ALERT pioneer Dr. Jack Davis dies
Dr. Jack Davis, who helped create the ALERT emergency helicopter service based at Kalispell Regional Medical Center and was integral in developing the hospital’s cardiology program, died Saturday in Tucson, Arizona.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Inter Lake outdoors writer Rick Funk dies
Longtime Daily Inter Lake outdoors writer Rick Funk, 66, died Monday at Brendan House in Kalispell following a lengthy illness. He had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and had undergone treatment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Former county commissioner Dale Lauman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Lauman, who was well-known not only for extensive community service that spanned decades but also for his statesmanship, kindness and compassion, died Wednesday. He was 80.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Former commissioner Dale Lauman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Lauman, who was well-known not only for extensive community service that spanned decades but also for his statesmanship, kindness and compassion, died Wednesday. He was 80.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Former county commissioner Dale Lauman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Lauman, who was well-known not only for extensive community service that spanned decades but also for his statesmanship, kindness and compassion, died Wednesday. He was 80.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
St. Matthew's students get lessons in life skills
Most people in the business world know the importance of a firm handshake. It’s the opportunity for a first impression, and a powerful communication tool.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Mini-golf developers ask for parking variance
The developers of a proposed 18-hole miniature golf course in Whitefish are asking the Whitefish Board of Adjustment for a variance to parking requirements.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Challenger beats incumbent in Kalispell council upset
Kalispell City Council challenger Ryan Hunter unseated Ward 3 incumbent Rod Kuntz in Tuesday’s municipal election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Whitefish mulls changes to utility billing regs
A number of proposed changes to Whitefish utility regulations as they pertain to property owners and renters are the focus of the Whitefish City Council’s work session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Whitefish mulls changes to utility billing regs
A number of proposed changes to Whitefish utility regulations as they pertain to property owners and renters are the focus of the Whitefish City Council’s work session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Whitefish parking plan calls for better enforcement
The Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to adopt a parking management plan that maps out the details about how the city can better manage its existing downtown parking resources before needing to construct new parking garages.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Whitefish parking plan calls for better enforcement
The Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to adopt a parking management plan that maps out the details about how the city can better manage its existing downtown parking resources before needing to construct new parking garages.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Whitefish sued over 93 South subdivision approval
A month after the Whitefish City Council approved a controversial five-lot subdivision on U.S. 93 South, a neighborhood group is suing the city of Whitefish, the council and the developer, Whitefish Housing Group, LLC, over a decision it claims “is riddled with legal violations.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish sued over 93 South subdivision approval
A month after the Whitefish City Council approved a controversial five-lot subdivision on U.S. 93 South, a neighborhood group is suing the city of Whitefish, the council and the developer, Whitefish Housing Group, LLC, over a decision it claims “is riddled with legal violations.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Radio station founder Benny Bee Sr. dies at 75
Bee Broadcasting founder and owner Benny Bee Sr. died Tuesday at age 75.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Radio station founder Benny Bee Sr. dies at 75
Bee Broadcasting founder and owner Benny Bee Sr. died Tuesday at age 75.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Birch Grove Willing Workers celebrate centennial
For 100 years the women of the Birch Grove Community northeast of Kalispell have been the caretakers of their corner of the world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Radio station founder Benny Bee Sr. dies at 75
Bee Broadcasting founder and owner Benny Bee Sr. died Tuesday at age 75.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Birch Grove Willing Workers celebrate centennial
For 100 years the women of the Birch Grove Community northeast of Kalispell have been the caretakers of their corner of the world.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish mulls changes to secondary business zone
Concerned about the potential proliferation of hotels in the city’s secondary business zone, the Whitefish City Council tonight will discuss possible changes to conditional-use permit standards in that zone.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish mulls changes to secondary business zone
Concerned about the potential proliferation of hotels in the city’s secondary business zone, the Whitefish City Council tonight will discuss possible changes to conditional-use permit standards in that zone.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Christian academy expansion back on board's agenda
After a two-month deferral at the school’s request, the Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday will hold a public hearing to consider an 11,000-square-foot addition to the existing school at 820 Ashar Ave.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Christian academy expansion back on board's agenda
After a two-month deferral at the school’s request, the Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday will hold a public hearing to consider an 11,000-square-foot addition to the existing school at 820 Ashar Ave.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish water, sewer rates pegged for another increase
Water and sewer rates for Whitefish residents are on track to increase once again as the City Council vote on a resolution tonight that outlines rate increases in anticipation of upcoming improvements to the city’s utility systems.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish water, sewer rates pegged for another increase
Water and sewer rates for Whitefish residents are on track to increase once again as the City Council vote on a resolution tonight that outlines rate increases in anticipation of upcoming improvements to the city’s utility systems.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Major subdivision proposed east of C-Falls
The Columbia Falls Planning Board on Tuesday will hold a public hearing for the first major subdivision to be proposed in that planning jurisdiction in several years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Major subdivision proposed east of C-Falls
The Columbia Falls Planning Board on Tuesday will hold a public hearing for the first major subdivision to be proposed in that planning jurisdiction in several years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish mulls tax-increment priorities, future districts
With the sunset of Whitefish’s tax-increment finance district less than a year away, the Whitefish City Council is contemplating priorities for the remaining TIF revenue and potential new tax districts within the resort city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish mulls tax-increment priorities, future districts
With the sunset of Whitefish’s tax-increment finance district less than a year away, the Whitefish City Council is contemplating priorities for the remaining TIF revenue and potential new tax districts within the resort city.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council to vote on controversial apartment project
A proposal to build a 54-unit apartment complex on Skyles Place in Whitefish could be rejected by the Whitefish City Council tonight as it makes a final decision on the project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council to vote on controversial apartment project
A proposal to build a 54-unit apartment complex on Skyles Place in Whitefish could be rejected by the Whitefish City Council tonight as it makes a final decision on the project.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Veterans facility gets sizable donation
An anonymous donor has given $150,000 to the Camp Ponderosa Veterans Retreat and Learning Center in the Swan Valley, with the goal of inspiring other benefactors to consider financially supporting the new facility for veterans.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Veterans facility gets sizable donation
An anonymous donor has given $150,000 to the Camp Ponderosa Veterans Retreat and Learning Center in the Swan Valley, with the goal of inspiring other benefactors to consider financially supporting the new facility for veterans.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell business leader Frank Thomas dies
Longtime Kalispell businessman Frank Thomas, who operated Thomas Printing for 57 years, died Monday at age 82.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell business leader Frank Thomas dies
Longtime Kalispell businessman Frank Thomas, who operated Thomas Printing for 57 years, died Monday at age 82.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Chief explains cost for proposed Somers Fire Hall
Voters in the Somers Rural Fire District have just one week left to return their mail ballots for a bond issue of up to $4 million for a new fire hall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Chief explains cost for proposed Somers Fire Hall
Voters in the Somers Rural Fire District have just one week left to return their mail ballots for a bond issue of up to $4 million for a new fire hall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lawsuit targets city of Whitefish
A community planning consultant is suing the city of Whitefish over alleged open-meeting law violations in connection with the city’s newly adopted inclusionary zoning program for affordable housing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lawsuit targets city of Whitefish
A community planning consultant is suing the city of Whitefish over alleged open-meeting law violations in connection with the city’s newly adopted inclusionary zoning program for affordable housing.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Christian Academy eyes on-site expansion
Whitefish Christian Academy plans to add an 11,000-square-foot addition to its existing school and is asking for approval of a conditional-use permit to proceed with the project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Christian Academy eyes on-site expansion
Whitefish Christian Academy plans to add an 11,000-square-foot addition to its existing school and is asking for approval of a conditional-use permit to proceed with the project.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County set to receive $2.84M to offset federal acreage
Flathead County will receive $2.84 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans ahead for next economic downturn
Because the current growth spurt in Whitefish won’t last forever, the Whitefish City Council is planning for the next economic downturn with a Financial Sustainability Plan that addresses how the city can handle the next recession.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans ahead for next economic downturn
Because the current growth spurt in Whitefish won’t last forever, the Whitefish City Council is planning for the next economic downturn with a Financial Sustainability Plan that addresses how the city can handle the next recession.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Cherry harvest a bit late this year
By this time next month the Flathead Valley cherry harvest should be in full swing, giving connoisseurs of the luscious fruit the taste they’ve been waiting for all year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Cherry harvest a bit late this year
By this time next month the Flathead Valley cherry harvest should be in full swing, giving connoisseurs of the luscious fruit the taste they’ve been waiting for all year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
State board OKs Big Arm easement deal
The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on June 20 unanimously approved a plan to go ahead with the purchase of a permanent recreation easement for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, a step toward ensuring the continued operation of a public recreation site at Big Arm.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
State board OKs Big Arm easement deal
The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on June 20 unanimously approved a plan to go ahead with the purchase of a permanent recreation easement for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, a step toward ensuring the continued operation of a public recreation site at Big Arm.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $2.84M to offset federal acreage
Flathead County will receive $2.84 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $2.84M to offset federal acreage
Flathead County will receive $2.84 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Contested races emerge in municipal elections
Municipal elections in November will feature contested races in all three of Flathead County’s incorporated cities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Contested races emerge in municipal elections
Municipal elections in November will feature contested races in all three of Flathead County’s incorporated cities.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
54-unit housing complex planned in Whitefish
More apartment housing is planned in Whitefish, this time with 54 apartments planned in two buildings on Skyles Place.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
54-unit housing complex planned in Whitefish
More apartment housing is planned in Whitefish, this time with 54 apartments planned in two buildings on Skyles Place.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish budget expands to cover capital projects
The Whitefish City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on a $53.5 million preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year that exceeds last year’s budget by about $9.2 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish budget expands to cover capital projects
The Whitefish City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on a $53.5 million preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year that exceeds last year’s budget by about $9.2 million.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fate of Big Arm state park in question
In an effort to avoid an annual lease payment as high as $600,000 for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending the agency purchase a permanent recreation easement that could cost as much as $12 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fate of Big Arm state park in question
In an effort to avoid an annual lease payment as high as $600,000 for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending the agency purchase a permanent recreation easement that could cost as much as $12 million.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Massive cleanup underway at Marion property
A massive cleanup project is underway at a private residence in Marion where government agencies have been working toward cleanup for close to a dozen years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Massive cleanup underway at Marion property
A massive cleanup project is underway at a private residence in Marion where government agencies have been working toward cleanup for close to a dozen years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
No headline
With Allen and Linda Erickson, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
No headline
With Allen and Linda Erickson, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
No headline
With Allen and Linda Erickson, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
City council seeks to authorize city to contract for water treatment plant expansion design
With state mandates bearing down on the city of Whitefish’s water treatment plant, the Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to authorize the city to contract for the design of a treatment plant expansion project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
City council seeks to authorize city to contract for water treatment plant expansion design
With state mandates bearing down on the city of Whitefish’s water treatment plant, the Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to authorize the city to contract for the design of a treatment plant expansion project.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
United Veterans honor WWII National Guardsmen
The roster of Flathead Valley National Guardsmen who served in Company F of the 163rd Montana Infantry Regiment during World War II reads like a “who’s who” of the Flathead Valley’s business owners and civic leaders of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
United Veterans honor WWII National Guardsmen
The roster of Flathead Valley National Guardsmen who served in Company F of the 163rd Montana Infantry Regiment during World War II reads like a “who’s who” of the Flathead Valley’s business owners and civic leaders of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes water conservation regulations
The Whitefish City Council tonight will consider approving new water conservation restrictions for city water users that include an outdoor watering prohibition between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes water conservation regulations
The Whitefish City Council tonight will consider approving new water conservation restrictions for city water users that include an outdoor watering prohibition between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish ponders short-term rental, hotel restrictions
The Whitefish City Council will look at ways to further regulate or limit short-term rentals throughout the city during a work session today.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish ponders short-term rental, hotel restrictions
The Whitefish City Council will look at ways to further regulate or limit short-term rentals throughout the city during a work session today.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Jury awards $1.7M in stolen valor, fraud case
A Flathead District Court jury on Tuesday awarded $1.7 million in damages to Donald W. Kaltschmidt Jr. after finding Laron D. Shannon of Kalispell liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a case involving an oilfield services company in which Kaltschmidt was a silent investor.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Jury awards $1.7M in stolen valor, fraud case
A Flathead District Court jury on Tuesday awarded $1.7 million in damages to Donald W. Kaltschmidt Jr. after finding Laron D. Shannon of Kalispell liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a case involving an oilfield services company in which Kaltschmidt was a silent investor.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
whitefish planning board Firebrand Hotel seeks permit to create more indoor space
Firebrand Hotel in downtown Whitefish plans to expand its building footprint by enclosing a 588-square-foot outdoor patio to create an indoor dining area. The change requires a conditional-use permit that will be considered during a public hearing Thursday before the Whitefish Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
whitefish planning board Firebrand Hotel seeks permit to create more indoor space
Firebrand Hotel in downtown Whitefish plans to expand its building footprint by enclosing a 588-square-foot outdoor patio to create an indoor dining area. The change requires a conditional-use permit that will be considered during a public hearing Thursday before the Whitefish Planning Board.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish prepares to rebuild State Park Road
The Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to approve bid-letting for the first phase of a $5.3 million, two-year rebuild of State Park Road.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish prepares to rebuild State Park Road
The Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to approve bid-letting for the first phase of a $5.3 million, two-year rebuild of State Park Road.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
More cleanup completed at Libby Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it is deleting a portion of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site in Libby from the National Priorities List because the federal agency and Montana Department of Environmental Quality have determined all required cleanup activities are complete in the Operable Unit 2 area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
More cleanup completed at Libby Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it is deleting a portion of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site in Libby from the National Priorities List because the federal agency and Montana Department of Environmental Quality have determined all required cleanup activities are complete in the Operable Unit 2 area.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Blackfeet not happy with fed's scale-back of lease appeals
While the U.S. Department of Interior this week dropped its appeal of one of two oil and gas drilling leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area near Glacier National Park, Blackfeet tribal officials and intervenors in the case say the action doesn’t go far enough in defending tribal sacred lands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Blackfeet not happy with fed's scale-back of lease appeals
While the U.S. Department of Interior this week dropped its appeal of one of two oil and gas drilling leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area near Glacier National Park, Blackfeet tribal officials and intervenors in the case say the action doesn’t go far enough in defending tribal sacred lands.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Choir, orchestra join forces to help St. Ignatius church
For the past couple of months, dedicated vocalists and musicians have been traveling regularly to St. Ignatius for rehearsals in all kinds of weather with a common cause. They’re doing their part to help raise money to restore the historic murals at the St. Ignatius Mission Church.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Choir, orchestra join forces to help St. Ignatius church
For the past couple of months, dedicated vocalists and musicians have been traveling regularly to St. Ignatius for rehearsals in all kinds of weather with a common cause. They’re doing their part to help raise money to restore the historic murals at the St. Ignatius Mission Church.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish developer offers cash in lieu of affordable housing
The developer of a workforce housing project off U.S. 93 S. has asked the Whitefish City Council to consider accepting cash in lieu of 10 affording housing units that were to be included in the development.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish developer offers cash in lieu of affordable housing
The developer of a workforce housing project off U.S. 93 S. has asked the Whitefish City Council to consider accepting cash in lieu of 10 affording housing units that were to be included in the development.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Foundation led by Rollins woman tackles plastic 'epidemic' in Cambodia
About 5 p.m. every evening, the putrid smell of burning plastic penetrates the lungs of villagers in the community of Kampot in southern Cambodia.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Foundation led by Rollins woman tackles plastic 'epidemic' in Cambodia
About 5 p.m. every evening, the putrid smell of burning plastic penetrates the lungs of villagers in the community of Kampot in southern Cambodia.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect was ex-girlfriend, mother of victim's child
The Polson woman accused of murdering Thompson Falls resident Matthew George LaFriniere in May 2018 was LaFriniere’s ex-girlfriend and had a child with him, according to charging documents filed this week in Sanders County District Court.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect was ex-girlfriend, mother of victim's child
The Polson woman accused of murdering Thompson Falls resident Matthew George LaFriniere in May 2018 was LaFriniere’s ex-girlfriend and had a child with him, according to charging documents filed last week in Sanders County District Court.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect was ex-girlfriend, mother of victim's child
The Polson woman accused of murdering Thompson Falls resident Matthew George LaFriniere in May 2018 was LaFriniere’s ex-girlfriend and had a child with him, according to charging documents filed this week in Sanders County District Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Homicide suspect was ex-girlfriend, mother of victim's child
The Polson woman accused of murdering Thompson Falls resident Matthew George LaFriniere in May 2018 was LaFriniere’s ex-girlfriend and had a child with him, according to charging documents filed this week in Sanders County District Court.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish eyes upgrades to City Beach parking, sewer station
Improvements at Whitefish Lake City Beach are in the works, with the Whitefish City Council on track to approve more than $368,000 in parking-lot and life-station improvements at tonight’s meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish eyes upgrades to City Beach parking, sewer station
Improvements at Whitefish Lake City Beach are in the works, with the Whitefish City Council on track to approve more than $368,000 in parking-lot and life-station improvements at tonight’s meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
American Legion still focused on veterans, Americanism
In the wake of World War I, the Flathead Valley was like most places in America during those long winter months that followed the signing of the armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
American Legion still focused on veterans, Americanism
In the wake of World War I, the Flathead Valley was like most places in America during those long winter months that followed the signing of the armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers northside subdivision
A proposal to develop a 12-lot residential subdivision on just over 1 acre at the corner of Colorado Avenue and Denver Street will be considered by the Whitefish City Council during a public hearing tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers northside subdivision
A proposal to develop a 12-lot residential subdivision on just over 1 acre at the corner of Colorado Avenue and Denver Street will be considered by the Whitefish City Council during a public hearing tonight.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes fireworks ban
The city of Whitefish plans to put the kibosh on the use of fireworks — except for one big public show on July 4 — and will use a City Council work session on Monday to talk about the proposed restrictions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes fireworks ban
The city of Whitefish plans to put the kibosh on the use of fireworks — except for one big public show on July 4 — and will use a City Council work session on Monday to talk about the proposed restrictions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Work session to hone details of affordable-housing program
The Whitefish Planning Board will hold a work session at 7 p.m. Thursday to further discuss a proposed Legacy Homes program that aims to create permanently affordable workforce housing in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Work session to hone details of affordable-housing program
The Whitefish Planning Board will hold a work session at 7 p.m. Thursday to further discuss a proposed Legacy Homes program that aims to create permanently affordable workforce housing in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Rec program user fee increase is focus of public hearing
A proposal to increase user fees for the city’s recreation programs is the focus of a public hearing on Tuesday before the Whitefish City Council.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rec program user fee increase is focus of public hearing
A proposal to increase user fees for the city’s recreation programs is the focus of a public hearing on Tuesday before the Whitefish City Council.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Pine Grove Pond founder Robin Street dies at 85
Flathead Valley community leader Robin Street, whose efforts created one of the most popular family fishing ponds in the region, died Thursday at age 85.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Pine Grove Pond founder Robin Street dies at 85
Flathead Valley community leader Robin Street, whose efforts created one of the most popular family fishing ponds in the region, died Thursday at age 85.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Shopko store to close in May
Shopko Hometown in Whitefish will close May 12, the company said this week as it announced plans to close nearly 70 percent of Shopko stores in the coming months as it attempts to reorganize and emerge from bankruptcy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Shopko store to close in May
Shopko Hometown in Whitefish will close May 12, the company said this week as it announced plans to close nearly 70 percent of Shopko stores in the coming months as it attempts to reorganize and emerge from bankruptcy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
It's decision time for big apartment project in Whitefish
The Whitefish City Council will pick up where it left off Jan. 7 with a proposal to build seven apartment buildings on the former North Valley Hospital site at Tuesday’s meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
It's decision time for big apartment project in Whitefish
The Whitefish City Council will pick up where it left off Jan. 7 with a proposal to build seven apartment buildings on the former North Valley Hospital site at Tuesday’s meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council considers big apartment project
A plan to build seven apartment buildings on the former North Valley Hospital site tops an extensive public-hearing agenda at tonight’s Whitefish City Council’s meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council considers big apartment project
A plan to build seven apartment buildings on the former North Valley Hospital site tops an extensive public-hearing agenda at tonight’s Whitefish City Council’s meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Planes, trains and automobiles U.S. 93 bypass, increased air service highlight transportation upgrades
When it comes to measuring the tangible economic development of transportation improvements in the Flathead Valley, the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell stands head and shoulders above the upgrades seen over the last decade.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Planes, trains and automobiles U.S. 93 bypass, increased air service highlight transportation upgrades
When it comes to measuring the tangible economic development of transportation improvements in the Flathead Valley, the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell stands head and shoulders above the upgrades seen over the last decade.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Republican Women note 80-year milestone
The Flathead County Republican Women reached another milestone this year, celebrating the club’s 80th anniversary.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Republican Women note 80-year milestone
The Flathead County Republican Women reached another milestone this year, celebrating the club’s 80th anniversary.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Developer proposes wellness facility for 95 Karrow
The developer of the 95 Karrow mixed-use project on the former Idaho Timber property in Whitefish is asking for an amendment to accommodate a wellness facility on the site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Developer proposes wellness facility for 95 Karrow
The developer of the 95 Karrow mixed-use project on the former Idaho Timber property in Whitefish is asking for an amendment to accommodate a wellness facility on the site.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Advocates for veterans honored by Evergreen Chamber
A couple who has gone the distance to provide care and support for local veterans received the Brent Hall Award from the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s annual awards banquet Thursday in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Advocates for veterans honored by Evergreen Chamber
A couple who has gone the distance to provide care and support for local veterans received the Brent Hall Award from the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s annual awards banquet Thursday in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell gets funding for bypass conversion
The city of Kalispell will get a $12.75 million slice of a $1.5 billion federal grant program to expand a portion of the southern half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell gets funding for bypass conversion
The city of Kalispell will get a $12.75 million slice of a $1.5 billion federal grant program to expand a portion of the southern half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Shelter Island estate sold to anonymous 'world traveler'
Shelter Island, a 22-acre luxury island estate on Flathead Lake near Rollins that most recently was listed for sale at $13.95 million, has been sold.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Shelter Island estate sold to anonymous 'world traveler'
Shelter Island, a 22-acre luxury island estate on Flathead Lake near Rollins that most recently was listed for sale at $13.95 million, has been sold.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bush called 1983 trip to Glacier 'sheer pleasure'
Glacier National Park had some very high-profile visitors in August 1983 when then Vice President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara spent a short vacation in the park, staying two nights in a four-person tent.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bush called 1983 trip to Glacier 'sheer pleasure'
Glacier National Park had some very high-profile visitors in August 1983 when then Vice President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara spent a short vacation in the park, staying two nights in a four-person tent.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hearing is next step in Whitefish annexation proposal
The city of Whitefish is moving forward with the annexation of 22 acres of contiguous land that includes Park Knoll Estates, and the next step is a public hearing tonight before the Whitefish City Council.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hearing is next step in Whitefish annexation proposal
The city of Whitefish is moving forward with the annexation of 22 acres of contiguous land that includes Park Knoll Estates, and the next step is a public hearing tonight before the Whitefish City Council.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Former Inter Lake reporter honored for conservation pursuits
Stevensville author, outdoorsman and former journalist Dale Burk, who got his start in the newspaper business at the Daily Inter Lake, is one of 16 people who will be inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame on Saturday at a ceremony in Helena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Former Inter Lake reporter honored for conservation pursuits
Stevensville author, outdoorsman and former journalist Dale Burk, who got his start in the newspaper business at the Daily Inter Lake, is one of 16 people who will be inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame on Saturday at a ceremony in Helena.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish housing project gets tax-credit support
An affordable-housing project planned on Edgewood Drive in Whitefish will receive $6.75 million in federal tax credits, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish housing project gets tax-credit support
An affordable-housing project planned on Edgewood Drive in Whitefish will receive $6.75 million in federal tax credits, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans to raise impact fees
Impact fees are on track to increase by about $1,300 per new home in a proposal that will be considered for approval by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, Nov. 19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans to raise impact fees
Impact fees are on track to increase by about $1,300 per new home in a proposal that will be considered for approval by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, Nov. 19.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Refurbished bronze statue to be unveiled Sunday
The Flathead Valley’s doughboy is back in action and looking good as new.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Cross-country ski parking lot proposed near Whitefish
A parking lot to access cross-country ski trails near Whitefish, a commercial kennel near Echo Lake and a proposed metal fabrication shop in Bigfork are among the applications the Flathead Board of Adjustment will consider at its Dec. 4 meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Cross-country ski parking lot proposed near Whitefish
A parking lot to access cross-country ski trails near Whitefish, a commercial kennel near Echo Lake and a proposed metal fabrication shop in Bigfork are among the applications the Flathead Board of Adjustment will consider at its Dec. 4 meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Refurbished bronze statue to be unveiled Sunday
The Flathead Valley’s doughboy is back in action and looking good as new.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Whitefish prepares for big annexation
The Whitefish City Council is poised to take the first step toward annexing 22 acres of contiguous land that includes Park Knoll Estates.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Whitefish prepares for big annexation
The Whitefish City Council is poised to take the first step toward annexing 22 acres of contiguous land that includes Park Knoll Estates.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
New building planned in downtown Whitefish
A new mixed-use building plan has emerged for a prime spot on Whitefish’s Central Avenue where the former Lakestream Fly Shop operated.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
New building planned in downtown Whitefish
A new mixed-use building plan has emerged for a prime spot on Whitefish’s Central Avenue where the former Lakestream Fly Shop operated.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Apartments planned on old Whitefish hospital site
A plan to redevelop the former North Valley Hospital site in Whitefish with seven apartment buildings containing a total of 234 apartments has been filed with the Whitefish Planning Office.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Apartments planned on old Whitefish hospital site
A plan to redevelop the former North Valley Hospital site in Whitefish with seven apartment buildings containing a total of 234 apartments has been filed with the Whitefish Planning Office.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Business park proposed near GPI Airport
A 20-lot business park planned across the highway from Glacier Park International Airport is the focus of a public hearing before the Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Business park proposed near GPI Airport
A 20-lot business park planned across the highway from Glacier Park International Airport is the focus of a public hearing before the Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
'The Message' author Eugene Peterson dies
Longtime pastor and author Eugene Peterson of Lakeside, whose popular paraphrase of the Bible, “The Message,” brought him wide acclaim, died Monday at age 85.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
'The Message' author Eugene Peterson dies
Longtime pastor and author Eugene Peterson of Lakeside, whose popular paraphrase of the Bible, “The Message,” brought him wide acclaim, died Monday at age 85.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Whitefish council tackles looming utility upgrades
With roughly $42 million in water and sewer upgrades bearing down on the city of Whitefish over the next several years, the Whitefish City Council will pore over those topics at a work session on Monday, Oct. 15.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish council tackles looming utility upgrades
With roughly $42 million in water and sewer upgrades bearing down on the city of Whitefish over the next several years, the Whitefish City Council will pore over those topics at a work session on Monday, Oct. 15.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Ambrozuk shares plane-crash details with 'Dateline'
The man who crashed a plane in Little Bitterroot Lake in 1982, left his girlfriend to drown and then disappeared for the next 24 years is the focus of the television show “Dateline NBC” tonight (Friday).
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Ambrozuk shares plane-crash details with 'Dateline'
The man who crashed a plane in Little Bitterroot Lake in 1982, left his girlfriend to drown and then disappeared for the next 24 years is the focus of the television show “Dateline NBC” tonight (Friday).
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Water, sewer rate increases on tap in city of Whitefish
As the city of Whitefish anticipates needing up to $20 million for a new sewage treatment plant over the next eight years, water and sewer rates are on track to increase again this year for city residents and businesses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Permit sought for Evergreen senior housing
With a zone change now in hand, the developer of the proposed Evergreen Senior Condominiums project in Evergreen now must secure a conditional-use permit to allow multifamily dwellings on property behind Shopko and Super 1 Foods in Evergreen.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Permit sought for Evergreen senior housing
With a zone change now in hand, the developer of the proposed Evergreen Senior Condominiums project in Evergreen now must secure a conditional-use permit to allow multifamily dwellings on property behind Shopko and Super 1 Foods in Evergreen.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Water, sewer rate increases on tap in city of Whitefish
As the city of Whitefish anticipates needing up to $20 million for a new sewage treatment plant over the next eight years, water and sewer rates are on track to increase again this year for city residents and businesses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Car raffle yields poignant moment for rural church
Stillwater Free Lutheran Church residents can’t help but feel there’s been some divine intervention in their quest to raise money for a new building to house the congregation’s children and youth ministries, along with a growing after-school program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Car raffle yields poignant moment for rural church
Stillwater Free Lutheran Church residents can’t help but feel there’s been some divine intervention in their quest to raise money for a new building to house the congregation’s children and youth ministries, along with a growing after-school program.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New paintball business to offer zombie events
A new paintball field has opened in Evergreen, and every Saturday evening in October paintball marksmen will get a chance to shoot at zombies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New paintball business to offer zombie events
A new paintball field has opened in Evergreen, and every Saturday evening in October paintball marksmen will get a chance to shoot at zombies.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork rifle range owner appeals cease order
The owner of a rifle range near Bigfork is appealing a ruling by the Flathead County zoning administrator to cease operation of the facility because it doesn’t have the permit needed for commercial activity.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork rifle range owner appeals cease order
The owner of a rifle range near Bigfork is appealing a ruling by the Flathead County zoning administrator to cease operation of the facility because it doesn’t have the permit needed for commercial activity.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish considers zone change for housing project
In preparation for a proposed affordable housing development at 530 Edgewood Place, the Whitefish City Council will consider rezoning 2 acres from limited commercial to a high-density multifamily residential zoning district today.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish considers zone change for housing project
In preparation for a proposed affordable housing development at 530 Edgewood Place, the Whitefish City Council will consider rezoning 2 acres from limited commercial to a high-density multifamily residential zoning district today.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead festival offers music, dance and games
hen Celtic pride is on display, the bagpipes play, the dancing begins and people throw rocks and wooden poles in rousing competitions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead festival offers music, dance and games
hen Celtic pride is on display, the bagpipes play, the dancing begins and people throw rocks and wooden poles in rousing competitions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier cell tower approved by county board
A 108-foot cellular communications tower will be allowed near West Glacier within view from U.S. 2, the Flathead County Board of Adjustment decided last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier cell tower approved by county board
A 108-foot cellular communications tower will be allowed near West Glacier within view from U.S. 2, the Flathead County Board of Adjustment decided last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County seeks input on trail plan
An update of Flathead County’s 2010 trails plan and an interactive countywide trail map is ready for public perusal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County seeks input on trail plan
An update of Flathead County’s 2010 trails plan and an interactive countywide trail map is ready for public perusal.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Enger saw two men die during dam construction
Duane Enger of Kalispell witnessed two deaths during the years he worked on Hungry Horse Dam. It’s not the kind of memory that erases easily.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hungry Horse Dam still an engineering marvel at 65
Even today, the numbers are staggering when one considers the materials and manpower that went into building Hungry Horse Dam.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hungry Horse Dam still an engineering marvel at 65
Even today, the numbers are staggering when one considers the materials and manpower that went into building Hungry Horse Dam.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Enger saw two men die during dam construction
Duane Enger of Kalispell witnessed two deaths during the years he worked on Hungry Horse Dam. It’s not the kind of memory that erases easily.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County wants to streamline ag zoning
Reflecting the downsizing of farmland acreage in Flathead County, a proposal is in the works to eliminate agricultural tract zoning for larger tracts and replace it with one district: agricultural zoning with a minimum lot size of 20 acres.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County wants to streamline ag zoning
Reflecting the downsizing of farmland acreage in Flathead County, a proposal is in the works to eliminate agricultural tract zoning for larger tracts and replace it with one district: agricultural zoning with a minimum lot size of 20 acres.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Gateway loan backer sues United Way
A Whitefish man who set up a money-market account as collateral that allowed Northwest Montana United Way to complete the $2.3 million purchase of Gateway Community Center in 2015 has sued the agency for breach of contract and fraud.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Local group makes plea in D.C. for bypass money
A dozen Kalispell and Flathead County officials are in Washington, D.C., this week to voice their support for $15 million in federal funding to convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell into a four-lane highway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Gateway loan backer sues United Way
A Whitefish man who set up a money-market account as collateral that allowed Northwest Montana United Way to complete the $2.3 million purchase of Gateway Community Center in 2015 has sued the agency for breach of contract and fraud.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Local group makes plea in D.C. for bypass money
A dozen Kalispell and Flathead County officials are in Washington, D.C., this week to voice their support for $15 million in federal funding to convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell into a four-lane highway.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish looks at architectural standards revamp
The Whitefish City Council will begin the process of mulling over changes to the city’s mandatory architectural-review standards during a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish looks at architectural standards revamp
The Whitefish City Council will begin the process of mulling over changes to the city’s mandatory architectural-review standards during a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Theatre Co. reflects on 40 years of community theater
Carolyn Pitman had been in Whitefish about a year in 1978 when she heard about a meeting arranged by a few locals to explore the idea of a community theater.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Theatre Co. reflects on 40 years of community theater
Carolyn Pitman had been in Whitefish about a year in 1978 when she heard about a meeting arranged by a few locals to explore the idea of a community theater.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Court orders reconsideration of Bigfork retreat permit
A District Court judge has ordered the Flathead County Board of Adjustment to reconsider a conditional-use permit issued last year for a camp and retreat center near Bigfork that has been awash with neighborhood opposition for two years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier cell tower hearing rescheduled
A controversial cellular communications tower planned on Belton Stage Road near West Glacier will be the focus of a public hearing before the Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Sept. 4.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier cell tower hearing rescheduled
A controversial cellular communications tower planned on Belton Stage Road near West Glacier will be the focus of a public hearing before the Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Sept. 4.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Court orders reconsideration of Bigfork retreat permit
A District Court judge has ordered the Flathead County Board of Adjustment to reconsider a conditional-use permit issued last year for a camp and retreat center near Bigfork that has been awash with neighborhood opposition for two years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County's IT director is computer system guru
Mike Hausler isn’t a standard-issue computer guy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County's IT director is computer system guru
Mike Hausler isn’t a standard-issue computer guy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Changes in donor giving a struggle for United Way
Changes in the way donors give to Northwest Montana United Way, along with the financial pressure of maintaining the Gateway Community Center are ongoing challenges for the agency, according to United Way Executive Director Sherry Stevens.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Maintenance of Gateway center an ongoing challenge
Three years ago Northwest Montana United Way took on a project of monumental proportions when it made a deal to purchase the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell for $2.4 million from American Capital Management.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Maintenance of Gateway center an ongoing challenge
Three years ago Northwest Montana United Way took on a project of monumental proportions when it made a deal to purchase the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell for $2.4 million from American Capital Management.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Changes in donor giving a struggle for United Way
Changes in the way donors give to Northwest Montana United Way, along with the financial pressure of maintaining the Gateway Community Center are ongoing challenges for the agency, according to United Way Executive Director Sherry Stevens.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County poised to adopt $91.5M budget
The Flathead County commissioners are on track to approve a $91.5 million budget next week that raises property taxes about $11.50 for the owner of a home with a market value of $200,000.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County poised to adopt $91.5M budget
The Flathead County commissioners are on track to approve a $91.5 million budget next week that raises property taxes about $11.50 for the owner of a home with a market value of $200,000.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
More changes proposed for U.S. 93 South plan
The Whitefish City Council is poised to make a decision Monday, Aug. 20, on a development plan for a 70-acre swath of land along U.S. 93 South, even though the developers once again have revised their proposal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
More changes proposed for U.S. 93 South plan
The Whitefish City Council is poised to make a decision Monday, Aug. 20, on a development plan for a 70-acre swath of land along U.S. 93 South, even though the developers once again have revised their proposal.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Puerto Rico recovery Reports show Whitefish Energy efficiently restored power to island
It was a leap of faith that brought Andy Techmanski and his Whitefish Energy crew to the ravaged island of Puerto Rico in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria last September.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Energy CEO reflects on herculean effort
Andy Techmanski had his eye on the weather reports coming out of the Caribbean in early September last year as his crew was wrapping up two power-line projects in the state of Washington.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Puerto Rico recovery Reports show Whitefish Energy efficiently restored power to island
It was a leap of faith that brought Andy Techmanski and his Whitefish Energy crew to the ravaged island of Puerto Rico in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria last September.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Energy CEO reflects on herculean effort
Andy Techmanski had his eye on the weather reports coming out of the Caribbean in early September last year as his crew was wrapping up two power-line projects in the state of Washington.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Food Bank to close thrift store
The Flathead Food Bank is closing its Second Helpings thrift store at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell on Aug. 31 after a financial review showed the secondhand store has not been profitable and, in fact, has been subsidized by the food bank.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Food Bank to close thrift store
The Flathead Food Bank is closing its Second Helpings thrift store at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell on Aug. 31 after a financial review showed the secondhand store has not been profitable and, in fact, has been subsidized by the food bank.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Zone change requested for Whitefish housing project
A proposed zone change on property near the railroad viaduct in Whitefish is the latest step in the Whitefish Housing Authority’s plan to develop an affordable-housing project using federal tax credits.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Zone change requested for Whitefish housing project
A proposed zone change on property near the railroad viaduct in Whitefish is the latest step in the Whitefish Housing Authority’s plan to develop an affordable-housing project using federal tax credits.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
McAlpin follows long line of fair supporters
Wes McAlpin has some long days ahead of him this week as the Northwest Montana Fair rolls into action.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
McAlpin follows long line of fair supporters
Wes McAlpin has some long days ahead of him this week as the Northwest Montana Fair rolls into action.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Young crew tackles county's trash problem
A crew of teenagers whose summer job is picking up roadside trash along U.S. 93 say they’ve been surprised by the amount of litter that accumulates daily along the busy highway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Young crew tackles county's trash problem
A crew of teenagers whose summer job is picking up roadside trash along U.S. 93 say they’ve been surprised by the amount of litter that accumulates daily along the busy highway.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish still wrestling with U.S. 93 plan
A development plan for 70 acres along U.S. 93 South in Whitefish is back on the Whitefish City Council agenda for a third time on Monday, Aug. 6.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish still wrestling with U.S. 93 plan
A development plan for 70 acres along U.S. 93 South in Whitefish is back on the Whitefish City Council agenda for a third time on Monday, Aug. 6.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Gianforte gives progress report on first year in Congress
In a year punctuated with political issues ranging from immigration reform to global trade policies, Montana’s lone U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte said he’s kept his focus on five key issues that affect Montanans’ everyday lives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Gianforte gives progress report on first year in Congress
In a year punctuated with political issues ranging from immigration reform to global trade policies, Montana’s lone U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte said he’s kept his focus on five key issues that affect Montanans’ everyday lives.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Leadership change on tap at libraries
Kim Crowley, the longtime library director who led the Flathead County Library System’s rebranding to ImagineIF Libraries four years ago, is retiring Aug. 3 and passing the baton to Assistant Library Director Connie Behe.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Leadership change on tap at libraries
Kim Crowley, the longtime library director who led the Flathead County Library System’s rebranding to ImagineIF Libraries four years ago, is retiring Aug. 3 and passing the baton to Assistant Library Director Connie Behe.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
KRH seeing results from care coordination program
David Dixon is no stranger to Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s emergency room.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
KRH seeing results from care coordination program
David Dixon is no stranger to Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s emergency room.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Local women find their niche in car-show arena
What do a trucker, an auto-parts clerk and a former chain-saw bear carving assistant have in common?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Local women find their niche in car-show arena
What do a trucker, an auto-parts clerk and a former chain-saw bear carving assistant have in common?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A Ray of Hope founder dies days after shelter opens
Peggy Christensen, who spent most of her life helping the homeless and those in need, died Thursday at a Missoula hospital, less than a week after the grand opening of the Kalispell women and children’s shelter that was her swan song. She was 72.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A Ray of Hope founder dies days after shelter opens
Peggy Christensen, who spent most of her life helping the homeless and those in need, died Thursday at a Missoula hospital, less than a week after the grand opening of the Kalispell women and children’s shelter that was her swan song. She was 72.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen floodplain area eyed for RV park
Fill dirt being hauled to property in a floodplain behind Nickel Charlie’s in Evergreen is a precursor to a potential recreational vehicle park development, according to Flathead County Planning Director Mark Mussman.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen floodplain area eyed for RV park
Fill dirt being hauled to property in a floodplain behind Nickel Charlie’s in Evergreen is a precursor to a potential recreational vehicle park development, according to Flathead County Planning Director Mark Mussman.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hospital offers non-surgical treatment for chest-wall deformity
A non-surgical device that corrects chest-wall deformities is now available at Kalispell Regional Healthcare, and 14-year-old Salem Steward was first in line to get the brace this week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
W. Glacier cell-tower proposal resurfaces
A proposed cell tower on Belton Stage Road near West Glacier that was rejected a year ago by the Flathead Board of Adjustment is back on the Aug. 7 hearing agenda for consideration.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hospital offers non-surgical treatment for chest-wall deformity
A non-surgical device that corrects chest-wall deformities is now available at Kalispell Regional Healthcare, and 14-year-old Salem Steward was first in line to get the brace this week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
W. Glacier cell-tower proposal resurfaces
A proposed cell tower on Belton Stage Road near West Glacier that was rejected a year ago by the Flathead Board of Adjustment is back on the Aug. 7 hearing agenda for consideration.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County joins lawsuit for federal compensation
Flathead County is joining a class-action lawsuit that seeks to recover money the court has determined the federal government owes local governments for underpayment of payments-in-lieu-of-taxes compensation for nontaxable federal land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County joins lawsuit for federal compensation
Flathead County is joining a class-action lawsuit that seeks to recover money the court has determined the federal government owes local governments for underpayment of payments-in-lieu-of-taxes compensation for nontaxable federal land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hospital gets $100M financing deal
Kalispell Regional Medical Center is on track to receive up to $100 million in tax-exempt revenue-bond financing to refinance the hospital’s existing debt and complete the Montana Children’s Medical Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Hospital gets $100M financing deal
Kalispell Regional Medical Center is on track to receive up to $100 million in tax-exempt revenue-bond financing to refinance the hospital’s existing debt and complete the Montana Children’s Medical Center.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Financial analyst, doctor defend KRH health-care practices
A former financial analyst at Kalispell Regional Healthcare said this week the whistleblower lawsuit filed against the hospital is a skewed and out-of-context snapshot of a complex business model that aimed to create the best possible health-care network for patients.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Former whistleblower shares insight about KRH lawsuit
A former North Valley Hospital manager who blew the whistle on widespread Medicare fraud by two of the nation’s largest health-care companies said this week he is surprised “but not shocked” by the whistleblower allegations of fraud being investigated by the federal government at Kalispell Regional Healthcare.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Financial analyst, doctor defend KRH health-care practices
A former financial analyst at Kalispell Regional Healthcare said this week the whistleblower lawsuit filed against the hospital is a skewed and out-of-context snapshot of a complex business model that aimed to create the best possible health-care network for patients.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Former whistleblower shares insight about KRH lawsuit
A former North Valley Hospital manager who blew the whistle on widespread Medicare fraud by two of the nation’s largest health-care companies said this week he is surprised “but not shocked” by the whistleblower allegations of fraud being investigated by the federal government at Kalispell Regional Healthcare.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senior condos get Planning Board OK
A zone change and planned-unit development overlay for a senior high-rise project in Evergreen sailed through two Flathead County Planning Board hearings on Wednesday with unanimous recommendations of approval.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senior condos get Planning Board OK
A zone change and planned-unit development overlay for a senior high-rise project in Evergreen sailed through two Flathead County Planning Board hearings on Wednesday with unanimous recommendations of approval.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
More parking sought for Firebrand Hotel
The Whitefish Hotel Group wants to expand the parking lot at the Firebrand Hotel and is asking for a conditional zone change to convert a residential lot into more parking spaces.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
More parking sought for Firebrand Hotel
The Whitefish Hotel Group wants to expand the parking lot at the Firebrand Hotel and is asking for a conditional zone change to convert a residential lot into more parking spaces.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
State says resources limited for road mowing
Mowing the grass and weeds along state secondary highways such as Farm to Market Road is a Montana Department of Transportation responsibility, and it all boils down to equipment and manpower, the area highway chief said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
State says resources limited for road mowing
Mowing the grass and weeds along state secondary highways such as Farm to Market Road is a Montana Department of Transportation responsibility, and it all boils down to equipment and manpower, the area highway chief said.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Request for bypass funding gains support
Kalispell and Flathead County officials, along with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, are throwing their support behind a state effort to pursue federal funding to convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass into a four-lane highway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Request for bypass funding gains support
Kalispell and Flathead County officials, along with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, are throwing their support behind a state effort to pursue federal funding to convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass into a four-lane highway.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County imposes no-parking zones
Spurred by ongoing congestion and traffic hazards caused by motorists parking along county roads, the Flathead County commissioners have created no-parking zones along stretches of seven local roads.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County imposes no-parking zones
Spurred by ongoing congestion and traffic hazards caused by motorists parking along county roads, the Flathead County commissioners have created no-parking zones along stretches of seven local roads.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County OKs $30.3M spending plan
A new gymnasium, land for a new library in Kalispell and construction of a new Bigfork library are among the big-ticket line items in Flathead County’s $30.3 million capital improvement plan over the next five years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County OKs $30.3M spending plan
A new gymnasium, land for a new library in Kalispell and construction of a new Bigfork library are among the big-ticket line items in Flathead County’s $30.3 million capital improvement plan over the next five years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $3.4 million to offset nontaxable land
Flathead County will receive $3.4 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County will see $840,000 more in PILT payments
Flathead County will receive $3.4 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Col. Falls Chamber director leads a growing city
There’s a tangible vibrancy in Columbia Falls these days.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Land-use plan back on Whitefish agenda
A revamped plan that maps out future uses for a swath of vacant land fronting U.S. 93 along the south entrance to Whitefish will be considered by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, July 2.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Col. Falls Chamber director leads a growing city
There’s a tangible vibrancy in Columbia Falls these days.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Land-use plan back on Whitefish agenda
A revamped plan that maps out future uses for a swath of vacant land fronting U.S. 93 along the south entrance to Whitefish will be considered by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, July 2.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish ski museum opens today
A new museum that showcases the history of downhill skiing on Big Mountain opens today in the historic Mountain Trails Saddle Club log cabin near the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish ski museum opens today
A new museum that showcases the history of downhill skiing on Big Mountain opens today in the historic Mountain Trails Saddle Club log cabin near the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Foundation donation puts bus fundraiser over the top
A longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer’s effort to raise money for a new bus paid off big-time Thursday when the Whitefish Community Foundation presented a surprise donation of $117,500 for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Foundation donation puts bus fundraiser over the top
A longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer’s effort to raise money for a new bus paid off big-time Thursday when the Whitefish Community Foundation presented a surprise donation of $117,500 for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $3.4 million to offset nontaxable land
Flathead County will receive $3.4 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senior high-rise project planned
A plan to offer 144 senior condominiums in 60-foot-high buildings behind Shopko in Evergreen is in the works, with a proposed zone change and planned-unit development overlay headed to the Flathead County Planning Board July 11.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senior high-rise project planned
A plan to offer 144 senior condominiums in 60-foot-high buildings behind Shopko in Evergreen is in the works, with a proposed zone change and planned-unit development overlay headed to the Flathead County Planning Board July 11.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $3.4 million to offset nontaxable land
Flathead County will receive $3.4 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Senior Center on auction block again
The Flathead County commissioners are hoping the third time is a charm as they attempt once again to sell the former Kalispell Senior Center facility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Senior Center on auction block again
The Flathead County commissioners are hoping the third time is a charm as they attempt once again to sell the former Kalispell Senior Center facility.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Development project with Zinke connection comes under scrutiny
A proposed Whitefish development project in the crosshair of a recent national story alleging impropriety by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke was vetted through the city’s planning process before winning City Council approval in late 2017.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
City vetted project at center of Zinke land deal
A proposed Whitefish development project in the crosshair of a recent national story alleging impropriety by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke was vetted through the city’s planning process before winning City Council approval in late 2017.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
City vetted project at center of Zinke land deal
A proposed Whitefish development project in the crosshair of a recent national story alleging impropriety by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke was vetted through the city’s planning process before winning City Council approval in late 2017.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Rising health insurance costs prompt workforce reduction
Flathead County is reducing its workforce by the equivalent of 10.7 full-time employees in the coming fiscal year to offset sizable increases in health-insurance costs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Rising health insurance costs prompt workforce reduction
Flathead County is reducing its workforce by the equivalent of 10.7 full-time employees in the coming fiscal year to offset sizable increases in health-insurance costs.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Developers revamp U.S. 93 plan in Whitefish
Developers aiming to create a neighborhood plan for 70 acres fronting U.S. 93 South in Whitefish have submitted a revamped application that is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday, June 21.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Developers revamp U.S. 93 plan in Whitefish
Developers aiming to create a neighborhood plan for 70 acres fronting U.S. 93 South in Whitefish have submitted a revamped application that is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday, June 21.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Former commissioner Joe Brenneman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner and fourth-generation Creston farmer and rancher Joe Brenneman died Sunday at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was 60.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Former county commissioner Joe Brenneman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner and fourth-generation Creston farmer and rancher Joe Brenneman died Sunday at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was 60.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Former commissioner Joe Brenneman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner and fourth-generation Creston farmer and rancher Joe Brenneman died Sunday at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was 60.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Planning board considers zoning requests
A proposal to rezone 83 acres near Kalispell is one of two zone-change requests the Flathead County Planning Board will consider at its June 13 meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Planning board considers zoning requests
A proposal to rezone 83 acres near Kalispell is one of two zone-change requests the Flathead County Planning Board will consider at its June 13 meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish housing project a finalist for tax credits
An affordable-housing project proposed next to Piggyback BBQ in Whitefish is one of eight finalists chosen to move forward with housing tax-credit applications through the Montana Board of Housing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish housing project a finalist for tax credits
An affordable-housing project proposed next to Piggyback BBQ in Whitefish is one of eight finalists chosen to move forward with housing tax-credit applications through the Montana Board of Housing.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sportsman and Ski Haus marks 50 years; looks to future
A half-century ago a tiny sporting-goods store opened near the junction of U.S. 2 and 93 in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sportsman and Ski Haus marks 50 years; looks to future
A half-century ago a tiny sporting-goods store opened near the junction of U.S. 2 and 93 in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Egan Slough ballot initiative passes
Flathead Valley residents handed a decisive victory to opponents of Montana Artesian Water Co., voting in favor of expanding the Egan Slough Zoning District to include the area where the bottling plant is located near Creston.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Brodehl squeaks out commissioner win
In a race that went down to the wire, Republican challenger Randy Brodehl appears to have eked out a narrow victory for the Flathead County District 3 commissioner seat, unseating incumbent Gary Krueger.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Egan Slough ballot initiative passes
Flathead Valley residents handed a decisive victory to opponents of Montana Artesian Water Co., voting in favor of expanding the Egan Slough Zoning District to include the area where the bottling plant is located near Creston.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Brodehl squeaks out commissioner win
In a race that went down to the wire, Republican challenger Randy Brodehl appears to have eked out a narrow victory for the Flathead County District 3 commissioner seat, unseating incumbent Gary Krueger.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bakke Nature Reserve is artist's gift to Whitefish
The deer already have found solitude there.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bakke Nature Reserve is artist's gift to Whitefish
The deer already have found solitude there.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell native's home destroyed by volcano
A Kalispell native whose family was evacuated May 3 due to the eruptions from Kilauea volcano has now lost his home and property to the natural disaster.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell native's home destroyed by volcano
A Kalispell native whose family was evacuated May 3 due to the eruptions from Kilauea volcano has now lost his home and property to the natural disaster.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Testimony reviewed, but no vote taken
As directed by a court order, the Flathead County commissioners spent about three and a half hours last week reviewing the audiotape of a public hearing and subsequent commission discussion about a petition to expand the Egan Slough Zoning District.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Rosendale didn't benefit from error in property sale, spokesman says
Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale did not receive any financial or tax benefit from the 2015 sale of a Maryland property that was questioned because a title company erred in stating Rosendale was a Maryland resident, a spokesman for Rosendale’s U.S. Senate campaign said Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Testimony reviewed, but no vote taken
As directed by a court order, the Flathead County commissioners spent about three and a half hours last week reviewing the audiotape of a public hearing and subsequent commission discussion about a petition to expand the Egan Slough Zoning District.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Rosendale didn't benefit from error in property sale, spokesman says
Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale did not receive any financial or tax benefit from the 2015 sale of a Maryland property that was questioned because a title company erred in stating Rosendale was a Maryland resident, a spokesman for Rosendale’s U.S. Senate campaign said Wednesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
County elected officials get pay raise
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 2.1 percent pay raise for themselves and other county elected officials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
County elected officials get pay raise
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 2.1 percent pay raise for themselves and other county elected officials.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Krueger vows continued vigilance of county budget
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Scott says he'll work hard for all citizens
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Skees wants more community input in government
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS
House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Brodehl strong on property rights, fiscal constraint
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Krueger vows continued vigilance of county budget
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Scott says he'll work hard for all citizens
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Skees wants more community input in government
[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS
House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Flag ceremony honors decorated staff sergeant
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Hatlen’s account of what he endured during 195 days on the front lines of the European Theater during World War II are a reminder of the horror of war and the bravery of American troops thrust into the worst of it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Flag ceremony honors decorated staff sergeant
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Hatlen’s account of what he endured during 195 days on the front lines of the European Theater during World War II are a reminder of the horror of war and the bravery of American troops thrust into the worst of it.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS
House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS
House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lots of road work on tap in Flathead County
Flathead Valley motorists can expect lots of road construction work not only this year but also over the next five years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Grant eyed for U.S. 93 bypass completion
State highway officials in western Montana are eying a new federal grant program that could help them convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell into a four-lane highway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lots of road work on tap in Flathead County
Flathead Valley motorists can expect lots of road construction work not only this year but also over the next five years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Grant eyed for U.S. 93 bypass completion
State highway officials in western Montana are eying a new federal grant program that could help them convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell into a four-lane highway.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man's family evacuated as lava flows
The home Jared McManus has been slowly building since 2011 is still standing, but it’s probably a goner as lava from the Kilauea volcano swirls ever closer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man's family evacuated as lava flows
The home Jared McManus has been slowly building since 2011 is still standing, but it’s probably a goner as lava from the Kilauea volcano swirls ever closer.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish to vote on Trail View subdivision
The Whitefish City Council is poised to make a final decision on the proposed Trail View 58-lot subdivision at its meeting today.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish to vote on Trail View subdivision
The Whitefish City Council is poised to make a final decision on the proposed Trail View 58-lot subdivision at its meeting today.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish hardware store asks city for TIF money
The owners of Nelson Hardware are asking the Whitefish City Council to commit $100,000 in tax-increment funding to demolish the former Army-Navy store on U.S. 93 South and make site improvements as the business owners proceed with plans to relocate from downtown Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish hardware store asks city for TIF money
The owners of Nelson Hardware are asking the Whitefish City Council to commit $100,000 in tax-increment funding to demolish the former Army-Navy store on U.S. 93 South and make site improvements as the business owners proceed with plans to relocate from downtown Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Candidates stack up campaign war chests
Flathead County Justice of the Peace candidate Paul Sullivan has raised the most money of any county candidate vying for a position in the June 5 primary election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Growing workforce drives bigger Whitefish budget
A growing workforce, along with increases in wages and health benefits for employees, is driving a bigger Whitefish budget for the coming fiscal year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Candidates stack up campaign war chests
Flathead County Justice of the Peace candidate Paul Sullivan has raised the most money of any county candidate vying for a position in the June 5 primary election.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Growing workforce drives bigger Whitefish budget
A growing workforce, along with increases in wages and health benefits for employees, is driving a bigger Whitefish budget for the coming fiscal year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Another subdivision in the works for Whitefish
A 52-lot subdivision planned south of U.S. 93 West is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Montana AG intervenes in suit against neo-Nazi blogger
In a move to defend Montana’s anti-intimidation law, Attorney General Tim Fox on Monday filed a motion in U.S. District Court to intervene in a Whitefish woman’s case against neo-Nazi blogger Andrew Anglin.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Montana AG intervenes in suit against neo-Nazi blogger
In a move to defend Montana’s anti-intimidation law, Attorney General Tim Fox on Monday filed a motion in U.S. District Court to intervene in a Whitefish woman’s case against neo-Nazi blogger Andrew Anglin.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Another subdivision in the works for Whitefish
A 52-lot subdivision planned south of U.S. 93 West is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier RV park gets final OK
The state Department of Environmental Quality has issued final approval for the water, wastewater and storm-water systems that will serve a planned recreational-vehicle park and cabin village in West Glacier.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier RV park gets final OK
The state Department of Environmental Quality has issued final approval for the water, wastewater and storm-water systems that will serve a planned recreational-vehicle park and cabin village in West Glacier.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Supermom opens heart and home to kids in need
Tamara Horton is quick to point out her Mother’s Day celebrations don’t often reflect the norm.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Supermom opens heart and home to kids in need
Tamara Horton is quick to point out her Mother’s Day celebrations don’t often reflect the norm.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
County taps jail savings for rail-park loan
The Flathead County commissioners on a 2-1 vote have approved an $8 million loan that uses the lion’s share of the county’s savings for a new jail to move the Glacier Rail Park forward.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
County taps jail savings for rail-park loan
The Flathead County commissioners on a 2-1 vote have approved an $8 million loan that uses the lion’s share of the county’s savings for a new jail to move the Glacier Rail Park forward.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fundraising underway for new veterans home bus
Longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer Dianna Bennett is leading an effort to raise $130,000 for a new wheelchair-accessible bus to serve residents of the Columbia Falls veterans facility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fundraising underway for new veterans home bus
Longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer Dianna Bennett is leading an effort to raise $130,000 for a new wheelchair-accessible bus to serve residents of the Columbia Falls veterans facility.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Board OKs chopper landing pad near Whitefish
A helicopter landing pad with a hangar planned along U.S. 93 near Whitefish has won approval from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Board OKs chopper landing pad near Whitefish
A helicopter landing pad with a hangar planned along U.S. 93 near Whitefish has won approval from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Affordable housing on Whitefish agenda, again
The topic of affordable housing takes center stage once again at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Monday, May 7.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Affordable housing on Whitefish agenda, again
The topic of affordable housing takes center stage once again at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Monday, May 7.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Gianforte receives Spirit of Enterprise Award
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday presented Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for his work to promote economic growth and Main Street businesses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen mobile-home park plan scrapped
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment struck a fatal blow to a proposed mobile-home park in Evergreen Tuesday with a tie vote that prevents the developers from getting the conditional-use permit needed for the project to move forward.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen mobile-home park plan scrapped
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment struck a fatal blow to a proposed mobile-home park in Evergreen Tuesday with a tie vote that prevents the developers from getting the conditional-use permit needed for the project to move forward.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Gianforte receives Spirit of Enterprise Award
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday presented Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for his work to promote economic growth and Main Street businesses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Longest-serving commissioner Howard Gipe dies
Howard Gipe, the longest-serving Flathead County commissioner, died Sunday, April 29, at age 86.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Longest-serving commissioner Howard Gipe dies
Howard Gipe, the longest-serving Flathead County commissioner, died Sunday, April 29, at age 86.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Red Cross volunteer hooked on helping
As Lew Savik contemplates what it was that propelled him into a life of helping others, he zeroes in on a hospital stay in Spokane in 1966 after a snapped power pole crushed the left side of his face.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Red Cross volunteer hooked on helping
As Lew Savik contemplates what it was that propelled him into a life of helping others, he zeroes in on a hospital stay in Spokane in 1966 after a snapped power pole crushed the left side of his face.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
New on-site jail projected to cost $74M
The consultants who studied the feasibility and cost of building a new jail on the Flathead County campus say there’s good news and bad news for such a project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
New on-site jail projected to cost $74M
The consultants who studied the feasibility and cost of building a new jail on the Flathead County campus say there’s good news and bad news for such a project.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Jail consultants to present costs, options for new facility
The consultants leading the planning process for a new Flathead County jail will present their findings to the county commissioners at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the commissioner chambers at the courthouse in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Jail consultants to present costs, options for new facility
The consultants leading the planning process for a new Flathead County jail will present their findings to the county commissioners at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the commissioner chambers at the courthouse in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Iconic hardware store plans move to U.S. 93
Nelson’s Hardware, an iconic downtown Whitefish business for more than 70 years, is embarking on its next chapter — a potential relocation to U.S. 93 South and an ownership transfer to the next generation of the Nelson family.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Hearing set for school garbage fee increase
School districts throughout Flathead County on Tuesday, April 24, will have a chance to weigh in on a Solid Waste District proposal that will double or triple the garbage disposal fees for most districts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Hearing set for school garbage fee increase
School districts throughout Flathead County on Tuesday, April 24, will have a chance to weigh in on a Solid Waste District proposal that will double or triple the garbage disposal fees for most districts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Iconic hardware store plans move to U.S. 93
Nelson’s Hardware, an iconic downtown Whitefish business for more than 70 years, is embarking on its next chapter — a potential relocation to U.S. 93 South and an ownership transfer to the next generation of the Nelson family.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Proposal dedicates officer to handle internet crimes against children
Faced with the need for more expertise to investigate internet crimes against children, the Whitefish Police Department will base one of its current police officers at the United States Department of Homeland Security office in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Proposal dedicates officer to handle internet crimes against children
Faced with the need for more expertise to investigate internet crimes against children, the Whitefish Police Department will base one of its current police officers at the United States Department of Homeland Security office in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish poised to adopt climate-action plan
A plan that offers tangible ways to strengthen the community’s resilience to future climate-change impacts is the focus of a Whitefish City Council public hearing on Monday, April 16.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish poised to adopt climate-action plan
A plan that offers tangible ways to strengthen the community’s resilience to future climate-change impacts is the focus of a Whitefish City Council public hearing on Monday, April 16.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Woman reconnects with childhood friend who survived a lobotomy
There’s no logical explanation why Deb Newell chose a used book called “My Lobotomy” from the sale rack at the West Shore Community Library in Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Woman reconnects with childhood friend who survived a lobotomy
There’s no logical explanation why Deb Newell chose a used book called “My Lobotomy” from the sale rack at the West Shore Community Library in Lakeside.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Board deadlocks on mobile-home park plan
A 122-lot mobile-home park proposed on West Evergreen Drive will be forwarded to the Flathead County commissioners without a recommendation after the Planning Board split its vote 3-3.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Board deadlocks on mobile-home park plan
A 122-lot mobile-home park proposed on West Evergreen Drive will be forwarded to the Flathead County commissioners without a recommendation after the Planning Board split its vote 3-3.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Search continues for 911 center funding
A years-long effort to find sustainable funding for ongoing improvements to Flathead County’s consolidated 911 dispatch center is still chugging along, with a target date for the next ballot measure likely still a year or more away.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Featured quilter favors traditional designs
Like most avid quilters, Mona Benson has enough fabric stashed away to last a lifetime.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Search continues for 911 center funding
A years-long effort to find sustainable funding for ongoing improvements to Flathead County’s consolidated 911 dispatch center is still chugging along, with a target date for the next ballot measure likely still a year or more away.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Featured quilter favors traditional designs
Like most avid quilters, Mona Benson has enough fabric stashed away to last a lifetime.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Subdivision promises '100 percent' affordable housing
A 58-lot subdivision planned on the eastern edge of Whitefish aims to provide an entire community of affordable housing using a cluster-development strategy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Subdivision promises '100 percent' affordable housing
A 58-lot subdivision planned on the eastern edge of Whitefish aims to provide an entire community of affordable housing using a cluster-development strategy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Vacation-rental owners working toward compliance
Since Flathead County’s regulations for vacation-rental operators took effect last August, the Planning Office has processed 29 applications for the required administrative conditional-use permits.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Vacation-rental owners working toward compliance
Since Flathead County’s regulations for vacation-rental operators took effect last August, the Planning Office has processed 29 applications for the required administrative conditional-use permits.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes snow lot for affordable housing
The city of Whitefish is eying its snow storage lot near the train depot as a potential site for affordable housing, but the 1.64-acre plot first needs a zone change.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes snow lot for affordable housing
The city of Whitefish is eying its snow storage lot near the train depot as a potential site for affordable housing, but the 1.64-acre plot first needs a zone change.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Landmark St. Ignatius church has a rich history
The St. Ignatius Mission Church is a marvel, inside and out.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Landmark St. Ignatius church has a rich history
The St. Ignatius Mission Church is a marvel, inside and out.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
General store is centerpiece of Amish community
It’s the 50 kinds of Amish-made cheese that draw many people to the Mission General Store for the first time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius embraces its multicultural roots
The fabric of life in St. Ignatius has been a multilayered tapestry since the town grew up around the Catholic mission that took root there in 1854.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
General store is centerpiece of Amish community
It’s the 50 kinds of Amish-made cheese that draw many people to the Mission General Store for the first time.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius embraces its multicultural roots
The fabric of life in St. Ignatius has been a multilayered tapestry since the town grew up around the Catholic mission that took root there in 1854.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish climate-change plan ready for initial review
Whitefish has put the finishing touches on a climate-action plan that aims to strengthen local resilience to future climate-change impacts and make the transition to a clean-energy economy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish climate-change plan ready for initial review
Whitefish has put the finishing touches on a climate-action plan that aims to strengthen local resilience to future climate-change impacts and make the transition to a clean-energy economy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans riverbank stabilization work
The city of Whitefish plans to repair portions of the Whitefish Riverbank in the Riverside Park area, but first needs three required permits for the stabilization work.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans riverbank stabilization work
The city of Whitefish plans to repair portions of the Whitefish Riverbank in the Riverside Park area, but first needs three required permits for the stabilization work.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County rejects Raceway Park subdivision
Saying they want a firm plan for a road access to Church Drive, the Flathead County commissioners on Thursday voted 2-1 to deny the preliminary plat for a proposed subdivision on the Montana Raceway Park site north of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County rejects Raceway Park subdivision
Saying they want a firm plan for a road access to Church Drive, the Flathead County commissioners on Thursday voted 2-1 to deny the preliminary plat for a proposed subdivision on the Montana Raceway Park site north of Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Workforce housing project to break ground
There’s a lot of buzz about the Alta Views housing project that’s ready to take off in Whitefish, and with good reason.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Workforce housing project to break ground
There’s a lot of buzz about the Alta Views housing project that’s ready to take off in Whitefish, and with good reason.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Error prompts repeat of mobile-home park hearing
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment is starting over on a public hearing for a proposed Evergreen mobile home park because of a procedural error.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
State mulls higher speed limit for U.S. 93 bypass
The 55 mph speed limit on the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell likely will be raised, but it’s unclear yet just how much faster motorists will be able to travel on the 7.6-mile alternate route.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Error prompts repeat of mobile-home park hearing
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment is starting over on a public hearing for a proposed Evergreen mobile home park because of a procedural error.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
State mulls higher speed limit for U.S. 93 bypass
The 55 mph speed limit on the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell likely will be raised, but it’s unclear yet just how much faster motorists will be able to travel on the 7.6-mile alternate route.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Well-known Flathead Valley appraiser Jim Kelley dies
Jim Kelley, a longtime Kalispell appraiser whose real estate statistical data was a vital resource for local business and real-estate leaders, died unexpectedly Monday in Kalispell from complications of pneumonia. He was 67.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Church's Easter eggs are popular fundraiser
The Easter Bunny could learn a thing or two from the Central Christian Church crew when it comes to making candy eggs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Church's Easter eggs are popular fundraiser
The Easter Bunny could learn a thing or two from the Central Christian Church crew when it comes to making candy eggs.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Well-known Flathead Valley appraiser Jim Kelley dies
Jim Kelley, a longtime Kalispell appraiser whose real estate statistical data was a vital resource for local business and real-estate leaders, died unexpectedly Monday in Kalispell from complications of pneumonia. He was 67.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Riverside parkland for sale in Col. Falls
A small strip of land along the Flathead River in Columbia Falls is up for sale.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Riverside parkland for sale in Col. Falls
A small strip of land along the Flathead River in Columbia Falls is up for sale.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Where will Whitefish grow? Extension of services plan looks at growth potential
A plan that anticipates the areas where the city of Whitefish likely will grow and require city services will be considered during a Whitefish City Council public hearing on Monday, March 19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Trail group seeks input
A county trails advisory committee wants to hear from local citizens about a multi-use trail system at a community meeting on Wednesday, March 21.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Trail group seeks input
A county trails advisory committee wants to hear from local citizens about a multi-use trail system at a community meeting on Wednesday, March 21.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Where will Whitefish grow? Extension of services plan looks at growth potential
A plan that anticipates the areas where the city of Whitefish likely will grow and require city services will be considered during a Whitefish City Council public hearing on Monday, March 19.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Landmark Kalispell bike shop Wheaton's celebrates centennial
It may seem like bicycles haven’t changed all that much through the years, but the employees at Wheaton’s will tell you that isn’t true at all.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Montana sisters tap into Bristol Bay fishing frenzy
As Amanda Wlaysewski arranges trays of brined sockeye salmon fillets destined for the smokehouse, she marvels at the rich, red color of the wild-caught Alaskan fish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Landmark Kalispell bike shop Wheaton's celebrates centennial
It may seem like bicycles haven’t changed all that much through the years, but the employees at Wheaton’s will tell you that isn’t true at all.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Montana sisters tap into Bristol Bay fishing frenzy
As Amanda Wlaysewski arranges trays of brined sockeye salmon fillets destined for the smokehouse, she marvels at the rich, red color of the wild-caught Alaskan fish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Moose's Saloon owner Shirley Miller dies
Shirley Miller, an owner of the popular Moose’s Saloon in Kalispell for more than 60 years, died Sunday in Kalispell. She was 82.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Moose's Saloon owner Shirley Miller dies
Shirley Miller, an owner of the popular Moose’s Saloon in Kalispell for more than 60 years, died Sunday in Kalispell. She was 82.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County zoning requests eye smaller lots
Two proposed zone changes to be considered Wednesday, March 14, by the Flathead County Planning Board aim to create smaller lot sizes on rural land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
FVCC founder Bill McClaren dies at 89
Bill McClaren, the last living founder of Flathead Valley Community College, died Tuesday in Kalispell. He was 89.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
FVCC founder Bill McClaren dies at 89
Bill McClaren, the last living founder of Flathead Valley Community College, died Tuesday in Kalispell. He was 89.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County zoning requests eye smaller lots
Two proposed zone changes to be considered Wednesday, March 14, by the Flathead County Planning Board aim to create smaller lot sizes on rural land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board faces big decisions
The Whitefish Planning Board will wrestle with final decision on two key planning proposals at its March 15 meeting – the Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan and a neighborhood plan pushing high-density housing on 70 acres fronting U.S. 93 South.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board faces big decisions
The Whitefish Planning Board will wrestle with final decision on two key planning proposals at its March 15 meeting – the Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan and a neighborhood plan pushing high-density housing on 70 acres fronting U.S. 93 South.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff, commission races are biggest contests
Contested races for Flathead County sheriff and the District 3 commissioner seat will top the ballot heading into the June 5 primary election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff, commission races are biggest contests
Contested races for Flathead County sheriff and the District 3 commissioner seat will top the ballot heading into the June 5 primary election.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Sled-dog racing leader Jack Beckstrom dies
Jack Beckstrom, a longtime leader in competitive sled-dog racing in Montana, died unexpectedly on March 5. He was 64.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Sled-dog racing leader Jack Beckstrom dies
Jack Beckstrom, a longtime leader in competitive sled-dog racing in Montana, died unexpectedly on March 5. He was 64.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Longtime sled-dog racing leader Jack Beckstrom dies
Jack Beckstrom, a longtime leader in competitive sled-dog racing in Montana, died unexpectedly on March 5. He was 64.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Permit OK'd for Evergreen mobile-home park
A proposed Evergreen mobile home park cleared its first planning hurdle on Tuesday with the approval of a conditional-use permit from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Permit OK'd for Evergreen mobile-home park
A proposed Evergreen mobile home park cleared its first planning hurdle on Tuesday with the approval of a conditional-use permit from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Schools may face big increase in garbage fees
An assessment method that substantially undercharges local school districts for their garbage disposal fees has prompted the Flathead County Solid Waste District to propose a new assessment that would double or triple the cost for many districts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Schools may face big increase in garbage fees
An assessment method that substantially undercharges local school districts for their garbage disposal fees has prompted the Flathead County Solid Waste District to propose a new assessment that would double or triple the cost for many districts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Raceway subdivision decision postponed
A decision on a zone change and planned-unit development overlay to accommodate a proposed subdivision at Montana Raceway Park was postponed last week because an easement agreement hasn’t been signed by all of the involved parties.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Raceway subdivision decision postponed
A decision on a zone change and planned-unit development overlay to accommodate a proposed subdivision at Montana Raceway Park was postponed last week because an easement agreement hasn’t been signed by all of the involved parties.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mosquito-control drone OK'd to take flight
A drone to apply insecticide for mosquito control was approved by the Flathead County commissioners on Monday with a 2-1 vote.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mosquito-control drone OK'd to take flight
A drone to apply insecticide for mosquito control was approved by the Flathead County commissioners on Monday with a 2-1 vote.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish eyes tax credits for housing project
The Whitefish Housing Authority plans to vie for low-income housing tax credits that could pave the way for an affordable housing complex in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish eyes tax credits for housing project
The Whitefish Housing Authority plans to vie for low-income housing tax credits that could pave the way for an affordable housing complex in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mosquito-control drone proposal resurfaces
The Flathead City-County Health Department will try for a second time to get its mosquito-control drone proposal off the ground.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mosquito-control drone proposal resurfaces
The Flathead City-County Health Department will try for a second time to get its mosquito-control drone proposal off the ground.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Erosion control work to begin on north shore
Ongoing erosion that’s eating away the north shore of Flathead Lake at a pace of 4 to 6 feet a year has prompted state and federal oversight agencies and property owner BNSF Railway to develop a stabilization plan that will commence later this month year at the former railroad tie …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Erosion control work to begin on north shore
Ongoing erosion that’s eating away the north shore of Flathead Lake at a pace of 4 to 6 feet a year has prompted state and federal oversight agencies and property owner BNSF Railway to develop a stabilization plan that will commence later this month year at the former railroad tie …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork zone change sets stage for hotel, housing
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday gave a preliminary green light to a zone change that will open the door to commercial and residential development of about 68 acres with highway frontage near Bigfork.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork zone change sets stage for hotel, housing
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday gave a preliminary green light to a zone change that will open the door to commercial and residential development of about 68 acres with highway frontage near Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
State takes comments on RV park's water, sewer plan
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has completed a draft enviornmental assessment for Glacier Park Inc.’s West Glacier RV Park and Cabin Village and is now taking public comments regarding the proposed water, wastewater and stormwater approvals.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
State takes comments on RV park's water, sewer plan
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has completed a draft enviornmental assessment for Glacier Park Inc.’s West Glacier RV Park and Cabin Village and is now taking public comments regarding the proposed water, wastewater and stormwater approvals.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Commission to discuss Raceway development
It’s do or die time for a proposed subdivision at Montana Raceway Park north of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls proposes to remove expired overlays
The city of Columbia Falls plans to remove the expired planned-unit development overlay plans for four proposed developments that would have added 435 housing units to the city, had the projects come to fruition.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Commission to discuss Raceway development
It’s do or die time for a proposed subdivision at Montana Raceway Park north of Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls proposes to remove expired overlays
The city of Columbia Falls plans to remove the expired planned-unit development overlay plans for four proposed developments that would have added 435 housing units to the city, had the projects come to fruition.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Local officials consider Bigfork zone change
A proposed zoning map amendment that sets the stage for commercial and denser residential development on 67.7 acres near Bigfork will be considered Tuesday, Feb. 27, by the Flathead County commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Local officials consider Bigfork zone change
A proposed zoning map amendment that sets the stage for commercial and denser residential development on 67.7 acres near Bigfork will be considered Tuesday, Feb. 27, by the Flathead County commissioners.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Big mobile home park planned in Evergreen
A 122-lot manufactured home park — the first such development proposed in Flathead County in many years — is planned on 33 acres west of Evergreen Junior High School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Big mobile home park planned in Evergreen
A 122-lot manufactured home park — the first such development proposed in Flathead County in many years — is planned on 33 acres west of Evergreen Junior High School.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
East Glacier Bigfoot museum plan scrapped
A massive hotel project planned in East Glacier won’t include what was proposed to be the biggest Bigfoot museum in the world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
East Glacier Bigfoot museum plan scrapped
A massive hotel project planned in East Glacier won’t include what was proposed to be the biggest Bigfoot museum in the world.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
2017 a record year for Whitefish resort tax
Resort-tax revenue in Whitefish increased by more than a quarter-million dollars for the 2017 calendar year, with a whopping 22.6 percent increase in August collections leading a banner year for the 3 percent tax.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
2017 a record year for Whitefish resort tax
Resort-tax revenue in Whitefish increased by more than a quarter-million dollars for the 2017 calendar year, with a whopping 22.6 percent increase in August collections leading a banner year for the 3 percent tax.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fresh Life project heads to Whitefish council for vote
Fresh Life Church’s proposal for a mixed-use building in downtown Whitefish that includes a split-level church and retail space goes before the Whitefish City Council for a final decision on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fresh Life project heads to Whitefish council for vote
Fresh Life Church’s proposal for a mixed-use building in downtown Whitefish that includes a split-level church and retail space goes before the Whitefish City Council for a final decision on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell logger severely injured at Idaho jobsite
A 31-year-old logger from the Kalispell area is recovering from severe injuries at a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, hospital after being struck by a falling tree at a job site Feb. 8 near Prichard, Idaho.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Local author's book included in two Oprah lists
Columbia Falls author Miantae Metcalf McConnell has a folder labeled simply “Long Shot.” Inside that folder she’d jotted down a key goal for her book: get it noticed by Oprah Winfrey.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Local author's book included in two Oprah lists
Columbia Falls author Miantae Metcalf McConnell has a folder labeled simply “Long Shot.” Inside that folder she’d jotted down a key goal for her book: get it noticed by Oprah Winfrey.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell logger severely injured at Idaho jobsite
A 31-year-old logger from the Kalispell area is recovering from severe injuries at a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, hospital after being struck by a falling tree at a job site Feb. 8 near Prichard, Idaho.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County road-dust program in 10th year
A cost-sharing program that offers dust-abatement to residents who live near rural gravel roads is being offered again this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County road-dust program in 10th year
A cost-sharing program that offers dust-abatement to residents who live near rural gravel roads is being offered again this year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County in line for new gas-tax revenue
Flathead County is eligible for nearly $180,000 from the first round of state fuel tax funding generated by a tax increase that began last July 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Wisconsin Ave. corridor plan hearing is Thursday
A public hearing on the long-awaited Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan tops the Whitefish Planning Board agenda on Thursday, Feb. 15.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County in line for new gas-tax revenue
Flathead County is eligible for nearly $180,000 from the first round of state fuel tax funding generated by a tax increase that began last July 1.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Wisconsin Ave. corridor plan hearing is Thursday
A public hearing on the long-awaited Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan tops the Whitefish Planning Board agenda on Thursday, Feb. 15.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF librarian has an eye for innovation
Play and work are often interchangeable with Megan Glidden’s job.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
ImagineIF librarian has an eye for innovation
Play and work are often interchangeable with Megan Glidden’s job.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Subdivision near airport wins preliminary approval
A subdivision planned near Glacier Park International Airport won preliminary plat approval from the Flathead County commissioners on Monday, although a request by Evergreen Fire Rescue to provide fire hydrants at the development is still being worked out.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Subdivision near airport wins preliminary approval
A subdivision planned near Glacier Park International Airport won preliminary plat approval from the Flathead County commissioners on Monday, although a request by Evergreen Fire Rescue to provide fire hydrants at the development is still being worked out.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Fair officials withdraw objection to Bigfork rodeo
In response to an outpouring of support for a proposed Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo in Bigfork, Flathead County Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell and the Fair Board have withdrawn their objection to the Bigfork event.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Fair officials withdraw objection to Bigfork rodeo
In response to an outpouring of support for a proposed Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo in Bigfork, Flathead County Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell and the Fair Board have withdrawn their objection to the Bigfork event.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell retired firefighter featured in Super Bowl ad
An emotional Super Bowl commercial that thanked first responders for their service featured the stunning rescue photo of a former New York firefighter who lives near Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell retired firefighter featured in Super Bowl ad
An emotional Super Bowl commercial that thanked first responders for their service featured the stunning rescue photo of a former New York firefighter who lives near Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Cities oppose proposed industrial zone
A proposed zone change that would open the door to more commercial development on U.S. 93 near the county landfill has drawn opposition from both Whitefish and Kalispell city officials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Cities oppose proposed industrial zone
A proposed zone change that would open the door to more commercial development on U.S. 93 near the county landfill has drawn opposition from both Whitefish and Kalispell city officials.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council to talk short-term rental changes
Changes to short-term rental regulations and a proposed 14-lot subdivision on Colorado Avenue take top billing at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council to talk short-term rental changes
Changes to short-term rental regulations and a proposed 14-lot subdivision on Colorado Avenue take top billing at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Abbott Valley Homestead blends past with present
Not all that much has changed in the wooded Abbott Valley east of Martin City since a trapper named Abbott ventured there in the 1890s to put down a homestead claim.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Canyon winter bash marks 40th anniversary
It’s been 40 years since a group of Canyon-area residents got together and formulated a plan to chase away the winter doldrums and raise money for worthy causes at the same time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Boom-town bustle of Martin City
Except for the hubbub of Cabin Fever Days in February and the upsurge in traffic during the summer and hunting seasons, Martin City is a bastion of peace and quiet these days.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Memoir reveals life before and after horrific accident
Lexie Miller Wyman was a record-breaking Flathead track star in the late 1970s and early ’80s, a phenomenal athlete who competed in two Olympic trials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Memoir reveals life before and after horrific accident
Lexie Miller Wyman was a record-breaking Flathead track star in the late 1970s and early ’80s, a phenomenal athlete who competed in two Olympic trials.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Abbott Valley Homestead blends past with present
Not all that much has changed in the wooded Abbott Valley east of Martin City since a trapper named Abbott ventured there in the 1890s to put down a homestead claim.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Canyon winter bash marks 40th anniversary
It’s been 40 years since a group of Canyon-area residents got together and formulated a plan to chase away the winter doldrums and raise money for worthy causes at the same time.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Boom-town bustle of Martin City
Except for the hubbub of Cabin Fever Days in February and the upsurge in traffic during the summer and hunting seasons, Martin City is a bastion of peace and quiet these days.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Chamber lobbies to save park building
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce is making an 11th-hour plea to save the former city parks and planning building in Depot Park so the Chamber can lease it for a visitor center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Chamber lobbies to save park building
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce is making an 11th-hour plea to save the former city parks and planning building in Depot Park so the Chamber can lease it for a visitor center.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork asks county to reconsider rodeo
Supporters of a proposed Bigfork rodeo have asked the Flathead County commissioners to take a stand in favor of the rodeo and help Bigfork overturn a decision made by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to not sanction the event.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork asks county to reconsider rodeo
Supporters of a proposed Bigfork rodeo have asked the Flathead County commissioners to take a stand in favor of the rodeo and help Bigfork overturn a decision made by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to not sanction the event.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County investments continue to rebound
Flathead County’s investments are making strides amid a robust national economy, but interest rates still are nowhere near what they were 10 years ago when the recession began.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County investments continue to rebound
Flathead County’s investments are making strides amid a robust national economy, but interest rates still are nowhere near what they were 10 years ago when the recession began.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish conference delves into age discrimination
Ageism is an insidious prejudice.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish conference delves into age discrimination
Ageism is an insidious prejudice.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County to stop taking plastic, tin recycling
Flathead County will no longer accept No. 1 and 2 plastic and tin cans (such as soup cans) at its recycling outlets starting Feb. 15, Public Works Director Dave Prunty said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County to stop taking plastic, tin recycling
Flathead County will no longer accept No. 1 and 2 plastic and tin cans (such as soup cans) at its recycling outlets starting Feb. 15, Public Works Director Dave Prunty said.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Whitefish clinic to provide abortions
A new primary-care medical clinic opening in Whitefish next month will offer sexual and reproductive health services, including abortions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Whitefish clinic to provide abortions
A new primary-care medical clinic opening in Whitefish next month will offer sexual and reproductive health services, including abortions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County invests in cyber security improvements
Flathead County will spend close to $41,000 to upgrade the cyber security posture of its computer systems.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Pro rodeo board calls off Bigfork event
A Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo planned in July near Bigfork cannot be held, the PRCA board of directors decided Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County invests in cyber security improvements
Flathead County will spend close to $41,000 to upgrade the cyber security posture of its computer systems.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Pro rodeo board calls off Bigfork event
A Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo planned in July near Bigfork cannot be held, the PRCA board of directors decided Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish board rejects Fresh Life project
After more than three hours of passionate testimony from both supporters and opponents, the Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend denial of a conditional-use permit sought by Fresh Life Church to build a mixed-use church and retail building in downtown Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish board rejects Fresh Life project
After more than three hours of passionate testimony from both supporters and opponents, the Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend denial of a conditional-use permit sought by Fresh Life Church to build a mixed-use church and retail building in downtown Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fairgrounds growth spurs request for events coordinator
The Flathead County Fair Board has asked the county commissioners to consider hiring a full-time event coordinator to keep pace with a growing activity level at the county fairgrounds in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fairgrounds growth spurs request for events coordinator
The Flathead County Fair Board has asked the county commissioners to consider hiring a full-time event coordinator to keep pace with a growing activity level at the county fairgrounds in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fair officials oppose new Bigfork rodeo
A plan to hold a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo in Bigfork in early July has been met with opposition from the Flathead County Fair Board and Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fair officials oppose new Bigfork rodeo
A plan to hold a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo in Bigfork in early July has been met with opposition from the Flathead County Fair Board and Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
166-unit townhouse subdivision revived
A San Diego developer plans to build a townhouse subdivision on the former Par 3 Golf Course property in Whitefish using the infrastructure that already serves 29 condo units.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes tighter short-term rental rules
Homeowners who rent only a portion of their home as a vacation rental will face stiffer rules as the city of Whitefish considers changes to city regulations for short-term rentals.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
166-unit townhouse subdivision revived
A San Diego developer plans to build a townhouse subdivision on the former Par 3 Golf Course property in Whitefish using the infrastructure that already serves 29 condo units.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes tighter short-term rental rules
Homeowners who rent only a portion of their home as a vacation rental will face stiffer rules as the city of Whitefish considers changes to city regulations for short-term rentals.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Decision expected on Whitefish resort housing project
The Whitefish City Council is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 16, on a 102-unit resort housing development planned on Wisconsin Avenue.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Decision expected on Whitefish resort housing project
The Whitefish City Council is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 16, on a 102-unit resort housing development planned on Wisconsin Avenue.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
No headline
When the annual Wings radiothon rolls into action this week to raise money for local cancer patients, Joel and Laura Stevenson of Whitefish will help man the phones over the two-day fundraising blitz. It’s their way of giving back to an organization that helped them out when their son was …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
No headline
When the annual Wings radiothon rolls into action this week to raise money for local cancer patients, Joel and Laura Stevenson of Whitefish will help man the phones over the two-day fundraising blitz. It’s their way of giving back to an organization that helped them out when their son was …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
No headline
When the annual Wings radiothon rolls into action this week to raise money for local cancer patients, Joel and Laura Stevenson of Whitefish will help man the phones over the two-day fundraising blitz. It’s their way of giving back to an organization that helped them out when their son was …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Contests shaping up for county elections
There are early contenders for most Flathead County elected offices, setting the stage for some primary election run-offs in June as a busy election year kicks off.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Contests shaping up for county elections
There are early contenders for most Flathead County elected offices, setting the stage for some primary election run-offs in June as a busy election year kicks off.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
No deal - Historic Wright building destroyed overnight
Efforts to save the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building in downtown Whitefish came to an abrupt end late Wednesday, and crews demolished the brick building designed by the famous architect overnight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
No deal - Historic Wright building destroyed overnight
Efforts to save the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building in downtown Whitefish came to an abrupt end late Wednesday, and crews demolished the brick building designed by the famous architect overnight.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bank president takes exec job at firearms company
The founding president of Rocky Mountain Bank in Kalispell is stepping down to take a top executive position with a Columbia Falls firearms manufacturing company.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bank president takes exec job at firearms company
The founding president of Rocky Mountain Bank in Kalispell is stepping down to take a top executive position with a Columbia Falls firearms manufacturing company.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Board to decide district boundaries
The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 9, on a sixth option for redrawing the district’s elementary boundaries.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State compromises on bus-shelter advertising rules
Public transit bus shelters located in the state highway right of way will be able to post advertising signs to defray the cost of maintaining the shelters, but new state rules now require a local government entity to apply for the transit advertising permits.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Board to decide district boundaries
The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 9, on a sixth option for redrawing the district’s elementary boundaries.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State compromises on bus-shelter advertising rules
Public transit bus shelters located in the state highway right of way will be able to post advertising signs to defray the cost of maintaining the shelters, but new state rules now require a local government entity to apply for the transit advertising permits.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fresh Life Church plans to construct mixed-use building on Central
Fresh Life Church plans to build a 10,810-square-foot mixed-use building on Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish that would include a new church and several retail spaces.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Deadline approaching to file Libby asbestos claims
People who were diagnosed with Libby asbestos-related disease prior to Feb. 25, 2015, have until Feb. 25 this year to file a claim against W.R. Grace & Co. as part of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Constant planning keeps bus system rolling
Providing public transportation in a rural setting like the Flathead Valley is a complicated and challenging endeavor that’s a continuous work in progress.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Deadline approaching to file Libby asbestos claims
People who were diagnosed with Libby asbestos-related disease prior to Feb. 25, 2015, have until Feb. 25 this year to file a claim against W.R. Grace & Co. as part of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Constant planning keeps bus system rolling
Providing public transportation in a rural setting like the Flathead Valley is a complicated and challenging endeavor that’s a continuous work in progress.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Deadline approaches to file Libby asbestos claims
People who were diagnosed with Libby asbestos-related disease prior to Feb. 25, 2015, have until Feb. 25 this year to file a claim against W.R. Grace & Co. as part of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Owner wants $1.7M by Jan. 10 to spare building
The owner of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Whitefish “has agreed to sell the building to anyone who puts $1.7 million in his hand by Jan. 10,” the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy has learned from a local businessman who is still trying to find investors and raise …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Owner wants $1.7M by Jan. 10 to spare building
The owner of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Whitefish “has agreed to sell the building to anyone who puts $1.7 million in his hand by Jan. 10,” the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy has learned from a local businessman who is still trying to find investors and raise …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Historic building may be headed toward demolition
For the first time in well over four decades, a historic building designed by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright may be demolished — and it’s located in downtown Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Historic building may be headed toward demolition
For the first time in well over four decades, a historic building designed by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright may be demolished — and it’s located in downtown Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fresh Life eyes downtown Whitefish for new church
Fresh Life Church plans to build a 10,810-square-foot mixed-use building on Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish that would include a new church and several retail spaces.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fresh Life eyes downtown Whitefish for new church
Fresh Life Church plans to build a 10,810-square-foot mixed-use building on Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish that would include a new church and several retail spaces.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board to consider subdivision proposals
The Flathead County Planning Board starts the new year with public hearings Jan. 10 on two proposed subdivisions in the Kalispell area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board to consider subdivision proposals
The Flathead County Planning Board starts the new year with public hearings Jan. 10 on two proposed subdivisions in the Kalispell area.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bonsai Brewing expansion tops Whitefish agenda
The Whitefish City Council begins the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with Mayor John Muhlfeld swearing in new council members Ryan Hennen and Melissa Hartman and incumbent Andy Feury. New Municipal Judge William Hileman Jr. also will take the oath of office, and the council will elect a deputy …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bonsai Brewing expansion tops Whitefish agenda
The Whitefish City Council begins the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with Mayor John Muhlfeld swearing in new council members Ryan Hennen and Melissa Hartman and incumbent Andy Feury. New Municipal Judge William Hileman Jr. also will take the oath of office, and the council will elect a deputy …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish counselor reflects on life after home burns
It’s been 363 days since Jerri Swenson’s home and all that was in it went up in flames.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish counselor reflects on life after home burns
It’s been 363 days since Jerri Swenson’s home and all that was in it went up in flames.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Victim of deck collapse still on road to recovery
As Elaine Snyder remembers the trauma of plunging 14 feet and breaking both ankles when the second-story deck of the Glacier Camp lodge collapsed that fateful June afternoon, she is struck by a somewhat serendipitous twist that accompanied the tragedy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Victim of deck collapse still on road to recovery
As Elaine Snyder remembers the trauma of plunging 14 feet and breaking both ankles when the second-story deck of the Glacier Camp lodge collapsed that fateful June afternoon, she is struck by a somewhat serendipitous twist that accompanied the tragedy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan ready for prime time
A guiding document that charts the course for growth along the only road leading to Whitefish Mountain Resort is finished and ready for public perusal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan ready for prime time
A guiding document that charts the course for growth along the only road leading to Whitefish Mountain Resort is finished and ready for public perusal.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Swiss native preserves age-old holiday custom
In the quiet of this Christmas Eve, Elsa Putzier will carefully light the candles attached to the branches of her Christmas tree, and a bit of nostalgia will set in.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Swiss native preserves age-old holiday custom
In the quiet of this Christmas Eve, Elsa Putzier will carefully light the candles attached to the branches of her Christmas tree, and a bit of nostalgia will set in.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Competition heats up for commissioner race
Two early contenders have stepped up to challenge Flathead County Commissioner Gary Krueger for the District 3 commission seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Competition heats up for commissioner race
Two early contenders have stepped up to challenge Flathead County Commissioner Gary Krueger for the District 3 commission seat.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fairground improvement projects nearing completion
A $1 million-plus, three-part improvement project that includes two new restroom facilities and a handicap-accessible entrance to the grandstand are on track to be finished in late January at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fairground improvement projects nearing completion
A $1 million-plus, three-part improvement project that includes two new restroom facilities and a handicap-accessible entrance to the grandstand are on track to be finished in late January at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bonsai Brewery geared for expansion
A plan to expand Bonsai Brewery Project into an adjacent building and add a parking lot tops the Whitefish Planning Board’s final agenda for 2017.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bonsai Brewery geared for expansion
A plan to expand Bonsai Brewery Project into an adjacent building and add a parking lot tops the Whitefish Planning Board’s final agenda for 2017.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
Three years ago Mindi Thomas got a notion to do something nice for the Flathead Valley’s veterans.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
Three years ago Mindi Thomas got a notion to do something nice for the Flathead Valley’s veterans.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
Three years ago Mindi Thomas got a notion to do something nice for the Flathead Valley’s veterans.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Billings firm picked for Flathead jail planning
A Billings firm with extensive experience in detention facility planning will lead the planning process for a new Flathead County jail, the county commissioners decided Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Billings firm picked for Flathead jail planning
A Billings firm with extensive experience in detention facility planning will lead the planning process for a new Flathead County jail, the county commissioners decided Tuesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Plan for mosquito-control drone grounded
The Flathead City-County Health Department hopes to add another tool to its mosquito-control arsenal: a drone to apply insecticide to trouble spots where the bugs tend to breed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Plan for mosquito-control drone grounded
The Flathead City-County Health Department hopes to add another tool to its mosquito-control arsenal: a drone to apply insecticide to trouble spots where the bugs tend to breed.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Fire destroys 3 generations of farm tools
A Bigfork farm family lost all of their tools, welding equipment and some farm machinery in a Dec. 5 fire that destroyed a large workshop.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Fire destroys 3 generations of farm tools
A Bigfork farm family lost all of their tools, welding equipment and some farm machinery in a Dec. 5 fire that destroyed a large workshop.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Agencies working toward permanent control plan
A plan to put water-use restrictions and monitoring wells on the Libby Groundwater Superfund Site is working its way through the review process.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Agencies working toward permanent control plan
A plan to put water-use restrictions and monitoring wells on the Libby Groundwater Superfund Site is working its way through the review process.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish board considers variance requests
A variance request to develop a commercial mixed-use building at 124 O’Brien Ave. tops the Dec. 5 Whitefish Board of Adjustment meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish board considers variance requests
A variance request to develop a commercial mixed-use building at 124 O’Brien Ave. tops the Dec. 5 Whitefish Board of Adjustment meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Mill site development tops Whitefish agenda
The Whitefish City Council has a full agenda for its last meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 4, including a proposal to redevelop the former Idaho Timber site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Mill site development tops Whitefish agenda
The Whitefish City Council has a full agenda for its last meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 4, including a proposal to redevelop the former Idaho Timber site.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Big RV park proposed west of Columbia Falls
A proposal to build a 77-lot recreational vehicle park near Columbia Falls goes before the Flathead County Planning Board for a public hearing on Dec. 13.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Big RV park proposed west of Columbia Falls
A proposal to build a 77-lot recreational vehicle park near Columbia Falls goes before the Flathead County Planning Board for a public hearing on Dec. 13.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Asbestos Court to resolve hundreds of claims
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order creating an asbestos claims court to resolve hundreds of Libby asbestos-related cases pending in the state’s trial courts.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Revenue bonds OK'd for CHS relocation
Economic development leaders on Wednesday cleared a major final hurdle for the development of Glacier Rail Park when the Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution for port authority revenue bonds needed to finance the relocation of CHS to the rail park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Revenue bonds OK'd for CHS relocation
Economic development leaders on Wednesday cleared a major final hurdle for the development of Glacier Rail Park when the Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution for port authority revenue bonds needed to finance the relocation of CHS to the rail park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Asbestos Court to resolve hundreds of claims
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order creating an asbestos claims court to resolve hundreds of Libby asbestos-related cases pending in the state’s trial courts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Asbestos Court to resolve hundreds of claims
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order creating an asbestos claims court to resolve hundreds of Libby asbestos-related cases pending in the state’s trial courts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
United adds direct flight to L.A.
United Airlines will offer direct seasonal flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport starting June 7, Glacier Airport Director Rob Ratkowski announced Tuesday.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Huntress aims to educate people about the sport she loves
Olivia Nalos Opre has been called the Blood Thirsty Beauty Queen — and a lot worse.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Huntress aims to educate people about the sport she loves
Olivia Nalos Opre has been called the Blood Thirsty Beauty Queen — and a lot worse.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
United adds direct flight to L.A.
United Airlines will offer direct seasonal flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport starting June 7, Glacier Airport Director Rob Ratkowski announced Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
United adds direct flight to L.A.
United Airlines will offer direct seasonal flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport starting June 7, Glacier Airport Director Rob Ratkowski announced Tuesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Housing complex to get major upgrade
Community Action Partnership will receive $4.5 million in federal housing tax credits for a major renovation of its Courtyard Apartments on Airport Road in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Housing complex to get major upgrade
Community Action Partnership will receive $4.5 million in federal housing tax credits for a major renovation of its Courtyard Apartments on Airport Road in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Proposed Whitefish regs aim to protect public trees
An ordinance that regulates the maintenance and removal of trees within the public right of way will be considered by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, Nov. 20.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Proposed Whitefish regs aim to protect public trees
An ordinance that regulates the maintenance and removal of trees within the public right of way will be considered by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, Nov. 20.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside was once home to U.S. Air Force base
Tony Adrignola and Al Luna say they always get the same response when they tell people there used to be a U.S. Air Force base in Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside was once home to U.S. Air Force base
Tony Adrignola and Al Luna say they always get the same response when they tell people there used to be a U.S. Air Force base in Lakeside.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Economic discussions spur hope for Libby
It’s no secret Libby has faced more than its fair share of economic adversity.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Economic discussions spur hope for Libby
It’s no secret Libby has faced more than its fair share of economic adversity.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Antique gun collector donates firearms to museums
A rifle owned by alleged Montana outlaw Clubfoot George in the 1860s is headed to the Montana Historical Society to be kept in perpetuity, thanks to Bigfork gun collector Jack Paulson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Antique gun collector donates firearms to museums
A rifle owned by alleged Montana outlaw Clubfoot George in the 1860s is headed to the Montana Historical Society to be kept in perpetuity, thanks to Bigfork gun collector Jack Paulson.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
County trails plan update underway
A plan is in the works to create an interactive countywide map of trails in the Flathead Valley and update the county’s 2010 trails plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
County trails plan update underway
A plan is in the works to create an interactive countywide map of trails in the Flathead Valley and update the county’s 2010 trails plan.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Origami artist, designer to publish third book
A piece of paper can become anything Shuki Kato wants it to be. It’s all in knowing how to fold it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Origami artist, designer to publish third book
A piece of paper can become anything Shuki Kato wants it to be. It’s all in knowing how to fold it.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Two large projects proposed in Whitefish
A 102-unit housing complex proposed on Wisconsin Avenue and the redevelopment for the former Idaho Timber property will be considered during public hearings Thursday, Nov. 16, before the Whitefish Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Two large projects proposed in Whitefish
A 102-unit housing complex proposed on Wisconsin Avenue and the redevelopment for the former Idaho Timber property will be considered during public hearings Thursday, Nov. 16, before the Whitefish Planning Board.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Board rejects Bigfork vacation rental request
A Bigfork couple’s request for conditional-use permits to operate two vacation rentals has been unanimously rejected Tuesday by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Combat medic's mission now is administering kindness
The Vietnam War has been on the minds of many Americans this year, due in large part to the exhaustive 17-hour documentary television series that premiered on PBS in September.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Bronze statue has storied past in Flathead Valley
It’s been 100 years since America’s doughboys rolled into action as the United States entered World War I, and every day the memory of those infantrymen lives on at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Board rejects Bigfork vacation rental request
A Bigfork couple’s request for conditional-use permits to operate two vacation rentals has been unanimously rejected Tuesday by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Combat medic's mission now is administering kindness
The Vietnam War has been on the minds of many Americans this year, due in large part to the exhaustive 17-hour documentary television series that premiered on PBS in September.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Bronze statue has storied past in Flathead Valley
It’s been 100 years since America’s doughboys rolled into action as the United States entered World War I, and every day the memory of those infantrymen lives on at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Yaak School featured in new book about one-room schools
Along the Yaak River Road some 40 miles north of Troy, the Yaak School has served the rural community there since 1932.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Yaak School featured in new book about one-room schools
Along the Yaak River Road some 40 miles north of Troy, the Yaak School has served the rural community there since 1932.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Rotarians work to improve water supplies in Guatemala
Libby Rotarians are at the forefront of a collaborative humanitarian project in Guatemala that is providing one of life’s basic needs — clean water.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Rotarians work to improve water supplies in Guatemala
Libby Rotarians are at the forefront of a collaborative humanitarian project in Guatemala that is providing one of life’s basic needs — clean water.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Whitefish ready to vote on lakeshore annexation
Property owners in the Houston Drive lakeshore area of Whitefish have one more chance to weigh in on the proposed annexation of 43 acres of land the city has deemed wholly surrounded by other city land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Whitefish ready to vote on lakeshore annexation
Property owners in the Houston Drive lakeshore area of Whitefish have one more chance to weigh in on the proposed annexation of 43 acres of land the city has deemed wholly surrounded by other city land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Libby Rotarians work to improve water supplies in Guatemala
Libby Rotarians are at the forefront of a collaborative humanitarian project in Guatemala that is providing one of life’s basic needs — clean water.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Bigfork committee opposes vacation rental proposal
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee has recommended denial of a Bigfork couple’s request to operate two vacation rental homes on their property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Bigfork committee opposes vacation rental proposal
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee has recommended denial of a Bigfork couple’s request to operate two vacation rental homes on their property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Proposed subdivision raises road safety, wetlands concerns
A 14-lot subdivision on 30 acres along Smith Lake Road west of Kalispell will be considered during a Flathead County Planning Board public hearing on Nov. 8.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Proposed subdivision raises road safety, wetlands concerns
A 14-lot subdivision on 30 acres along Smith Lake Road west of Kalispell will be considered during a Flathead County Planning Board public hearing on Nov. 8.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Pie and positive vibes
There are no cranky people at Renee’s Rollin-N-Dough, owner Renee Tost points out, and there’s a reason for that.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Aussie native raises thoroughbreds near Fortine
I’m Shooting High and I Double Dare You are two of John Sneesby’s prize-winning thoroughbreds, but you won’t find him watching the races until after they’re over.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Pie and positive vibes
There are no cranky people at Renee’s Rollin-N-Dough, owner Renee Tost points out, and there’s a reason for that.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Aussie native raises thoroughbreds near Fortine
I’m Shooting High and I Double Dare You are two of John Sneesby’s prize-winning thoroughbreds, but you won’t find him watching the races until after they’re over.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Rural resilience in friendly Fortine
On a crisp fall morning, business is brisk at the Fortine Mercantile.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Rural resilience in friendly Fortine
On a crisp fall morning, business is brisk at the Fortine Mercantile.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Guardian of the public process
There are a few things most people probably don’t know about Mayre Flowers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Guardian of the public process
There are a few things most people probably don’t know about Mayre Flowers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Chef's popular burgers back in the limelight
The chef whose Bubba Burger brought national acclaim to Eureka eight years ago is getting ready for the spotlight again. And this time he’s added a new artisan burger that’s topped with a dollop of huckleberry ice cream.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Chef's popular burgers back in the limelight
The chef whose Bubba Burger brought national acclaim to Eureka eight years ago is getting ready for the spotlight again. And this time he’s added a new artisan burger that’s topped with a dollop of huckleberry ice cream.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
County moves closer to adopting corridor plan
The Flathead County commissioners last week unanimously approved a resolution of intent to adopt a corridor plan and overlay zone for properties along U.S. 93 south of Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
County moves closer to adopting corridor plan
The Flathead County commissioners last week unanimously approved a resolution of intent to adopt a corridor plan and overlay zone for properties along U.S. 93 south of Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Forum to share ways to build Troy-area economy
A forum aimed at creating a better economy in the greater Troy area is planned by the Yaak Valley Forest Council Thursday, Oct. 26.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Forum to share ways to build Troy-area economy
A forum aimed at creating a better economy in the greater Troy area is planned by the Yaak Valley Forest Council Thursday, Oct. 26.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Smart tech driving company's growth
Applied Materials is a company that lives on the cutting edge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Smart tech driving company's growth
Applied Materials is a company that lives on the cutting edge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Response outlined for wildfires at vermiculite mine site
A new emergency response plan for wildfires at or near the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine got a test run during the recent fire season, even though the West Fork Fire was some six miles away from the mine site.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Forum to share ways to build Troy-area economy
A forum aimed at creating a better economy in the greater Troy area is planned by the Yaak Valley Forest Council Thursday, Oct. 26.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Response outlined for wildfires at vermiculite mine site
A new emergency response plan for wildfires at or near the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine got a test run during the recent fire season, even though the West Fork Fire was some 6 miles away from the mine site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Response outlined for wildfires at vermiculite mine site
A new emergency response plan for wildfires at or near the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine got a test run during the recent fire season, even though the West Fork Fire was some 6 miles away from the mine site.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
City leaders get advice from Denver urban renewal director
As Kalispell city and business leaders begin tackling the redevelopment of Kalispell’s core, they got some good advice on Tuesday from an urban renewal director who has been entrenched in the revival of downtown Denver.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
City leaders get advice from Denver urban renewal director
As Kalispell city and business leaders begin tackling the redevelopment of Kalispell’s core, they got some good advice on Tuesday from an urban renewal director who has been entrenched in the revival of downtown Denver.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Huge hotel, Bigfoot museum planned
A well-known Bigfoot researcher and his investment company are on track to build a $25 million, multi-story hotel complex in East Glacier that will house the largest Bigfoot museum in the world along with a live theater, conference center, retail store, restaurant and lounge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Huge hotel, Bigfoot museum planned
A well-known Bigfoot researcher and his investment company are on track to build a $25 million, multi-story hotel complex in East Glacier that will house the largest Bigfoot museum in the world along with a live theater, conference center, retail store, restaurant and lounge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Housing, lake quality key issues in Whitefish election
The issues facing the Whitefish City Council in the coming years have familiar themes: affordable housing, Whitefish Lake quality and managing growth.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hearing to examine higher stormwater impact fees
It’s the public’s chance to weigh in on a study that recommends a 10.3 percent increase in Kalispell stormwater impact fees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Housing, lake quality key issues in Whitefish election
The issues facing the Whitefish City Council in the coming years have familiar themes: affordable housing, Whitefish Lake quality and managing growth.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hearing to examine higher stormwater impact fees
It’s the public’s chance to weigh in on a study that recommends a 10.3 percent increase in Kalispell stormwater impact fees.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County poised to adopt U.S. 93 corridor plan
After more than five hours of discussion and a final round of tweaking, the Flathead County commissioners on Oct. 18 are expected to take the first formal step in adopting a corridor plan and overlay zone for a stretch of U.S. 93 south of Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County poised to adopt U.S. 93 corridor plan
After more than five hours of discussion and a final round of tweaking, the Flathead County commissioners on Oct. 18 are expected to take the first formal step in adopting a corridor plan and overlay zone for a stretch of U.S. 93 south of Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County commissioners void Weyerhaeuser jail agreement
Facing stiff public opposition over a proposed jail site in Columbia Falls, the Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday voided a buy-sell agreement with Weyerhaeuser for 24 acres of open space and an office complex called the Cedar Palace.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County scraps C-Falls jail site
Facing stiff public opposition over a proposed jail site in Columbia Falls, the Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday voided a buy-sell agreement with Weyerhaeuser for 24 acres of open space and an office complex called the Cedar Palace.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County scraps C-Falls jail site
Facing stiff public opposition over a proposed jail site in Columbia Falls, the Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday voided a buy-sell agreement with Weyerhaeuser for 24 acres of open space and an office complex called the Cedar Palace.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Decision expected on C-Falls jail site
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 10, are expected to make a decision about the proposed purchase of acreage in Columbia Falls for a future jail site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Decision expected on C-Falls jail site
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 10, are expected to make a decision about the proposed purchase of acreage in Columbia Falls for a future jail site.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell tweaks city airport lease agreement
A potential agreement for the private management and maintenance of the Kalispell City Airport will be further reviewed by the Kalispell City Council during a work session on Monday, Oct. 9.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell tweaks city airport lease agreement
A potential agreement for the private management and maintenance of the Kalispell City Airport will be further reviewed by the Kalispell City Council during a work session on Monday, Oct. 9.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Popular steakhouse marks 25th anniversary
There are two kinds of family at Spencer & Co. Steakhouse, owner Paula Davey aptly points out.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish artist's photographs of Glacier, Flathead Valley salvaged from barn
From an artist’s perspective, James R. Bakke is the gift that keeps on giving.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Popular steakhouse marks 25th anniversary
There are two kinds of family at Spencer & Co. Steakhouse, owner Paula Davey aptly points out.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish artist's photographs of Glacier, Flathead Valley salvaged from barn
From an artist’s perspective, James R. Bakke is the gift that keeps on giving.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead grad pens memoir about flawed family
The exterior shell of Nicole Harkin’s life exudes accomplishment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead grad pens memoir about flawed family
The exterior shell of Nicole Harkin’s life exudes accomplishment.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Philanthropy is hallmark of women's networking group
Their name is a play on words that makes people smile, and their generosity has produced even bigger smiles for a number of local nonprofits.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Philanthropy is hallmark of women's networking group
Their name is a play on words that makes people smile, and their generosity has produced even bigger smiles for a number of local nonprofits.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Judges concerned about security issues
The logistics of building an off-site county jail and relocating the Sheriff’s Office came into full focus Monday as Flathead County District Court judges voiced their concerns about security during a county commissioner work session.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Judges concerned about security issues
The logistics of building an off-site county jail and relocating the Sheriff’s Office came into full focus Monday as Flathead County District Court judges voiced their concerns about security during a county commissioner work session.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish philanthropist helps rescue sniper victims in Vegas
Whitefish philanthropist Mike Goguen and his wife Jamie Stephenson helped carry dozens of victims to safety in the chaotic aftermath of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish philanthropist helps rescue sniper victims in Vegas
Whitefish philanthropist Mike Goguen and his wife Jamie Stephenson helped carry dozens of victims to safety in the chaotic aftermath of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish considers extending arrest area
The long arm of the law may be getting a little longer in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Small-acreage management a big need as Flathead grows
Valerie Beebe takes being a landowner very seriously.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish considers extending arrest area
The long arm of the law may be getting a little longer in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Small-acreage management a big need as Flathead grows
Valerie Beebe takes being a landowner very seriously.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Commissioners to consider jail proposal
The Flathead County commissioners will hold a work session at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, to further discuss buying the Weyerhaeuser property in Columbia Falls for a potential jail site.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County litter pickup program gets underway
Flathead County launched its new roadside litter removal program Sept. 22 and removed 860 pounds of trash from the U.S. 93 corridor near the landfill during the first week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County litter pickup program gets underway
Flathead County launched its new roadside litter removal program Sept. 22 and removed 860 pounds of trash from the U.S. 93 corridor near the landfill during the first week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Commissioners to consider jail proposal
The Flathead County commissioners will hold a work session at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, to further discuss buying the Weyerhaeuser property in Columbia Falls for a potential jail site.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County to continue talks next week
The Flathead County commissioners spent well over two hours on Thursday poring over the details of a citizen-initiated corridor plan for U.S. 93 south of Whitefish, and have set aside two days next week for continued discussion.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County to continue talks next week
The Flathead County commissioners spent well over two hours on Thursday poring over the details of a citizen-initiated corridor plan for U.S. 93 south of Whitefish, and have set aside two days next week for continued discussion.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County weighs decision on U.S. 93 corridor plan
The Flathead County commissioners on Thursday will decide how to move forward with the proposed U.S. 93 South corridor plan for the area outside of Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County weighs decision on U.S. 93 corridor plan
The Flathead County commissioners on Thursday will decide how to move forward with the proposed U.S. 93 South corridor plan for the area outside of Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Sewer project tops Kalispell council agenda
The Kalispell City Council will get a progress report on the first phase of the West Side Interceptor project during a work session on Monday, Sept. 25.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
SONGS from the heart
Jamie Wyman wants to make people cry, but not in a bad way.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Sewer project tops Kalispell council agenda
The Kalispell City Council will get a progress report on the first phase of the West Side Interceptor project during a work session on Monday, Sept. 25.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
SONGS from the heart
Jamie Wyman wants to make people cry, but not in a bad way.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Businesses take on challenges of freight, workforce and paperwork
There were recurring themes during a Kalispell Chamber of Commerce panel discussion about manufacturing last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Businesses take on challenges of freight, workforce and paperwork
There were recurring themes during a Kalispell Chamber of Commerce panel discussion about manufacturing last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Child-care center shaped by late FVCC instructor
As Lisa Bell and Chris Medhus put together ideas and opened their child-development center in Evergreen a month ago, their mentor came to mind time after time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish artist gets honor of a lifetime to sculpt Thai king
It all started with a smile.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Child-care center shaped by late FVCC instructor
As Lisa Bell and Chris Medhus put together ideas and opened their child-development center in Evergreen a month ago, their mentor came to mind time after time.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Couple seeks approval for vacation rentals
A Bigfork couple whose commercial wedding facility was shut down four years ago because of a zoning violation now are asking for permission to operate two separate vacation rental homes on their property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Couple seeks approval for vacation rentals
A Bigfork couple whose commercial wedding facility was shut down four years ago because of a zoning violation now are asking for permission to operate two separate vacation rental homes on their property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Rezoning proposed for Idaho Timber site
A proposal to change the zoning of the former Idaho Timber property in Whitefish from industrial to a mixed-use district will be considered by the Whitefish Planning Board during a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 21.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Rezoning proposed for Idaho Timber site
A proposal to change the zoning of the former Idaho Timber property in Whitefish from industrial to a mixed-use district will be considered by the Whitefish Planning Board during a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 21.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell considers southside traffic study
Traffic in Kalispell’s growing southside neighborhoods is prompting the City Council to consider a traffic impact study for that area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish advances east lakeshore annexation
Armed with a Montana Supreme Court ruling in its favor, the city of Whitefish is proceeding with the annexation of 43 acres of land in the Houston Drive area along the east shore of Whitefish Lake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell considers southside traffic study
Traffic in Kalispell’s growing southside neighborhoods is prompting the City Council to consider a traffic impact study for that area.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish advances east lakeshore annexation
Armed with a Montana Supreme Court ruling in its favor, the city of Whitefish is proceeding with the annexation of 43 acres of land in the Houston Drive area along the east shore of Whitefish Lake.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Japanese war brides project taps into Flathead stories
A quest to tell the story of Japanese war brides who married American soldiers and assimilated into life in the United States in the years following World War II brought journalist Kathryn Tolbert to small towns across the country, including the Kalispell and Trego areas.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Japanese war brides project taps into Flathead stories
A quest to tell the story of Japanese war brides who married American soldiers and assimilated into life in the United States in the years following World War II brought journalist Kathryn Tolbert to small towns across the country, including the Kalispell and Trego areas.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Long-lost handbag finds its way home
The last thing Nadine Eckert expected to see when the doorbell rang a few evenings ago was a young man holding the purse that had been stolen from her vehicle a year ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Long-lost handbag finds its way home
The last thing Nadine Eckert expected to see when the doorbell rang a few evenings ago was a young man holding the purse that had been stolen from her vehicle a year ago.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
River enthusiast develops ergonomic oar handle
Rotator cuff surgery is the reason Jeff Gilman had to give up kayaking a few years ago. But it’s also the reason he has developed an ergonomic oar grip that is making waves among rafting and angling enthusiasts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
River enthusiast develops ergonomic oar handle
Rotator cuff surgery is the reason Jeff Gilman had to give up kayaking a few years ago. But it’s also the reason he has developed an ergonomic oar grip that is making waves among rafting and angling enthusiasts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County sets public meetings to discuss jail site purchase
Two public meetings are planning to discuss Flathead County’s proposed purchase of the “Cedar Palace” and adjoining acreage owned by Weyerhaeuser Co. in Columbia Falls as a possible site for a new jail. The purchase price is $2.6 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County sets public meetings to discuss jail site purchase
Two public meetings are planning to discuss Flathead County’s proposed purchase of the “Cedar Palace” and adjoining acreage owned by Weyerhaeuser Co. in Columbia Falls as a possible site for a new jail. The purchase price is $2.6 million.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Asbestos worries surface as fire nears vermiculite mine
The West Fork Fire northwest of Libby is causing concern among Lincoln County officials as the fire draws closer to the defunct W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
New business features event venue, Cawdrey studio
Renowned Western artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey has moved her studio and gallery from Bigfork to Whitefish, but there’s a new dimension to the Cawdrey family’s business endeavors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Asbestos worries surface as fire nears vermiculite mine
The West Fork Fire northwest of Libby is causing concern among Lincoln County officials as the fire draws closer to the defunct W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
New business features event venue, Cawdrey studio
Renowned Western artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey has moved her studio and gallery from Bigfork to Whitefish, but there’s a new dimension to the Cawdrey family’s business endeavors.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Relief center rose up quickly to help evacuees
A fire relief center set up in Eureka to help people and pets evacuated from the
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell revises parking details in downtown plan
Several proposed changes to fine-tune the city of Kalispell’s vision for parking in the downtown plan will be considered by the Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Relief center rose up quickly to help evacuees
A fire relief center set up in Eureka to help people and pets evacuated from the
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell revises parking details in downtown plan
Several proposed changes to fine-tune the city of Kalispell’s vision for parking in the downtown plan will be considered by the Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls woman tracks Bigfoot for 24 years
Misty Allabaugh knows exactly what she saw as she rested her head against the back door of her dad’s truck that late October day in 1993.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Smoke doesn't cloud flatlanders' fun
My youngest brother Wayne and his wife Becky are making their way back to Minnesota today on Amtrak after spending 10 days in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls woman tracks Bigfoot for 24 years
Misty Allabaugh knows exactly what she saw as she rested her head against the back door of her dad’s truck that late October day in 1993.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Smoke doesn't cloud flatlanders' fun
My youngest brother Wayne and his wife Becky are making their way back to Minnesota today on Amtrak after spending 10 days in the Flathead Valley.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County, city clash over downtown street plan
The Flathead County commissioners are at odds with another of the county’s incorporated cities, this time with Kalispell’s proposal to downsize U.S. 93 to two lanes when it’s rebuilt through the downtown corridor.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County, city clash over downtown street plan
The Flathead County commissioners are at odds with another of the county’s incorporated cities, this time with Kalispell’s proposal to downsize U.S. 93 to two lanes when it’s rebuilt through the downtown corridor.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
KGEZ tower relocation proposal nixed
KGEZ’s radio towers will not be relocated to the West Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
DEQ approves water bottling permit
The proposed water bottling plant near Creston has cleared one of two big permit hurdles with a favorable nod from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
KGEZ tower relocation proposal nixed
KGEZ’s radio towers will not be relocated to the West Valley.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
DEQ approves water bottling permit
The proposed water bottling plant near Creston has cleared one of two big permit hurdles with a favorable nod from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County issues emergency declaration
The continuing high fire danger in Flathead County prompted the county commissioners on Tuesday to issue an emergency disaster declaration that authorizes emergency spending related to firefighting and gives county officials the ability to direct any necessary evacuations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County issues emergency declaration
The continuing high fire danger in Flathead County prompted the county commissioners on Tuesday to issue an emergency disaster declaration that authorizes emergency spending related to firefighting and gives county officials the ability to direct any necessary evacuations.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead has 'more jobs than people to fill them'
On this Labor Day jobs are in abundance in the Flathead Valley, even as September ushers in the typically quieter shoulder season for visitors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Flathead has 'more jobs than people to fill them'
On this Labor Day jobs are in abundance in the Flathead Valley, even as September ushers in the typically quieter shoulder season for visitors.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council poised to set hearing for stormwater fees
The Kalispell City Council has a light agenda for its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, but continues with its consideration of changes to city stormwater impact fees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes water and sewer rate increases
The city of Whitefish intends to raise water and sewer rates and the City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 5, to allow citizens to weigh in on the proposal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council poised to set hearing for stormwater fees
The Kalispell City Council has a light agenda for its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, but continues with its consideration of changes to city stormwater impact fees.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sperry Chalet remembered as an iconic Glacier Park treasure
For many people, Sperry Chalet was their favorite place on earth.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sperry Chalet remembered as an iconic Glacier Park treasure
For many people, Sperry Chalet was their favorite place on earth.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Tornow drops out of Whitefish judge race
Longtime Whitefish attorney Thomas Tornow announced Thursday he is withdrawing his candidacy for Whitefish municipal judge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Tornow drops out of Whitefish judge race
Longtime Whitefish attorney Thomas Tornow announced Thursday he is withdrawing his candidacy for Whitefish municipal judge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County buying Col. Falls acreage as jail site option
Flathead County is buying the former “Cedar Palace” and adjoining acreage owned by Weyerhaeuser Co. in Columbia Falls as a possible site for a new jail. The purchase price is $2.6 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
KGEZ tower back on Board of Adjustment agenda
A proposal to relocate KGEZ’s radio towers to the West Valley awaits a decision when the Flathead County Board of Adjustment meets Tuesday, Sept. 5.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
KGEZ tower back on Board of Adjustment agenda
A proposal to relocate KGEZ’s radio towers to the West Valley awaits a decision when the Flathead County Board of Adjustment meets Tuesday, Sept. 5.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Spending down in county budget after completion of projects
Flathead County’s taxable valuation has increased considerably because of a strong local economy, but whether property owners’ taxes will go up and down depends on the state’s new appraisals for individual properties.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County ready to adopt $90.3M budget
Flathead County’s taxable valuation has increased considerably because of a strong local economy, but whether property owners’ taxes will go up and down depends on the state’s new appraisals for individual properties.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Landfill manager: Handling garbage is complex business
As Jim Chilton contemplates the day ahead in an office filled with shelves of thick reports and binders full of water-quality and air-quality monitoring data, it’s clear there’s a lot more to running the county landfill than making space for garbage.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Landfill manager: Handling garbage is complex business
As Jim Chilton contemplates the day ahead in an office filled with shelves of thick reports and binders full of water-quality and air-quality monitoring data, it’s clear there’s a lot more to running the county landfill than making space for garbage.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County ready to adopt $90.3M budget
Flathead County’s taxable valuation has increased considerably because of a strong local economy, but whether property owners’ taxes will go up and down depends on the state’s new appraisals for individual properties.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council tackles stormwater fee study
A study that recommends a 10.3 percent increase in Kalispell stormwater impact fees is the focus of a City Council work session on Monday, Aug. 28.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council tackles stormwater fee study
A study that recommends a 10.3 percent increase in Kalispell stormwater impact fees is the focus of a City Council work session on Monday, Aug. 28.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Grandpa's Barn offers local antiques, vintage pickings
Members of the Blasdel family have a tendency to collect things — lots of things. And after time, they add up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell projects vie for tax credits
Two of eight affordable-housing projects in the running statewide for Montana Board of Housing tax credits are in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Grandpa's Barn offers local antiques, vintage pickings
Members of the Blasdel family have a tendency to collect things — lots of things. And after time, they add up.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell projects vie for tax credits
Two of eight affordable-housing projects in the running statewide for Montana Board of Housing tax credits are in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Landowners support, Whitefish opposes zoning plan
Property owners along the U.S. 93 corridor south of Whitefish last week got a chance to weigh in on a proposed overlay zone and accompanying zone changes aimed at creating more flexibility in how they can use and develop their property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Landowners support, Whitefish opposes zoning plan
Property owners along the U.S. 93 corridor south of Whitefish last week got a chance to weigh in on a proposed overlay zone and accompanying zone changes aimed at creating more flexibility in how they can use and develop their property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Stabilization work resumes at Whitefish Stage slump
Stabilization work has resumed on a slump-prone bluff off Whitefish Stage Road near Village Greens golf community in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County sets Bigfork, Lakeside green-box fees
Bigfork residents will see their annual green-box garbage collection fee decrease by about $10 for the next tax year, and Lakeside residents won’t pay as much as proposed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Stabilization work resumes at Whitefish Stage slump
Stabilization work has resumed on a slump-prone bluff off Whitefish Stage Road near Village Greens golf community in Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County sets Bigfork, Lakeside green-box fees
Bigfork residents will see their annual green-box garbage collection fee decrease by about $10 for the next tax year, and Lakeside residents won’t pay as much as proposed.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Rifle optics manufacturer relocating to Kalispell
A manufacturing company that has been building custom rifle scopes and optics for 26 years in Southern California is relocating to Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Rifle optics manufacturer relocating to Kalispell
A manufacturing company that has been building custom rifle scopes and optics for 26 years in Southern California is relocating to Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Wisconsin Avenue plan details future of key Whitefish road
A plan for how the primary highway north of the railroad tracks in Whitefish should develop over the next two decades will be unveiled at a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Wisconsin Avenue plan details future of key Whitefish road
A plan for how the primary highway north of the railroad tracks in Whitefish should develop over the next two decades will be unveiled at a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish ready to adopt $40.9 million budget
The Whitefish City Council is poised to adopt a $40.9 million budget for the coming year and will hold a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 21, before taking final action.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to finalize fee increases, budget
The Kalispell City Council will decide Monday, Aug. 21, whether to increase residents’ urban-forestry and stormwater assessments.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish ready to adopt $40.9 million budget
The Whitefish City Council is poised to adopt a $40.9 million budget for the coming year and will hold a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 21, before taking final action.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council to finalize fee increases, budget
The Kalispell City Council will decide Monday, Aug. 21, whether to increase residents’ urban-forestry and stormwater assessments.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers mandatory curbside recycling program
The Whitefish City Council will take a closer look at mandatory curbside recycling for city residents during a work session on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers mandatory curbside recycling program
The Whitefish City Council will take a closer look at mandatory curbside recycling for city residents during a work session on Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Commissioners grant one tax break, deny another
Total Label USA was granted a tax break on Monday by the Flathead County commissioners, but a similar request from Nomad Global Communications Solutions and KK&B Partnership was rejected because the company missed a deadline for its application.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Commissioners grant one tax break, deny another
Total Label USA was granted a tax break on Monday by the Flathead County commissioners, but a similar request from Nomad Global Communications Solutions and KK&B Partnership was rejected because the company missed a deadline for its application.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Supreme Court rejects request for Nov. 7 election
The Montana Supreme Court has denied a request from a Creston-area resident to force Flathead County to set a Nov. 7 countywide election for a ballot issue on expanding the Egan Slough Zoning District.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New water-sports shop opens in Evergreen
A Bozeman outdoor retailer with more than four decades in the water-sports business has opened Northern Lights Rivers, Lakes & Oceans in the former Replay Sports building on U.S. 2 East.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New water-sports shop opens in Evergreen
A Bozeman outdoor retailer with more than four decades in the water-sports business has opened Northern Lights Rivers, Lakes & Oceans in the former Replay Sports building on U.S. 2 East.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
LaSalle Grange revival
Jack and Catherine Stephens look around the new LaSalle Grange Theatre and marvel at the many small miracles that came together to make their dream come true.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
LaSalle Grange revival
Jack and Catherine Stephens look around the new LaSalle Grange Theatre and marvel at the many small miracles that came together to make their dream come true.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dry weather creates dust problem on county roads
The lack of rainfall this summer has exacerbated the dust and washboard effect on Flathead County’s 500 miles of gravel roads, prompting road officials to remind motorists to slow down.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dry weather creates dust problem on county roads
The lack of rainfall this summer has exacerbated the dust and washboard effect on Flathead County’s 500 miles of gravel roads, prompting road officials to remind motorists to slow down.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Judge denies request to intervene in Egan Slough zoning fight
A Flathead District Court Judge has denied a Creston area resident’s request to force the Flathead County commissioners to set a Nov. 7 election for a ballot issue on the proposed Egan Slough Zoning District expansion or show cause why they won’t do so.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Judge denies request to intervene in Egan Slough zoning fight
A Flathead District Court Judge has denied a Creston area resident’s request to force the Flathead County commissioners to set a Nov. 7 election for a ballot issue on the proposed Egan Slough Zoning District expansion or show cause why they won’t do so.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County OKs new regs for vacation rentals
Vacation rentals in zoned areas of Flathead County now must abide by new regulations approved Monday by the county commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County OKs new regs for vacation rentals
Vacation rentals in zoned areas of Flathead County now must abide by new regulations approved Monday by the county commissioners.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Boy Scouts paddle marine trail from Lakeside to Polson
A group of Kalispell Boy Scouts didn’t anticipate having to battle 2-foot waves, 30 mph winds and gusts up to 50 mph on their paddling excursion from Lakeside to Polson in mid-July, but they’re scouts so they persevered.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Boy Scouts paddle marine trail from Lakeside to Polson
A group of Kalispell Boy Scouts didn’t anticipate having to battle 2-foot waves, 30 mph winds and gusts up to 50 mph on their paddling excursion from Lakeside to Polson in mid-July, but they’re scouts so they persevered.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Library kiosks set up in rural communities
The rural communities of Stryker, Fortine and Trego — all located northwest of Whitefish — have joined the ranks of cities around the world that have tapped into the Free Little Library movement to provide book exchanges for readers of all ages.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Library kiosks set up in rural communities
The rural communities of Stryker, Fortine and Trego — all located northwest of Whitefish — have joined the ranks of cities around the world that have tapped into the Free Little Library movement to provide book exchanges for readers of all ages.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Parched July fifth hottest ever
July 2017 in the Flathead Valley will go into the record book as the fifth-hottest and fifth-driest July since record-keeping began, the National Weather Service said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Parched July fifth hottest ever
July 2017 in the Flathead Valley will go into the record book as the fifth-hottest and fifth-driest July since record-keeping began, the National Weather Service said.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Final decision pending on short-term rentals
The Flathead County commissioners are poised to make a final decision Aug. 7 on imposing regulations for short-term rental housing in zoned areas of the county.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Final decision pending on short-term rentals
The Flathead County commissioners are poised to make a final decision Aug. 7 on imposing regulations for short-term rental housing in zoned areas of the county.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County starts roadside litter pickup program
The Flathead County Solid Waste District is starting a roadside litter pickup program aimed at supplementing the volunteer work done through the state’s
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County starts roadside litter pickup program
The Flathead County Solid Waste District is starting a roadside litter pickup program aimed at supplementing the volunteer work done through the state’s
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lutheran pastor chooses ministry over military service
Steve Snipstead didn’t want to be a pastor. A career in the U.S. Navy sounded like a better idea.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lutheran pastor chooses ministry over military service
Steve Snipstead didn’t want to be a pastor. A career in the U.S. Navy sounded like a better idea.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Western Montana leads economic growth
While the labor market continues to improve in Montana, business proprietor income has suffered steep declines and will continue to see slower earnings growth through the rest of 2017.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Western Montana leads economic growth
While the labor market continues to improve in Montana, business proprietor income has suffered steep declines and will continue to see slower earnings growth through the rest of 2017.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County imposes Stage 2 fire restrictions
Stage 2 fire restrictions have been imposed on all private lands in Flathead County, effective immediately.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County imposes Stage 2 fire restrictions
Stage 2 fire restrictions have been imposed on all private lands in Flathead County, effective immediately.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Attorney for the 'common man' dies at age 90
Longtime Kalispell attorney Dale McGarvey, who spent much of his legal career advocating for the “common man” in legal battles against big corporations, insurance companies and the government, died Saturday. He was 90.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Attorney for the 'common man' dies at age 90
Longtime Kalispell attorney Dale McGarvey, who spent much of his legal career advocating for the “common man” in legal battles against big corporations, insurance companies and the government, died Saturday. He was 90.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fair steps up technology with iPads for entries
The Northwest Montana Fair is stepping up its computer technology this year by adding iPads to the entry and judging process.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fair steps up technology with iPads for entries
The Northwest Montana Fair is stepping up its computer technology this year by adding iPads to the entry and judging process.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County asked to set election or approve expansion
The leaders of an effort to expand a zoning district east of Kalispell to include land where a water-bottling plant is planned have asked the Flathead County commissioners to set a Nov. 7 election for a ballot issue on the district expansion. A second option, their attorney suggested, is for …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County asked to set election or approve expansion
The leaders of an effort to expand a zoning district east of Kalispell to include land where a water-bottling plant is planned have asked the Flathead County commissioners to set a Nov. 7 election for a ballot issue on the district expansion. A second option, their attorney suggested, is for …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers changes for zoning overlays
Whitefish is ready to unveil the rewrite of the city’s zoning code for planned-unit development overlays, and will do so during a public hearing Thursday before the Whitefish Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers changes for zoning overlays
Whitefish is ready to unveil the rewrite of the city’s zoning code for planned-unit development overlays, and will do so during a public hearing Thursday before the Whitefish Planning Board.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Loan program busy as local economy ramps up
Buoyed by a local economy that is thriving, Montana West Economic Development originated seven loans to local businesses totaling $1.2 million last year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish to tweak invasive species regulations
The Whitefish City Council turns its attention to aquatic invasive species tonight with two agenda items.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish to tweak invasive species regulations
The Whitefish City Council turns its attention to aquatic invasive species tonight with two agenda items.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Loan program busy as local economy ramps up
Buoyed by a local economy that is thriving, Montana West Economic Development originated seven loans to local businesses totaling $1.2 million last year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Jail addition opens as temporary fix
A $1.64 million expansion of the Flathead County jail opened July 2, adding 40 beds to the chronically overcrowded adult detention center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Jail addition opens as temporary fix
A $1.64 million expansion of the Flathead County jail opened July 2, adding 40 beds to the chronically overcrowded adult detention center.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Ruis continues development path in Columbia Falls
Developer Mick Ruis has proposed another redevelopment project in downtown Columbia Falls, this time a three-story, 18-unit apartment building on the site of the former Davall Building at the corner of Fifth Street and First Avenue West.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Ruis continues development path in Columbia Falls
Developer Mick Ruis has proposed another redevelopment project in downtown Columbia Falls, this time a three-story, 18-unit apartment building on the site of the former Davall Building at the corner of Fifth Street and First Avenue West.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County to demolish moldy building at landfill
A decaying building in front of the Flathead County Landfill that once housed Fenders restaurant will be demolished, the county commissioners decided Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County to demolish moldy building at landfill
A decaying building in front of the Flathead County Landfill that once housed Fenders restaurant will be demolished, the county commissioners decided Wednesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Swan River Bridge agreement finalized
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday officially sealed the deal with the state Department of Transportation for a new one-lane bridge across the Swan River in Bigfork.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Swan River Bridge agreement finalized
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday officially sealed the deal with the state Department of Transportation for a new one-lane bridge across the Swan River in Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Meeting postponed for KGEZ tower request
A Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled July 11 to consider a proposal to relocate KGEZ’s radio towers to the West Valley and a formal appeal of the proposal, has been rescheduled for Aug. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Meeting postponed for KGEZ tower request
A Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled July 11 to consider a proposal to relocate KGEZ’s radio towers to the West Valley and a formal appeal of the proposal, has been rescheduled for Aug. 1.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead native on front line of saving porpoise
There are fewer than 30 of the world’s smallest porpoise left in the Gulf of California. As the vaquita, a small, shy marine mammal with cartoon-like facial features, slips ever closer to extinction, Flathead Valley native Barbara Taylor is hoping for a miracle.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead native on front line of saving porpoise
There are fewer than 30 of the world’s smallest porpoise left in the Gulf of California. As the vaquita, a small, shy marine mammal with cartoon-like facial features, slips ever closer to extinction, Flathead Valley native Barbara Taylor is hoping for a miracle.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man's converted bus gloriously touts Old Glory's colors
If you see a red, white and blue school bus driving around town, chances are Jeff Messick is at the wheel.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man's converted bus gloriously touts Old Glory's colors
If you see a red, white and blue school bus driving around town, chances are Jeff Messick is at the wheel.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County commissioners OK $78.6M capital spending plan
A $78.6 million five-year capital spending plan that includes $50 million for a new jail won unanimous approval Wednesday from the Flathead County commissioners.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
HomeGoods, Harbor Freight Tools coming to Kalispell
Commercial and residential growth continues at a frenetic pace in North Kalispell, where HomeGoods and Harbor Freight Tools are among the newest businesses popping up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Property reappraisal appeals have 30-day deadline
The clock is ticking for property owners who want to protest the property appraisals sent out recently by the Montana Department of Revenue.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Town Center next bastion of growth for Kalispell
Local business leaders stood atop a rise overlooking the construction of a new $8.4 million Ford dealership this week and saw the future of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
HomeGoods, Harbor Freight Tools coming to Kalispell
Commercial and residential growth continues at a frenetic pace in North Kalispell, where HomeGoods and Harbor Freight Tools are among the newest businesses popping up.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Property reappraisal appeals have 30-day deadline
The clock is ticking for property owners who want to protest the property appraisals sent out recently by the Montana Department of Revenue.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Town Center next bastion of growth for Kalispell
Local business leaders stood atop a rise overlooking the construction of a new $8.4 million Ford dealership this week and saw the future of Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County OKs $78.6M capital spending plan
A $78.6 million five-year capital spending plan that includes $50 million for a new jail won unanimous approval Wednesday from the Flathead County commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County OKs $78.6M capital spending plan
A $78.6 million five-year capital spending plan that includes $50 million for a new jail won unanimous approval Wednesday from the Flathead County commissioners.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $2.6 million to offset nontaxable land
Flathead County will receive $2.6 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $2.6 million to offset nontaxable land
Flathead County will receive $2.6 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County's proposed budget lowest in 3 years
The Flathead County commissioners will consider approving a $88.1 million preliminary budget at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, in the commissioner chambers on the third floor of the Courthouse.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County's proposed budget lowest in 3 years
The Flathead County commissioners will consider approving a $88.1 million preliminary budget at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, in the commissioner chambers on the third floor of the Courthouse.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Airport adds baggage screening equipment
Just in time for Glacier Park International Airport’s busiest season, the federal Transportation Security Administration has installed a new checked-baggage screening unit that boosts the airport’s ability to process bags by 50 percent.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Montana may get additional extension for REAL ID compliance
Montana has been granted an extension from enforcement of the federal REAL ID requirements for identification cards and may be in line for a second extension to comply with the federal law, a Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman said Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Montana may get additional extension for REAL ID compliance
Montana has been granted an extension from enforcement of the federal REAL ID requirements for identification cards and may be in line for a second extension to comply with the federal law, a Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman said Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Airport adds baggage screening equipment
Just in time for Glacier Park International Airport’s busiest season, the federal Transportation Security Administration has installed a new checked-baggage screening unit that boosts the airport’s ability to process bags by 50 percent.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Late filers create contested elections
Three more candidates for City Council openings filed Monday before the 5 p.m. deadline, creating contested races in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell’s Ward 4.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Late filers create contested elections
Three more candidates for City Council openings filed Monday before the 5 p.m. deadline, creating contested races in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell’s Ward 4.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Darrel “Bill” Martin, a longtime Kalispell businessman and leader in expanding Whitefish Mountain Resort, died Wednesday morning at his home in Kalispell. He was 93.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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The energy was palpable in the room as Pearl Galbraith called the Inspired Women meeting to order on June 8 at noon exactly, quieting the 70 or so women who were busy chatting, networking and catching up with one another.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
No headline
The energy was palpable in the room as Pearl Galbraith called the Inspired Women meeting to order on June 8 at noon exactly, quieting the 70 or so women who were busy chatting, networking and catching up with one another.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
No headline
The energy was palpable in the room as Pearl Galbraith called the Inspired Women meeting to order on June 8 at noon exactly, quieting the 70 or so women who were busy chatting, networking and catching up with one another.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council considers $38.7 million budget
A public hearing on Whitefish’s proposed $38.7 million budget tops the City Council agenda tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council considers $38.7 million budget
A public hearing on Whitefish’s proposed $38.7 million budget tops the City Council agenda tonight.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Trego ranch home to a unique blend of businesses
It’s difficult to describe the Glacier Ridge Ranch’s offerings in just a word. Eclectic might come close.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Couple's recipe for rural living found in food truck
When Keith and Katie Poe contemplated the best way to make a living that allowed them to raise their family on Katie’s great-grandfather’s homestead in Trego, sausage became their savior.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New pub, general store nurture community in Trego
On any given day there’s not much bustle in Trego, but as the locals well know, that’s the beauty of their tiny town.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Deadline for city election filing Monday
With just one business day left to file for city elections, candidates have filed for all the open City Council seats in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Trego ranch home to a unique blend of businesses
It’s difficult to describe the Glacier Ridge Ranch’s offerings in just a word. Eclectic might come close.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Couple's recipe for rural living found in food truck
When Keith and Katie Poe contemplated the best way to make a living that allowed them to raise their family on Katie’s great-grandfather’s homestead in Trego, sausage became their savior.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New pub, general store nurture community in Trego
On any given day there’s not much bustle in Trego, but as the locals well know, that’s the beauty of their tiny town.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Deadline for city election filing Monday
With just one business day left to file for city elections, candidates have filed for all the open City Council seats in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Former Whitefish ski resort CEO Bill Martin dies
Darrel “Bill” Martin, a longtime Kalispell businessman and leader in expanding Whitefish Mountain Resort, died Wednesday morning at his home in Kalispell. He was 93.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Former Whitefish ski resort CEO Bill Martin dies
Darrel “Bill” Martin, a longtime Kalispell businessman and leader in expanding Whitefish Mountain Resort, died Wednesday morning at his home in Kalispell. He was 93.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mobile-home residents buy their park
Residents of Morning Star mobile-home park in Kalispell have purchased their park for $1.55 million through a resident-owned community loan program that enables them to keep their lot rent affordable and have control over the property in perpetuity.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish open house to address housing needs
Finding affordable housing options has been on Whitefish’s agenda for years, but it’s on the front burner in a big way this week as the city embarks on the process of developing a master plan to create workforce housing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish open house to address housing needs
Finding affordable housing options has been on Whitefish’s agenda for years, but it’s on the front burner in a big way this week as the city embarks on the process of developing a master plan to create workforce housing.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Study details economic impact of bypass
As Ed Toavs recently wrapped up a yearlong analysis of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell for his master’s degree in business administration, some impressive numbers emerged.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Road projects use unusual funding method
Two citizen-initiated road-paving projects will be completed by Flathead County this summer using an unusual funding mechanism that allows property owners to pay their portion of the cost upfront.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Road projects use unusual funding method
Two citizen-initiated road-paving projects will be completed by Flathead County this summer using an unusual funding mechanism that allows property owners to pay their portion of the cost upfront.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Short-term rental regs get preliminary OK
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday took the first step toward imposing regulations for short-term rental housing by passing a resolution of intent to adopt a permit process and performance standards for rentals.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Short-term rental regs get preliminary OK
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday took the first step toward imposing regulations for short-term rental housing by passing a resolution of intent to adopt a permit process and performance standards for rentals.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Private Whitefish school proposed for mixed uses
A proposal to operate a private school in an existing building south of Whitefish will be considered during a public hearing at the Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting tonight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Private Whitefish school proposed for mixed uses
A proposal to operate a private school in an existing building south of Whitefish will be considered during a public hearing at the Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting tonight.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Flathead picker creates unique vintage village
There are about a half-dozen treasures Mike Craner says he would really like to hang onto as he surveys the multitude of collectibles showcased at his Peddler’z Village.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Hearing set for short-term rental plan
A zoning proposal to regulate short-term rental housing throughout much of Flathead County is the focus of a public hearing next week before the county commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Farm academy continues to grow at veterans home
On the walking trail surrounding the Farming for the Future Academy’s garden and burgeoning barnyard, veterans routinely settle on park benches to watch the ducks, newborn lambs and other animals romping around the small farm. Sometimes they focus on the bees buzzing around nearby hives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Plan emerges to turn landmark into arts center
Old Main, the 120-year-old building that once housed aging Civil War veterans at the Montana Veterans Home, could find new life as an intergenerational arts and cultural center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
World War II navigator to be honored during special ceremony
A Eureka-area veteran who flew 28 bombing missions as a navigator during World War II will be honored during a special Memorial Day flag-raising ceremony at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish working out 'bugs' of new siren
The 10 o’clock nighttime siren is back for all to hear in Whitefish, but the last thing residents expected Tuesday night was a blast that lasted for an entire minute.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish working out 'bugs' of new siren
The 10 o’clock nighttime siren is back for all to hear in Whitefish, but the last thing residents expected Tuesday night was a blast that lasted for an entire minute.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier RV park approved
Glacier Park Inc.’s proposed West Glacier RV Park & Cabin Village won unanimous approval from the Flathead County commissioners on Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
West Glacier RV park approved
Glacier Park Inc.’s proposed West Glacier RV Park & Cabin Village won unanimous approval from the Flathead County commissioners on Friday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish corridor plan advances to commissioners
A corridor zoning plan and overlay district for U.S. 93 south of Whitefish have been sent to the Flathead County commissioners with a recommendation of approval by the Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Raceway subdivison wins board approval
A residential subdivision planned where the landmark Raceway Park operates won a favorable recommendation from the Flathead County Planning Board last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Raceway subdivison wins board approval
A residential subdivision planned where the landmark Raceway Park operates won a favorable recommendation from the Flathead County Planning Board last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Decision on RV park delayed until Friday
A decision about whether to grant approval for a proposed recreational vehicle park and cabin village in West Glacier has been delayed until Friday to allow time for the Flathead County commissioners to get additional information about traffic impacts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Decision on RV park delayed until Friday
A decision about whether to grant approval for a proposed recreational vehicle park and cabin village in West Glacier has been delayed until Friday to allow time for the Flathead County commissioners to get additional information about traffic impacts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County employees to get pay raise
The Flathead County commissioners gave themselves and other elected county officials a 1.3 percent cost-of-living pay raise on Monday, effective when the new fiscal year begins July 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County employees to get pay raise
The Flathead County commissioners gave themselves and other elected county officials a 1.3 percent cost-of-living pay raise on Monday, effective when the new fiscal year begins July 1.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish to unveil its yearlong zoning code rewrite
Revisions to the Whitefish planned-unit development zoning code — the culmination of a yearlong review and rewrite — will be presented for public input during a Whitefish Planning Board work session this week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
RV project goes to commission
A recreational vehicle park and cabin village planned in West Glacier goes before the Flathead Commissioners at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple's treehouse featured on DIY Network
Once upon a time, treehouses were relegated as play spaces for children. Not so anymore.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
What lies beneath
Rivers are a lot like people, Jody Bakker suggests.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
RV project goes to commission
A recreational vehicle park and cabin village planned in West Glacier goes before the Flathead Commissioners at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple's treehouse featured on DIY Network
Once upon a time, treehouses were relegated as play spaces for children. Not so anymore.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
What lies beneath
Rivers are a lot like people, Jody Bakker suggests.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell has contested race in Ward 3
All four incumbents are seeking re-election to the Kalispell City Council, but a contested race has surfaced in Ward 3.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Taxes likely going up in Whitefish
The city of Whitefish will increase its workforce, give workers a 4.5-percent raise and increase property taxes in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell native takes part in Hindenburg commemoration
It was 80 years ago today the Hindenburg — the largest airship ever to grace the skies — erupted in a ball of fire and in less than a minute fell to Earth, killing 36 people.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell native takes part in Hindenburg commemoration
It was 80 years ago today the Hindenburg — the largest airship ever to grace the skies — erupted in a ball of fire and in less than a minute fell to Earth, killing 36 people.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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A revised U.S. 93 South Whitefish corridor plan that reduces the amount of commercial zoning along the highway will be considered by the Flathead County Planning Board next week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Volunteers step up to finish women's shelter
Peggy Christensen has spent a lifetime helping people. Now many people — including some of the homeless residents she has embraced — are pitching in to help make her dream of a women and children’s shelter come true.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Volunteers step up to finish women's shelter
Peggy Christensen has spent a lifetime helping people. Now many people — including some of the homeless residents she has embraced — are pitching in to help make her dream of a women and children’s shelter come true.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Company retaliated against black employee, agency finds
The Montana Human Rights Bureau has found reasonable cause to believe unlawful retaliation in the workplace occurred after a black team leader at TeleTech Services Corp. complained she was the target of racial discrimination at the Kalispell call center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Revamped plan reduces commercial footprint
A revised U.S. 93 South Whitefish corridor plan that reduces the amount of commercial zoning along the highway will be considered by the Flathead County Planning Board next week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Company retaliated against black employee, agency finds
The Montana Human Rights Bureau has found reasonable cause to believe unlawful retaliation in the workplace occurred after a black team leader at TeleTech Services Corp. complained she was the target of racial discrimination at the Kalispell call center.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Revamped plan reduces commercial footprint
A revised U.S. 93 South Whitefish corridor plan that reduces the amount of commercial zoning along the highway will be considered by the Flathead County Planning Board next week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls Chamber has new director
Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Member Services Administrator Laura Gadwa has stepped into the executive director position at the Chamber.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls Chamber has new director
Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Member Services Administrator Laura Gadwa has stepped into the executive director position at the Chamber.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Revised design considered for Raceway subdivision
A proposal to build a subdivision on acreage where the landmark Raceway Park operates is back on the Flathead County Planning Board agenda for a May 10 public hearing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls library launches seed exchange
If you need seeds to grow your own peck of peppers this summer, ImagineIF Library in Columbia Falls can help.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls library launches seed exchange
If you need seeds to grow your own peck of peppers this summer, ImagineIF Library in Columbia Falls can help.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Revised design considered for Raceway subdivision
A proposal to build a subdivision on acreage where the landmark Raceway Park operates is back on the Flathead County Planning Board agenda for a May 10 public hearing.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish hearing outlines parking structure rules
As the city of Whitefish makes the final preparations to open its new City Hall and parking garage this month, the City Council tonight will hold a public hearing to establish parking restrictions for the new facility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish hearing outlines parking structure rules
As the city of Whitefish makes the final preparations to open its new City Hall and parking garage this month, the City Council tonight will hold a public hearing to establish parking restrictions for the new facility.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Double-helix staircase a focal point of Many Glacier restoration
Building a spiral staircase involves some tricky math. And building a double-helix staircase on its original footprint in a century-old lodge is even trickier.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish embarks on Depot Park improvements
Changes are afoot in Whitefish’s Depot Park as the city begins the first round of improvements outlined in the Depot Park Master Plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish embarks on Depot Park improvements
Changes are afoot in Whitefish’s Depot Park as the city begins the first round of improvements outlined in the Depot Park Master Plan.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Work continues to bolster Evergreen bluff
Stabilization work on a slump-prone bluff near Village Greens golf community in Evergreen will resume this spring, but further slumping just north of the project area has forced one homeowner to move his house off the property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Work continues to bolster Evergreen bluff
Stabilization work on a slump-prone bluff near Village Greens golf community in Evergreen will resume this spring, but further slumping just north of the project area has forced one homeowner to move his house off the property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Tenacious civic leader Jane Lopp dies
Longtime Kalispell businesswoman and consummate community leader Jane Lopp died Friday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle from injuries sustained in an April 18 vehicle accident in Kalispell. She was 73.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Tenacious civic leader Jane Lopp dies
Longtime Kalispell businesswoman and consummate community leader Jane Lopp died Friday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle from injuries sustained in an April 18 vehicle accident in Kalispell. She was 73.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Election manager says accuracy is paramount
As the election manager for Flathead County, Monica Eisenzimer has seen some long days and nights.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork land-use committee has contested race
A contested race has developed for two vacancies on the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee, with three candidates vying for the positions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Owners want to renege on easement
The owners of the North Shore Ranch on Flathead Lake near Somers have asked Flathead County commissioners to remove a requirement from a 2010 lawsuit settlement that requires the owners to put a conservation easement on a portion of the 367-acre property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork land-use committee has contested race
A contested race has developed for two vacancies on the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee, with three candidates vying for the positions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Owners want to renege on easement
The owners of the North Shore Ranch on Flathead Lake near Somers have asked Flathead County commissioners to remove a requirement from a 2010 lawsuit settlement that requires the owners to put a conservation easement on a portion of the 367-acre property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish woman sues neo-Nazi for online assault
The founder of a neo-Nazi website who orchestrated a vicious online anti-Semitic harassment campaign against Whitefish resident Tanya Gersh and her family is being sued by Gersh.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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The founder of a neo-Nazi website who orchestrated a vicious online anti-Semitic harassment campaign against Whitefish resident Tanya Gersh and her family is being sued by Gersh.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish woman sues neo-Nazi for online assault
The founder of a neo-Nazi website who orchestrated a vicious online anti-Semitic harassment campaign against Whitefish resident Tanya Gersh and her family is being sued by Gersh.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Three-story building project tops Whitefish agenda
A three-story building proposal is on the Whitefish City Council’s agenda tonight, this time a mixed-use building with seven residential units planned at 139 E. Second St. near the downtown area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Today's FVCC Theatre is cutting-edge facility
Flathead Valley Community College’s theater-arts program has come a long way since the first plays were staged in the second-floor ballroom of the Elks Building in downtown Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
FVCC's popular theater program was a showstopper from the beginning
Flathead Valley Community College’s student newspaper painted Ron Danko as a bit of a hippie when he arrived at the college in the fall of 1969 to head the new theater program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Today's FVCC Theatre is cutting-edge facility
Flathead Valley Community College’s theater-arts program has come a long way since the first plays were staged in the second-floor ballroom of the Elks Building in downtown Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
City residents reminded about poultry laws
It’s baby chick season, but roosters need not apply for residency in any of Flathead County’s three incorporated cities. Only hens can be city dwellers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
City residents reminded about poultry laws
It’s baby chick season, but roosters need not apply for residency in any of Flathead County’s three incorporated cities. Only hens can be city dwellers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Chief petty officer returns after 20 years
Twenty years ago, Anthony Fluke promised his parents and grandparents he would return from the Navy safe and sound. He would march up the driveway in his chief’s uniform, he told them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Chief petty officer returns after 20 years
Twenty years ago, Anthony Fluke promised his parents and grandparents he would return from the Navy safe and sound. He would march up the driveway in his chief’s uniform, he told them.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Classes for the masses
As Flathead Valley Community College was poised to start a community education program in 1979, Donna Hopkins happened to be in the right place at the right time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Continuing education: Variety is the spice of life
Whether it’s a farm-to-table pizza party or instruction about how to play the ukulele, the classes offered through Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center are ever evolving with a mission of offering a variety of topics that interest area residents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Classes for the masses
As Flathead Valley Community College was poised to start a community education program in 1979, Donna Hopkins happened to be in the right place at the right time.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Continuing education: Variety is the spice of life
Whether it’s a farm-to-table pizza party or instruction about how to play the ukulele, the classes offered through Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center are ever evolving with a mission of offering a variety of topics that interest area residents.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County clarifies status of Bigfork dock area
A county road easement that historically has been used as a county park near a public dock in Bigfork is a technical conundrum for Flathead County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County clarifies status of Bigfork dock area
A county road easement that historically has been used as a county park near a public dock in Bigfork is a technical conundrum for Flathead County.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Spring runoff a challenge for county road crews
A snowy winter that required considerably more manpower to keep county roads plowed and sanded has now created spring water problems throughout Flathead County, Public Works Director Dave Prunty said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Spring runoff a challenge for county road crews
A snowy winter that required considerably more manpower to keep county roads plowed and sanded has now created spring water problems throughout Flathead County, Public Works Director Dave Prunty said.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Work on shore of Whitefish Lake has necessary permits
Construction of an access road and the removal of some trees on property along the east shore of Whitefish Lake has drawn concern from neighbors but is legally permitted work being done on private property, WGM Group senior planner BJ Grieve said.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council gets City Hall construction update
With just seven weeks to go until a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new City Hall and parking structure, the Whitefish City Council tonight will get the latest construction update from Mike Cronquist, the city’s representative for the $16 million project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Sewer plant upgrade dominates capital plan
Nearly half of a projected $42.5 million spending plan for capital improvements in Whitefish over the next five years will be spent on state-mandated upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Sewer plant upgrade dominates capital plan
Nearly half of a projected $42.5 million spending plan for capital improvements in Whitefish over the next five years will be spent on state-mandated upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Work near Whitefish Lake has required permits
Construction of an access road and the removal of some trees on property along the east shore of Whitefish Lake has drawn concern from neighbors but is legally permitted work being done on private property, WGM Group senior planner BJ Grieve said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Food bank's beloved program director retiring
John Emerson is the kind of guy who instinctively seems to know what everyone else needs, even before they may realize they need it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Flathead High School to honor Class of '67
A longstanding tradition of honoring alumni who graduated 50 years ago will return to the Flathead High School commencement ceremony this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Work near Whitefish Lake has required permits
Construction of an access road and the removal of some trees on property along the east shore of Whitefish Lake has drawn concern from neighbors but is legally permitted work being done on private property, WGM Group senior planner BJ Grieve said.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Food bank's beloved program director retiring
John Emerson is the kind of guy who instinctively seems to know what everyone else needs, even before they may realize they need it.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Flathead High School to honor Class of '67
A longstanding tradition of honoring alumni who graduated 50 years ago will return to the Flathead High School commencement ceremony this year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell doctor completes 10,555-mile flight in piston plane
When Christopher Johnson bought his latest aircraft, suffice to say he went the distance.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Large RV park, cabin village proposed in W. Glacier
An expansive recreational-vehicle park and cabin village proposed in West Glacier is slated for an April 12 public hearing before the Flathead County Planning Board, but already has drawn a considerable amount of comment from both year-round and seasonal residents concerned about traffic and community impact.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Large RV park, cabin village proposed in W. Glacier
An expansive recreational-vehicle park and cabin village proposed in West Glacier is slated for an April 12 public hearing before the Flathead County Planning Board, but already has drawn a considerable amount of comment from both year-round and seasonal residents concerned about traffic and community impact.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County pawn law receives green light
A county-wide pawnbroker ordinance that aims to help law enforcement officers recover stolen property won unanimous approval on the first reading from the Flathead County commissioners on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County pawn law receives green light
A county-wide pawnbroker ordinance that aims to help law enforcement officers recover stolen property won unanimous approval on the first reading from the Flathead County commissioners on Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Medicare liens slow asbestos settlement process
Medicare liens placed on the state of Montana’s $25 million settlement with Libby asbestos victims has slowed the process of paying victims, but the money for most people involved in the settlement should be forthcoming yet this month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Medicare liens slow asbestos settlement process
Medicare liens placed on the state of Montana’s $25 million settlement with Libby asbestos victims has slowed the process of paying victims, but the money for most people involved in the settlement should be forthcoming yet this month.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Church expansion, dental office top board agenda
A church expansion along Whitefish Stage Road and plans for a new dental clinic in Lakeside top the Flathead County Board of Adjustment’s April 4 meeting agenda.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Church expansion, dental office top board agenda
A church expansion along Whitefish Stage Road and plans for a new dental clinic in Lakeside top the Flathead County Board of Adjustment’s April 4 meeting agenda.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish looks at variance for pollution standards
The Whitefish City Council tonight will consider asking the state for a variance from nutrient criteria the city can’t meet with conventional wastewater treatment technologies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish looks at variance for pollution standards
The Whitefish City Council tonight will consider asking the state for a variance from nutrient criteria the city can’t meet with conventional wastewater treatment technologies.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Wine grape industry expanding in region
There was some interesting buzz at the Minnesota Grape Growers Association’s Cold Climate Conference last month, and it didn’t have anything to do with Minnesota grapes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Wine grape industry expanding in region
There was some interesting buzz at the Minnesota Grape Growers Association’s Cold Climate Conference last month, and it didn’t have anything to do with Minnesota grapes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning begins for economic development strategy
The U.S. 93 bypass, Glacier Rail Park and the reconstruction of Going-to-the-Sun Road have one thing in common. All three projects were once included on the community wish lists that shaped the Flathead Valley’s comprehensive economic development strategy in years past.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning begins for economic development strategy
The U.S. 93 bypass, Glacier Rail Park and the reconstruction of Going-to-the-Sun Road have one thing in common. All three projects were once included on the community wish lists that shaped the Flathead Valley’s comprehensive economic development strategy in years past.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Housing, mixed-use request top Whitefish board agenda
The Whitefish Planning Board has a mixed bag of public hearings on its Thursday meeting agenda, including a commercial building, five-lot subdivision, mixed use complex, two accessory apartments and four rezoning requests by the city to annex more land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Housing, mixed-use request top Whitefish board agenda
The Whitefish Planning Board has a mixed bag of public hearings on its Thursday meeting agenda, including a commercial building, five-lot subdivision, mixed use complex, two accessory apartments and four rezoning requests by the city to annex more land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Friendship Force marks 40 years of cultural journeys
Dr. Bruce McIntyre remembers how the government of Kyrgyzstan rolled out the red carpet for him and other Friendship Force travelers who visited in 1991. They were the first American group to visit shortly after the country had declared its independence as the Soviet Union broke up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Health care proposal would preserve Libby care
The U.S. Congressional Republicans’ repeal-and-replace bill that throws out core provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act preserves special provisions for Libby asbestos victims, Sen. Steve Daines’ office said Tuesday.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Board splits decision on short-term rental regs
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday came to an impasse about whether to regulate short-term rental housing, voting 4-4 on a proposed zoning amendment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Board splits decision on short-term rental regs
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday came to an impasse about whether to regulate short-term rental housing, voting 4-4 on a proposed zoning amendment.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County gets $1 million gift for new jail
An anonymous donor has given $1 million to Flathead County to help pay for a new county jail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County gets $1 million gift for new jail
An anonymous donor has given $1 million to Flathead County to help pay for a new county jail.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Good home sought for inseparable pair
Baby and Patches are quite the pair, and a bit of an odd couple.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Good home sought for inseparable pair
Baby and Patches are quite the pair, and a bit of an odd couple.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Health care proposal would preserve Libby care
The U.S. Congressional Republicans’ repeal-and-replace bill that throws out core provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act preserves special provisions for Libby asbestos victims, Sen. Steve Daines’ office said Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County may demolish moldy building near landfill
The Flathead County Solid Waste District board is pondering what to do with a former pawn-shop building and accompanying 1.8 acres the county purchased in 2015 for $520,000.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board mulls short-term rental proposal
The Flathead County Planning Board is poised to tackle two big issues at its meeting on Wednesday — short-term rental regulations and the South Whitefish Corridor Plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County may demolish moldy building near landfill
The Flathead County Solid Waste District board is pondering what to do with a former pawn-shop building and accompanying 1.8 acres the county purchased in 2015 for $520,000.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board mulls short-term rental proposal
The Flathead County Planning Board is poised to tackle two big issues at its meeting on Wednesday — short-term rental regulations and the South Whitefish Corridor Plan.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New green-box garbage site holiday closures approved
Green-box garbage collection sites throughout Flathead County will be closed on four additional holidays from now on, the county Solid Waste District board decided last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New green-box garbage site holiday closures approved
Green-box garbage collection sites throughout Flathead County will be closed on four additional holidays from now on, the county Solid Waste District board decided last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Spring load limits to take effect Wednesday
Spring load limits for trucks have been set by the Flathead County commissioners and are scheduled to take effect Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Spring load limits to take effect Wednesday
Spring load limits for trucks have been set by the Flathead County commissioners and are scheduled to take effect Wednesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans to double invasive species budget
The city of Whitefish plans to more than double the amount of money it will spend in the coming year for the city’s aquatic invasive species management program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish plans to double invasive species budget
The city of Whitefish plans to more than double the amount of money it will spend in the coming year for the city’s aquatic invasive species management program.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Local tech startup to launch consumer product
Augmented reality — technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on real life — has been around for a long time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Iconic' business leader Brent Hall dies
Longtime Kalispell businessman and community leader Brent Hall of Lakeside died Friday morning at Kalispell Regional Healthcare. He was 76.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Iconic' business leader Brent Hall dies
Longtime Kalispell businessman and community leader Brent Hall of Lakeside died Friday morning at Kalispell Regional Healthcare. He was 76.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County rejects offer of joint study
A proposal by the city of Whitefish to partner with Flathead County on a corridor study of U.S. 93 south of Whitefish has been declined by the county commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Shorty' Stockard returns to call Kalispell home once again
William “Shorty” Stockard seems surprised when one marvels at his encyclopedic recall of names and dates involving the black community in Kalispell’s earlier decades.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Shorty' Stockard returns to call Kalispell home once again
William “Shorty” Stockard seems surprised when one marvels at his encyclopedic recall of names and dates involving the black community in Kalispell’s earlier decades.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Renowned jazz musician was consummate entertainer
Nina Russell loved to tell the story of how she first met legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington at a Chicago nightclub.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Renowned jazz musician was consummate entertainer
Nina Russell loved to tell the story of how she first met legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington at a Chicago nightclub.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council mulls business district, dog park
The Kalispell City Council takes on two big local issues at tonight’s work session — a plan to expand the city’s Business Improvement District and further discussion about the proposed Begg Park Dog Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Gibbs family was 'almost an institution' in Kalispell
When Howard and Leona Gibbs decided to move their family from Kalispell to Spokane in 1971, the community felt the loss deeply.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell council mulls business district, dog park
The Kalispell City Council takes on two big local issues at tonight’s work session — a plan to expand the city’s Business Improvement District and further discussion about the proposed Begg Park Dog Park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Gibbs family was 'almost an institution' in Kalispell
When Howard and Leona Gibbs decided to move their family from Kalispell to Spokane in 1971, the community felt the loss deeply.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Access a concern in race-track zone change
Citing concerns about highway access and the future character of the neighborhood, Flathead County commissioners on Thursday tabled a zoning request that would set the stage for a 57-lot subdivision near Raceway Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Access a concern in race-track zone change
Citing concerns about highway access and the future character of the neighborhood, Flathead County commissioners on Thursday tabled a zoning request that would set the stage for a 57-lot subdivision near Raceway Park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Black history project underway at Central School museum
Kimberly Pinter, office manager at the Museum at Central School in Kalispell, has embarked on a project to document the history of the Flathead Valley’s early black families.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Longtimers, news archives recall Kalispell's early black community
Some of Kalispell’s earliest black residents were born into slavery before they later made their way to Montana after the Civil War.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Longtimers, news archives recall Kalispell's early black community
Some of Kalispell’s earliest black residents were born into slavery before they later made their way to Montana after the Civil War.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Black history project underway at Central School museum
Kimberly Pinter, office manager at the Museum at Central School in Kalispell, has embarked on a project to document the history of the Flathead Valley’s early black families.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish proposes City Beach rangers, tighter regs
No dogs — even on a leash.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Pastor marks 25 years at Easthaven Baptist
Daniel Lambert was the lone pastor and the only person on the church staff when he arrived at Easthaven Baptist Church 25 years ago, feeling “a little green and wet behind the ears.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Driving into retirement
Greg Eisinger has been at the wheel of Eisinger Motors in Kalispell for 23 years and spent decades in the car business before that.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Acclaimed nature photographer dies
World-renowned wildlife photographer Tom Ulrich of West Glacier died Friday at the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri, from a rare form of leukemia.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Acclaimed nature photographer dies
World-renowned wildlife photographer Tom Ulrich of West Glacier died Friday at the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri, from a rare form of leukemia.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Board favors West Valley zone change
A proposal to change the zoning on 200 acres of West Valley farmland to suburban agricultural zoning won a favorable recommendation from the Flathead County Planning Board last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Board favors West Valley zone change
A proposal to change the zoning on 200 acres of West Valley farmland to suburban agricultural zoning won a favorable recommendation from the Flathead County Planning Board last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Design options narrowed for courthouse couplet
A four-lane highway design identified 23 years ago as the preferred alternative for the U.S. 93 couplet around the Flathead County Courthouse continues to be among the top design options, a traffic engineer said Feb. 9.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Design options narrowed for courthouse couplet
A four-lane highway design identified 23 years ago as the preferred alternative for the U.S. 93 couplet around the Flathead County Courthouse continues to be among the top design options, a traffic engineer said Feb. 9.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff proposes county pawn ordinance
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry on Thursday presented a draft pawnbroker ordinance to the county commissioners that aims to help law-enforcement officers recover stolen property.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Library eyes two potential building sites
ImagineIF Library in Kalispell has identified two potential future sites for a new library — both along the railroad tracks that one day will become an urban trail — and is working with Montana West Economic Development on grant funding for a feasibility study.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Library eyes two potential building sites
ImagineIF Library in Kalispell has identified two potential future sites for a new library — both along the railroad tracks that one day will become an urban trail — and is working with Montana West Economic Development on grant funding for a feasibility study.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff proposes county pawn ordinance
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry on Thursday presented a draft pawnbroker ordinance to the county commissioners that aims to help law-enforcement officers recover stolen property.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Choir's crooning raises money for adoptions
Members of the Heritage Learning Homeschool Academy choir are counting on love come Valentine’s Day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Choir's crooning raises money for adoptions
Members of the Heritage Learning Homeschool Academy choir are counting on love come Valentine’s Day.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County board tables controversial proposal
A zoning proposal to regulate short-term rental housing throughout much of Flathead County was tabled Wednesday by the Planning Board following an exhaustive public hearing that included testimony from both supporters and opponents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
County board tables controversial proposal
A zoning proposal to regulate short-term rental housing throughout much of Flathead County was tabled Wednesday by the Planning Board following an exhaustive public hearing that included testimony from both supporters and opponents.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Workforce housing proposal stalled
The Whitefish City Council on Monday put the brakes on a proposal to allow workforce housing in the city’s business district.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Workforce housing proposal stalled
The Whitefish City Council on Monday put the brakes on a proposal to allow workforce housing in the city’s business district.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Industrial zone created near landfill
A proposal to change the zoning on nearly 12 acres of land near the county landfill from suburban agriculture to light industrial highway zoning got a favorable nod from the Flathead County commissioners on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Industrial zone created near landfill
A proposal to change the zoning on nearly 12 acres of land near the county landfill from suburban agriculture to light industrial highway zoning got a favorable nod from the Flathead County commissioners on Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers workforce housing proposal
Acknowledging a dire need for workforce housing, the city of Whitefish has proposed a number of zoning amendments to create more housing opportunities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Proposal aims to regulate short-term rentals
A proposal to add short-term rental housing to Flathead County zoning regulations as a conditional use is an effort to regulate such rentals — currently an illegal use — and create a process for accountability.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Neighbors sound off about vacation rental proposal
A proposal to add short-term rentals to conditional uses allowed in many neighborhoods throughout the county has drawn a substantial amount of public comment, both in support and against the zoning text amendment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Hobby Lobby plans Feb. 13 opening
Hobby Lobby is expected to open Monday, Feb. 13, in Kalispell, offering 55,000 square feet of retail space featuring craft and home décor products.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Agency sues state over alleged fraud, breach of contract
Montana Peaks, a Flathead Valley-based human services agency, is suing the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services over allegations of fraud, breach of contract and negligence in the state’s dealings with the agency.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Agency sues state over alleged fraud, breach of contract
Montana Peaks, a Flathead Valley-based human services agency, is suing the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services over allegations of fraud, breach of contract and negligence in the state’s dealings with the agency.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lingerie trunk show staged in Whitefish this weekend
A Whitefish entrepreneur is kicking off the Valentine’s Day season with a lingerie and gift trunk show today and Saturday in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lingerie trunk show staged in Whitefish this weekend
A Whitefish entrepreneur is kicking off the Valentine’s Day season with a lingerie and gift trunk show today and Saturday in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Plea made for county pawn ordinance
A Kalispell couple whose home was burglarized twice during the past year have asked the Flathead County commissioners to consider a countywide pawn-shop measure that would work in tandem with the city of Kalispell’s ordinance, which requires pawn and secondhand shops to use online software to connect their inventory to …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Plea made for county pawn ordinance
A Kalispell couple whose home was burglarized twice during the past year have asked the Flathead County commissioners to consider a countywide pawn-shop measure that would work in tandem with the city of Kalispell’s ordinance, which requires pawn and secondhand shops to use online software to connect their inventory to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Proposed bottling plant focus of water-group meeting
Water for Flathead’s Future will hold an educational meeting on Wednesday to discuss a proposed water bottling facility near Creston.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Proposed bottling plant focus of water-group meeting
Water for Flathead’s Future will hold an educational meeting on Wednesday to discuss a proposed water bottling facility near Creston.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Long-lost dog tag returned to local family
A World War II dog tag that belonged to a Flathead Valley soldier has found its way back to the man’s family, thanks to Facebook.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Kalispell bar showcases craft beer
“Beer, if drank in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes good health.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Special Olympic skier heads to World Winter Games
On a recent afternoon at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Cedar Vance was still full of energy after a grueling practice session on the slopes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
New Bigfork project assists students in need
A new resource for Bigfork middle- and high-school students who are in need of clothing and hygiene products launched this month at the Bigfork Community Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Construction debris drives landfill revenue
Almost a third of the waste brought to the Flathead County Landfill last year was construction debris fueled by large projects such as the demolition of Columbia Falls Aluminum Co.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Sites may close on more holidays
A plan to close Flathead County’s green-box garbage container sites on more holidays throughout the year is in the works.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Hockey group raising money for concrete rink
The Flathead Valley Hockey Association has a goal that is literally set in stone.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ballot effort proposed for Egan Slough district
Two Egan Slough area residents are leading a petition drive for a special election that would allow residents throughout Flathead County to vote on expanding the Egan Slough Zoning District.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Don K dealership adds detail building
The Don K car dealership in Whitefish has embarked on another round of expansion with the addition of a $650,000 accessory and detail building that is an extension of the business’ Subaru operation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Chamber details agenda
Buoyed by a new highway bypass and strong growth in the retail, health-care and tourist industries, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce expects a good year for the local economy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Don K adds detail building to Whitefish dealership
The Don K car dealership in Whitefish has embarked on another round of expansion with the addition of a $650,000 accessory and detail building that is an extension of the business’ Subaru operation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State agrees to pay asbestos victims $24M
The state of Montana has agreed to pay just over $24 million to victims of asbestos disease to settle claims that state health officials did not warn Libby residents about the toxic exposure created by the W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State agrees to pay asbestos victims $24M
The state of Montana has agreed to pay just over $24 million to victims of asbestos disease to settle claims that state health officials did not warn Libby residents about the toxic exposure created by the W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Major commercial, residential project resurrected
The first phase of development for a 485-acre site once pegged for a large shopping mall and later as a mixed-use lifestyle community is headed to the Kalispell City Council for approval next month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Final approval granted for water-ski subdivision
The two man-made lakes — each 2,300 feet long, 250 feet wide and 8 feet deep — are full, bearing roughly 30 million gallons of water.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Raceway subdivision on hold amid density and access concerns
A proposed subdivision at Montana Raceway Park north of Kalispell has been put on hold until the developer comes up with a different design and addresses access issues.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Black woman's role in Montana history chronicled in new book
If Miantae Metcalf McConnell hadn’t been severely injured in a car accident nearly 17 years ago, she may never have spent the years of research it took to piece together the story of a black woman who made her mark in the Montana wilderness.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
FHS grad is new 4-H extension agent
A 2003 Flathead High School graduate with a strong interest in youth development has taken the reins of the 4-H program in Flathead County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork retreat center proposal postponed
An application to create a camp and retreat center near Bigfork has been postponed until the property owners can work out concerns over a road easement and septic-system requirements.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Highway strip no longer rural countryside
The U.S. 93 corridor south of Whitefish was rural countryside for the most part in 1993 when the Blanchard Lake Zoning District was put in place, governing land uses for the area that includes the highway strip.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Proposal opens door to commercial growth on U.S. 93 South
The future of Whitefish’s southern entrance hangs in the balance as Flathead County considers a zoning proposal to allow more commercial development along the U.S. 93 highway corridor.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Music school has big plans for new building
North Valley Music School is buying the city of Whitefish’s Depot Park office building for $20, with plans of increasing space and programming for the music program that has been in Whitefish for 20 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Application for neo-Nazi march still not filed
Although The Daily Stormer neo-Nazi website is touting a planned march in Whitefish on Jan. 16, the city of Whitefish has not received an application for a special event on that date, Whitefish City Manager Chuck Stearns confirmed Thursday afternoon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
UM mourns death of longest-serving president
Former University of Montana President George Dennison died Tuesday from complications of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, according to UM.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council mulls boarding house project
A plan to covert the former Whitefish Independent High School building into a boarding house for seasonal hospitality industry workers is the focus of a public hearing at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork VFW plans to refurbish Masonic Lodge
Bigfork Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4042 has embarked on an expansion project that involves purchasing the Masonic Lodge in Bigfork and transforming it into a restaurant and bar, recreational facility and community center for other organizations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Foley's Whitefish Lake home for sale
Bill Foley, board chairman of Fidelity National Financial and majority owner of Whitefish Mountain Resort, is selling his Whitefish Lake home and property for $26.7 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Airport names new director
Robert Ratkowski has been appointed airport director of Glacier Park International Airport, effective Jan. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Big subdivision planned near Raceway Park
A 57-lot subdivision proposed next to Montana Raceway Park north of Kalispell has raised concerns among several government entities over a number of issues ranging from access and density to developing land within white-tailed deer winter range.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Egan Slough landowners sue county
The Egan Slough Community has sued the Flathead County commissioners over their recent denial of a petition to expand a zoning district to include land where a water bottling plant is proposed near Creston.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Two camp and retreat center proposals pitched
’Tis the season for camp and retreat center proposals.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Stained-glass windows reflect Christianity, Whitefish history
The historic stained glass windows at First Presbyterian Church in Whitefish tell the story of Christianity.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Nativity sets depict manger scene where Jesus was born
Every year they come from around the world, traveling long distances to be part of the annual Community Christmas Celebration in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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In the wake of a vicious neo-Nazi online campaign to harass and “troll” Whitefish businesses, its Jewish community and the Love Lives Here advocacy group, community residents today are dropping off notes of support and gift baskets for those targeted by the social media blitzkrieg.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Parents of alt-right leader say they've been targeted
The national spotlight that continues to illuminate white nationalist leader Richard Spencer and his alt-right movement also has put Whitefish in the limelight in ways that are uncomfortable not only for the town’s residents but also Spencer’s own parents.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Supreme court upholds most of greenbelt ruling
The Montana Supreme Court has affirmed two portions of a 2013 Flathead District Court ruling that rejected the county’s greenbelt zoning classification.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish stands up to neo-Nazi offensive
In the wake of a vicious neo-Nazi online campaign to harass and “troll” Whitefish businesses, its Jewish community and the Love Lives Here advocacy group, community residents today are dropping off notes of support and gift baskets for those targeted by the social media blitzkrieg.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Holiday luncheon built around special china
One of Francis and Karlene Osario-Khor’s beloved Christmas traditions began with Karlene being in the right place at the right time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Alt-right shadow hangs over Whitefish
The national spotlight that continues to illuminate white nationalist leader Richard Spencer and his alt-right movement also has put Whitefish in the limelight in ways that are uncomfortable not only for the town’s residents but also Spencer’s own parents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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White nationalist leader Richard Spencer said Friday he is considering running for Montana’s lone congressional seat if the U.S. Senate confirms Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Whitefish, as President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of the interior.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
White nationalist eyes Zinke's congressional seat
White nationalist leader Richard Spencer said Friday he is considering running for Montana’s lone congressional seat if the U.S. Senate confirms Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Whitefish, as President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of the interior.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Plans to redevelop the commercial property where the historic Frank Lloyd Wright building is located in downtown Whitefish are still moving forward, but the building owner also is exploring whether the 1958 masonry building can be moved.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Fate of Frank Lloyd Wright building still undecided
Plans to redevelop the commercial property where the historic Frank Lloyd Wright building is located in downtown Whitefish are still moving forward, but the building owner also is exploring whether the 1958 masonry building can be moved.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Communities ringing Thursday for red-kettle collections
Columbia Falls is aiming for a fourth consecutive win in the annual Salvation Army City and Chamber of Commerce Kettle Competition that gets underway Thursday in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man's Christmas collection spans 50 years
Duane Enger likes to collect things. Antiques and souvenirs from around the world line the shelves of his Kalispell home. This time of year, though, many of his usual displays are tucked away to make way for a Christmas collection the 87-year-old has assembled over a half century.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Electric is county's biggest taxpayer
Flathead Electric Cooperative is far and away the biggest property taxpayer in Flathead County and will pump more than $5.2 million into Flathead County tax coffers for the 2016 tax year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Food processors tap into Sykes' commercial facility
Dan Erickson spent several hours dicing 65 pounds of tomatoes on Friday before he launched into making a big batch of salsa in Sykes’ commercial kitchen in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell girl battling cancer granted special wish
For Thelma Mae Briney, the only thing better than going to Disney World with her family will be a 45-minute one-on-one visit with Donald Duck.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pearl Harbor led veteran to radar work in South Pacific
Don Lilienthal was 21 and working in a Seattle aircraft factory the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and catapulted America into World War II.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Civil Air Patrol squadron largest in Montana
In the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans were worried about their ability to protect the country’s coastlines from foreign invaders.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Boarding house proposed for seasonal workforce
A plan has emerged to convert the former Whitefish Independent High School building into a boarding house for seasonal workers in the hospitality industry.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
'Tis the season for family-owned Christmas tree business
Thanksgiving turkey and dressing are already distant memories for the Rogers family. It’s Christmas tree season and they’re in the thick of it now until Christmas Eve.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Rooftop hot tub OK'd for Whitefish hotel
The Firebrand Hotel in downtown Whitefish will get its rooftop hot tub after all.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Skijoring championships planned for Lakeside
A new skijoring event has been added to the Flathead Valley’s winter outdoor itinerary and will take place Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 on a private airstrip at The Lakeside Club in Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Hummel appointed Flathead justice of the peace
Longtime Kalispell attorney and substitute judge Eric Hummel has been appointed Flathead County justice of the peace. He will take office Jan. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Hummel appointed justice of the peace
Longtime Kalispell attorney and substitute judge Eric Hummel has been appointed Flathead County justice of the peace. He will take office Jan. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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Plans are underway to demolish the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building in downtown Whitefish and replace it with a three-story mixed-use commercial facility, but a push to save the iconic building is gathering steam.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Revisions proposed for Whitefish subdivision
Revised drainage, road and lot configurations for the proposed Cottonwood Estates subdivision near Stumptown Ice Den will be considered Thursday by the Whitefish Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Whitefish building one of Wright's final projects
The Frank Lloyd Wright Building on Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish is not a commercial building that stands out in any overt way, but the famous architect’s philosophy was all about blending into the environment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Whitefish historic landmark headed for wrecking ball
Plans are underway to demolish the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building in downtown Whitefish and replace it with a three-story mixed-use commercial facility, but a push to save the iconic building is gathering steam.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Lawsuit may be brewing over hotel hot tub
The threat of a lawsuit has prompted the Whitefish City Council to postpone its decision on a request for a rooftop hot tub at the Firebrand Hotel.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
WWII vet loved regimented routine of Coast Guard
As World War II raged in 1942, Gina Becker was trying to find a way to continue her education after graduating from high school in Libby.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Korean War rigger still active with American Legion
As a U.S. Air Force parachute rigger during the Korean War, Joan Ortmann already was in a league of her own.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Vietnam-era vet devotes life to helping other veterans
Colleen Ross was the seventh woman ever to be stationed at the Minot Air Force Base as part of the women’s squadron when she arrived there in 1971.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Gulf War vet later volunteered in war-torn Bosnia
Angela Faustini was a bit of a wild child during her teenage years in Northern Maine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Women are a mighty minority in U.S. military
Vietnam Era veteran Colleen Ross of Columbia Falls well remembers the response she got at an employment office when she asked about job opportunities for veterans.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Columbia Falls veteran's unit helped clear IEDs in Iraq
Kellie Barker remembers lying awake at night in the Iraqi desert and trying to remember the favorite smells of her home in North Dakota as she finally drifted off.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Artist crafts Native American-style flutes
SOMETIMES LIFE’S JOURNEY veers in an unexpected direction. David Webb can attest to that.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Whitefish bike path plan ready for prime time
A bicycle and pedestrian master plan that outlines $23.5 million worth of trail development in Whitefish over the next 20 years will make its debut at a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing this month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Rain slows county road work
Record rainfall during October has hampered fall maintenance on Flathead County roads, but crews are out in full force to get roughly 400 miles of gravel roads graded by winter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Crosswalks, bus stops dominate neighborhood talks
The need for better crosswalks and more SNOW bus stops on Wisconsin Avenue topped the discussion among business leaders at a Whitefish Chamber of Commerce neighborhood meeting Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
COLUMN: Toilet paper with a purpose? I'm in
I love a good entrepreneurial idea, and when it benefits a nonprofit organization trying to make a difference, all the better.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Marine sniper still dealing with Vietnam War's aftermath
As Ed Kugler waited for a kill in the stifling jungle heat of Vietnam, the directives from his staff sergeant drummed in his head time and time again.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Funding cut for homeless shelter
Federal housing money the Samaritan House has relied on for 14 years was abruptly cut this year, leaving the Kalispell homeless shelter scrambling to find additional funding as it braces for winter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Kalispell native CNN Hero of the Year finalist
Kalispell native and professional kayaker Brad Ludden is one of 10 finalists for the CNN Hero of the Year award that honors everyday people who are changing the world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Retired mental-health director vying for commissioner seat
As Flathead County’s overcrowded jail remains a dilemma for the county, Eileen Lowery, a Democrat, draws on her background in the mental-health industry when she suggests ways to curb the rate of incarceration.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Incumbent says she'll retain conservative focus
After nearly six years on the job, Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist said she thinks she’s “grown into the job really well.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Producers urge better incentives for niche crops
Local specialty crop producers made their case for more flexible grant application processes and enhanced incentives for small growers during a round-table discussion Thursday with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Subdivision proposed on Whitefish's north side
Whitefish turns its attention once again to housing as the Planning Board on Thursday considers a proposal to develop a 23-lot subdivision on 4.7 acres off Colorado Avenue.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Whitefish knife maker combines artistry and function
There’s a “wow” factor as the morning sunlight hits one of Rick Schmidt’s cable forged knives, revealing the dramatic pattern created by forge welding the cable strands.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New ministry revitalizes Evergreen church, gym
A church and gymnasium complex on East Evergreen Drive is being resurrected with new owners and a new vision for ministry in the heart of Evergreen.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County prevails in growth policy challenge
The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a Flathead District Court ruling that rejected Citizens for a Better Flathead’s challenge to the county’s 2012 revised growth policy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Revised county floodplain regs OK'd
Revisions aimed at making Flathead County’s floodplain regulations better align with state regulations were unanimously approved Monday by county commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish hotel still seeking rooftop hot tub
The developer of the Firebrand Hotel in Whitefish is trying for a third time to get permission for a rooftop hot tub at the downtown hotel.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Best Western Plus gets $1.3 million remodel
A $1.3 million renovation of the Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn and Suites near Somers has wrapped up, with a new lounge and restaurant now open for business in the hotel complex.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Retired mental-health director vying for commissioner seat
As Flathead County’s overcrowded jail remains a dilemma for the county, Eileen Lowery draws on her background in the mental-health industry when she suggests ways to curb the rate of incarceration.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead Clerk of Court details case numbers
As the Montana Judicial Branch proposes to add a fifth judge for the district serving Flathead County, county Clerk of Court Peg Allison said the number of new court cases is trending downward.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Creston farmers are last seed potato growers in the Flathead
Seed potato farming in the Flathead started in the early 1920s. It thrived for decades, led by some of the area’s most well-known farm families — the Smalls, Koenigs, Logans, Van Akens and others — but one by one the farms disappeared. Some farmers retired with no family members available …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Incumbent commissioner says she'll retain conservative focus
After nearly six years on the job, Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist said she thinks she’s “grown into the job really well.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish restarts search for city manager
The city of Whitefish is starting over with its search for a city manager.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Valley Ford sold to Kalispell Toyota owner
Valley Ford in Evergreen has a new owner and a new name.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New Baptist church opens in Whitefish
A new Baptist church opened last month in Whitefish as a satellite congregation of Easthaven Baptist Church in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County OKs $1.3 million jail expansion
A $1.3 million proposal from MC Builders to expand the Flathead County jail within the Justice Center won unanimous approval from commissioners on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fifth district judge pitched for Flathead County
Dramatic increases in child abuse and criminal cases are at the heart of a Montana Judicial Branch proposal to add a fifth judge to the 11th Judicial District that serves Flathead County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Top pick for Whitefish manager job rejects offers
The city of Whitefish’s top choice to replace retiring Chuck Stearns as city manager has turned down the job after several days of negotiations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
State's first licensed day care marks 50 years
Fifty years ago the Flathead Valley workforce was changing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead youths find faith, fun
A group of 40 young pilgrims from Montana journeyed to Krakow, Poland, recently for World Youth Day. What they found in that foreign land went well beyond deepening their faith and having fun.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fuel Fitness coming to Kalispell
A $1.7 million health club is under construction on U.S. 2 West in Kalispell near the Gateway Community Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
COLUMN: Unsung leader of newsroom meets his last deadline
On Friday we bid a fond farewell to Inter Lake Assistant Managing Editor Scott Crandell, who headed out of the newsroom and into retirement after 26 years here.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bell a historic link for Presbyterian church
The cracked church bell at First Presbyterian Church hasn’t rung in 120 years, but it remains a silent sentinel for a congregation that has been a part of Kalispell’s history since the late 1800s.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Local manufacturers share business insight
Keeping up with product demand and the challenges of government oversight were recurring themes as a panel of local manufacturers on Tuesday helped the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce kick off a month of manufacturing-related tours and events.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork Children's Theatre now owns its building
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre now has full ownership of the building it uses for rehearsals, auditions and other events, thanks to the generosity of its supporters.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Children's Theatre now owns its building
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre now has full ownership of the building it uses for rehearsals, auditions and other events, thanks to the generosity its supporters.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Children's Theatre now owns its building
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre now has full ownership of the building it uses for rehearsals, auditions and other events, thanks to the generosity its supporters.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead youths find faith, fun at World Youth Day
A group of 40 young pilgrims from Montana journeyed to Krakow, Poland, recently for World Youth Day. What they found in that foreign land went well beyond deepening their faith and having fun.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Verizon launches advanced network in Kalispell
Kalispell is one of seven Montana cities where Verizon Wireless has launched its LTE-Advanced network.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Foreign ag officials tour Whitefish hops farm
Foreign attachés from around the world got a close-up look at a Whitefish hops farm Wednesday, learning about the fragrant flowers that one Chinese representative noted are appropriately called “beer flowers” in her country.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Happy Valley casino OK'd
Despite heavy opposition from neighbors, a proposed casino and tavern near Happy Valley on Tuesday won unanimous approval from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish property owners appeal annexation ruling
A group of property owners along the east shore of Whitefish Lake has appealed a Flathead District Court ruling over annexation to the Montana Supreme Court.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork green-box fee a done deal
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution creating a special fee district for the new green-box garbage collection site in Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hearing on casino postponed
A public hearing for a tavern and casino planned off U.S. 93 near Happy Valley has been rescheduled for the Flathead County Board of Adjustment’s Sept. 6 meeting.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Scandinavian delicacies make fair debut
Aebelskivers, lefse and Swedish pancakes — oh, my.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Huckleberry shakes a time-honored treat
Decadent, creamy soft-serve ice cream swirled with crushed huckleberries is one of the Northwest Montana Fair’s most iconic treats, and there’s only one place to get it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County to expedite Bigfork green-box fees
Bigfork residents will get charged $47.84 per residence for their new green-box garbage collection site starting with the current tax year, the Flathead County commissioners decided Tuesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County to expedite Bigfork green-box fees
Bigfork residents will get charged $47.84 per residence for their new green-box garbage collection site starting with the current tax year, the Flathead County commissioners decided Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Overgrazing a common problem on local small-acreage farms
Ranchettes are plentiful in the Flathead Valley, but if pastures aren’t managed correctly, weeds can also be plentiful.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County adopts lakeshore protection regulations
The Flathead County commissioners on Monday unanimously adopted an overhaul of the county’s lakeshore protection regulations.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish police offer help to C. Falls
Whitefish has offered to provide temporary administrative assistance for the Columbia Falls Police Department while the city of Columbia Falls searches for a new police chief.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County approves revised lakeshore rules
The Flathead County commissioners on Monday unanimously adopted an overhaul of the county’s lakeshore protection regulations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Martin to retire as Glacier airport director
Glacier Park International Airport Director Cindi Martin will retire Aug. 31, the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority announced last week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Casino, restaurant planned in Happy Valley
A casino with a restaurant and bar planned at the intersection of U.S. 93 and Hodgson Road near Happy Valley will be considered by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment at a public hearing on Aug. 2.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Special clinic offers nighttime pet care
When it comes to pets, accidents happen.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County still studying lakeshore rule changes
The Flathead County commissioners spent well over an hour on Monday fine-tuning proposed changes to county lakeshore regulations, but delayed a decision on the regulation overhaul that has been in the works for two years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Airport director retiring after decade at Glacier Park International
Glacier Park International Airport Director Cindi Martin will retire Aug. 31, the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority announced Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork green-box fees established
Bigfork residents will be assessed $47.84 per residence for the first year as Flathead County imposes its special fee area for the new green-box site in Bigfork.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
GPI airport gets $1.2 million for upgrades
Glacier Park International Airport has received a $1.2 million federal grant that will pay for a number of infrastructure improvements at the airport.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Business, civic leader Tom Sliter dies at 69
Tom Sliter, an active community leader and owner of Sliters Ace Lumber & Building Supply for 30 years, died Saturday. He was 69.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish council to vote on proposed Marriott Hotel
The Whitefish City Council will consider a scaled-back plan for a Marriott hotel during a public hearing on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Purple Mountain Lavender a growing business in Lakeside
Any day now, as the bees and butterflies swarm the fields of purple blooms high above Lakeside, Deborah Davis will send out a “lavender alert” and friends will come running.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Cedar Creek Lodge opens in C. Falls
The $7 million-plus Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center opened Friday in Columbia Falls, and the place is hopping.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Proposed retreat center raises concerns
A proposed camp and retreat center south of Whitefish has raised concerns among neighbors about access, traffic and neighborhood intrusion.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Marriott SpringHill Suites opens in Kalispell
As construction of the fourth phase of Spring Prairie proceeds at a frenzied pace this summer, the 101-room Marriott SpringHill Suites has staked its claim as the first completed project in the 28-acre north Kalispell development.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County gets $2.53 million in federal money
Flathead County has received $2.53 million from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Former tennis couple in the barbecue business
Running a barbecue restaurant is far removed from the tennis academy where Alex and Danni Weinstein met in high school, but the competitive drive that brought them together 14 years ago is in full force with their business venture.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dad's carvings are unusual keepsakes
Some people have a favorite fishing rod or gun by which to remember their father. Terri Adams and Rick Schmidt have totem poles.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside club embarks on unique fundraiser
Chairs of all sizes and shapes are finding new life in Lakeside.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Utility boss longest-serving city worker: Acton retires Friday after 42-year career
When Greg Acton got out of the U.S. Army in 1974, there weren’t a lot of career options for an atomic demolitions munitions technician with top-secret government clearance.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Utility boss is longest-serving city employee
When Greg Acton got out of the U.S. Army in 1974, there weren’t a lot of career options for an atomic demolitions munitions technician with top-secret government clearance.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Ronan ceremony will honor missing World War II soldier
The family of a World War II gunner who went missing in action 72 years ago will be presented with a U.S. flag during a special Honor Guard ceremony Monday at Mountain View Cemetery near Ronan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
WW II gunner honored in flag ceremony
A World War II bombardier gunner who survived a crash-landing in France will be honored during a Memorial Day flag-raising ceremony at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Gateway to Glacier Trail finally a reality
Key segment from Coram to West Glacier to be built this year
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Landowner's proposal facing review
An Echo Lake landowner’s proposal for a rifle shooting range, which has stirred some opposition from neighbors, will be the subject of a hearing Thursday afternoon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
West Reserve traffic 'a huge problem'
Talk begins about best fix for gridlock
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Former Bigfork priest Shea dies
Monsignor Donald Shea, a decorated U.S. Army chaplain who spent the last chapter of his life as pastor of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork, died Wednesday at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was 80.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Former Bigfork priest Shea dies
Monsignor Donald Shea, a decorated U.S. Army chaplain who spent the last chapter of his life as pastor of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork, died Wednesday at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was 80.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Former Bigfork priest Shea dies
Monsignor Donald Shea, a decorated U.S. Army chaplain who spent the last chapter of his life as pastor of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork, died Wednesday at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was 80.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Challenger wants proactive, transparent county government
Tim Harmon wants to steer Flathead County down a path of tackling county issues with a proactive approach rather than reacting to challenges after the fact.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Incumbent touts conservative values, her accountability
Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist said she has spent the past 5 1/2 years making good on campaign promises she made in 2010 and intends to stay true to her conservative values.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
County building projects nearly completed
$11 million for two buildings
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish budget down 23 percent
The city of Whitefish’s preliminary budget for the coming year is $14.6 million less than last year (a 23 percent decline) and property taxes are projected to decrease about 5 percent.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Attorney offices studied for jail expansion
Flathead County has hired a Denver firm with expertise in jail architecture to explore the feasibility of converting the current County Attorney’s Office space into an overflow addition for the county jail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Majestic Valley zone change OK'd
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday gave a green light to future commercial development south of Majestic Valley Arena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish gears up for more annexation
West Lakeshore Drive next on city’s agenda
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish woman earns state tourism honor
Longtime Whitefish outdoorswoman and community promoter Jan Metzmaker was named the Tourism Ambassador of the Year on Monday at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County finalizes Whitefish 'doughnut' zoning: end of eight-year battle
The Flathead County commissioners on Thursday put their final stamp of approval on the Rural Whitefish Zoning District that now officially imposes county zoning in the former “doughnut” area surrounding Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Rule change could jeopardize bus shelters
A proposed state rule change to prohibit advertising on the outside of bus shelters in the state highway right of way could eliminate most shelters used locally by Eagle Transit passengers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Goguen lauded for 'inspiring' philanthropy
There’s no doubt the allegations of sexual abuse against Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen and his counterclaim of extortion by his accuser have raised eyebrows in the Flathead Valley.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Miracle' museum blends collections into massive display
There are many unusual one-of-a-kind exhibits at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson, but the alien autopsy building just might be the most bizarre collection of memorabilia.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'Miracle' museum blends collections into massive display
There are many unusual one-of-a-kind exhibits at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson, but the alien autopsy building just might be the most bizarre collection of memorabilia.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Polson skatepark ready to grow
If a warm Tuesday afternoon in February is any indication, the Seventh Avenue Skatepark in Polson could use a little more room.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County compromises on water source setback
The Flathead County commissioners last week agreed to retain a 100-foot setback for the city of Whitefish’s primary water source, a key compromise as the county inches closer to adopting zoning in the “doughnut” area surrounding Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Building inspector remembered for work ethic
Longtime Whitefish Chief Building Official Virgil Bench died Monday after battling cancer for several months. He was 63.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Little Jon Apartments in line for possible improvements with tax credits
(EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier story about the Little Jon Apartments contained information that was not correct. We are running the following story to clarify the situation involving the ownership and management of this low-income housing development.)
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Little Jon Apartments in line for possible improvements with tax credits
(EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier story about the Little Jon Apartments contained information that was not correct. We are running the following story to clarify the situation involving the ownership and management of this low-income housing development.)
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
County mulls rural Whitefish zoning
With a final round of public comment taken last week, the Flathead County commissioners now must decide what changes, if any, they will make before adopting the Rural Whitefish Zoning District and five new county zoning classifications for the Whitefish area.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen enterprise zoning gets final approval
The Evergreen business community now has a permanent zoning tool designed to boost commercial development.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Minister leads 'partnership pilgrimages' to Holy Land
After 33 trips to the Holy Land, the people and places of Palestine, Israel and Egypt still hold a sense of wonder for the Rev. Paul Rowold of Polson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Paraplegic, husband recovering from crash
To be paralyzed once during a lifetime is a tragedy. But to be paralyzed a second time after being able to move one’s legs and even stand again after six years is an unspeakable loss.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Fees will help improve facility at playhouse
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse has signed a 10-year lease for use of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts that enables the Playhouse theater program to continue but requires a $1-per-ticket fee for building maintenance.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Fees will help improve facility at playhouse
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse has signed a 10-year lease for use of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts that enables the Playhouse theater program to continue but requires a $1-per-ticket fee for building maintenance.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish weighs in on proposed county zoning
With a final round of public comment taken Thursday, the Flathead County commissioners now must decide what changes, if any, they will make before adopting the Rural Whitefish Zoning District and five new county zoning classifications for the Whitefish area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Country songwriter Pfrimmer dies a 78
Prominent country music songwriter Don Pfrimmer, who grew up in Whitefish, died of leukemia Dec. 7 at his home in Nashville. He was 78.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
'Doughnut' zoning in final steps
Two public hearings on Thursday are among the final steps in Flathead County’s takeover of zoning for 12,740 acres of land known as the Whitefish “doughnut.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Indoor winter carnival staged at fairgrounds
Laurie Mason’s childhood was a picnic — quite literally.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Boy collects toy cars, gives them away
Koby Isles handed out a lot of happiness at Saturday’s annual Christmas at Our House community dinner.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Playhouse, foundation reach lease deal
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse has signed a 10-year lease for use of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts that enables the Playhouse theater program to continue but requires a $1-per-ticket fee for building maintenance.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
County adjusts board application process
Flathead County has revamped its board application process and is readvertising various board vacancies following complaints that the application process was flawed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
County construction well underway
Flathead County is in the midst of one of its busiest building years ever, with $11 million in facilities projects scheduled for completion by mid-2016.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Courthouse trees face chopping block
Two towering spruce trees that have framed the north side of the Flathead County Courthouse for a century are scheduled to be removed this winter because one of the trees has decayed and poses a safety hazard.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pets without rabies shots could be costly
Cats and dogs throughout Flathead County that haven’t been vaccinated for rabies could cost their owners hundreds of dollars in quarantine fees if there’s a bite incident.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Fleet of mini skeeters taking shape at Lakeside woodshop
A couple of months from now, don’t be surprised if a fleet of miniature iceboats sets sail on Smith Lake or any other area lake where the ice is good.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Top instrumentalist still adding to collection
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Change proposed for Bigfork subdivision
A proposed zoning text amendment for a 113-lot subdivision in Bigfork goes before the Flathead County Planning Board for a public hearing on this week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Change proposed for Bigfork subdivision
A proposed zoning text amendment for a 113-lot subdivision in Bigfork goes before the Flathead County Planning Board for a public hearing on this week.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Luthier legacy: Libby guitar makers create heirloom instruments
The lush, exotic wood and flawless craftsmanship are the first qualities one notices in a Montrose guitar. It’s the sound, though, that truly brings the instrument to life.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Todd Ware competes in flying
If you see a light-sport aircraft flying around cellular towers in the Flathead Valley in the coming weeks, it’s probably Todd Ware out for a practice run.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Todd Ware competes in flying
If you see a light-sport aircraft flying around cellular towers in the Flathead Valley in the coming weeks, it’s probably Todd Ware out for a practice run.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Parklands, parking on tonight's council agenda
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Somers sentries
Sue Snyder’s home in the heart of Somers is a landmark and a conversation piece.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
County studies jail expansion options
With the purchase of the former Walmart building off the table as a potential site for a bigger county jail, Flathead County officials are scoping out other options to increase the number of jail beds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish wants stream limits reconsidered
The city of Whitefish has asked Flathead County to reconsider proposed permanent zoning in the “doughnut” area outside of Whitefish that will reduce stream and wetland setbacks from 200 feet to 20 feet in the area where Whitefish gets its drinking water.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Local deacon gives communion during papal visit
Floyd McCubbins became a deacon of the Catholic Church to serve others, and that’s exactly what he did in big proportions in Philadelphia as part of the Sunday Papal Mass during Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Iron Horse wants welcome center in road median
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Playhouse lease doubled
A new contract that more than doubles lease payments for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse and shaves a month off the time the theater company can use the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts has Playhouse producers concerned about the fate of their program.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Playhouse lease doubled
A new contract that more than doubles lease payments for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse and shaves a month off the time the theater company can use the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts has Playhouse producers concerned about the fate of their program.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kalispell Stammtisch founder taps into German fun
It’s easy to find Fritz Baake at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork Playhouse's lease increase worries producers
A new contract that more than doubles lease payments for the Bigfork Summer Playhouse and shaves a month off the time the theater company can use the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts has Playhouse producers concerned about the fate of their program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Gateway Community Center purchased for $2.4 million
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County lifts fire restrictions
The Flathead County commissioners on Thursday lifted all fire restrictions within the county.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Treehouse retreat OK'd near Whitefish
A treehouse retreat planned near Whitefish drew some neighborhood opposition but won approval Tuesday from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Fairgrounds projects completed
Construction work has wrapped up on a second phase of infrastructure improvements at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, just in time for the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo that opens Aug. 19.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County bans fireworks
The Flathead County commissioners on Thursday morning unanimously voted to ban the use of fireworks throughout the county on both public and private land outside of city limits, effective immediately.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Zone change OK'd on Whitefish farmland
The Flathead County commissioners last week unanimously approved a zone change to allow smaller lots on 62 acres of farmland east of Whitefish after neighbors fells short in their campaign to stop the proposal.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead County ready to ban fireworks
The Flathead County commissioners will decide Thursday whether to ban the use of fireworks in the county.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pizzeria adds second location in Kalispell
There’s another new restaurant in Kalispell’s Blue Cow neighborhood.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Zone change on Whitefish farmland questioned
A neighborhood campaign is underway to stop a zone change for 62 acres of farmland near Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish budget may soar 63 percent
The city of Whitefish proposes a 63 percent budget increase for the coming fiscal year and expects to significantly raise property taxes for the first time since 2009.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
County takes jurisdiction of Whitefish Lake
The Flathead County commissioners last week finalized the transfer of jurisdiction for Whitefish and Lost Coon lakes to county control.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Subdivision planned in Halfmoon area
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Use of Lakeside for Dragon boat festival to be considered by County
The Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau’s request for a conditional-use permit to allow the temporary use of four properties in Lakeside for the Montana Dragon Board Festival will be considered Tuesday by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Use of Lakeside for Dragon boat festival to be considered by County
The Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau’s request for a conditional-use permit to allow the temporary use of four properties in Lakeside for the Montana Dragon Board Festival will be considered Tuesday by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
George Darrow, Bigfork leader, passes away
Longtime Bigfork civic leader and environmental policy pioneer George Darrow died Wednesday in Kalispell. He was 90.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
George Darrow, Bigfork leader, passes away
Longtime Bigfork civic leader and environmental policy pioneer George Darrow died Wednesday in Kalispell. He was 90.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Commissioners support fundraiser for patio
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday gave their nod of approval for a private fundraising campaign for an outdoor patio at the county’s new South Campus Building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Grant sought for senior center work
Flathead County is moving forward with a $368,000 grant application aimed at making building improvements to senior centers throughout the county.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Downtown Whitefish distillery planned
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County sets path for doughnut planning
Acknowledging there is still much work to be done before it’s finalized, the Flathead County commissioners on Feb. 2 accepted the Planning Board’s recommendations for proceeding with planning and zoning in the “doughnut” area around Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell youth wins gold in taekwondo
Standout taekwondo competitor Adam Bartlett, 13, recently won a gold medal at the U.S. Open International Taekwondo Championships.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Lake rolled into county regulations
The Flathead County commissioners last week weighed in on recommendations for Whitefish area zoning and lakeshore regulations, bringing the process of establishing county control in those areas a step closer to completion.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Hackles raised over dog law changes
Several local veterinarians and Flathead County’s top health official are questioning a revised county dog ordinance that eliminates a requirement for dogs to be vaccinated for rabies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mongolian wedding is adventure for Lakeside mother
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
'Women need to know:' Kalispell woman becomes champion of heart health
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO
Commission chair delays talks on water compact
Flathead County commissioner Pam Holmquist has postponed the commissioners’ discussion and public comment session planned Wednesday on the proposed tribal water rights compact.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO
Commission chair delays talks on water compact
Flathead County commissioner Pam Holmquist has postponed the commissioners’ discussion and public comment session planned Wednesday on the proposed tribal water rights compact.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO
Apartment complex proposed on U.S. 93
A 60-unit apartment complex has been proposed on the south side of Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
City to decide on request to gate subdivision
The city of Whitefish is standing firm in its prohibition of gated communities within the resort town following a request from the Grouse Mountain Estates homeowners association to permanently gate its entrances.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County imposes interim zoning in doughnut
Declaring it an emergency situation, the Flathead County commissioners on Sept. 9 voted unanimously to impose interim county zoning, effective immediately, in the “doughnut” area around Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
High court to hear 'doughnut' arguments
Whitefish residents will have a rare opportunity to hear oral arguments in the “doughnut” lawsuit when the Montana Supreme Court holds a session on Friday at the University of Montana in Missoula.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Public meeting on downtown master plan update March 12
Nearly two years after it began the process of updating the original 2006 Whitefish Downtown Master Plan, the city of Whitefish still is working toward approval of the revisions and has scheduled a public meeting Wednesday, March 12.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
City retains doughnut control until final court decision
An order issued Dec. 10 by the Montana Supreme Court will allow Flathead County to conduct land-use planning in the two-mile “doughnut” around Whitefish, but restricts final adoption of county zoning for that area until the high court has ruled in the case.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pilot in fatal Alaska crash had ties to Whitefish
The pilot of a plane that crashed Friday on frozen tundra in southwestern Alaska lived in Whitefish for 18 years and learned how to fly at Kalispell City Airport.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely donation nets $1 million for Whitefish church
Roger A. Wold, a longtime Whitefish resident who lived a simple, reclusive life prior to his death last year, has given $1 million to Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO
Unlikely donation nets $1 million for Whitefish church
Roger A. Wold, a longtime Whitefish resident who lived a simple, reclusive life prior to his death last year, has given $1 million to Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO
Unlikely donation nets $1 million for Whitefish church
Roger A. Wold, a longtime Whitefish resident who lived a simple, reclusive life prior to his death last year, has given $1 million to Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO
Feury touts experience, historical perspective
He’s back.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hot days bring on Flathead cherry harvest
The Flathead Valley’s cherry harvest is in full swing, running a few days ahead of normal.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hot days bring on Flathead cherry harvest
The Flathead Valley’s cherry harvest is in full swing, running a few days ahead of normal.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hot days bring on Flathead cherry harvest
The Flathead Valley’s cherry harvest is in full swing, running a few days ahead of normal.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man wins trucking title heads to nationals
Mitchel Johnson has been driving trucks since he was a youngster growing up on the family farm along Montana’s Hi-Line. He’s hoping a lifetime of experience will give him an edge as he competes in the National Truck Driving Championships next month in Salt Lake City.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County declines to participate in 93 South study
Flathead County won’t participate in a study for the U.S. 93 South corridor that runs through the two-mile planning “doughnut” outside Whitefish, the county commissioners said Monday.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
County declines to participate in 93 South study
Flathead County won’t participate in a study for the U.S. 93 South corridor that runs through the two-mile planning “doughnut” outside Whitefish, the county commissioners said Monday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
County declines to participate in 93 South study
Flathead County won’t participate in a study for the U.S. 93 South corridor that runs through the two-mile planning “doughnut” outside Whitefish, the county commissioners said Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Glacier International tower may close on May 5
The Flathead Municipal Airport Authority that owns and operates Glacier Park International Airport has asked a federal court to reverse the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent decision to close Glacier’s air-traffic control tower because of sequestration budget cuts.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish microbrewery, inn put on hold
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Candidate's education called into question again
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Whitefish to vote on final budget
The Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to adopt a $36.9 million final budget for fiscal year 2013 that contains a trimmed-back pay increase for workers and lower than expected growth in the city’s property tax base.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Car show embraces all makes, models
The main rule about the Evergreen Show and Shine is that there are no rules.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Appeal keeps 'doughnut' door open
Two Whitefish men have filed an appeal with the Montana Supreme Court that preserves the option for the state’s courts to weigh in on jurisdiction of Whitefish’s two-mile planning “doughnut.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Appeal keeps 'doughnut' door open
Two Whitefish men have filed an appeal with the Montana Supreme Court that preserves the option for the state’s courts to weigh in on jurisdiction of Whitefish’s two-mile planning “doughnut.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Appeal keeps 'doughnut' door open
Two Whitefish men have filed an appeal with the Montana Supreme Court that preserves the option for the state’s courts to weigh in on jurisdiction of Whitefish’s two-mile planning “doughnut.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Noell brings youth, energy to council race
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Noell brings youth, energy to council race
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Noell brings youth, energy to council race
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Rainy-day humor comes in handy
It has been a depressing couple of weeks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
No-frills health care: wool socks and salve
I was reading a column in my Minnesota hometown newspaper the other day about health care in the days of yore (actually the 1950s and ‘60s) and had to laugh because the writer’s recollections of her mother’s home remedies were exactly like my own experience.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Chamber director caps a busy first year
Kevin Gartland spent most of his life honing the skills he would need to lead a Chamber of Commerce in a ski town like Whitefish. He also spent nearly that long trying to get back to Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Variance may decide long-running mural battle
The fight over an ice-cream-cone sign may be over tonight as the Whitefish City Council considers a variance to allow Mrs. Spoonover’s restaurant to keep its beloved mural.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Col. Falls' Night of Lights celebrates 25 years
Long before the First Best Place group formed to rejuvenate Columbia Falls, the Coming Alive in ’85 committee was on a similar mission.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish lakeshore plan ready
A long-awaited overhaul of Whitefish Lake lakeshore-protection regulations gets its first public scrutiny at a Whitefish City-County Planning Board hearing on Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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