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
Locals team up with Mary’s Mountain Cookies to bring cookie store to valley
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A berry sweet milestone, Mountain Berry Bowls celebrates 10 years
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Forest voyage: Boat navigates into treetop retreat
The Beverly is the newest treehouse design open to guests at the Montana Treehouse Retreat, located just 2 miles outside Whitefish. It is one of three treehouses on the property, a journey of labor and love for Darin Robison and Kati O’Toole, who bought the property in 2011.
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Group looks to foster creativity through industrial arts opportunities
It’s a program that WorkshopMT, a newer nonprofit, puts on using a mobile classroom, fit with hand saws, hammers, nails and wood blocks.
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Loss of federal funding spells end for Flathead County Library hotspot program
A federal grant that allowed the Flathead County Library to loan out internet hotspots dried up this week, and library trustees appear disinclined to continue the program.
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Roadside tragedy highlights risks posed to construction workers
At about 3 a.m., June 4, a 25-year-old allegedly drove into a work zone at high speeds, hitting flagger Joseph Gove with his vehicle and then running over him, breaking his neck, back, jaw, collarbone and ribs, and lacerating his kidney and liver. The injuries landed Gove in the intensive …
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Scooping across the valley: Farm to Table expands to Kalispell
Farm to Table features nine ice cream flavors, each made by Smith and Staggs in-house using locally sourced ingredients. The most important component, milk, comes from Great Falls at 75 gallons three times per week.
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Busse departs Flathead Library Foundation
Sara Busse is stepping down as executive director of the Flathead Library Foundation, according to an email the foundation sent to its supporters.
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Busse departs Flathead Library Foundation
Sara Busse is stepping down as executive director of the Flathead Library Foundation, according to an email the foundation sent to its supporters.
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Kalispell Elks members give back to community
The Kalispell Elks moved into its downtown location two years ago after decades in South Kalispell. Now not far off Main Street, members look forward to continuing to help the community while hoping to grow membership.
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A taste of home: Los Pingüinos combines traditional Mexican cuisine with fine dining techniques
cristian Ochoa, originally from Yuma, Arizona, grew up learning the fundamentals of cooking from his grandmother, which quickly grew into a passion of his own.
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Logan Health provider looks to genetics for treatment options
It’s a reminder of her own childhood when at age 7 her friend was diagnosed with cancer. Even from a young age, she knew she wanted to help people with cancer.
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Flathead County health officials, clinics monitor measles situation
With two cases of measles confirmed by officials in Flathead County and more continuing to show up across the state, local health and county entities are keeping a close eye on the disease.
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New owners jazz up Polebridge's Northern Lights Saloon
From beef and bison burgers to locally sourced pulled pork, the menu features classic lunch favorites. A newer, more unique item on the menu is the Rainbow Bowl, a mix of vegetables and greens served over quinoa, which has quickly become a favorite among patrons.
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Flathead County team expands to meet mental health crises
On Wednesdays, members of Flathead County’s Crisis Assistance Team walk into the jail to meet with inmates facing mental health issues.
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