Daily Inter Lake
JACK UNDERHILL
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KALISPELL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION REPORTER
Jack Underhill covers Kalispell city government, housing and transportation for the Daily Inter Lake. His reporting focuses on how local policy decisions affect residents and the rapidly growing Flathead Valley. Underhill has reported on housing challenges, infrastructure issues and regional service providers across Montana. His work also includes accountability reporting on complex community issues and public institutions. Originally from Massachusetts, Underhill graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in Journalism before joining the Inter Lake. In his free time, Underhill enjoys mountain biking around the valley, skiing up on Big Mountain or exploring Glacier National Park.
IMPACT: Jack’s work helps residents understand how growth, housing and infrastructure decisions affect the future of their community.
ARTICLES BY JACK UNDERHILL
Kalispell City Council signals support for using redevelopment dollars for new garage
Kalispell City Council appeared in favor Monday of using redevelopment dollars to build a new city equipment garage, agreeing that no viable alternative could move the project forward quickly enough.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 DAY, 23 HOURS AGO
Kalispell City Council to mull new equipment garage, county fairgrounds upgrades
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider a pair of requests from the city and county to use tax increment financing funds for public infrastructure projects.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 23 HOURS AGO
Developer scales back public funding request for Kalispell Center Mall redevelopment
The firm behind the Kalispell Centers Mall’s impending redevelopment has returned to City Hall with a reduced request for public funding to help finance the project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 23 HOURS AGO
Kalispell's request to fund a new garage goes to Council without recommendation
Council on Sept. 28 will decide the city’s request for $10.4 million in tax increment financing funds to construct a new equipment storage and maintenance garage.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Kalispell City Council greenlights block parties on residential streets
The public can now throw block parties on Kalispell's residential streets.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Six-unit townhome proposed near Northridge Heights in Kalispell
City officials are reviewing a request to build a six-unit attached townhome near Northridge Heights in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Kalispell City Council to consider permitting neighborhood block parties, weekend events in city-owned lots
Neighborhood barbecues, farmers markets and potluck dinners may soon become easier to host on Kalispell's streets and in its parking lots.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
A new chapter: Sexton Jeff Epperly uncovers Conrad Cemetery's past while charting its future
Sexton of a cemetery was not a job Jeff Epperly ever imagined for himself. That is until the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery Association — which owns and operates the historic burial ground — approached him about taking on the role.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Recall Mayor Ryan Hunter campaign gets green light to collect signatures
A political action committee seeking to oust Mayor Ryan Hunter before his term expires can begin gathering signatures after successfully filing a recall petition.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Kalispell Council tables Mayor Hunter's affordable housing proposal, rejects short-term rental restrictions
A pair of initiatives championed by Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter to spur affordable housing development and restrict short-term rentals failed to gain majority support from City Council on Monday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Hoax shooting report triggers lockdown at Flathead High School
A false report of a shooting prompted a large police response at Flathead High School on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Kalispell Council weighs donating city-owned land for affordable housing
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to consider repurposing vacant municipal property for affordable housing and discuss the state of short-term rentals in the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Kalispell looks to shield vehicles and equipment from winter with three new structures at its storage complex
Kalispell is seeking a conditional use permit to build three new sheds at its existing equipment storage complex near Legends Stadium.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
Rescuers free trapped person from a vehicle involved in Happy Valley crash
A motorist was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. 93 in Happy Valley after being trapped inside a crushed car for nearly an hour before rescuers could free her using power tools.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO