Daily Inter Lake
Kate Heston covers politics and natural resources for the Daily Inter Lake. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa's journalism program, previously worked as photo editor at the Daily Iowan and was a News21 fellow in Phoenix. She can be reached at kheston@dailyinterlake.com or 406-758-4459.
ARTICLES BY KATE HESTON
Whitefish’s Ryan Zinke elected to another term in U.S. House
Voters on Nov. 5 reelected Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to the U.S. House, as he again defeated challenger Monica Tranel for Montana’s western district seat.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 DAYS AGO
Single-hook restriction expanded for Flathead River
The state Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday approved updated fishing regulations that include an expanded single-hook restriction on the Flathead River.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Election Day in Flathead County went smoothly despite high turnout, officials say
Despite overwhelming voter turnout again this year, the general election in Flathead County went smoothly with the final ballot cast at 1 a.m., Nov. 6, election officials said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Four Flathead Valley veterans receive award from Gianforte
Four veterans from the Flathead Valley were among those honored by Gov. Greg Gianforte with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Species of Concern: How the Endangered Species Act has influenced Northwest Montana
It’s been 50 years since President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act. This four-part series looks at how the landmark environmental legislation has influenced Northwest Montana’s ecosystems and habitats, and how it continues to be used as a tool to protect species on the brink.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
GOP dominates Flathead races; two Democrats headed to Legislature
In what turned out to be a GOP-led rout in Montana in Tuesday’s election, voters in two Flathead Valley districts elected Democrats to the state Legislature, flipping a seat after redistricting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Zinke wins reelection, again defeating Tranel
Voters on Tuesday reelected Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to the U.S. House, as he again defeated challenger Monica Tranel for Montana's western district seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Sheehy, Tester make final pitches to Montanans
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, senatorial candidate Tim Sheehy and a host of candidates for elected office made their final pitches to voters in the last weekend before Election Day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Endangered Species Act wielded in the courtroom
Keith Hammer is no stranger to litigation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Good Girls Bookshop: Kalispell's new community space for readers
While the store is a retail shop, half of its space is reserved as a Book Club, which has couches, tea, coffee and more for booklovers to utilize when they host their own book club or just have a spare hour in the middle of the day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Natural migration and federal protections aided Northwest Montana's wolf recovery
A female gray wolf stepped over the Candian border and into Montana 45 years ago. Her name was Kishinena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Protecting Montana’s prehistoric sturgeon a ‘long game’
Ecologists describe the sturgeon as a living dinosaur.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Flathead County Election Department prepares for accurate election
Election officials are preparing for an accurate election by testing voting tabulation machines and preparing to man polling locations while handling an influx of early voters.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
