Thursday, December 25, 2025
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ARTICLES BY HANNAH SHIELDS

Contractors sought to repair flood-damaged bridges in Lincoln County

The process for repairing and replacing bridges washed out by flooding in Lincoln County was expected to get underway this week, as federal, state and local agencies wrap up damage assessments.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO

A performance to remember: Local dancers share the stage with San Diego Ballet

This is the fourth year the San Diego Ballet has visited Northwest Montana to perform the timeless Christmas classic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” with live music from the Glacier Symphony Orchestra. Nearly 60 ballet dancers from 10 local ballet studios leaped at the opportunity to dance alongside the professional …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO

New Star Meadows Fire District gets greenlight

Looking for a solution, the community, along with surrounding neighbors who joined the effort, petitioned Flathead County to create the Star Meadows Fire District, which was approved by county commissioners Dec. 18.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO

A performance to remember: Local dancers share the stage with San Diego Ballet

This is the fourth year the San Diego Ballet has visited Northwest Montana to perform the timeless Christmas classic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” with live music from the Glacier Symphony Orchestra.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 13 HOURS 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

From the Sheriff's Posse to the county fairgrounds, Sam Nunnally has always pitched in

A glass-blown fish, a Reba McEntire album and a fat porcelain pig are just a few of the eclectic tchotchkes adorning Sam Nunnally’s office at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Residents worry about increased traffic from Trumble Creek Road subdivision

McDonald Estates is proposed for 27 single-family lots on 37.26 acres at 4625 Trumble Creek Road near Columbia Falls. The property, owned by Lee McDonald, currently has one single-family dwelling.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Change to allow indoor marijuana cultivation in county business zones gets mixed review

The cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing of marijuana is permitted in zones that allow for agriculture and produce stands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead County Planning Board considers proposals for residential development

Four applications will be heard by the board, which meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W., Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | 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

Investigation into former Hot Springs School District clerk ongoing

Sanders County officials said last week that law enforcement is investigating a former Hot Springs School District employee.
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

Investigation into former Hot Springs School District clerk ongoing, Sanders County officials say

Sanders County officials said last week that law enforcement is investigating a former Hot Springs School District employee.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

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