Saturday, February 14, 2026
Daily Inter Lake

Daily Inter Lake

ARTICLES BY HILARY MATHESON

Teachers union, school district resolve grievance over newly implemented program

A memorandum of agreement that resolves a grievance between the Kalispell Education Association and Kalispell Public Schools regarding a Kalispell Middle School program awaits approval by union members.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Kalispell schools adds two positions, eliciting conversation about teacher pay

Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees approved adding two positions — a district data systems specialist and a workflow process lead in the facilities department.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Word for word: Flathead wins second, Glacier third at state speech championship

A matter of points separated the top three speech and debate heavyweights who punched in their best efforts at the Class AA state tournament Jan. 30-31.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Burns Night at the Conrad Mansion: A jovial celebration of Scotland's national poet

Lads and lassies of the Flathead Valley turned out for an intimate evening of merriment, poetry, bagpiping, delicious food and whisky toasts for Burns Night at the Conrad Mansion on Jan. 24.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO

Kalispell school board approves contract with Talos Security amid safety concerns

Private security guards will be patrolling school grounds in Kalispell for the remainder of the school year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Whitefish speech and debate team edges out Columbia Falls to win divisional tourney

Making it to the top three at the Class A speech and debate state tournament this weekend may come down to the wire for Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools based on the results of the divisional tournament on Jan. 23-24.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Kalispell Public Schools to run elementary general fund levy in May

Kalispell Public Schools will run an elementary general fund levy during school elections May 5 to cover a projected budget shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Kalispell Public Schools seeks to fill board vacancy created by Corrigan's departure

The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees is looking to fill a vacancy representing the elementary district.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Whitefish, Columbia Falls secure top spots in Bigfork speech and debate tourney

The Whitefish High School speech and debate team brought home the hardware at a Bigfork tournament Jan 16 and 18 in the lead up to divisionals this weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Glacier High takes second, Flathead, third, at last speech and debate tourney before state

Glacier and Flathead high school speech and debate teams placed second and third in Butte over the weekend as both teams head into the state championship in Kalispell Jan. 30 and 31.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Former Glacier wrestler details alleged assault in new suit against Kalispell Public Schools

The Glacier High School wrestling program is at the center of another lawsuit linked to allegations of sexual assault and hazing in 2022.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO

Flathead Valley high schools top speech and debate tournament in Columbia Falls

Flathead Valley’s Class A high school speech and debate teams dominated a weekend tournament in Columbia Falls, claiming the top three spots.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier High speech and debate team opens new year with statement win

The Glacier High School speech and debate team rolled into 2026 with a hard-fought win Friday and Saturday in Helena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

School boards seek trustee candidates

People wanting to serve as a school board trustee have until Feb. 9 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot for May 5.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Bigfork needs speech and debate judges for home tournament

Bigfork High School is hosting its first speech and debate meet in many years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

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