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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

Samaritan House gives tour of reduced-cost apartments under construction

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Kalispell clears way for tiny homes by adopting building standards

Councilors on Monday added tiny homes to Kalispell's city code in a bid to make it easier to build the simpler, low-cost housing alternatives.
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Kalispell clears way for tiny homes by adopting building standards

Councilors on Monday added tiny homes to Kalispell's city code in a bid to make it easier to build the simpler, low-cost housing alternatives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 DAY, 4 HOURS AGO

Glacier Park International Airport earns spot among nation’s resort airports

Glacier Park International Airport was named one of the nation’s top resort airports in USA Today’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Kalispell City Council to consider tiny home regulations

Kalispell City Council on Monday will vote on whether to add tiny homes to city code, allowing the municipality to inspect them and enforce building standards.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 4 HOURS AGO

Kalispell City Council to consider tiny home regulations

Kalispell City Council on Monday will vote on whether to add tiny homes to city code, allowing the municipality to inspect them and enforce building standards.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 4 HOURS AGO

Kalispell Planning Commission favors flexible standards for development along Parkline Trail

Board members appeared more interested in establishing loose design standards for structures along the trail than in regulating how those structures would be used.
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How Glacier Park International Airport handled President Trump’s visit

Airport officials’ primary responsibility was following U.S. Secret Service’s security protocols. The airport had about a week to plan for Trump’s visit.
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As traffic complaints grow, Kalispell considers new rules to improve street safety

The framework would create a uniform, data-driven system for reviewing traffic-safety complaints from residents and ranking projects by priority. It would also integrate traffic-calming requirements into new development.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Traffic gridlock, watchful crowds form during Trump’s visit to Kalispell

The Flathead Valley was abuzz Wednesday before and during President Donald Trump’s arrival in Kalispell for a campaign rally.
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Trump visit expected to snarl traffic, cause minor flight delays in Flathead Valley

Travelers should expect road closures and traffic delays as well as minor flight disruptions ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Flathead Valley on Wednesday.
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Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh potential design standards on future development along Parkline Trail

The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday will consider tacking design standards onto future development along the Parkline Trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Chasing the sunrise: A two-day trip up Holland Peak

The hike features alpine lakes, jarring cliffs, abundant wildflowers and cascading waterfalls, but it's no walk in the park. What sounds like a measly 8-mile trip out and back actually requires 5,950 feet of elevation gain.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Kalispell's annual Holiday Stroll festivities will extend to two days this year

Kalispell's popular Holiday Stroll will expand to two days' worth of events this December in an effort to boost commerce downtown.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Kalispell City Council seeking funds from Meta's settlement with Montana

Kalispell City Council on Monday agreed to pursue dollars from Montana's landmark settlement with Meta to build an indoor recreation facility or pay for youth mental health programs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

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