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 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.
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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.
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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.
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City councilors in Kalispell debate costs, benefits of Safe Haven Baby Box
Although Kalispell City Council left funding for a Safe Haven Baby Box out of this fiscal year’s budget, several councilors remain committed to bringing the boxes to the community.
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Kalispell City Council approves grant to fund traffic safety improvements to Oregon Street
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday accepted a federal grant to help fund safety improvements on Oregon Street and retime several traffic signals around downtown.
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Officers opened fire during weekend arrest in Kalispell, police officials say
A man is in custody after Kalispell Police officers shot at him during a disturbance call near the intersection of U.S. 93 and Reserve Drive on Sunday night.
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Kalispell City Council takes another look at federal grant for temporary traffic safety measures
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider accepting a federal grant to help fund temporary safety improvements on Oregon Street and to retime several traffic signals around downtown.
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Convicted would-be kidnapper released from jail after taking plea deal
A Columbia Falls man accused of attempting to kidnap a woman at a Flathead Valley gas station in December 2025 was released from county jail last month after pleading guilty by reason of mental disease or disorder.
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Kalispell residents press city leaders on parking, code enforcement
The proposed license plate reader system for downtown parking enforcement dominated the conversation at a Monday night town hall hosted by Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter.
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Mayor Ryan Hunter to host second town hall for Kalispell residents on Monday
Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter on Monday will host another town hall, the second such event since taking the reins as mayor in January.
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Downtown groups chastise Kalispell City Council for nixing license plate reader system
Advocates for downtown business owners on Monday aired frustration over Kalispell City Council's seemingly last-minute decision to pull money for a license plate reader from its budget.
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Downtown groups chastise Kalispell City Council for nixing license plate reader system
Advocates for downtown business owners on Monday aired frustration over Kalispell City Council's seemingly last-minute decision to pull money for a license plate reader from its budget.
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Kalispell City Council backs neighborhood block parties, weekend events in city-owned lots
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of both permitting neighborhood block parties and making downtown municipal parking lots available for weekend events.
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Urban Renewal Agency board scrutinizes funding requests from Kalispell, Flathead County
Members of Kalispell's Urban Renewal Agency last week expressed skepticism over a pair of requests from the city and county to use tax increment financing funds for public infrastructure projects.
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