Local shelters offering pet adoptions by appointment
Those looking for a quarantine companion better be serious if they plan on frequenting any of the animal shelters in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Educators, professionals use 3-D printers to make N95 masks
A small fleet of 3-D printers whir away in Todd Spangler’s garage, exuding a musical scritch-scratch as they methodically transform melted plastic into N95 masks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Shots fired in Bigfork after deputies locate driver of stolen vehicle
Shots were fired this morning in an officer involved shooting that took place on Grand Drive in Bigfork after the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office located the driver of a stolen vehicle. No injuries were reported and the incident is currently under investigation. The suspect is in custody, according to a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Eclectic musician a regular at open mic nights
Colton Christensen finishes his breakfast around noon at Ceres Bakery, decked out in a newsboy cap, checkered pajama pants and slippers — “the most comfortable show ever created,” he says, grinning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork's past preserved via history website
Local histories can be easily forgotten. The artifacts themselves might be stowed away in attics, never to see the light of day, while stories go untold as generations pass on without being asked what life was like, way back when.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
County mulls plans for Bigfork Community Center
Plans to improve the Bigfork Community Center and discussion about funding improvements was the focus of a recent meeting of representatives from the Flathead County/Area IX Agency on Aging and with the Flathead County commissioners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Eagle Bend to open with makeshift facilities
Golfers will still be able to tee off at Eagle Bend Golf Club this spring, despite a Feb. 16 fire that destroyed the clubhouse.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork voters approve $5.33 million water tank bond
Bigfork voters approved a $5.33 million general obligation bond to fund a new water tank and improve existing storage tanks on Feb. 26, with 63.5% of voters casting their ballots in favor of the new infrastructure.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
One family is heart of Kehoe's Agate Shop for nearly 90 years
Two-and-a-half miles from downtown Bigfork, well off the beaten path, a bright teal-colored shop stands out starkly from the drab winter foliage.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Transit operator explores ride options for Bigfork
Eagle Transit is exploring new ways to improve public transportation between Bigfork and the rest of the Flathead Valley and is currently in the information-gathering stage of its planning process.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Local nurse named FVCC's 2020 Distinguished Alumnus
Ryan Pitts was one of four medical professionals selected to speak at the 11th annual Alumni and Friends spring luncheon at Flathead Valley Community College. While he was prepared to address the crowd as a panelist, Pitts had no idea he would also receive FVCC’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni award
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside woman becomes first twice-paralyzed person to climb Kilimanjaro
On Feb. 9, Starla Hilliard-Barnes, of Lakeside, became the first twice-paralyzed person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Senior skiers find community in shared love of sport
A half dozen skiers fly down Emmons Ridge, whipping through the powder during an afternoon outing at Blacktail Mountain. They weave among each other, snow trailing behind them like a wintry wake. As the group comes closer, the skiers’ features become more apparent.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork couple find love next door
After Ward DeWitt’s wife of 55 years died in the fall of 2018, he didn’t think he’d ever find love again.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Schools seek $600K in general fund levies
The Bigfork School Board is asking taxpayers to support two general fund levies totaling $603,568 in May that, if passed, would allow the schools to increase course offerings in step with higher student enrollment, and bring staff salaries and benefits closer to other Flathead Valley schools.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
FVCC program aims to fill medical tech need
Cells are minute in size, but can be big indicators of healthfulness — or disease.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
County gets planning grant to study Bigfork Community Center
The Bigfork Community Center will be the subject of an architectural study that will look at options to either rebuild or relocate the center, thanks to a $45,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Montana Department of Commerce.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Ski Patrol manager's duties include training avalanche dog
Keagan Zoellner buried a tired green and brown sweater a foot deep in the snow, using a shovel to rough up the top layer in a wide swath surrounding the scent article. Waiting somewhat patiently about 50 yards away sat Cleo — Whitefish Mountain Resort’s newest avalanche dog in training. …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Olney Fire Department dwindles to five volunteers
When the alarm sounds at the Olney Fire Department, just five local responders receive that call to action. The remote fire hall is in desperate need of additional volunteers to keep its operation running, serving the rural hamlet of 200 residents along with travelers on nearby U.S. 93.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Utility district proposes $5.33M bond for upgrades
To bring Bigfork into state compliance with water-storage requirements for fire emergencies, the Bigfork Water and Sewer District is asking taxpayers within the district to approve a $5.33 million general obligation bond that would fund a new water tank and improve existing storage infrastructure.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Old business placards find new home on wall of Bigfork's Garden Bar
From the top of a ladder one recent Wednesday afternoon, Mike Roessmann affixed a piece of history to the outer wall of the Garden Bar.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Washington man pleads not guilty to Bigfork burglaries
The Washington man accused of vandalizing several Bigfork businesses in the early morning hours of Dec. 11 pleaded not guilty Jan. 2 to a charge of felony burglary in Flathead County District Court. Christopher David Van Natta faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison and a $50,000 …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Columbia Falls blacksmith wins History's 'Forged in Fire'
Columbia Falls blacksmith Scott Sweder cut through the competition to win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion on History Channel’s “Forged in Fire.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Former firefighter/paramedic files claim against Evergreen Fire
A former Evergreen Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic has filed a wrongful termination claim alleging she was fired because of her gender and singled out by the department for her social media use.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
C-Falls blacksmith to throw down on History Channel
The red-hot heat from Scott Sweder’s forge radiates throughout his fabrication shop on the west side of Columbia Falls. He carefully slips a roughed-out piece of steel into its fiery mouth until the blade in progress becomes an orange-red ombre — a sign the metal is ready for hammering.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Demand for Bigfork Meals on Wheels up considerably
Volunteers with the Meals on Wheels program in the Bigfork area are earning their keep these days, serving the highest number of customers in many years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
World travels inspire successful photographer from Kalispell
At 20 years old, Andrew Geiger, a then aspiring photographer, landed in Aukland, New Zealand, with no real plan other than to make pictures.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO
Lakeside paraplegic aims to summit Mount Kilimanjaro
Some say Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak on the African continent, earned its name from a Bantu phrase meaning “we failed to climb it.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead Warming center finds location for the season
After nearly a year, the Flathead Warming Center finally has a place to call home.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork wrestling opens season
Bigfork High School wrestlers face some tough opponents at the season opener held at the Salish Kootenai College in Pablo on Dec. 6. Wrestlers Archie Brevik and Joseph Farrier went 1-2 at the Owen Invitational while the rest of their teammates were 0-2.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Volunteer Park expansion on track in Lakeside
Flathead County’s Volunteer Park in Lakeside will nearly double in size next year, thanks to the generosity of one local couple.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Enchanted Realms whips up quick eats with local ingredients
Enchanted Realms Bakery and Cafe isn’t your typical confectionery.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork High students return to classes following unfounded bomb threat
Students have returned to classes after Bigfork High School received a bomb threat Monday morning that, upon further investigation, turned out to be unfounded, according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. The school received a call at 7:30 a.m. from an unknown individual, stating there was a bomb inside the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish couple grateful for support following debilitating injury
Charlie Powell places a supportive hand on his wife’s back, guiding her across their living room, right past the very staircase that altered Shelby’s life forever six months prior. She moves gingerly in small, but consistent steps, facing forward with her life partner by her side. This small act of …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Decorating Day in pictures
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bigfork woman walks with widows through grief
Barbara Moore first spotted the man who would be her husband in an alleyway, of all places. She was babysitting for her sister’s kids and had taken the children out back to play when Don pulled up in a red convertible. For their first date, he took her to an …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Suspect in Bigfork armed robbery still at-large
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is still on the hunt for the female suspect who robbed the Jackpot Casino in Bigfork at gunpoint Tuesday morning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Suspect in Bigfork armed robbery still at-large
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is still on the hunt for the female suspect who robbed the Jackpot Casino in Bigfork at gunpoint Tuesday morning.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork's Barbara Moore walks with widows through grief
Barbara Moore first spotted the man who would be her husband in an alleyway, of all places. She was babysitting for her sister’s kids and had taken the children out back to play when Don pulled up in a red convertible. For their first date, he took her to an …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Military wives find camaraderie, support through the years
There’s a tradition among military spouses of forming close bonds in a hurry.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Historic hotel boasts haunted history
The Belton Chalet looks into the grandiose mountains of Glacier National Park from its hillside perch in West Glacier. The historic lodge, built in 1910 by the president of the Great Northern Railway, is a popular stopping point for tourists, known for its gourmet restaurant, classic accommodations and a number …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
FVCC Campus Farm shares bounty with Flathead Food Bank
This summer, the Flathead Valley Community College campus farm donated more than a ton — 2,200 pounds to be exact — of produce to the Flathead Food Bank, providing much-needed fresh vegetables to thousands of local individuals and families in need.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
FVCC Campus Farm shares bounty with Flathead Food Bank
This summer, the Flathead Valley Community College campus farm donated more than a ton — 2,200 pounds to be exact — of produce to the Flathead Food Bank, providing much-needed fresh vegetables to thousands of local individuals and families in need.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Owners of dog found after 57 days host thank-you party
If every dog gets its day, then Sept. 15 will belong to 7-year-old border collie, Katie.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Owners of dog found after 57 days host thank-you party
If every dog gets its day, then Sept. 15 will belong to 7-year-old border collie, Katie.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
C-Falls family embraces the rural life
“It started here,” Alyson Dorr said, sitting in her kitchen, looking out to fields on her family farm.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
C-Falls family embraces the rural life
“It started here,” Alyson Dorr said, sitting in her kitchen, looking out to fields on her family farm.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dogs' love of swimming, retrieving leads to national competitions
In the beginning, it wasn’t about the competition.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dogs' love of swimming, retrieving leads to national competitions
In the beginning, it wasn’t about the competition.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sample Bigfork's best home cooking at Tamarack Time
Nothing signifies fall in Northwest Montana quite like the golden glow of the tamarack tree. These green giants transform each October, lighting up the forest in one last hurrah before winter sets in.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sample Bigfork's best home cooking at Tamarack Time
Nothing signifies fall in Northwest Montana quite like the golden glow of the tamarack tree. These green giants transform each October, lighting up the forest in one last hurrah before winter sets in.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
FVCC student places in national team roping finals
Local team roper Levi Higa didn’t come home empty-handed at the Wrangler National Team Roping Finals in Billings Sept. 24-29.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
FVCC student places in national team roping finals
Local team roper Levi Higa didn’t come home empty-handed at the Wrangler National Team Roping Finals in Billings Sept. 24-29.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Historic Holland Lake Lodge up for sale
Holland Lake Lodge, a rustic, inviting guesthouse surrounded by water on three sides, rests in the shadow of the Swan Range.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Historic Holland Lake Lodge up for sale
Holland Lake Lodge, a rustic, inviting guesthouse surrounded by water on three sides, rests in the shadow of the Swan Range.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lake County man honored after spending life in the saddle
Walter J. “Walt” Vermedahl is at home on horseback.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lake County man honored after spending life in the saddle
Walter J. “Walt” Vermedahl is at home on horseback.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Lake sailboats ravaged in weekend storm
Two sailboats fell victim to high winds that walloped the Flathead Valley with gusts of up to 50 mph and waves on Flathead Lake as high as 6 feet. The vessels sank in their slips at Dayton Yacht Harbor, despite the best efforts of local sailors who monitored the fleet …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Food, wine event raises scholarship funds
Flathead Valley Community College is inviting the community to wine and dine at the 12th annual Fall Festival of Flavors Oct. 4 to 12 to raise funds for student scholarships.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Food, wine event raises scholarship funds
Flathead Valley Community College is inviting the community to wine and dine at the 12th annual Fall Festival of Flavors Oct. 4 to 12 to raise funds for student scholarships.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Lake sailboats ravaged in weekend storm
Two sailboats fell victim to high winds that walloped the Flathead Valley with gusts of up to 50 mph and waves on Flathead Lake as high as 6 feet. The vessels sank in their slips at Dayton Yacht Harbor, despite the best efforts of local sailors who monitored the fleet …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Warming Center continues push for low-barrier shelter
Rick Syth spent last Christmas Eve behind Walmart.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Warming Center continues push for low-barrier shelter
Rick Syth spent last Christmas Eve behind Walmart.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Independent feature film uses favorite local backdrops
“Pictures up!”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Independent feature film uses favorite local backdrops
“Pictures up!”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell boy snags fair's Exhibitor of the Year award
All of Jacob Linden’s hard work during the 2019 Northwest Montana Fair has paid off.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell boy snags fair's Exhibitor of the Year award
All of Jacob Linden’s hard work during the 2019 Northwest Montana Fair has paid off.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A heart for service
Les Kodlick has had an illustrious career in the United States Air Force, though you wouldn’t know it at first glance. He’s not the type to be verbose about his achievements and doesn’t display his accolades on a wall. He’s humble, but dedicated — the mark of a true servant.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A heart for service
Les Kodlick has had an illustrious career in the United States Air Force, though you wouldn’t know it at first glance. He’s not the type to be verbose about his achievements and doesn’t display his accolades on a wall. He’s humble, but dedicated — the mark of a true servant.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New manager joins Majestic Valley Arena
Longtime county employee Tim Harmon recently joined the staff of the Majestic Valley Arena as the general manager and facility director. He will start work Oct. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New manager joins Majestic Valley Arena
Longtime county employee Tim Harmon recently joined the staff of the Majestic Valley Arena as the general manager and facility director. He will start work Oct. 1.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senior center celebrates members 90 and over
As the guests of honor walked into the Kalispell Senior Center Thursday afternoon, they were fitted with crowns — shimmery blue and green ones for the ladies, classic Burger King models for the gents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senior center celebrates members 90 and over
As the guests of honor walked into the Kalispell Senior Center Thursday afternoon, they were fitted with crowns — shimmery blue and green ones for the ladies, classic Burger King models for the gents.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Border collie found after going missing for 57 days
After 57 days, a Washington woman’s exhaustive search for her missing border collie ended in tears of happiness when the pair were reunited in a Kalispell subdivision on Sunday. Carole King, of Deer Park, Washington, had traveled to Flathead County for a four-day getaway with her husband when the unthinkable …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Border collie found after going missing for 57 days
After 57 days, a Washington woman’s exhaustive search for her missing border collie ended in tears of happiness when the pair were reunited in a Kalispell subdivision on Sunday. Carole King, of Deer Park, Washington, had traveled to Flathead County for a four-day getaway with her husband when the unthinkable …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork guild makes quilts for babies of USS Montana sailors
A nuclear submarine named in honor of the Big Sky State won’t be commissioned for at least another year, but one group of Bigfork quilters is already giving the sailors a warm welcome.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Wiener dogs race for glory and charity
Half a dozen wiener dog owners squatted down at the finish line, wielding anything from their pup’s favorite toy to eggs and bags of beef jerky in hopes of luring their long-bodied companions down the course in a hurry.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Wiener dogs race for glory and charity
Half a dozen wiener dog owners squatted down at the finish line, wielding anything from their pup’s favorite toy to eggs and bags of beef jerky in hopes of luring their long-bodied companions down the course in a hurry.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork guild makes quilts for babies of USS Montana sailors
A nuclear submarine named in honor of the Big Sky State won’t be commissioned for at least another year, but one group of Bigfork quilters is already giving the sailors a warm welcome.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Lake Lodge to host critically ill children
For decades, Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork has prided itself on providing unique Western vacations in a family-friendly atmosphere. To celebrate its 75th anniversary next summer, the guest ranch will welcome a very special group of guests.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Flathead Lake Lodge to host critically ill children
For decades, Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork has prided itself on providing unique Western vacations in a family-friendly atmosphere. To celebrate its 75th anniversary next summer, the guest ranch will welcome a very special group of guests.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Family shares story of loss to inspire conversations about suicide
Perfectionist.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Family shares story of loss to inspire conversations about suicide
Perfectionist.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell drill sergeant helps save family from burning car
Four United States Army Reserve drill sergeants, including Sgt. 1st Class Eric Juhl of Kalispell, pulled a family to safety after their car crashed and ignited outside a Wisconsin military base on Aug. 15.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell drill sergeant helps save family from burning car
Four United States Army Reserve drill sergeants, including Sgt. 1st Class Eric Juhl of Kalispell, pulled a family to safety after their car crashed and ignited outside a Wisconsin military base on Aug. 15.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Locals can recycle glass at nonprofit fundraiser
It’s been over 10 months since Flathead Valley residents have been able to recycle their glass locally. Changes in the global recycling market, coupled with the high cost of transporting materials, have rocked local programs and forced the last remaining glass recycler, New World Recycling, to close up shop last …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Locals can recycle glass at nonprofit fundraiser
It’s been over 10 months since Flathead Valley residents have been able to recycle their glass locally. Changes in the global recycling market, coupled with the high cost of transporting materials, have rocked local programs and forced the last remaining glass recycler, New World Recycling, to close up shop last …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork group recommends denial of lakeshore variance
A request to repair eroding shoreline on Flathead Lake’s north shore by adding gravel fill was deemed “premature” by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee during its Aug. 29 meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Dragon Boat Festival races back to Bigfork
More than 20 teams of dragon-boat racers will go head-to-head in Bigfork Bay this weekend at the 2019 Montana Dragon Boat Festival.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Dragon Boat Festival races back to Bigfork
More than 20 teams of dragon-boat racers will go head-to-head in Bigfork Bay this weekend at the 2019 Montana Dragon Boat Festival.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork group recommends denial of lakeshore variance
A request to repair eroding shoreline on Flathead Lake’s north shore by adding gravel fill was deemed “premature” by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee during its Aug. 29 meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Longtime Inter Lake sports editor retiring
Five days a week at around 4 p.m., Inter Lake Sports Editor David Lesnick arrives to begin his shift. He’s a fixture at his standing desk, tucked away in a dark corner of the newsroom, where he steadily plugs away at the day’s copy, bringing local sports stories to life.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Longtime Inter Lake sports editor retiring
Five days a week at around 4 p.m., Inter Lake Sports Editor David Lesnick arrives to begin his shift. He’s a fixture at his standing desk, tucked away in a dark corner of the newsroom, where he steadily plugs away at the day’s copy, bringing local sports stories to life.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Musician has played worldwide, even in war zone
The pedestrians could hear Mike Gilbert long before they saw him. Slowly, but surely a small gaggle emerged from nearby shops and sidewalks, collecting outside the gazebo at Depot Park in Whitefish. Beneath it, in full Scottish regalia, Gilbert rewarded their curiosity with an impromptu performance, delighting the audience with …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Musician has played worldwide, even in war zone
The pedestrians could hear Mike Gilbert long before they saw him. Slowly, but surely a small gaggle emerged from nearby shops and sidewalks, collecting outside the gazebo at Depot Park in Whitefish. Beneath it, in full Scottish regalia, Gilbert rewarded their curiosity with an impromptu performance, delighting the audience with …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple creates business out of passion for fossil-finding
Aamon Jaeger spends his days digging for treasure.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple creates business out of passion for fossil-finding
Aamon Jaeger spends his days digging for treasure.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
FVCC students begin fall semester
Cracking spines on new textbooks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
FVCC students begin fall semester
Cracking spines on new textbooks.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside foundation teaches unique art of wooden boat making
Susan Timmons pulls a small planing tool over a sloping piece of wood with methodic concentration. She keeps her eye trained on the surface, working carefully to achieve the perfect curve on her tiller — the steering arm of her sailboat-in-progress.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lakeside foundation teaches unique art of wooden boat making
Susan Timmons pulls a small planing tool over a sloping piece of wood with methodic concentration. She keeps her eye trained on the surface, working carefully to achieve the perfect curve on her tiller — the steering arm of her sailboat-in-progress.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork playhouse celebrates 60 years of curtain calls
In 1960, Bigfork was a far cry from the affluent artistic hamlet that it is today. There were a handful of restaurants and mom and pop shops that largely catered to the population of fishermen who frequented the area. In the winter months, the meager population depleted even further so …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork playhouse celebrates 60 years of curtain calls
In 1960, Bigfork was a far cry from the affluent artistic hamlet that it is today. There were a handful of restaurants and mom and pop shops that largely catered to the population of fishermen who frequented the area. In the winter months, the meager population depleted even further so …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fair comedian aims to bring joy to the masses
Bill Robison can hardly sit still inside the Northwest Montana Fair office — his hands fly about while he speaks, matching his expressive face as he bounces from one story to the next.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fair comedian aims to bring joy to the masses
Bill Robison can hardly sit still inside the Northwest Montana Fair office — his hands fly about while he speaks, matching his expressive face as he bounces from one story to the next.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
D&T's cowboy fries with jalapeno slaw named best fair food
Visitors flock to the Northwest Montana Fair for many reasons.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
D&T's cowboy fries with jalapeno slaw named best fair food
Visitors flock to the Northwest Montana Fair for many reasons.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Brothers submit 100 entries in race for top exhibitor award
Each August, the Northwest Montana Fair showcases the Flathead’s finest — the best livestock, tastiest jams and jellies, largest vegetables and finest crafts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Brothers submit 100 entries in race for top exhibitor award
Each August, the Northwest Montana Fair showcases the Flathead’s finest — the best livestock, tastiest jams and jellies, largest vegetables and finest crafts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Couple aims to expand Lakeside's Volunteer Park
They’re at it again.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sailors escape serious injury in storm
Six people and one dog were rescued Saturday evening by Lake County Search and Rescue after three sailboats beached on Bull Island in Flathead Lake during a severe storm with winds upwards of 50 mph. Only minor injuries were reported by the sailors on board, although some boats sustained damage …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sailors escape serious injury in storm
Six people and one dog were rescued Saturday evening by Lake County Search and Rescue after three sailboats beached on Bull Island in Flathead Lake during a severe storm with winds upwards of 50 mph. Only minor injuries were reported by the sailors on board, although some boats sustained damage …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Couple aims to expand Lakeside's Volunteer Park
They’re at it again.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Marine partners with nonprofit for adaptive wakeboarding excursions
Fifteen year old Tristan Dishon bobs in the water outside the Marina Cay Resort, hands on the rope, ready to go. Two volunteers wade beside him, positioning his adaptive wakeboard into position for launching. The boat pulls forward slightly until the rope grows taught.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Marine partners with nonprofit for adaptive wakeboarding excursions
Fifteen year old Tristan Dishon bobs in the water outside the Marina Cay Resort, hands on the rope, ready to go. Two volunteers wade beside him, positioning his adaptive wakeboard into position for launching. The boat pulls forward slightly until the rope grows taught.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Locals ketchup with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
When the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into the Kalispell Super 1 Foods parking lot Friday morning, Val Heisler could hardly contain her excitement. She had her phone at the ready halfway down the parking lot as she half-walked, half-jogged toward the iconic hot dog-shaped vehicle. The Wienermobile stopped at Super …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Locals ketchup with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
When the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into the Kalispell Super 1 Foods parking lot Friday morning, Val Heisler could hardly contain her excitement. She had her phone at the ready halfway down the parking lot as she half-walked, half-jogged toward the iconic hot dog-shaped vehicle. The Wienermobile stopped at Super …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fall semester continuing ed registration opens
Registration opened this week for more than 170 courses in Flathead Valley Community College’s continuing education program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork artist's work featured at Target stores nationwide
Take a walk down one of Target’s personal-care aisles and you just might stumble across the work of local artist Mya Bessette. The Bigfork painter’s piece entitled “Infusion” was selected to be featured on a line of soap products by a natural cleaning company called method, in collaboration with online …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork artist's work featured at Target stores nationwide
Take a walk down one of Target’s personal-care aisles and you just might stumble across the work of local artist Mya Bessette. The Bigfork painter’s piece entitled “Infusion” was selected to be featured on a line of soap products by a natural cleaning company called method, in collaboration with online …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fall semester continuing ed registration opens
Registration opened this week for more than 170 courses in Flathead Valley Community College’s continuing education program.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Mindfulness group offers community meditation
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Mindfulness group offers community meditation
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Group pulls together farmers, advocates to streamline all facets of valley agriculture scene
Under a warm morning glow, farmer Todd Ulizio kneels between rows of vibrant lettuces, picking heads in colors of purple, green and reddish brown. He clips each plant so the leaves fall into a large tub to be washed, bagged and sold at the Thursday-evening farmers market in Columbia Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Group pulls together farmers, advocates to streamline all facets of valley agriculture scene
Under a warm morning glow, farmer Todd Ulizio kneels between rows of vibrant lettuces, picking heads in colors of purple, green and reddish brown. He clips each plant so the leaves fall into a large tub to be washed, bagged and sold at the Thursday-evening farmers market in Columbia Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Proposed bill takes aim at vets' pension predators
Companies that prey on veterans’ pensions could face penalties under the FREE Veterans Act, introduced by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. on Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Proposed bill takes aim at vets' pension predators
Companies that prey on veterans’ pensions could face penalties under the FREE Veterans Act, introduced by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. on Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Somers lake access impacted by high summer traffic
It’s the middle of a Sunday afternoon and the Somers Fishing Access is swarming with boaters. The site’s 28 parking spots are filled, yet a long stream of truck and trailers wait to enter from U.S. 93. The highway itself is lined with vehicles on either side and pedestrians and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Hot dog! - Wienermobile is rolling into town
Good news for those who relish a classic American hot dog — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to town. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels will be making an appearance at several Flathead Valley grocery stores Aug. 9 to 11. The Wienermobile that’s headed for Montana is one of …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Somers lake access impacted by high summer traffic
It’s the middle of a Sunday afternoon and the Somers Fishing Access is swarming with boaters. The site’s 28 parking spots are filled, yet a long stream of truck and trailers wait to enter from U.S. 93. The highway itself is lined with vehicles on either side and pedestrians and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Hot dog! - Wienermobile is rolling into town
Good news for those who relish a classic American hot dog — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to town. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels will be making an appearance at several Flathead Valley grocery stores Aug. 9 to 11. The Wienermobile that’s headed for Montana is one of …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork students, PTA raise money for playground
Bigfork Elementary School students are taking strides to build a new playground — quite literally.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork students, PTA raise money for playground
Bigfork Elementary School students are taking strides to build a new playground — quite literally.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Vet Center celebrates 40 years of service
For years, Navy veteran Joseph Robinson called an aircraft carrier home.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Cardboard a conundrum for Flathead recyclers
Gloria Schmidt visits Pacific Steel and Recycling in Kalispell every couple of weeks to drop off her recyclables. On Monday morning she deposited a few boxes and newspapers into the appropriate bins, just like usual. Although it’s not a lot, it’s important to her to do what she can to …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Cardboard a conundrum for Flathead recyclers
Gloria Schmidt visits Pacific Steel and Recycling in Kalispell every couple of weeks to drop off her recyclables. On Monday morning she deposited a few boxes and newspapers into the appropriate bins, just like usual. Although it’s not a lot, it’s important to her to do what she can to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Vet Center celebrates 40 years of service
For years, Navy veteran Joseph Robinson called an aircraft carrier home.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Local man forms extraordinary bond with pet bobcat
“Can I take a picture?” the woman asked, eagerly stepping toward Mike Kiel, arm extended, camera phone already in-hand.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Local man forms extraordinary bond with pet bobcat
“Can I take a picture?” the woman asked, eagerly stepping toward Mike Kiel, arm extended, camera phone already in-hand.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Road work: County gears up for chip-sealing
More than 40 miles of local roads will get a face-lift next month as part of the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department’s annual pavement maintenance cycle.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Road work: County gears up for chip-sealing
More than 40 miles of local roads will get a face-lift next month as part of the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department’s annual pavement maintenance cycle.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
State seeks solution for cheatgrass infestation
Wild Horse Island is a natural gem, known for its bighorn sheep, bald eagles and wild horses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
State seeks solution for cheatgrass infestation
Wild Horse Island is a natural gem, known for its bighorn sheep, bald eagles and wild horses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Flathead marksman joins sporting clays hall of fame
Former state senator Michael Taylor of Rollins has been shooting for 70 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Former home of Babe Ruth's doctor undergoes major renovation
When Ryan Nelson first laid eyes on the white manor on Fourth Avenue East in Kalispell, he found the house in grave disrepair.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Flathead marksman joins sporting clays hall of fame
Former state senator Michael Taylor of Rollins has been shooting for 70 years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Former home of Babe Ruth's doctor undergoes major renovation
When Ryan Nelson first laid eyes on the white manor on Fourth Avenue East in Kalispell, he found the house in grave disrepair.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Farmers raise award-winning Merinos
Throughout history, black sheep haven’t gotten a lot of love.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polka Dot Cow Creamery puts new spin on sweet treats
Becky Forbis happily chats away with her sister-in-law, Polka Dot Cow Creamery owner Marnie Forbis, as she fills a waffle cone with a perfect twist of pineapple and vanilla soft-serve. The mobile soft-serve shop opened its doors June 13 and it’s given Becky a whole new purpose in life.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polka Dot Cow Creamery puts new spin on sweet treats
Becky Forbis happily chats away with her sister-in-law, Polka Dot Cow Creamery owner Marnie Forbis, as she fills a waffle cone with a perfect twist of pineapple and vanilla soft-serve. The mobile soft-serve shop opened its doors June 13 and it’s given Becky a whole new purpose in life.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Farmers raise award-winning Merinos
Throughout history, black sheep haven’t gotten a lot of love.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mathematician tested parts for Apollo 11 flight
Fifty years ago, as the Apollo 11 lunar module prepared for its return journey from the moon, Frank Tumblety turned his ear to the radio.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Graphic historian chronicles Apollo 11 lunar landing on its 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago, America sat back in awe as astronaut Neil Armstrong took man’s first steps on the moon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mathematician tested parts for Apollo 11 flight
Fifty years ago, as the Apollo 11 lunar module prepared for its return journey from the moon, Frank Tumblety turned his ear to the radio.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Graphic historian chronicles Apollo 11 lunar landing on its 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago, America sat back in awe as astronaut Neil Armstrong took man’s first steps on the moon.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
RVers trade the comforts of home for life on the road
Valery and Danny Howard have spent the last three years in a home on wheels.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
RVers trade the comforts of home for life on the road
Valery and Danny Howard have spent the last three years in a home on wheels.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Captain guides helm of Montana's only sailing school
There’s nothing quite like a sailor’s life. The phrase alone begets visions of adventure, of pristine white boats cruising the open sea, exploring new shorelines wherever the wind may blow — and let’s not forget the rum.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Captain guides helm of Montana's only sailing school
There’s nothing quite like a sailor’s life. The phrase alone begets visions of adventure, of pristine white boats cruising the open sea, exploring new shorelines wherever the wind may blow — and let’s not forget the rum.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
WWII veterans revisit historic aircraft during Wings of Freedom Tour
Bonnie Savage wheels 96-year-old Evelyn Richardson beneath the massive wing of a B-24 bomber late Friday morning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
WWII veterans revisit historic aircraft during Wings of Freedom Tour
Bonnie Savage wheels 96-year-old Evelyn Richardson beneath the massive wing of a B-24 bomber late Friday morning.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
C-Falls woman helped build WWII bombers
A historic formation of World War II aircraft is on track to touch down at Glacier Park International Airport today, and within the field of fighters and bombers is the iconic B-17.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
C-Falls woman helped build WWII bombers
A historic formation of World War II aircraft is on track to touch down at Glacier Park International Airport today, and within the field of fighters and bombers is the iconic B-17.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Grateful Nation Montana hosts 5k to help children of fallen servicemembers
Forty-three Montana service members have lost their lives fighting in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Grateful Nation Montana hosts 5k to help children of fallen servicemembers
Forty-three Montana service members have lost their lives fighting in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Public piano builds community in Bigfork
Three children discovered the piano one afternoon. The lot of them squeezed onto a solitary bench, pounding out songs of their own creation. The eclectic melody bounced down Electric Avenue accented with their laughter. Nearby shopkeepers propped their doors open to listen and tourists paused their meandering to take in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Public piano builds community in Bigfork
Three children discovered the piano one afternoon. The lot of them squeezed onto a solitary bench, pounding out songs of their own creation. The eclectic melody bounced down Electric Avenue accented with their laughter. Nearby shopkeepers propped their doors open to listen and tourists paused their meandering to take in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Burger Box buoys lunchtime fare in East Glacier
It’s hard to miss the Burger Box when driving through East Glacier Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Longtime East Glacier outfitters know the lay of the land
Shaylea Tatsey eases herself onto her horse Houdini, bareback, with just a rope to hold onto. They moved around a small round pen with ease as she gestured him along with a shift in her seat or pressure of her leg.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Burger Box buoys lunchtime fare in East Glacier
It’s hard to miss the Burger Box when driving through East Glacier Park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Longtime East Glacier outfitters know the lay of the land
Shaylea Tatsey eases herself onto her horse Houdini, bareback, with just a rope to hold onto. They moved around a small round pen with ease as she gestured him along with a shift in her seat or pressure of her leg.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Photography program helps vets find light in the darkness
As Christopher Chaffee sets down a hefty Nikon digital camera on the table before him, he makes an observation: “They carry one of these, heavy like a weapon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Photography program helps vets find light in the darkness
As Christopher Chaffee sets down a hefty Nikon digital camera on the table before him, he makes an observation: “They carry one of these, heavy like a weapon.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Equine therapy group reaches out to veterans, first responders
There are some things you simply can’t unsee.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Equine therapy group reaches out to veterans, first responders
There are some things you simply can’t unsee.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Country star Josh Turner headlines Northwest Montana Fair concert
Country superstar Josh Turner will bring his deep vocals to the stage as the headliner for the 2018 North West Montana Fair and Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 15. The fair and rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 15-19 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds with a theme of “Discover!” Concertgoers can save …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Festival of the Arts celebrates 40 years
Thousands are expected to descend on downtown Bigfork this weekend for the 40th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts on Aug. 4 and 5. Nearly 150 juried artists from Montana and across the country will display their wares on Grand and Electric Avenues along with Bridge Street for the two-day …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork Festival of the Arts celebrates 40 years
Thousands are expected to descend on downtown Bigfork this weekend for the 40th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts on Aug. 4 and 5. Nearly 150 juried artists from Montana and across the country will display their wares on Grand and Electric Avenues along with Bridge Street for the two-day …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen foundry stands the test of time
A behemoth wolf pauses mid-stride, looking intently on what lies before him.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen foundry stands the test of time
A behemoth wolf pauses mid-stride, looking intently on what lies before him.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Group looks to round up support for National Day of the Cowboy
The cowboy and cowgirl code of conduct extols simple ethical guidelines for the ranching men and women of America.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Group looks to round up support for National Day of the Cowboy
The cowboy and cowgirl code of conduct extols simple ethical guidelines for the ranching men and women of America.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Festival Amadeus celebrates classical music
The works of classical greats like Mozart and Beethoven will come to life this August during the Festival Amadeus presented by Glacier Symphony. Over seven nights from Aug. 6-12, music aficionados have the opportunity to attend three orchestra concerts and three chamber cabaret concerts featuring invited guest soloists from across …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Festival Amadeus celebrates classical music
The works of classical greats like Mozart and Beethoven will come to life this August during the Festival Amadeus presented by Glacier Symphony. Over seven nights from Aug. 6-12, music aficionados have the opportunity to attend three orchestra concerts and three chamber cabaret concerts featuring invited guest soloists from across …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mom, trainer sets her sights on bodybuilding championship
“You know what they call a Montanan with two jobs? Lazy,” Kjersti Day says smiling. It’s Monday afternoon at Fuel Fitness in Kalispell and the mother of four is making the most of her 90-minute workout session. She has calories to torch, cardio to do and weights to lift — …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mom, trainer sets her sights on bodybuilding championship
“You know what they call a Montanan with two jobs? Lazy,” Kjersti Day says smiling. It’s Monday afternoon at Fuel Fitness in Kalispell and the mother of four is making the most of her 90-minute workout session. She has calories to torch, cardio to do and weights to lift — …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Chasing greatness
Kanyon Walker doesn’t shy away from hard work.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Chasing greatness
Kanyon Walker doesn’t shy away from hard work.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Hometown talent returns to Whitefish
If you listen to the radio these days you may hear a familiar voice.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Hometown talent returns to Whitefish
If you listen to the radio these days you may hear a familiar voice.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
FILMING the FLATHEAD
The inaugural class of the Montana Institute for the Arts was thrown to the wolves on Day 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
FILMING the FLATHEAD
The inaugural class of the Montana Institute for the Arts was thrown to the wolves on Day 1.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Powerlifters compete in Special Olympics USA Games
The barbell was loaded with four plates on each side, creating a setup so large it was almost comical.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Powerlifters compete in Special Olympics USA Games
The barbell was loaded with four plates on each side, creating a setup so large it was almost comical.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The muscle behind the punch
Montana Army National Guard soldiers based in Kalispell are one step closer to setting foot in Afghanistan. Sixty-eight members of the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion deployed in mid-May, bound for a mobilization station at Fort Hood, Texas. According to Maj. Christopher Lende, chief of public affairs for the Montana …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The muscle behind the punch
Montana Army National Guard soldiers based in Kalispell are one step closer to setting foot in Afghanistan. Sixty-eight members of the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion deployed in mid-May, bound for a mobilization station at Fort Hood, Texas. According to Maj. Christopher Lende, chief of public affairs for the Montana …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Bumper crop of morels hits Flathead Valley
It’s prime time for morel mushroom hunting in the Flathead Valley. The oblong fungi draw truckloads of harvesters to the forest from early May through August in search of these natural treasures. Morels are lauded for their nutty, earthy flavors and make appearances on local menus in the form of …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Bumper crop of morels hits Flathead Valley
It’s prime time for morel mushroom hunting in the Flathead Valley. The oblong fungi draw truckloads of harvesters to the forest from early May through August in search of these natural treasures. Morels are lauded for their nutty, earthy flavors and make appearances on local menus in the form of …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Artisan Oyster provides creative space in Kalispell
Artisan Oyster is an unexpected creative oasis at the Kalispell Center Mall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Artisan Oyster provides creative space in Kalispell
Artisan Oyster is an unexpected creative oasis at the Kalispell Center Mall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Tag. You're it!
There are three rules in the game of tag.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Tag. You're it!
There are three rules in the game of tag.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Theater without borders
Gypsy Theatre Guild wants you.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Creative leadership changes at Whitefish Theatre Company
A transition in creative leadership took place earlier this month at Whitefish Theatre Company with the departure of eight-year artistic director Jesse DeVine. DeVine had been employed by the theater company since 2011.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Theater without borders
Gypsy Theatre Guild wants you.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Creative leadership changes at Whitefish Theatre Company
A transition in creative leadership took place earlier this month at Whitefish Theatre Company with the departure of eight-year artistic director Jesse DeVine. DeVine had been employed by the theater company since 2011.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Motorcyclists share their passion for local roadways
The joy of the open road. It’s something motorcyclists know well.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Motorcyclists share their passion for local roadways
The joy of the open road. It’s something motorcyclists know well.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Hollywood actress and filmmaker to start film school in Kalispell
Montana’s stunning and varied landscapes are no stranger to Hollywood film cameras. The state has served as the backdrop for iconic features like “The Horse Whisperer,” “A River Runs Through It,” and more recently, last year’s “Walking Out.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Hollywood actress and filmmaker to start film school in Kalispell
Montana’s stunning and varied landscapes are no stranger to Hollywood film cameras. The state has served as the backdrop for iconic features like “The Horse Whisperer,” “A River Runs Through It,” and more recently, last year’s “Walking Out.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The first 50: Kalispell's Hockaday Museum of Art celebrates five decades
At the intersection of Second Avenue East and Third Street East is a door that opens to another world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The first 50: Kalispell's Hockaday Museum of Art celebrates five decades
At the intersection of Second Avenue East and Third Street East is a door that opens to another world.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A feathered family
A low chorus of clucking emanated from Shannon Eve’s backyard Thursday afternoon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A feathered family
A low chorus of clucking emanated from Shannon Eve’s backyard Thursday afternoon.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Never a dull
“If you can imagine it, I’ve probably seen it.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Local dancers to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Seven Flathead Valley dancers will perform before a national audience at the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this fall. The dancers are all students of the Academy of the Performing Arts in Kalispell. The dance studio has offered classes in ballet, tap and jazz, among …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Never a dull
“If you can imagine it, I’ve probably seen it.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Local dancers to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Seven Flathead Valley dancers will perform before a national audience at the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this fall. The dancers are all students of the Academy of the Performing Arts in Kalispell. The dance studio has offered classes in ballet, tap and jazz, among …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Scream it out
We scream for many reasons: when we’re scared, excited, overjoyed and in pain.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Radiothon to highlight Glacier Symphony
For more than three decades, the Glacier Symphony and Chorale has been brining classical music to the Flathead Valley. The 60-member orchestra and 70-person chorale has been dubbed a “treasure” by its supporters, who flock to annual shows like Festival Amadeus and holiday concerts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
World-class musicians to take the stage at Valley Voices concert
The Valley Voices need your help. The singing sensation have been going since 2000 and are hoping to raise $7,000 to purchase new music, risers and storage. The 50-member chorus performs four free concerts each year and at venues throughout the Flathead Valley, like local nursing homes and the Conrad …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Scream it out
We scream for many reasons: when we’re scared, excited, overjoyed and in pain.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Radiothon to highlight Glacier Symphony
For more than three decades, the Glacier Symphony and Chorale has been brining classical music to the Flathead Valley. The 60-member orchestra and 70-person chorale has been dubbed a “treasure” by its supporters, who flock to annual shows like Festival Amadeus and holiday concerts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
World-class musicians to take the stage at Valley Voices concert
The Valley Voices need your help. The singing sensation have been going since 2000 and are hoping to raise $7,000 to purchase new music, risers and storage. The 50-member chorus performs four free concerts each year and at venues throughout the Flathead Valley, like local nursing homes and the Conrad …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Flathead LGBTQ+ Alliance offers safe space for gay, trans and questioning youth
On Wednesday night in the basement of the ImagineIF Library in Kalispell more than two dozen students and parents formed a circle of chairs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Flathead LGBTQ+ Alliance offers safe space for gay, trans and questioning youth
On Wednesday night in the basement of the ImagineIF Library in Kalispell more than two dozen students and parents formed a circle of chairs.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Never too late to create
Michael Wear’s quaint first-floor apartment is part living space, part studio, with vivid paintings adorning the walls and works in progress drying on a table at the center of his home.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Afrofusion dance instructor shares love for movement
Name: Leslie Yancey
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Never too late to create
Michael Wear’s quaint first-floor apartment is part living space, part studio, with vivid paintings adorning the walls and works in progress drying on a table at the center of his home.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Afrofusion dance instructor shares love for movement
Name: Leslie Yancey
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
E. coli outbreak suspected in Flathead
Montana is the latest state to have confirmed cases of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce sourced from Yuma, Arizona.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
E. coli outbreak suspected in Flathead
Montana is the latest state to have confirmed cases of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce sourced from Yuma, Arizona.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Artists bring supplies, mentorship to reservation community
The silhouette of a leaping elk stretches over an antique ledger with symbolic ink designs to the north and south of the powerful creature. It’s one of John Isaiah Pepion’s distinctive pieces titled “Elk Medicine.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Artists bring supplies, mentorship to reservation community
The silhouette of a leaping elk stretches over an antique ledger with symbolic ink designs to the north and south of the powerful creature. It’s one of John Isaiah Pepion’s distinctive pieces titled “Elk Medicine.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Filmmaker talks storytelling and finding success as a female director
Name: Kristin Ellingson
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Filmmaker talks storytelling and finding success as a female director
Name: Kristin Ellingson
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
CrossFit Bigfork opens up shop
Growing up, Isaac Lee was never much of a weights guy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
CrossFit Bigfork opens up shop
Growing up, Isaac Lee was never much of a weights guy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Montana movies on the silver screen
Steve Shapero is easy to spot at the Pocketstone Cafe, sipping on a cup of coffee from beneath his signature brown felt cowboy hat. The Bigfork resident and film buff is the mastermind behind the upcoming Bigfork Independent Film Festival — a two-day event that will feature 20 films made …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen welder turns junk into metal art
If you look left as you cross the bridge over the Flathead River headed towards Evergreen, you’ll see one of Wayne Hill’s distinctive sculptures: “Junkyard Art” spelled out in mufflers welded together.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Montana movies on the silver screen
Steve Shapero is easy to spot at the Pocketstone Cafe, sipping on a cup of coffee from beneath his signature brown felt cowboy hat. The Bigfork resident and film buff is the mastermind behind the upcoming Bigfork Independent Film Festival — a two-day event that will feature 20 films made …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen welder turns junk into metal art
If you look left as you cross the bridge over the Flathead River headed towards Evergreen, you’ll see one of Wayne Hill’s distinctive sculptures: “Junkyard Art” spelled out in mufflers welded together.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Aiming high
Jesse Mann has always had his eye on the sky.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Aiming high
Jesse Mann has always had his eye on the sky.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
FVCC logger sports team gears up for competitions
Katie Haas wraps both hands around the handle of an ax and hefts the tool dubbed “Crook” over her head. She stares down the target, a slice of log painted with alternating rings of blue and yellow, before hurling the ax over her head. It rotates rapidly through the air …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
FVCC logger sports team gears up for competitions
Katie Haas wraps both hands around the handle of an ax and hefts the tool dubbed “Crook” over her head. She stares down the target, a slice of log painted with alternating rings of blue and yellow, before hurling the ax over her head. It rotates rapidly through the air …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Homeschool Theater Club provides inclusive environment for the arts
More than a dozen voices rise in harmony, filling the chamber of Cornerstone Church on Monday afternoon. They’re not singing a religious hymn, but rather a number from “Annie” — the latest production by the Homeschool Theater Club.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Homeschool Theater Club provides inclusive environment for the arts
More than a dozen voices rise in harmony, filling the chamber of Cornerstone Church on Monday afternoon. They’re not singing a religious hymn, but rather a number from “Annie” — the latest production by the Homeschool Theater Club.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mike Foote sets record for vertical feet skied in 24 hours
Professional endurance athlete Mike Foote made history in Whitefish on Sunday when he climbed up and skied down a staggering 61,200 vertical feet in 24 hours, setting a new world record.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mike Foote sets record for vertical feet skied in 24 hours
Professional endurance athlete Mike Foote made history in Whitefish on Sunday when he climbed up and skied down a staggering 61,200 vertical feet in 24 hours, setting a new world record.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Ceramics artist blends human, natural worlds
David Regan is at home in the ceramics studio.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Ceramics artist blends human, natural worlds
David Regan is at home in the ceramics studio.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Black beauties
Lia, a curious Friesian mare, pokes her head out of her stall as Josh and Raena Stibal make their way down a long hallway in the middle of the barn at Legendary Friesians. The other horses follow suit, greeting their caretakers with a nuzzle or offering up their forelock for …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Black beauties
Lia, a curious Friesian mare, pokes her head out of her stall as Josh and Raena Stibal make their way down a long hallway in the middle of the barn at Legendary Friesians. The other horses follow suit, greeting their caretakers with a nuzzle or offering up their forelock for …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Solitude on the ski trails at Essex
David Christensen crunches along the Starlight Trail on a set of snowshoes, using poles to help propel himself forward. He’s one of a handful of hikers and cross-country skiers on the trails, and although the temperature is a brisk 4 degrees, he’s treated to intermittent blasts of sunlight and blissful …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Caboose accommodations offer unique overnight experience
The door to the GN 441 Locomotive is heavy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Solitude on the ski trails at Essex
David Christensen crunches along the Starlight Trail on a set of snowshoes, using poles to help propel himself forward. He’s one of a handful of hikers and cross-country skiers on the trails, and although the temperature is a brisk 4 degrees, he’s treated to intermittent blasts of sunlight and blissful …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Caboose accommodations offer unique overnight experience
The door to the GN 441 Locomotive is heavy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Amtrak offers scenic travel experience to Essex
The sun clips a mountain ridge, washing the winter wonderland in a buttery yellow as the morning Amtrak train makes its way to Essex.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Amtrak offers scenic travel experience to Essex
The sun clips a mountain ridge, washing the winter wonderland in a buttery yellow as the morning Amtrak train makes its way to Essex.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mike Murray's fourth album celebrates highs and lows
Kalispell singer-songwriter Mike Murray will celebrate the release of his fourth solo album, “Difficult Days” a 14-song collection of soulful alternative rock, at two shows this Friday and Saturday in Columbia Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mike Murray's fourth album celebrates highs and lows
Kalispell singer-songwriter Mike Murray will celebrate the release of his fourth solo album, “Difficult Days” a 14-song collection of soulful alternative rock, at two shows this Friday and Saturday in Columbia Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple recognized for home restoration efforts
There are two things Linda Babiak loves: antiques and a good project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple recognized for home restoration efforts
There are two things Linda Babiak loves: antiques and a good project.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
High school theater doesn't shy away from mature themes in production of She Kills Monsters
The Whitefish High School drama club doesn’t shy away from a challenge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
High school theater doesn't shy away from mature themes in production of She Kills Monsters
The Whitefish High School drama club doesn’t shy away from a challenge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen gym to host free women's self-defense clinic
It all started out so normally.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Evergreen gym to host free women's self-defense clinic
It all started out so normally.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Love, light and hope
Traci Stolte jokingly refers to herself as a jack of all trades — and the truth is, she’s not far off the mark. The longtime Whitefish resident is part nonprofit director, pet boarding house owner, pilates teacher, bartender, wife and mother of three.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
This weekend, Martin City will awake from its winter slumber for a raucous weekend of racing, socializing and perhaps, more than a little imbibing. The 40th annual Cabin Fever Days includes events like the mountain man competition, arm wrestling tournament, snowshoe softball and even a kids pool tournament. But an …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Love, light and hope
Traci Stolte jokingly refers to herself as a jack of all trades — and the truth is, she’s not far off the mark. The longtime Whitefish resident is part nonprofit director, pet boarding house owner, pilates teacher, bartender, wife and mother of three.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
This weekend, Martin City will awake from its winter slumber for a raucous weekend of racing, socializing and perhaps, more than a little imbibing. The 40th annual Cabin Fever Days includes events like the mountain man competition, arm wrestling tournament, snowshoe softball and even a kids pool tournament. But an …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
This weekend, Martin City will awake from its winter slumber for a raucous weekend of racing, socializing and perhaps, more than a little imbibing. The 40th annual Cabin Fever Days includes events like the mountain man competition, arm wrestling tournament, snowshoe softball and even a kids pool tournament. But an …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Back on the court
High school junior Rakiah Grende has a simple wish: to finish out a season with the Bigfork Vikings basketball team. It’s not a particularly outlandish goal, but for the 17-year-old, it’s been an evasive one.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
You could say Ron Kelley became an artist against his will.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
in the making
Kenneth Yarus whisks a palette knife through a dollop of slate blue paint, loading the tool and applying a careful stroke to a freshly oiled canvas. The work in progress depicts a dramatically-lit scene at Atsina Lake in Glacier National Park, distinguished by a trio of waterfalls, each set in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Back on the court
High school junior Rakiah Grende has a simple wish: to finish out a season with the Bigfork Vikings basketball team. It’s not a particularly outlandish goal, but for the 17-year-old, it’s been an evasive one.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
You could say Ron Kelley became an artist against his will.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
You could say Ron Kelley became an artist against his will.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
You could say Ron Kelley became an artist against his will.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No headline
You could say Ron Kelley became an artist against his will.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
in the making
Kenneth Yarus whisks a palette knife through a dollop of slate blue paint, loading the tool and applying a careful stroke to a freshly oiled canvas. The work in progress depicts a dramatically-lit scene at Atsina Lake in Glacier National Park, distinguished by a trio of waterfalls, each set in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Custom bike builder qualifies for Swiss show
Motorcycles in progress sit on elevated racks inside Hawke Lawshe’s bike shop, Vintage Technologies, in Columbia Falls. Like many mechanical shops of its kind, the place has a well-worn feel: tools, bike parts, old photographs and an American flag in one corner add to the visual cacophony. In the middle …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Custom bike builder qualifies for Swiss show
Motorcycles in progress sit on elevated racks inside Hawke Lawshe’s bike shop, Vintage Technologies, in Columbia Falls. Like many mechanical shops of its kind, the place has a well-worn feel: tools, bike parts, old photographs and an American flag in one corner add to the visual cacophony. In the middle …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Winter Carnival: Wacky, wild and wonderful
Every year for a month-long stretch in the dead of winter, Whitefish comes alive with the wacky weirdness that is the Whitefish Winter Carnival. It’s part Nordic mythology, part wild party with a dash of old-time fun and the enlivened spirit of community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Winter Carnival: Wacky, wild and wonderful
Every year for a month-long stretch in the dead of winter, Whitefish comes alive with the wacky weirdness that is the Whitefish Winter Carnival. It’s part Nordic mythology, part wild party with a dash of old-time fun and the enlivened spirit of community.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Snowmobile ride benefits mental-health advocacy group
For the 27th year running, a band of intrepid snowmobilers will ride their way across Montana to raise funds and awareness for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Montana. The Trans-Montana Charity Ride will take 28 adventurers to six different locales where they'll hit the snow before loading up and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Snowmobile ride benefits mental-health advocacy group
For the 27th year running, a band of intrepid snowmobilers will ride their way across Montana to raise funds and awareness for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Montana. The Trans-Montana Charity Ride will take 28 adventurers to six different locales where they’ll hit the snow before loading up and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Portrait artist Diana Neville reflects on art, love
Bigfork artist Diana Neville has painted more than 20,000 portraits throughout her illustrious career. They hang on walls as far off as Russia and Argentina depicting wealthy influencers, past presidents and musical icons. But upstairs in her window-lit studio hangs a simple, but elegantly done, pastel portrait of her now …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
You’ll often find Mike Potter at Starbucks, headset on, large iPad in hand.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Portrait artist Diana Neville reflects on art, love
Bigfork artist Diana Neville has painted more than 20,000 portraits throughout her illustrious career. They hang on walls as far off as Russia and Argentina depicting wealthy influencers, past presidents and musical icons. But upstairs in her window-lit studio hangs a simple, but elegantly done, pastel portrait of her now …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
You’ll often find Mike Potter at Starbucks, headset on, large iPad in hand.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
You’ll often find Mike Potter at Starbucks, headset on, large iPad in hand.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Special Olympics coach reflects rewards of leading a team
At birth, Robbie Hayes weighed just 4 pounds, 4 ounces. He came a little early, but to his mom, Carolyn Wallace, he was perfect.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Special Olympics coach reflects rewards of leading a team
At birth, Robbie Hayes weighed just 4 pounds, 4 ounces. He came a little early, but to his mom, Carolyn Wallace, he was perfect.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Kalispell author releases Western novella
Kalispell author Carol Buchanan, known for her four-novel vigilante series, has released her latest book; this time a novella titled “Brother Joel Begs Forgiveness.” The story unfolds in the Montana territory in the mid-1800s, and follows Joel Van Fleet, a banker from the Big Apple who devises a plan to …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Merry Maker promises rowdy good time
Whitefish Winter Carnival kicks off with what promises to be a rowdy good time at the Jan. 6 Merry Maker — an adults-only party featuring the much-anticipated roast of Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Alpine Theater Project finds new home
What once was an auto shop on U.S. 93 in Whitefish has been transformed: a wood floor sits where oil-stained concrete was before and a rainbow stream of costumes fills the lion’s share of an upstairs loft. Remnants of 14 years of theater add color to the space in the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Kalispell author releases Western novella
Kalispell author Carol Buchanan, known for her four-novel vigilante series, has released her latest book; this time a novella titled “Brother Joel Begs Forgiveness.” The story unfolds in the Montana territory in the mid-1800s, and follows Joel Van Fleet, a banker from the Big Apple who devises a plan to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Merry Maker promises rowdy good time
Whitefish Winter Carnival kicks off with what promises to be a rowdy good time at the Jan. 6 Merry Maker — an adults-only party featuring the much-anticipated roast of Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Alpine Theater Project finds new home
What once was an auto shop on U.S. 93 in Whitefish has been transformed: a wood floor sits where oil-stained concrete was before and a rainbow stream of costumes fills the lion’s share of an upstairs loft. Remnants of 14 years of theater add color to the space in the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Can-do attitude helps woman heal after internal decapitation
It was supposed to be a fun day out on the trails for Ashley Gilbert and her boyfriend Hunter Brown. The couple had a rare opportunity to go snowmobiling Jan. 8 and headed up Canyon Creek in Columbia Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Can-do attitude helps woman heal after internal decapitation
It was supposed to be a fun day out on the trails for Ashley Gilbert and her boyfriend Hunter Brown. The couple had a rare opportunity to go snowmobiling Jan. 8 and headed up Canyon Creek in Columbia Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
A dip in Flathead Lake is chilly, at best, even in the summer months. But on Jan. 1, as many as a couple hundred people will brave the frigid winter waters for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge in Woods Bay. The time honored tradition was started by Neil and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
W?ith just days left in 2017, Flathead Valley bars, eateries and resorts are gearing up to ring in 2018 with a bang. From extreme sports to Hollywood DJs, local venues are kicking it into high gear for the last big hurrah of the year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
A dip in Flathead Lake is chilly, at best, even in the summer months. But on Jan. 1, as many as a couple hundred people will brave the frigid winter waters for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge in Woods Bay. The time honored tradition was started by Neil and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
A dip in Flathead Lake is chilly, at best, even in the summer months. But on Jan. 1, as many as a couple hundred people will brave the frigid winter waters for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge in Woods Bay. The time honored tradition was started by Neil and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
W?ith just days left in 2017, Flathead Valley bars, eateries and resorts are gearing up to ring in 2018 with a bang. From extreme sports to Hollywood DJs, local venues are kicking it into high gear for the last big hurrah of the year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
W?ith just days left in 2017, Flathead Valley bars, eateries and resorts are gearing up to ring in 2018 with a bang. From extreme sports to Hollywood DJs, local venues are kicking it into high gear for the last big hurrah of the year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
No headline
W?ith just days left in 2017, Flathead Valley bars, eateries and resorts are gearing up to ring in 2018 with a bang. From extreme sports to Hollywood DJs, local venues are kicking it into high gear for the last big hurrah of the year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Locals hunt prime conditions for backcountry skating
Avalanche Lake in Glacier Park was perfect.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Locals hunt prime conditions for backcountry skating
Avalanche Lake in Glacier Park was perfect.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Comfort Dental offers free day of dental care
Comfort Dental in Kalispell is offering a day of free dental care Dec. 23 for those in need. The practice’s three dentists will be providing services on a first-come, first-serve basis from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2165 U.S. Hwy 2 E., Ste. D.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Comfort Dental offers free day of dental care
Comfort Dental in Kalispell is offering a day of free dental care Dec. 23 for those in need. The practice’s three dentists will be providing services on a first-come, first-serve basis from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2165 U.S. Hwy 2 E., Ste. D.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Teamwork focus of new strength-training gym
The energy is palpable inside Beast Athletes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Teamwork focus of new strength-training gym
The energy is palpable inside Beast Athletes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Prestige Assisted Living adopts local family for Christmas
Christmas came early this year for one Flathead Valley family.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Norovirus hits the Flathead Valley
The highly contagious gastrointestinal illness norovirus is making an appearance across the state, striking eight counties over the past six weeks. Public health officials have reported outbreaks of the virus in Cascade, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Meagher, Missoula, Silver Bow and Yellowstone counties, similar to what they observed last year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Prestige Assisted Living adopts local family for Christmas
Christmas came early this year for one Flathead Valley family.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Norovirus hits the Flathead Valley
The highly contagious gastrointestinal illness norovirus is making an appearance across the state, striking eight counties over the past six weeks. Public health officials have reported outbreaks of the virus in Cascade, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Meagher, Missoula, Silver Bow and Yellowstone counties, similar to what they observed last year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead physicians chosen for leadership program
Physicians have long played important roles in hospital leadership, often serving as the link between the board room and clinical realms. But many don’t receive specific leadership training during their medical careers, which is where organizations like the Montana Medical Association come in.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flathead physicians chosen for leadership program
Physicians have long played important roles in hospital leadership, often serving as the link between the board room and clinical realms. But many don’t receive specific leadership training during their medical careers, which is where organizations like the Montana Medical Association come in.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Resort celebrates new lift on opening day
Fog and freezing temperatures did little to sway opening-day crowds at Whitefish Mountain Resort, which saw more than 1,550 visitors at the start of its 70th season Thursday. Skiers and snowboarders coursed down 29 of the resort’s 105 marked trails in temperatures in the teens and 20s on a moderate …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New lift highlights resort's opening day
Fog and freezing temperatures did little to sway opening-day crowds at Whitefish Mountain Resort, which saw more than 1,550 visitors at the start of its 70th season Thursday. Skiers and snowboarders coursed down 29 of the resort’s 105 marked trails in temperatures in the teens and 20s on a moderate …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
New lift highlights resort's opening day
Fog and freezing temperatures did little to sway opening-day crowds at Whitefish Mountain Resort, which saw more than 1,550 visitors at the start of its 70th season Thursday. Skiers and snowboarders coursed down 29 of the resort’s 105 marked trails in temperatures in the teens and 20s on a moderate …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Following flu deaths, heath department reminds folks to get vaccinated
Two Flathead County residents have died from the flu, marking the state’s first influenza-related deaths this season, the Flathead City-County Health Department reported Wednesday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Health department braces for impact of budget cuts
At-risk children and families will be among those impacted by budget cuts passed during the Montana Legislature’s recent special session.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Health department braces for impact of budget cuts
At-risk children and families will be among those impacted by budget cuts passed during the Montana Legislature’s recent special session.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flu claims two lives in Flathead
Two Flathead County residents have died from the flu, marking the state’s first influenza-related deaths this season, the Flathead City-County Health Department reported Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Flu claims two lives in Flathead
Two Flathead County residents have died from the flu, marking the state’s first influenza-related deaths this season, the Flathead City-County Health Department reported Wednesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hand, foot and mouth outbreak strikes Flathead daycares
The Flathead City-County Health Department reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease in daycares across the county at the end of November. The spread of the disease has decreased over the past few weeks, while influenza is on the rise with 15 new cases over the last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hand, foot and mouth outbreak strikes Flathead daycares
The Flathead City-County Health Department reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease in daycares across the county at the end of November. The spread of the disease has decreased over the past few weeks, while influenza is on the rise with 15 new cases over the last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Daines names Kalispell's Ted Koenig as Montanan of the Week
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Kalispell resident Ted Koenig as the Montanan of the Week for his role in humanitarian relief efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands following the destruction of hurricanes Maria and Irma.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Daines names Kalispell's Ted Koenig as Montanan of the Week
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Kalispell resident Ted Koenig as the Montanan of the Week for his role in humanitarian relief efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands following the destruction of hurricanes Maria and Irma.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Whitefish ski patroller Kate Atha thrives on the mountain
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Young cancer patient celebrates final chemo treatment
Wendy McCaffree shouted from a throng of 30-some people gathered outside Northwest Oncology and Hematology Wednesday afternoon. “Way to cowgirl up, Willow!”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Young cancer patient celebrates final chemo treatment
Wendy McCaffree shouted from a throng of 30-some people gathered outside Northwest Oncology and Hematology Wednesday afternoon. “Way to cowgirl up, Willow!”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Survey: Underage drinking a big problem in Montana
Montana has a drinking problem.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Survey: Underage drinking a big problem in Montana
Montana has a drinking problem.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hot Springs market rooted in community
The cafe counter at Camas Organic Market and Bakery is full at the lunch hour.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Co-op shares in healing waters
“Want to sample it?” asks Paul Stelter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Limp in, leap out
An even 10 soakers luxuriate in the hot mineral waters at Symes Hot Springs Hotel on a chilly Monday afternoon. Gray skies and large, plopping rain drops don’t deter them. They simply shimmy down a bit farther into the steaming pool, or tiptoe quickly from the main soaking area to …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hot Springs market rooted in community
The cafe counter at Camas Organic Market and Bakery is full at the lunch hour.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Co-op shares in healing waters
“Want to sample it?” asks Paul Stelter.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Limp in, leap out
An even 10 soakers luxuriate in the hot mineral waters at Symes Hot Springs Hotel on a chilly Monday afternoon. Gray skies and large, plopping rain drops don’t deter them. They simply shimmy down a bit farther into the steaming pool, or tiptoe quickly from the main soaking area to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Group celebrates 10 years supplying troops with reading material
“GQ,” “Outside” and “Men’s Fitness” are among the most popular publication titles that fill flat-rate shipping boxes at Magazines for Troops’ Lakeside headquarters.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Group celebrates 10 years supplying troops with reading material
“GQ,” “Outside” and “Men’s Fitness” are among the most popular publication titles that fill flat-rate shipping boxes at Magazines for Troops’ Lakeside headquarters.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hospital safety ratings don't tell whole story
With health insurance premiums on the rise and the future of the Affordable Care Act in limbo, it can be difficult for many Americans to make decisions related to health care. Compounding the current complexities are inconsistencies in hospital rating systems provided by both independent operators and government agencies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hospital safety ratings don't tell whole story
With health insurance premiums on the rise and the future of the Affordable Care Act in limbo, it can be difficult for many Americans to make decisions related to health care. Compounding the current complexities are inconsistencies in hospital rating systems provided by both independent operators and government agencies.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Olszewski receives top honor for mental-health advocacy
Sen. Al Olszewski, R-Kalispell, was recognized with a Montana Hero Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for his efforts to bring a psychiatric residency program to the state during a recent awards banquet in Great Falls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell resident deploys for hurricane relief
Ted Koenig is more of a behind-the-scenes guy. In his work as a disaster program manager with the Red Cross, he puts his analytical mind to use, coordinating 150 volunteers throughout Northwest Montana to ensure the agency’s humanitarian mission is carried out year-round.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Olszewski receives top honor for mental-health advocacy
Sen. Al Olszewski, R-Kalispell, was recognized with a Montana Hero Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for his efforts to bring a psychiatric residency program to the state during a recent awards banquet in Great Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell resident deploys for hurricane relief
Ted Koenig is more of a behind-the-scenes guy. In his work as a disaster program manager with the Red Cross, he puts his analytical mind to use, coordinating 150 volunteers throughout Northwest Montana to ensure the agency’s humanitarian mission is carried out year-round.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Newborn parents 'learn to earn'
Cassandra Hall and her husband, Seth, had talked it over: they’d have one more child and call it good. But fate had other plans for the young Kalispell couple.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Newborn parents 'learn to earn'
Cassandra Hall and her husband, Seth, had talked it over: they’d have one more child and call it good. But fate had other plans for the young Kalispell couple.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
'GUTS AND FORTITUDE'
Taylor Reed isn’t your average amateur boxer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
'GUTS AND FORTITUDE'
Taylor Reed isn’t your average amateur boxer.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Boxer brings all-or-nothing attitude to the ring
Taylor Reed swayed back against the ropes as his coach Jesse Uhde leaned into him, delivering a fierce staccato of punches to his side. Reed pushed off and returned the favor, hooking into Uhde with a powerful blow. The two men, drenched in sweat, paced around the ring looking for …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Boxer brings all-or-nothing attitude to the ring
Taylor Reed swayed back against the ropes as his coach Jesse Uhde leaned into him, delivering a fierce staccato of punches to his side. Reed pushed off and returned the favor, hooking into Uhde with a powerful blow. The two men, drenched in sweat, paced around the ring looking for …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Nursing students study high school stress levels
Stress is on the rise among American teens who sometimes struggle to balance school, home life and social expectations. Teens today report higher levels of stress than adults and more than a third anticipate their stress levels to only increase next year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Nursing students study high school stress levels
Stress is on the rise among American teens who sometimes struggle to balance school, home life and social expectations. Teens today report higher levels of stress than adults and more than a third anticipate their stress levels to only increase next year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple helps Lakeside girl fund diabetic-alert dog
Courtney Rhoades thought she was just going to lunch with her mother last Friday. But when she arrived at Glacier Perks Coffee House in Lakeside, there was a couple waiting there especially for her.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple helps Lakeside girl fund diabetic-alert dog
Courtney Rhoades thought she was just going to lunch with her mother last Friday. But when she arrived at Glacier Perks Coffee House in Lakeside, there was a couple waiting there especially for her.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Take-Back Day collects unused prescription drugs
This Saturday, Montanans with unused prescription pills and patches can dump those medications with no questions asked at one of 24 sites around the state as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Take-Back Day collects unused prescription drugs
This Saturday, Montanans with unused prescription pills and patches can dump those medications with no questions asked at one of 24 sites around the state as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish company's contract with Puerto Rico questioned
A Whitefish-based power company has secured a $300 million contract to restore electricity to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, spurring questions from government agencies and Congress about why the 2-year-old operation from Montana was selected over larger, more experienced providers.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Questions arise about Whitefish company's Puerto Rico contract
A Whitefish-based power company has secured a $300 million contract to restore electricity to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, spurring questions from government agencies and Congress about why the 2-year-old operation from Montana was selected over larger, more experienced providers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Questions arise about Whitefish company's Puerto Rico contract
A Whitefish-based power company has secured a $300 million contract to restore electricity to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, spurring questions from government agencies and Congress about why the 2-year-old operation from Montana was selected over larger, more experienced providers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
No headline
Two deer scamper by Kay Lynn’s Kalispell art studio.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
No headline
Two deer scamper by Kay Lynn’s Kalispell art studio.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
No headline
Two deer scamper by Kay Lynn’s Kalispell art studio.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kettle Care Organics celebrates 35 years
Organic skin-care company, Kettle Care Organics celebrated 35 years of business in the Flathead Valley this month. The brand is produced, packaged and sold in Kalispell and known for its high concentrations of essential oils and natural ingredients.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kettle Care Organics celebrates 35 years
Organic skin-care company, Kettle Care Organics celebrated 35 years of business in the Flathead Valley this month. The brand is produced, packaged and sold in Kalispell and known for its high concentrations of essential oils and natural ingredients.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Timber Tour highlights bright spots in industry
More than 30 hard-hat wearing locals climbed out of a bus in front of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. Thursday afternoon. Trucks stacked high with behemoth logs chugged past the visitors, who assembled around a handful of mill employees for the Flathead Timber Tour, which began at Stoltze and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Timber Tour highlights bright spots in industry
More than 30 hard-hat wearing locals climbed out of a bus in front of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. Thursday afternoon. Trucks stacked high with behemoth logs chugged past the visitors, who assembled around a handful of mill employees for the Flathead Timber Tour, which began at Stoltze and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Efron brothers tackle Glacier for commercial shoot
Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron and his younger brother, Dylan Efron, paid a visit to Glacier National Park in June to shoot a commercial for Columbia Sportswear, that was released last week. Efron, 29, is best known for his roles in the hit series “High School Musical” and blockbusters “17 Again,” …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Efron brothers tackle Glacier for commercial shoot
Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron and his younger brother, Dylan Efron, paid a visit to Glacier National Park in June to shoot a commercial for Columbia Sportswear, that was released last week. Efron, 29, is best known for his roles in the hit series “High School Musical” and blockbusters “17 Again,” …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Type I diabetic raising funds for service dog
Tina Rhoades hasn’t slept through a single night the past year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Type I diabetic raising funds for service dog
Tina Rhoades hasn’t slept through a single night the past year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New hospital leader eyes opportunities for growth
Progress is visible from Pamela Robertson’s second floor office at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New hospital leader eyes opportunities for growth
Progress is visible from Pamela Robertson’s second floor office at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Montana health insurance rates climb upward
Health insurance rates will continue their upward trend for yet another year in Montana. State officials released 2018 health insurance rates Tuesday, which included average rate increases of between 4 and 22.3 percent for the individual market.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Montana health insurance rates climb upward
Health insurance rates will continue their upward trend for yet another year in Montana. State officials released 2018 health insurance rates Tuesday, which included average rate increases of between 4 and 22.3 percent for the individual market.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Think pink for breast cancer awareness month
Save a Sister wants local businesses to think pink this October in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A mother and daughter battle the big 'C'
Muffie Thomson got cancer for Christmas. The year was 1992 and she was 38 years old.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Think pink for breast cancer awareness month
Save a Sister wants local businesses to think pink this October in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A mother and daughter battle the big 'C'
Muffie Thomson got cancer for Christmas. The year was 1992 and she was 38 years old.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Candidates laud downtown plan; pinpoint traffic concerns
Kalispell City Council members Sandy Carlson of Ward 1 and Chad Graham of Ward 2 will run uncontested in the upcoming municipal election Nov. 7. Ward 1 is the northwest portion of town, west of Meridian Road and north of Railroad Street. Ward 2 encompasses the northeast sector of Kalispell, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Candidates laud downtown plan; pinpoint traffic concerns
Kalispell City Council members Sandy Carlson of Ward 1 and Chad Graham of Ward 2 will run uncontested in the upcoming municipal election Nov. 7. Ward 1 is the northwest portion of town, west of Meridian Road and north of Railroad Street. Ward 2 encompasses the northeast sector of Kalispell, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man dies while performing motorcycle stunt on highway
A 31-year-old Kalispell man died after performing a wheelie on his motorcycle shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Jordan Munoz was traveling between 60 and 70 mph on Montana 206, north of Jensen Road, when the crash occurred.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell man dies while performing motorcycle stunt on highway
A 31-year-old Kalispell man died after performing a wheelie on his motorcycle shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Jordan Munoz was traveling between 60 and 70 mph on Montana 206, north of Jensen Road, when the crash occurred.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Brooklyn Rolls expands to Kalispell
John Ryan grew up in the kitchen — an Italian kitchen, to be exact.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Brooklyn Rolls expands to Kalispell
John Ryan grew up in the kitchen — an Italian kitchen, to be exact.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish native rescues hurricane victims as Coast Guard pilot
Rain pummeled the sides of Justin Pacheco’s rescue chopper as he approached the freeway with six passengers on board — cold and tired, but alive. He eased the MH-60 Tango onto the south Texas thoroughfare — steady, steady — until finally the aircraft’s wheels touched down.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish native rescues hurricane victims as Coast Guard pilot
Rain pummeled the sides of Justin Pacheco’s rescue chopper as he approached the freeway with six passengers on board — cold and tired, but alive. He eased the MH-60 Tango onto the south Texas thoroughfare — steady, steady — until finally the aircraft’s wheels touched down.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
First case of Influenza confirmed in the valley
It’s time to stock up on Kleenex and Tylenol — flu season has arrived.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
First case of Influenza confirmed in the valley
It’s time to stock up on Kleenex and Tylenol — flu season has arrived.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Study looks at impact of wildfire smoke
It’s no secret that wildfire smoke isn’t a good thing, but researchers from the University of Montana in Missoula want to take a closer look at the health impacts of sustained smoke exposure.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Study looks at impact of wildfire smoke
It’s no secret that wildfire smoke isn’t a good thing, but researchers from the University of Montana in Missoula want to take a closer look at the health impacts of sustained smoke exposure.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Epilepsy researchers awarded $100,000 grant
Kalispell neuroscience researchers in July received a $101,250 grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to aid their search for better treatment for epilepsy and other neurodegenerative conditions. Expesicor was founded in 2016 by neuroscientist Braxton Norwood, who was soon joined by entrepreneur David Booth, whose involvement stemmed from a …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Epilepsy researchers awarded $100,000 grant
Kalispell neuroscience researchers in July received a $101,250 grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to aid their search for better treatment for epilepsy and other neurodegenerative conditions. Expesicor was founded in 2016 by neuroscientist Braxton Norwood, who was soon joined by entrepreneur David Booth, whose involvement stemmed from a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hospital offers safe space for sexual-assault victims
Sexual-assault victims will have increased privacy at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, thanks to the facility’s dedicated suite that provides a private entrance, exam space, waiting room and shower facilities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hospital offers safe space for sexual-assault victims
Sexual-assault victims will have increased privacy at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, thanks to the facility’s dedicated suite that provides a private entrance, exam space, waiting room and shower facilities.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Paramotorists begin 1,000-mile race in Polson
Sunday morning, around 10 brave souls will take to the sky, flying from Polson with nothing but a motor strapped to their backs and a sail above their heads.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Paramotorists begin 1,000-mile race in Polson
Sunday morning, around 10 brave souls will take to the sky, flying from Polson with nothing but a motor strapped to their backs and a sail above their heads.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Libby woman survives wrath of hurricanes Irma, Maria
Three hurricanes have pummeled North America in the past six weeks and Libby native Sarah Crill has seen more than her fair share of the devastation. She and her boyfriend Nate Apolito weathered hurricane Irma inside their St. John home, but when an injury sent Apolito to Puerto Rico for …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Libby woman survives wrath of hurricanes Irma, Maria
Three hurricanes have pummeled North America in the past six weeks and Libby native Sarah Crill has seen more than her fair share of the devastation. She and her boyfriend Nate Apolito weathered hurricane Irma inside their St. John home, but when an injury sent Apolito to Puerto Rico for …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Alzheimer's walk set for this weekend
Deanna McElwee knew something was wrong.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Alzheimer's walk set for this weekend
Deanna McElwee knew something was wrong.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Quilter's Guild features Somers' Dawn Siden
Dawn Siden’s quilts are like her children — she loves each one equally, but for different reasons.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Quilter's Guild features Somers' Dawn Siden
Dawn Siden’s quilts are like her children — she loves each one equally, but for different reasons.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork to offer program for emotionally distressed youth
A specialized education program for emotionally distressed youth opened at Bigfork Elementary School early this month. A team of three educators from
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork to offer program for emotionally distressed youth
A specialized education program for emotionally distressed youth opened at Bigfork Elementary School early this month. A team of three educators from
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Health centers receive $2.85M in grants
The Flathead City-County Health Department and Libby’s Lincoln County Community Health Center are among 17 Montana community health facilities that received a total of $2.85 million in funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Health centers receive $2.85M in grants
The Flathead City-County Health Department and Libby’s Lincoln County Community Health Center are among 17 Montana community health facilities that received a total of $2.85 million in funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Poor air quality could outlast weekend rain
Some days, the smoke is so thick that when Orville Baumjartner looks out his window, he can’t even see the mountains just east of his Columbia Falls home.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Poor air quality could outlast weekend rain
Some days, the smoke is so thick that when Orville Baumjartner looks out his window, he can’t even see the mountains just east of his Columbia Falls home.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
New life for the 'Gem of the West'
In the late 1990s, the fate of the Many Glacier Hotel hung in the balance.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
New life for the 'Gem of the West'
In the late 1990s, the fate of the Many Glacier Hotel hung in the balance.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Herberger's celebrates 40,000-square-foot expansion
Linda Wagner doesn’t mess around when it comes to a good sale.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Herberger's celebrates 40,000-square-foot expansion
Linda Wagner doesn’t mess around when it comes to a good sale.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Library tech gets creative with sculptures
A dozen little faces keep watch over Sinda Puryer and the library patrons at Flathead Valley Community College. The clay heads range in age, gender and size — with the smallest being just a few inches tall, and others about the size of a baseball. Puryer’s creations delight some and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Library tech gets creative with sculptures
A dozen little faces keep watch over Sinda Puryer and the library patrons at Flathead Valley Community College. The clay heads range in age, gender and size — with the smallest being just a few inches tall, and others about the size of a baseball. Puryer’s creations delight some and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Nine locals honored at centenarian luncheon
The dining hall at the Red Lion Kalispell was a sea of gray and white Thursday afternoon for the 13th annual Centenarians Luncheon, honoring 111 Montanans age 100 and older.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Nine locals honored at centenarian luncheon
The dining hall at the Red Lion Kalispell was a sea of gray and white Thursday afternoon for the 13th annual Centenarians Luncheon, honoring 111 Montanans age 100 and older.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Wildfire smoke chokes Montana valleys
Wildfires continue to rage across Montana leaving behind a persistent smoke that’s blanketing the Flathead Valley and showing no sign of dissipating. Eastern winds were expected to trap smoke over the western part of the state, with little relief in sight for the rest of the week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls student fighting cancer returns home
Kimberly Peacock returned home in style last Thursday after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for Leukemia in Denver. The Columbia Falls High School sophomore exited a private jet with the help of her mother and an AeroAngel volunteer, falling into her father’s arms for a tearful embrace.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Wildfire smoke chokes Montana valleys
Wildfires continue to rage across Montana leaving behind a persistent smoke that’s blanketing the Flathead Valley and showing no sign of dissipating. Eastern winds were expected to trap smoke over the western part of the state, with little relief in sight for the rest of the week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Columbia Falls student fighting cancer returns home
Kimberly Peacock returned home in style last Thursday after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for Leukemia in Denver. The Columbia Falls High School sophomore exited a private jet with the help of her mother and an AeroAngel volunteer, falling into her father’s arms for a tearful embrace.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Newborn battles 1 in 391,000 disease
It was just supposed to be a routine exam.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple corners the art-wool market
‘Come on girls! Tulip! Come on lambies!” John Steitz hollered.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Newborn battles 1 in 391,000 disease
It was just supposed to be a routine exam.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish couple corners the art-wool market
‘Come on girls! Tulip! Come on lambies!” John Steitz hollered.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fire crews brace for strong, east winds
Firefighters in Northwest Montana are bracing for strong, eastward winds forecast for Sunday evening. Fires have torched over 735,000 acres in Montana this summer, prompting Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to declare a state of disaster on Friday, which will allow the governor to mobilize additional state fire resources like additional …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fire crews brace for strong, east winds
Firefighters in Northwest Montana are bracing for strong, eastward winds forecast for Sunday evening. Fires have torched over 735,000 acres in Montana this summer, prompting Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to declare a state of disaster on Friday, which will allow the governor to mobilize additional state fire resources like additional …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Locals jam with musical icons at the Crown
For one week each year, Bigfork enjoys a brief spotlight as the epicenter of the guitar world.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Locals jam with musical icons at the Crown
For one week each year, Bigfork enjoys a brief spotlight as the epicenter of the guitar world.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Eureka teen wins hearing aids
Eureka’s DaySha Brown couldn’t believe her ears when she got the call: she had won a pair of custom hearing aids courtesy of the Hearing Aid Institute of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Eureka teen wins hearing aids
Eureka’s DaySha Brown couldn’t believe her ears when she got the call: she had won a pair of custom hearing aids courtesy of the Hearing Aid Institute of Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell to host Governor's Conference on Aging
Nearly a quarter of Flathead County residents are over the age of 60, and the graying trend is showing no signs on slowing down. By 2025, the 60-plus population is expected to hit 26.8 percent, up from 24 percent in 2013, further increasing demand for medical services, according Flathead County’s …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Dog rescued from Evergreen trailer fire
An electrical fire Tuesday afternoon left an Evergreen trailer uninhabitable after flames torched the kitchen area and caused smoke damage throughout the home.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Dog rescued from Evergreen trailer fire
An electrical fire Tuesday afternoon left an Evergreen trailer uninhabitable after flames torched the kitchen area and caused smoke damage throughout the home.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Event highlights state's outdoor economy
The thriving state of Montana’s outdoor economy was the talk of the town at the Last Best Outdoors Fest held Tuesday at The Coop in Columbia Falls. The celebration, hosted by Business for Montana’s Outdoors (BFMO) and the Montana Brewer’s Association, focused on celebrating the state’s booming outdoors industry with …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Event highlights state's outdoor economy
The thriving state of Montana’s outdoor economy was the talk of the town at the Last Best Outdoors Fest held Tuesday at The Coop in Columbia Falls. The celebration, hosted by Business for Montana’s Outdoors (BFMO) and the Montana Brewer’s Association, focused on celebrating the state’s booming outdoors industry with …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Regional names new pediatric facility
The $40 million pediatric facility currently under construction at Kalispell Regional Healthcare has been named the Montana Children’s Medical Center. The hospital made the announcement Wednesday and decided on the moniker to emphasize the program’s statewide scope.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell woman wins apple pie baking contest
“Holy moly, there’s some pretty ones,” judge Karen Strong said as she examined the field of 20 apple pies at the eighth annual Great American Pie Baking Contest. There were pies with precise lattice work and delicate leaves, and pies with crystallized sugar on top that seemed to sparkle. There …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Regional names new pediatric facility
The $40 million pediatric facility currently under construction at Kalispell Regional Healthcare has been named the Montana Children’s Medical Center. The hospital made the announcement Wednesday and decided on the moniker to emphasize the program’s statewide scope.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell woman wins apple pie baking contest
“Holy moly, there’s some pretty ones,” judge Karen Strong said as she examined the field of 20 apple pies at the eighth annual Great American Pie Baking Contest. There were pies with precise lattice work and delicate leaves, and pies with crystallized sugar on top that seemed to sparkle. There …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Blackfeet designer bound for City of Lights
Belinda Bullshoe isn’t your ordinary fashion designer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Blackfeet designer bound for City of Lights
Belinda Bullshoe isn’t your ordinary fashion designer.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Rabbit jumping makes its debut at fair
Onlookers draped themselves over the fence surrounding the bunny jumping competition Thursday at the Northwest Montana Fair. Handlers and their rabbits were spread out beneath the shade of a canopy, some taking time for an extra snuggle with their competitors while others kept a close eye on the competition.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Rabbit jumping makes its debut at fair
Onlookers draped themselves over the fence surrounding the bunny jumping competition Thursday at the Northwest Montana Fair. Handlers and their rabbits were spread out beneath the shade of a canopy, some taking time for an extra snuggle with their competitors while others kept a close eye on the competition.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Classic rides and new thrills
Ride operator TJ Beitel twisted a long metal bar at the base of the Zipper, tightening the metal supports that hold up the classic carnival ride. The caged buckets hooked to the oval exterior were empty for the moment, but would soon fill with thrill-seeking fairgoers by the time the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Classic rides and new thrills
Ride operator TJ Beitel twisted a long metal bar at the base of the Zipper, tightening the metal supports that hold up the classic carnival ride. The caged buckets hooked to the oval exterior were empty for the moment, but would soon fill with thrill-seeking fairgoers by the time the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
4-H'er perseveres despite rare disease
Jenessa Levanen carefully made her way around the show arena at the Northwest Montana Fair on Tuesday, stepping along with the aid of a bright blue walker and her lamb Nutella in tow. She wasn’t worried about the other 4-H’ers or even their sheep — it was the sawdust floor …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Landmark building to be repurposed
The iconic Wright’s Kalispell Lumber building won’t be standing tall for much longer. The 22,000-square-foot structure built in 1939 will be dismantled over the next 12 weeks and reassembled at another location in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
4-H'er perseveres despite rare disease
Jenessa Levanen carefully made her way around the show arena at the Northwest Montana Fair on Tuesday, stepping along with the aid of a bright blue walker and her lamb Nutella in tow. She wasn’t worried about the other 4-H’ers or even their sheep — it was the sawdust floor …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Jumping for joy
Twenty-four skydivers packed themselves like sardines into a Twin Otter airplane Thursday afternoon. As the aircraft climbed rapidly above Marion, they made the final adjustments to their gear, examining gauges, buckling helmets and preparing mentally for the imminent rush of free fall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Jumping for joy
Twenty-four skydivers packed themselves like sardines into a Twin Otter airplane Thursday afternoon. As the aircraft climbed rapidly above Marion, they made the final adjustments to their gear, examining gauges, buckling helmets and preparing mentally for the imminent rush of free fall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Orchard owners press on
“Come on, Bill,” Clarice Bush hollers back to her husband as she climbs a hill through her cherry orchard. Bill, cane in hand, follows behind until he meets his wife beneath the boughs of a Lapin cherry tree, weighed down heavily by clumps of the plump, maroon fruit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Orchard owners press on
“Come on, Bill,” Clarice Bush hollers back to her husband as she climbs a hill through her cherry orchard. Bill, cane in hand, follows behind until he meets his wife beneath the boughs of a Lapin cherry tree, weighed down heavily by clumps of the plump, maroon fruit.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Downtown Whitefish building gets facelift
The downtown Whitefish building that once housed Piney Creek Interiors is in the midst of a $450,000 renovation. The two-story building located at 100 Central Ave. will house an art gallery, interior design company and clothing store, along with two professional offices. Monica Pastor said she purchased the property in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How the deaths of two park employees changed bear management for good
Bears and humans have crossed paths in Glacier National Park since it first opened in 1910 — and long before that. In the park’s early days, it wasn’t unusual for these behemoth mammals to walk right up to visitor vehicles chugging along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Vintage photos depict bears sometimes half …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Downtown Whitefish building gets facelift
The downtown Whitefish building that once housed Piney Creek Interiors is in the midst of a $450,000 renovation. The two-story building located at 100 Central Ave. will house an art gallery, interior design company and clothing store, along with two professional offices. Monica Pastor said she purchased the property in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How the deaths of two park employees changed bear management for good
Bears and humans have crossed paths in Glacier National Park since it first opened in 1910 — and long before that. In the park’s early days, it wasn’t unusual for these behemoth mammals to walk right up to visitor vehicles chugging along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Vintage photos depict bears sometimes half …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Water-ski community taking shape
Greg Alsbury pops up out of the water as if he were weightless, gliding across the surface on a single ski at 34 mph. He whips in and out of the slalom course, marked by colored buoys, down one of two half-mile long lakes at Rosewater water-ski community in North …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Water-ski community taking shape
Greg Alsbury pops up out of the water as if he were weightless, gliding across the surface on a single ski at 34 mph. He whips in and out of the slalom course, marked by colored buoys, down one of two half-mile long lakes at Rosewater water-ski community in North …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Special cowgirl makes her debut as a barrel-racer
Taylon Halden lives for Thursdays.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
O'Connell's bring fuel to Swan Lake
“It’s better to work twice as hard for yourself than make more money for someone else,” Hannah O’Connell said from behind the counter at the recently-opened O’Connell’s Qwick Stop. She and her husband, Preston, opened the doors to the Swan Lake convenience store July 1 and also brought much-needed fuel …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLIES
It was midnight when Bert Gildart heard the voice come over his radio.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
O'Connell's bring fuel to Swan Lake
“It’s better to work twice as hard for yourself than make more money for someone else,” Hannah O’Connell said from behind the counter at the recently-opened O’Connell’s Qwick Stop. She and her husband, Preston, opened the doors to the Swan Lake convenience store July 1 and also brought much-needed fuel …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLIES
It was midnight when Bert Gildart heard the voice come over his radio.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A seller's market
Home prices are on the rise in the Flathead Valley, according to Kelley Appraisal’s midyear real estate report. The Kalispell-based appraisal firm has monitored real estate trends in the Flathead for over 30 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A seller's market
Home prices are on the rise in the Flathead Valley, according to Kelley Appraisal’s midyear real estate report. The Kalispell-based appraisal firm has monitored real estate trends in the Flathead for over 30 years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Horse rescued from kill pen competes at The Event
Twisted Oliver, a 2-year-old Appaloosa, strutted around a grassy field at Rebecca Farm under the guise of his handler and owner, Michelle Donaldson. His multi-colored coat had been neatly trimmed and his black mane subdued into taut braids, ever bit as show-ready as his sole competitor, Dawn Gronlund’s Ferragamo CCSH.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Horse rescued from kill pen competes at The Event
Twisted Oliver, a 2-year-old Appaloosa, strutted around a grassy field at Rebecca Farm under the guise of his handler and owner, Michelle Donaldson. His multi-colored coat had been neatly trimmed and his black mane subdued into taut braids, ever bit as show-ready as his sole competitor, Dawn Gronlund’s Ferragamo CCSH.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
USS Montana: Taking the Big Sky under the sea
The commissioning committee for the nuclear attack submarine, the USS Montana is looking for ways to bring a Big Sky feel to the underwater vessel. Once complete, the USS Montana will be the first submarine to bear the state’s name and will join more than 10 other vessels in the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
USS Montana: Taking the Big Sky under the sea
The commissioning committee for the nuclear attack submarine, the USS Montana is looking for ways to bring a Big Sky feel to the underwater vessel. Once complete, the USS Montana will be the first submarine to bear the state’s name and will join more than 10 other vessels in the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Indah Sushi settles in on Second Street
Indah Sushi, a popular Asian food truck, has staked out a permanent home in downtown Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
100-room hotel going up near Glacier Park International Airport
Construction on a 100-room, four-story hotel adjacent to Glacier Park International Airport is underway, and developers hope to complete the project by June of 2018.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
100-room hotel going up near Glacier Park International Airport
Construction on a 100-room, four-story hotel adjacent to Glacier Park International Airport is underway, and developers hope to complete the project by June of 2018.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Bigger Flathead cherry crop predicted this summer
Flathead cherry stands soon will be dotting the roadways along Flathead Lake. Early varieties such as the Vann are already being picked, while the main crop of cherries is still a couple of weeks away from harvest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Bigger Flathead cherry crop predicted this summer
Flathead cherry stands soon will be dotting the roadways along Flathead Lake. Early varieties such as the Vann are already being picked, while the main crop of cherries is still a couple of weeks away from harvest.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Type 1 diabetic shows no signs of slowing down
Dustin Mitchell has always loved racing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Type 1 diabetic shows no signs of slowing down
Dustin Mitchell has always loved racing.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Rock star's home up for auction
The Whitefish vacation home of rock n’ roll hall of famer and E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent will be sold at a live auction July 18 with no reserve and no minimum bid.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Rock star's Whitefish home up for auction
The Whitefish vacation home of rock n’ roll hall of famer and E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent will be sold at a live auction July 18 with no reserve and no minimum bid.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Rock star's Whitefish home up for auction
The Whitefish vacation home of rock n’ roll hall of famer and E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent will be sold at a live auction July 18 with no reserve and no minimum bid.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
'Sushi gypsies' find a home
Indah Sushi, a popular Asian food truck, has staked out a permanent home on the outskirts of downtown Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
'Sushi gypsies' find a home
Indah Sushi, a popular Asian food truck, has staked out a permanent home on the outskirts of downtown Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Prev
Next