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 reviewing updated water and sewer plans

Kalispell City Council on Monday will review updated plans for future infrastructure improvements to the municipality’s water and wastewater systems.
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Design finalized for roundabout at Batavia Lane and US 2

The Montana Department of Transportation has finalized design plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Batavia Lane and U.S. 2, with construction slated to begin next year.
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Kalispell forms temporary housing advisory committee

Kalispell City Hall wants community members with experience in affordable housing to help guide a study of the municipality’s housing market.
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Kalispell City Council weighs housing committee, affordable housing project funding

Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider forming an advisory committee tasked with helping to guide a housing study and develop a housing plan.
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Longtime Conrad Cemetery sexton Jim Korn dies in Utah after mysterious disappearance

The longtime groundskeeper of Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery — who vanished last year along with the historic burial ground’s records — died in Utah last month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Habitat Flathead subdivision proposed for Kalispell faces site challenges

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley’s proposed subdivision in North Kalispell will require significant earthwork after a report identified major concerns with soil conditions on the site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

No new trial for man who ran over ex-wife

A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal or a new trial after he was convicted of running over and killing his ex-wife in 2023.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Kalispell City Council moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail

City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Habitat for Humanity proposes 95-home development in North Kalispell

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is looking to build a large neighborhood in North Kalispell.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Habitat for Humanity proposes 95-home development in North Kalispell

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is looking to build a large neighborhood in North Kalispell.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Flathead Valley cities feel financial strain of land use law

Representatives from each of the 10 cities required to comply with the law expressed support for its long-term goal of streamlining housing development, while raising concerns about the challenges of implementing it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Habitat for Humanity proposes 95-home development in North Kalispell

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is looking to build a large neighborhood in North Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Habitat for Humanity proposes 95-home development in North Kalispell

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is looking to build a large neighborhood in North Kalispell.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Kalispell Council to weigh Mayor Ryan Hunter’s housing priorities

Kalispell City Council on Monday will discuss several housing-related proposals raised by Mayor Ryan Hunter during his successful election campaign last year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO

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