlawful conduct after he contacted federal immigration officials during a routine traffic stop earlier this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Former Whitefish Police officer denies accusation of racial profiling

Former Whitefish Police officer Michael Hingiss is refuting allegations of racial profiling and unlawful conduct after he contacted federal immigration officials during a routine traffic stop earlier this year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Wildlife managers look to hunters for help bagging deadly disease

Dropping temperatures and falling leaves mean one thing for many Montanans: hunting season is here.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Wayfarers accessibility project aims to create new pathways for outdoor recreation

For thousands of Montanans living with disabilities, though, accessing treasured landscapes can be a challenge.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

A crowning achievement: Champion larch tree tells stories of stewardship in the Swan Valley

Autumn in western Montana is like a warm-hued sunset.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Montana Land Board adds 53K acres to conservation easement

State officials voted 4-1 to seal about 53,000 acres of land in the Cabinet Mountains under the terms of a perpetual conservation easement during a Montana Land Board meeting Monday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Land conserved between Libby and Kalispell

State officials voted 4-1 to seal more than 53,000 acres of land in the Cabinet Mountains under the terms of a perpetual conservation easement during a Montana Land Board meeting Monday.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Eagle-eyed volunteers track migratory raptors in Jewel Basin

For the past 18 autumns, Dan Casey has made weekly pilgrimages to the same spot on a ridgeline high above the Jewel Basin. On an average visit, he might spend upwards of six hours nestled in the krummholz and bear grass, recording the age and species of each raptor that …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Montana Land Board adds 53K acres to conservation easement

State officials voted 4-1 to seal about 53,000 acres of land in the Cabinet Mountains under the terms of a perpetual conservation easement during a Montana Land Board meeting Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish rebuts allegations of racial profiling in response to federal lawsuit

The city of Whitefish is refuting allegations of negligence and misconduct lodged by a Venezuelan man who was detained by federal immigration officials following a traffic stop earlier this year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

Eagle-eyed volunteers track migratory raptors in Jewel Basin

For the past 18 autumns, Dan Casey has made weekly pilgrimages to the same spot on a ridgeline high above the Jewel Basin. On an average visit, he might spend upwards of six hours nestled in the krummholz and bear grass, recording the age and species of each raptor that …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Land Board to cast final vote on 53,000-acre conservation easement

About 53,000 acres of forestland in Lincoln and Flathead counties could soon receive permanent protection as a state conservation easement.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish rebuts allegations of racial profiling in response to federal lawsuit

The city of Whitefish is refuting allegations of negligence and misconduct lodged by a Venezuelan man who was detained by federal immigration officials following a traffic stop earlier this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Wayfarers accessibility project aims to create new pathways for outdoor recreation

For thousands of Montanans living with disabilities, though, accessing treasured landscapes can be a challenge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Wayfarers accessibility project aims to create new pathways for outdoor recreation

For thousands of Montanans living with disabilities, though, accessing treasured landscapes can be a challenge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Glacier Park remains open despite federal shutdown

Public land managers are bracing for impact as a Congressional stalemate forces mass furloughs across federal agencies.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Glacier Park remains open despite federal shutdown

Public land managers are bracing for impact as a Congressional stalemate forces mass furloughs across federal agencies.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Glacier Park remains open despite federal shutdown

Public land managers are bracing for impact as a Congressional stalemate forces mass furloughs across federal agencies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Protesters arrested at Whitefish Border Patrol facility plead not guilty

Three protestors arrested in front of the Whitefish Border Patrol Station in September pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer on Tuesday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Protesters arrested at Whitefish Border Patrol facility plead not guilty

Three protestors arrested in front of the Whitefish Border Patrol Station in September pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

New Americans celebrate citizenship in Glacier National Park

Fifteen Montana residents received their citizenship in a naturalization ceremony at Glacier National Park on Thursday.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Educator builds community, one word at a time

It started in 2005, when a friend invited Cornie Brooks and her husband to participate in a monthlong class on the shores of Flathead Lake hosted by the Christian nonprofit, Youth with a Mission.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

String of blazes near railroad leave residents smoldering with suspicion

To this day, locals are convinced it was ignited by a railcar passing over the tracks that cut through Sanders County.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

String of blazes near railroad leave Sanders County residents smoldering with suspicion

To this day, locals are convinced it was ignited by a railcar passing over the tracks that cut through Sanders County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Man who led deputies on high-speed chase given suspended sentence

A man accused of leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase in June received a five-year suspended jail sentence on Thursday for felony criminal endangerment in Flathead County District Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO

New Americans celebrate citizenship in Glacier National Park

Fifteen Montana residents received their citizenship in a naturalization ceremony at Glacier National Park on Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO

Dozens of deer die from diseases transmitted by biting gnats

State wildlife officials suspect hemorrhagic disease is behind a recent spate of white-tailed deer deaths near Eureka and Plains.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO

Hemorrhagic disease suspected in dozens of deer deaths

State wildlife officials suspect hemorrhagic disease is behind a recent spate of white-tailed deer deaths near Eureka and Plains.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO

Hemorrhagic disease suspected in dozens of deer deaths

State wildlife officials suspect hemorrhagic disease is behind a recent spate of white-tailed deer deaths near Eureka and Plains.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Protesters arrested for blocking Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish

Whitefish Police officers arrested three activists protesting outside the Whitefish Border Patrol Station just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Protesters arrested for blocking Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish

Whitefish Police officers arrested three activists protesting outside the Whitefish Border Patrol Station just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Community saves skateboarding nonprofit from total wipe-out

The nonprofit skatepark Serious Juju will remain open through the school year, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

State says no to county plan to ease selenium standards

The petition from Lincoln County questioned the scientific models and processes used to determine the site-specific standard for Lake Koocanusa.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Montana politicians mourn the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Politicians across Montana are mourning the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Efforts to ease selenium standards meets with resistance

A petition submitted by Lincoln County commissioners to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa met resistance at a public meeting held by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

State says no to county plan to ease selenium standards

The petition from Lincoln County questioned the scientific models and processes used to determine the site-specific standard for Lake Koocanusa.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Efforts to ease selenium standards meets with resistance

A petition submitted by Lincoln County commissioners to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa met resistance at a public meeting held by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Deadly white-nose disease detected in bats at Libby Dam

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Water shortage closes plumbed bathrooms at Glacier National Park's Logan Pass Visitor Center

Bathrooms at Logan Pass Visitor Center in Glacier National Park closed for the season more than a week ahead of schedule amid ongoing water shortages.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

State sinks Lincoln County’s proposal to ease selenium standards

State officials denied a petition submitted by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners that sought to ease selenium standards on Lake Koocanusa.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Deadly disease detected in Libby Dam bats

This year was the first time a sample from western Montana returned a positive result.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Bill seeks to streamline border crossings for tribal members

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Deadly white-nose disease detected in bats at Libby Dam

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Woman dies after 450-foot fall from Highline Trail

A 73-year-old woman fell to her death from the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Woman dies after 450-foot fall from Highline Trail

A 73-year-old woman fell to her death from the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

State commission approves purchase of 53,000-acre easement

“We still cut logs. We still grow trees, and we still do good forestry, and the taxes still flow in.”
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Glacier National Park hiker injured by bear defending cubs

A female hiker was injured by a bear in the Goat Haunt area of Glacier National Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to park officials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Bill seeks to streamline border crossings for tribal members

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Daines' bill seeks to streamline U.S.-Canada border crossings for tribal members

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Daines' bill seeks to streamline U.S.-Canada border crossings for tribal members

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Daines' bill seeks to streamline U.S.-Canada border crossings for tribal members

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Daines' bill seeks to streamline U.S.-Canada border crossings for tribal members

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Deadly white-nose disease detected in bats at Libby Dam

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Deadly white-nose disease detected in bats at Libby Dam

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Deadly white-nose disease detected in bats at Libby Dam

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Deadly white-nose disease detected in bats at Libby Dam

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service chief reaffirms efforts to boost timber, energy production on federal lands

United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz reiterated commitments to expand timber and energy production on federal lands during a speech to the Western Caucus Foundation on Tuesday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approves purchase of 53,000-acre easement

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved a proposal to purchase a 52,930-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service chief reaffirms efforts to boost timber, energy production on federal lands

United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz reiterated commitments to expand timber and energy production on federal lands during a speech to the Western Caucus Foundation on Tuesday.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Water shortage causes facility closures at Logan Pass

Park officials may turn off the tap at Logan Pass as heavy visitation diminishes the area’s limited water supply.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

USFS chief affirms efforts to boost timber, energy production

United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz reiterated commitments to expand timber and energy production on federal lands during a speech to the Western Caucus Foundation on Tuesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approves purchase of 53,000-acre easement

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved a proposal to purchase a 52,930-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Roemer touts infrastructure investments to federal lawmakers

Recent infrastructure improvements to Glacier National Park were on display during the final day of the Western Caucus Foundation’s summer policy meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Electric cooperative presents wildfire mitigation plan to the public

The co-op, which services about 3,000 square miles in Northwest Montana...
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service chief reaffirms efforts to boost timber, energy production on federal lands

United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz reiterated commitments to expand timber and energy production on federal lands during a speech to the Western Caucus Foundation on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Campaign to save skateboarding nonprofit in Kalispell ramps up

When Jessica Harding’s son, Brayden, asked her for skateboarding lessons a year ago, her first instinct was to tell him no.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service chief reaffirms efforts to boost timber, energy production on federal lands

United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz reiterated commitments to expand timber and energy production on federal lands during a speech to the Western Caucus Foundation on Tuesday.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO

Electric cooperative presents wildfire mitigation plan to the public

The co-op, which services about 3,000 square miles in Northwest Montana...
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Flathead Electric Cooperative puts wildfire mitigation plan to the public

A new state law is sparking a change at Flathead Electric Cooperative and other utilities, affecting how the organizations prepare for catastrophic wildfire.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Efforts to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa meets with resistance

A petition submitted by Lincoln County commissioners to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa met resistance at a public meeting held by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

All or mutton: Competitors shepherd their sheep at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo

At the outdoor grooming station ahead of the Aug. 12 competition, Hadlee Lau, 12, and her sheep, Betty, were engaged in their own battle of wills. The blue Hampshire ewe refused to step onto the raised grooming platform.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish sued for 'racial profiling' during traffic stop

The city of Whitefish is facing a lawsuit for the role a police officer played in the federal detainment of a Venezuelan man earlier this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Four people survive fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport

The four people aboard a small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon walked away from the fiery wreck with only minor injuries among them.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Four people survive fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport

The four people aboard a small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon walked away from the fiery wreck with only minor injuries among them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Longtime club leader champions empathy and service through 4-H

Sandy Evenson joked that she got her start in the 4-H world as a toddler, sitting in her highchair and watching her mother cook. Growing up on the family farm near Stillwater, she often spent her free time helping her father feed the family’s cattle or fixing irrigation pipes in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Volunteer effort stokes historic fire lookouts back into peak condition

Built in 1929, the 14-foot by 14-foot room served as a joint home and office for seasonal fire lookouts employed through the U.S. Forest Service. After the building was decommissioned in 1955, the federal agency left the building to either withstand or succumb to the brutal conditions atop Northwest Peak.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Mountaintop overhaul: Volunteer effort stokes historic fire lookouts back into peak condition

Built in 1929, the 14-foot by 14-foot room served as a joint home and office for seasonal fire lookouts employed through the U.S. Forest Service. After the building was decommissioned in 1955, the federal agency left the building to either withstand or succumb to the brutal conditions atop Northwest Peak.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Accused drug dealer pleads guilty to felony charge in Flathead County District Court

An accused drug dealer arrested after a high-speed chase through Kalispell in June pleaded guilty last week to felony criminal endangerment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Court vacates decision to deny protections for wolves in US West

Federal wildlife officials erred in a recent decision to deny federal protections for gray wolves in the western U.S., according to a ruling issued by a district court in Missoula on Tuesday.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Court vacates decision to deny protections for wolves in US West

Federal wildlife officials erred in a recent decision to deny federal protections for gray wolves in the western U.S., according to a ruling issued by a district court in Missoula on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake to remain near full pool

Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Community rallies to restore historic Yaak Community Hall

Hewn from the surrounding woods by early homesteaders in 1925, the Yaak Community Hall has served as the area’s premiere dance hall, theater, polling center and clubhouse for more than a century. In the process, the building has sunk itself deep into the heart of northwestern Montana — both literally …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake to remain near full pool

Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake to remain near full pool

Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Valley fishing access sites undergo renovations

A new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is now open to the public.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake to remain near full pool

Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Valley fishing access sites undergo renovations

A new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is now open to the public.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Federal cuts spell stormy weather for Montana solar industry

The Trump administration’s efforts to boost domestic energy production is shading out market opportunities for some home and business-owners in Northwest Montana.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Federal cuts spell stormy weather for Montana solar industry

The Trump administration’s efforts to boost domestic energy production is shading out market opportunities for some home and business-owners in Northwest Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

DJ pumps up the volume at events across the Flathead Valley

When friends asked to borrow his collection of high-quality speakers for a house party, he obliged. He might have even snuck in some of his own song suggestions, but Krauss said he never dreamed of building a business on his love of sound engineering until his brother pulled him aside …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO

Baker mixes up passion into new Evergreen business venture

Located in Evergreen off U.S. 2, the newly opened Somers Sweet and Savory showcases Judy Mundell's penchant for home cooking through a rotating selection of baked goods and pre-made meals.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO

As detainments ramp up, activists arm immigrants with knowledge

In April, Leonardo -- a 32-year-old from Venezuela in the United States legally -- received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security notifying him his parole status was being terminated, more than one year ahead of the original end date.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO

Proposed regulation changes aim to increase Montana wolf harvest

State wildlife officials are looking to loosen regulations and increase quotas on wolf hunting and trapping for the 2025-26 season.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Proposed regulation changes aim to increase Montana wolf harvest

State wildlife officials are looking to loosen regulations and increase quotas on wolf hunting and trapping for the 2025-26 season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Montana closes in on 53,000-acre conservation easement deal

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks approved the purchase of a 52,930-acre conservation easement in the Cabinet Mountains earlier this month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Feds suggest removing Libby, Troy from national list of most contaminated places

Libby and Troy may soon hit what federal officials described as a milestone in asbestos cleanup efforts, despite reservations from some community members.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Feds suggest removing Libby, Troy from national list of most contaminated places

Libby and Troy may soon hit what federal officials described as a milestone in asbestos cleanup efforts, despite reservations from some community members.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish Police involve Border Patrol in weekend traffic stop

A Whitefish Police officer summoned federal agents to a routine traffic stop over the weekend after determining an immigration warrant existed for a passenger in the vehicle.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Nonnative brown trout found in Flathead River

State officials have confirmed the presence of nonnative brown trout in the Flathead River system.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Whitefish Police involve Border Patrol in weekend traffic stop

A Whitefish Police officer summoned federal agents to a routine traffic stop over the weekend after determining an immigration warrant existed for a passenger in the vehicle.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Brown trout found in Flathead River

State officials have confirmed the presence of nonnative brown trout in the Flathead River system.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Brown trout found in Flathead River

State officials have confirmed the presence of nonnative brown trout in the Flathead River system.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Climber dies descending Mount Gould in Glacier National Park

A Utah climber fell to his death in Glacier National Park on Wednesday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Crews spent eight hours battling hay fire south of Kalispell

Crews smothered a large hay fire burning south of Kalispell after battling the blaze for upwards of eight hours.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Arson suspected in South Kalispell hay fire

Authorities suspect a hay fire that flared up south of Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon was intentionally set.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Columbia Falls family offering llama tours

“You are not going to get spit on.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

'Heroic efforts' of bystanders credited with saving hikers that fell in Glacier National Park gorge

All three hikers that fell into Avalanche Creek gorge Sunday are in stable condition, thanks in large part to the quick thinking of nearby hikers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish rethinking its relationship with Border Patrol, officials say

Whitefish city officials said they are navigating “fairly murky waters” with local U.S. Border Patrol agents as the Trump administration ramps up its immigration enforcement agenda.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Heroic actions save three hikers from Avalanche Gorge

First responders rescued three hikers that fell into the gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Three hikers rescued from Avalanche Creek gorge

First responders rescued three hikers that fell into the gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Three hikers rescued from Avalanche Creek gorge

First responders rescued three hikers that fell into the gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

State study dives deeper into new spearfishing regulations

When Kenneth Breidinger learned that Western Montana had opened the door to more spearfishing opportunities, his first thought was, “This is something I’m going to try too.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

K-9 nabs accused drug dealer after high-speed dash through Kalispell

A K-9 snapped up an accused drug dealer in the country illegally last week after the man led Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase through a residential neighborhood.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland

The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland

The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland

The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Officials establish chronic wasting disease management zone in Flathead Valley

State wildlife officials are upping local harvest quotas for whitetail deer to combat a recent outbreak of chronic wasting disease in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

A family llama-cy: Couple takes the lead on family trekking business

As the group of visitors crested a hill, the alleged spitters came into view. Lounging in the shade of a Doug fir grove, flinty eyes obscured by overgrown fringe, were a half-dozen llamas.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland

The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Author pens novel inspired by years as Glacier National Park ranger

The novel follows park rangers Mack Savage and Clancy Dyer as they work to unravel the mystery surrounding their missing coworker, his shredded tent and a grizzly bear study gone horribly wrong.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO

Family of drunk driving victim on hand for signing of Bobby's Law

Gov. Greg Gianforte lauded the efforts of local anti-drunk driving advocates in Flathead County on Wednesday at a ceremonial signing of Bobby’s Law.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte signs law cracking down on illegal hiring

During a stop in Evergreen on Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a bill that expands the state’s authority to police illegal hiring practices.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO

Water quality study bridges U.S.-Canada divide

This summer, researchers are slated to begin a new $4.9 million transboundary study aimed at promoting “a common understanding” of longstanding pollution concerns in the Kootenai River system.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO

Water quality study bridges U.S.-Canada divide

This summer, researchers are slated to begin a new $4.9 million transboundary study aimed at promoting “a common understanding” of longstanding pollution concerns in the Kootenai River system.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte signs law cracking down on illegal hiring during stop in Evergreen

During a stop in Evergreen on Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a bill that expands the state’s authority to police illegal hiring practices.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Daines bill would let tribal courts handle drug crimes committed by nonmembers

New legislation from Republican Sen. Steve Daines aims to combat drug trafficking on reservations by expanding the powers of tribal courts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Zinke floats plan to raise summer lake level

Congressman Ryan Zinke is calling on the Department of the Interior to increase outflows from Hungry Horse Dam in the hopes of raising the Flathead Lake’s summer water level.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Montana delegation closes ranks on military parade

While most of Montana's congressional delegation will not attend a military parade this weekend celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, they are standing firm behind President Donald Trump’s defense policies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Going-to-the-Sun Road to open Monday

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to fully open to cars on Monday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Going-to-the-Sun Road to open Monday

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to fully open to cars on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Glacier Park officials kill one of two food-conditioned bears

Glacier National Park officials killed a black bear last week after the animal tried to enter vehicles and buildings near West Glacier.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low

Flathead Lake may fall as much as three feet below full pool by August.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low

Flathead Lake may fall as much as three feet below full pool by August.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer

Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Legislative session ends with varied success for local lawmakers

Despite public fissures among the state GOP, multiple investigations into lawmakers’ financial practices and a slew of bitter political debates, lawmakers from Northwest Montana are marking the 2025 Legislative session as a success.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer

Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer

Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer

Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish residents push city to investigate police call to Border Patrol

Following more than two hours of public comment on Monday, Whitefish city officials said a traffic stop that led to the detainment of a Venezuelan man who was in the country legally might warrant further investigation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish residents push city to investigate police call to Border Patrol

Following more than two hours of public comment on Monday, Whitefish city officials said a traffic stop that led to the detainment of a Venezuelan man who was in the country legally might warrant further investigation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish Police officer cited immigration violations as reason for contacting federal authorities during traffic stop

A Whitefish police officer cited recent immigration violations as a reason for contacting federal immigration authorities during an April 24 traffic stop that ended in the detainment of Beker Rengifo del Castillo.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Whitefish Police officer cited immigration violations as reason for contacting federal authorities during traffic stop

A Whitefish police officer cited recent immigration violations as a reason for contacting federal immigration authorities during an April 24 traffic stop that ended in the detainment of Beker Rengifo del Castillo.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Senior spotlight: Glacier senior recasts cancer journey into career caring for others

Glacier High School holds its graduation on May 31 at 10 a.m. at the high school, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. About 300 students are expected to graduate.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Big Creek renovations hit high water mark ahead of summer season

The Glacier Institute has operated the Big Creek campus as a summer camp and field trip destination since 1989.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge Amy Eddy pledges to steer clear of partisan politics in Montana Supreme Court run

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy, the latest to join the race for an open seat on the Montana Supreme Court, has promised her campaign will eschew partisan politics.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Law enforcement agencies respond to questions spawned by recent detention of Venezuelan immigrant

Local law enforcement officials maintain that little has changed in the way they interact with immigration officials, despite lingering questions regarding the recent detainment of an immigrant in Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Law enforcement agencies respond to questions spawned by recent detention of Venezuelan immigrant

Local law enforcement officials maintain that little has changed in the way they interact with immigration officials, despite lingering questions regarding the recent detainment of an immigrant in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Repairing history: Workshop lays the foundation for restoration of historic Mountain Brook School

The little white schoolhouse has stood sentinel over Mountain Brook since 1922, though a myriad of safety concerns now bars the building from use. Cracks zigzag through the concrete foundation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Repairing history: Workshop lays the foundation for restoration of historic Mountain Brook School

The little white schoolhouse has stood sentinel over Mountain Brook since 1922, though a myriad of safety concerns now bars the building from use. Cracks zigzag through the concrete foundation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Outdoor educator celebrates decades of service at Family Forestry Expo

The Trumbull Creek Educational Forest typically provides a peaceful respite, but last week saw the secluded patch of woods overflowing with the raucous energy of hundreds of fifth graders.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Nonprofits warn AmeriCorps cuts will reduce community services

Cuts to national AmeriCorps programs are creating uncertainty for community organizations that have long relied on the program to fill staffing gaps.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Daines proposes expanding federal funds for some public land projects

Montana’s senators are backing efforts to extend a $2 billion pot of funding for maintenance projects on public lands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

High water leads to closure of Blankenship gravel bar area

High water levels prompted U.S. Forest Service officials to close a portion of the Blankenship Bridge area until further notice.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

New business aims to protect what matters

Unlike the flimsy safes he had perused before, the Champion-brand safes were hefty. According to the manufacturer, each one is hand-built with multiple layers of American-made steel and includes several other features that prevent damage during natural disasters and break-ins.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Venezuela man detained by Whitefish Border Patrol is released after week of protests

A Kalispell man from Venezuela detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents last week was released Wednesday night following days of protests outside the federal agency’s Whitefish office.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Venezuela man detained by Whitefish Border Patrol is released after week of protests

A Kalispell man from Venezuela detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents last week was released Wednesday night following days of protests outside the federal agency’s Whitefish office.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Bobby’s law signed by Governor

Gov. Greg Gianforte put Bobby’s Law on the books Friday, increasing statewide penalties for drunk driving.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Governor signs Bobby’s Law, imposing tougher drunk driving penalties

Gov. Greg Gianforte put Bobby’s Law on the books Friday, increasing statewide penalties for drunk driving.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

New FWP supervisor’s career rooted in connecting community with science

Spending time between family camping trips scouring streambanks for frogs and scaling trees to retrieve intricately woven bird nests, her father stoked her love for the outdoors with extended fishing trips on some of the state’s proverbial 10,000 lakes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers approve bill restricting display of some flags on public property

A law prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners on government property passed the Montana Legislature on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte presses Legislature to pass property tax relief bills during Kalispell visit

Despite an ongoing legislative stalemate, Gov. Greg Gianforte stuck firmly to his vision for fiscal relief at a press conference in Kalispell on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork native and World War II vet celebrates his centennial

The Glacier Park Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated its first centenarian last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

Bobby’s Law receives widespread support from state lawmakers and local advocates

Legislation mandating harsher penalties for drunk drivers is poised to reach the governor’s desk after receiving near-unanimous support from the state Senate.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Earth Day enthusiasts gather at annual event

Flathead Valley residents got an early start celebrating Earth Day, which is officially April 22, with the all-day exposition featuring clean energy showcases, panels and kids activities. About 400 people attended the event, and more than three dozen local businesses and organizations signed on to host booths.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Bigfork native and World War II vet celebrates his centennial

The Glacier Park Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated its first centenarian last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Bobby’s Law receives widespread support from state lawmakers and local advocates

Legislation mandating harsher penalties for drunk drivers is poised to reach the governor’s desk after receiving near-unanimous support from the state Senate.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Reed's Slough Wildlife Viewing Area opens in Flathead Valley

Onlookers cheered as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Christy Clark cut through a scarlet ribbon Saturday morning, officially opening Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area to the public.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Park Service admits ‘substantial concerns’ in ending Gunsight Lake bull trout project

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service filed documents on April 9 saying that both government organizations would voluntarily rescind approval for the project after two conservation nonprofits sued the agencies in September 2024.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

What has happened to Northwest Montana's dwindling elk herd

As the agency’s elk species lead for Region 1, which encompasses Lincoln, Flathead, Lake and Sanders counties...
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level

The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Cuts to federal humanities funds hit the Flathead Valley

Recent reductions to the National Endowment for the Humanities will cut a little deeper at Columbia Falls High School, where librarian Alia Hanson said a program funded through the state humanities council provided a safe space for many students.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Judge Dan Wilson launches new bid for Montana Supreme Court seat

Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson is again running for the Montana Supreme Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Researchers seek answers in the case of Northwest Montana’s disappearing elk

Researchers searched the dense underbrush for any sign of the newborn elk calf. It was important they find the young animal in the next 72 hours, before it gained full use of its gangly legs and the window for safe capture closed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Researchers seek answers in the case of Northwest Montana’s disappearing elk

Researchers searched the dense underbrush for any sign of the newborn elk calf. It was important they find the young animal in the next 72 hours, before it gained full use of its gangly legs and the window for safe capture closed.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Hundreds of Flathead residents join nationwide protests

Hundreds of Flathead Valley residents marched through downtown Kalispell on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Critics say legislation is an attempt to delay, deny asbestos claims

State lawmakers continue to review a bill Thursday that would modify the legal process for victims of asbestos exposure to receive compensation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Construction to begin on Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site

Construction on a new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is expected to begin this spring.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Immigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofits

Representatives from religious and nonprofit organizations across the state opposed the bill at an April 1 House Judiciary Committee, arguing that the legislation’s broad reach would hamper the provision of key social services to all Montana residents, regardless of immigration status.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Construction to begin on Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site

Construction on a new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is expected to begin this spring.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Glacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty

Glacier National Park officials say the upcoming summer season remains unclear amid federal budget cuts and mass terminations.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Glacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty

Glacier National Park officials say the upcoming summer season remains unclear amid federal budget cuts and mass terminations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level

The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level

The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level

The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

State lawmakers’ efforts to remove federal land protections met with resistance

Legislation in support of efforts to roll back federal land protections met strong opposition during initial hearings in Helena this week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

Montana House votes down harsher penalties for employers hiring immigrants in US illegally

The Montana House on Monday narrowly voted down a bill that would have imposed tougher penalties on employers caught hiring immigrants in the United States illegally.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO

Montana Legislature debates the future of arts and culture funding

Legislators are doubling down on efforts to reform a set of state grants dedicated to local arts and cultural projects.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Glacier updates its fire management plan

A new fire management plan for Glacier National Park will incorporate prescribed burning and other forest treatments into the park’s ongoing efforts to prevent wildfires.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Libby residents fight trio of bills that could make suing corporations more difficult

A suite of bills that critics say could make it harder to sue corporations faced strong opposition from Libby residents at a Montana Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

State House passes another bill taking aim at asbestos claimants

“We’re talking about Libby, Montana,” said Rep. Zooey Zephyr, D-Missoula, at a March 1 House Judiciary Committee meeting.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Montana Department of Labor and Industry responds to federal layoffs

Twenty current and former federal workers gathered at state Department of Labor and Industry officers across Montana at 9 a.m. on March 12 for a “Rapid Response Event” aimed at “assist[ing] those impacted by federal layoffs.” Another 23 people attended virtually.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

State labor department prepares for uncertainty

TBD
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Residents endorse state plans to add acreage to conservation easement

At a March 5 public meeting, long-time Happy’s Inn resident Mark Maskill praised the plan as a “common sense solution” to combat the subdivision and development of Montana forestlands.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Montana House passes another bill taking aim at asbestos claimants

On the final day before the mid-session break, the Montana House passed two measures affecting hundreds of wrongful death and personal injury claims lodged against BNSF Railway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Thinning project expected in Ray Kuhns Wildlife Managment Area this summer

According to an environmental assessment released by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, a combination of commercial and non-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, grass seeding and noxious weed control will be implemented throughout much of the management area’s eastern parcel beginning July 15.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Closures expected as Glacier National Park repairs infrastructure systems

The project is expected to span three years, starting in fall 2025 with repairs in the Two Medicine and St. Mary areas. According to a story map published by the park, leaks in the outdated water systems in these areas cost thousands of dollars every year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Montana Legislators offer utilities looser liability laws in exchange for increased wildfire mitigation strategies

Utility companies that “substantially followed” an approved wildfire mitigation plan may not be found civilly liable for damages resulting from a wildfire.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Residents endorse state plans to add acreage to conservation easement

The state completed the first phase of the plan in February by purchasing rights to 32,821 acres of land roughly north of the Thompson chain of lakes from Green Diamond Resource Company, creating the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement. Now, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking approval to add …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Gravel beach plan aims to mitigate shoreline erosion on Flathead Lake

Pebbled beaches are the norm for much of Flathead Lake’s natural shoreline, but a combination of high summer water levels and frequent storms have cut much of the lakeshore into a jigsaw of steep banks and exposed roots.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Closures expected as Glacier National Park repairs infrastructure systems

The project is expected to span three years, starting in fall 2025 with repairs in the Two Medicine and St. Mary areas. According to a story map published by the park, leaks in the outdated water systems in these areas cost thousands of dollars every year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Miscommunication results in loss of funding for Flathead Valley arts programs

State legislators have stripped funds from five local arts nonprofits, accusing the organizations of showing disrespect for the legislative process by not attending committee hearings.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Montana Legislators offer utilities looser liability laws in exchange for increased wildfire mitigation strategies

The Montana House has unanimously passed legislation to enforce stricter wildfire mitigation standards and reduce liability for utility companies and cooperatives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Miscommunication results in loss of funding for Flathead Valley arts programs

State legislators have stripped funds from five local arts nonprofits, accusing the organizations of showing disrespect for the legislative process by not attending committee hearings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

New Audubon coordinator cultivates community through birding

These quiet moments are a little harder to find since Jess Garby became Flathead Audubon Society’s educator coordinator last fall. Now, she is often accompanied by rambunctious elementary schoolers or inquisitive hobbyists on her birding trips, but Garby said she welcomes the ruckus, even if it scares the birds away.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Friends, family reflect on the legacy of Flathead Valley conservationist 'Lex' Blood

William “Lex” Blood had only lived in the Flathead Valley a few years when the first Cabinet Creek mines threatened to poison Northwest Montana waterways, but the former miner quickly became an unlikely hero when he led the effort to stall the projects.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

House GOP passes bill restricting Montana voters of “unsound mind”

A House bill to impose new restrictions on voters of “unsound mind" could affect hundreds of patients in the Montana State Hospital and other state-run facilities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service terminations cut deep on Flathead National Forest

Fischer Gangemi never really considered a career outside of the Forest Service.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service terminations cut deep on Flathead National Forest

Fischer Gangemi never really considered a career outside of the Forest Service.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier National Park updates wildfire response plan

A new fire management plan for Glacier National Park will incorporate prescribed burning and other forest treatments into the park’s ongoing efforts to prevent wildfires.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO

Critics warn bills would let BNSF off hook in asbestos-related suits

Anthony Nicastro, R-Billings, who sponsored all three bills, has represented BNSF in several cases involving the railway’s liability in over 3,000 asbestos-related deaths and illnesses in Northwest Montana.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Glacier National Park updates wildfire response plan

A new fire management plan for Glacier National Park will incorporate prescribed burning and other forest treatments into the park’s ongoing efforts to prevent wildfires.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Officials will consider banning motorized boats on Bull River amidst citizen complaints

Wildlife officials will consider new rules regulating the use of motorized boats on the Bull River south of Libby, following a petition from a local landowner.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Officials will consider banning motorized boats on Bull River

The Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission voted Wednesday to accept a petition calling for the regulation of motorized watercraft on the Bull River in Northwest Montana.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Critics warn bills would let BNSF Railway off the hook in asbestos-related suits

The House passed legislation this week that could jeopardize hundreds of wrongful death and contamination lawsuits related to the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Effort to let nontribal property owners hunt on Flathead Indian Reservation fails

The House Committe on Fish, Wildlife and Parks last week tabled a bill allowing some nontribal members to hunt deer and elk on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Proposed timber sale on Spencer Mountain, Beaver Lakes draws ire of local recreationists

The conservation group that helped create the Whitefish Trail says a proposed timber sale could damage or close some of the trail network's most beloved areas.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Officials will consider banning motorized boats on Bull River amidst citizen complaints

Wildlife officials will consider new rules regulating the use of motorized boats on the Bull River south of Libby, following a petition from a local landowner.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Zinke reintroduces efforts to regulate summer water levels on Flathead Lake

Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke has again introduced legislation that would require the Interior Department to maintain water levels in Flathead Lake during the warmer months.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Zinke reintroduces efforts to regulate summer water levels on Flathead Lake

Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke has again introduced legislation that would require the Interior Department to maintain water levels in Flathead Lake during the warmer months.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Protesters in Kalispell rally against Trump's government shakeup

About a hundred people gathered in downtown Kalispell on Monday to protest the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the federal government.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Zinke reintroduces efforts to regulate summer water levels on Flathead Lake

Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke has again introduced legislation that would require the Interior Department to maintain water levels in Flathead Lake during the warmer months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

House Republicans in Montana pass resolution supporting the Trump administration

Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives carried a resolution supporting Donald Trump’s presidency on Feb. 5.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Bills altering mill levies will jeopardize public safety, critics say

Two bills designed to lower property taxes by changing the way mill levies work elicited opposition from local government officials, including those in Kalispell, last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Opponents warn bill will lead to racial profiling in Montana

Opponents of a bill that encourages local law enforcement to check people’s immigration status say the legislation amounts to little more than legalized racial profiling.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Legislation provides “a clear path forward” for struggling police departments

As police departments across the nation report staff shortages, many Montana cities and towns are exploring new ways to provide law enforcement services. One common solution is to contract with the county sheriff’s department.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Mitchell, Sprunger see bills pass out of the House

Flathead Valley legislators on Monday shepherded a clutch of bills through the Montana House of Representatives, including legislation related to work status verification, voting and petitioning, and a resolution celebrating Donald Trump’s presidency.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactions

A proposed set of rules aimed at regulating recreation on the Flathead River is generating more questions than answers for many residents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana

State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local lakes, rivers and streams.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation

Tribal advocates argued during a Tuesday evening hearing in Helena that a proposed hunting bill could jeopardize tribal-state relations and result in years of costly litigation.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Impact of federal downsizing on Glacier National Park remains unclear

TBD
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana

State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local lakes, rivers and streams.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation

Tribal advocates argued during a Tuesday evening hearing in Helena that a proposed hunting bill could jeopardize tribal-state relations and result in years of costly litigation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Flathead residents push lawmakers to consider Bobby’s Law

Flathead County residents recall the death of Robert "Bobby" Dewbre as they testify in favor of legislation that would provide stricter penalties for drunk driving.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Valley residents advocate for stricter drunk driving penalties

Flathead County residents recall the death of Robert "Bobby" Dewbre as they testify in favor of legislation that would provide stricter penalties for drunk driving.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell author keeps parents’ story of survival during Holocaust alive through novel

Kalispell author Kate Fraser wrote a book based on her parents' experiences as Jewish teenagers in Nazi-occupied Hungary.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Chronic wasting disease identified in reservation mule deer

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes last Tuesday confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease in a mule deer harvested in the Hog Heaven Wildlife Management Unit northeast of Elmo.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell lawmaker proposes tighter enforcement of worker verification laws

The House Business and Labor Committee will hear testimony on legislation related to work authorization verification on Jan. 22.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Polson lawmaker proposes new hunting regulations for Flathead Indian Reservation

Representative Tracy Sharp will likely propose a bill to grant state wildlife officials jurisdiction over hunting permits on some reservation lands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Chronic wasting disease detected in deer on Flathead Indian Reservation for first time

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Tuesday confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease in the Hog Heaven Wildlife Mangement Unit east of Elmo.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO