Lake County Leader

Matt Baldwin is regional editor for Hagadone Media Montana. He is a graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism. He can be reached at 406-758-4447 or mbaldwin@dailyinterlake.com.

ARTICLES BY MATT BALDWIN

Shuttles will take hikers into Many Glacier next summer

Hikers planning to venture into the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park next summer will be required to take a shuttle into the valley with ongoing construction expected to limit public parking.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 DAY, 7 HOURS AGO

Whitefish ski resort sets holiday visitation record

Ample snowfall and robust skier traffic added up to a successful holiday week for Whitefish Mountain Resort, despite one of its main chair lifts remaining out of commission for the busiest stretch of the season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Northwest Montana snowpack trending ahead of normal

Northwest Montana’s mountain snowpack is trending ahead of average to begin the year, offering a stark contrast to the dire drought that plagued the region last winter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Lake County's judge-elect resigns following cocaine charges

Kenneth Britton Cotter, 48, was charged Dec. 24 with one count of solicitation to commit criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and...
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort

A skier narrowly escaped injury after triggering an avalanche in a popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort over the weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed

Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long investigation by state detectives.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort

A skier narrowly escaped injury after triggering an avalanche in a popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort over the weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Lake County's judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed

Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long investigation by state detectives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Lake County's judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed

Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long investigation by state detectives.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Glacier Skate's Winter Wonderland On Ice

Glacier Skate Academy hosted the annual Winter Wonderland On Ice show Dec. 21-22 at Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish. The holiday themed performances features club skaters along with guest appearances by professional skaters Cari Maus, Justin Ly, and Eric and Brecan Swalm.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Landfill deer to be killed to help control CWD

White-tailed deer that come onto the Flathead County Landfill property will be killed by state wildlife officials to help control the spread of chronic wasting disease in the Flathead Valley.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO

Landfill deer to be killed to help control CWD

White-tailed deer that come onto the Flathead County Landfill property will be killed by state wildlife officials to help control the spread of chronic wasting disease in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Document details investigation of discrimination complaints by former Plains officer

A state investigation regarding claims of discrimination and retaliation against a former Plains Police officer were among the documents submitted by local business owner Matthew Jaramillo to the Plains Town Council at its last meeting as he questioned the integrity of the police chief.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Damaging winds, snow, freezing rain expected Wednesday

Batten down the hatches, and the Christmas decorations, Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

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