Daily Inter Lake
MATT BALDWIN
Hagadone Media Montana
REGIONAL MANAGING EDITOR
Matt Baldwin is the regional editor for Hagadone Media Montana, where he helps guide coverage across eight newspapers throughout Northwest Montana. Under his leadership, the Daily Inter Lake received the Montana Newspaper Association’s Sam Gilluly Best Daily Newspaper in Montana Award and the General Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025. A graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism, Baldwin has called Montana home for nearly 30 years. He and his wife, Sadie, have three daughters. He can be reached at 406‑758‑4447 or [email protected].
IMPACT: Baldwin’s work helps ensure Northwest Montana residents stay connected to their communities and informed about the issues that shape their everyday lives.
ARTICLES BY MATT BALDWIN
Deer Creek Fire near Happy's Inn was human-caused
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
Region's residents flock to Kalispell for Trump appearance
Slyvia Timboe, 76, said it was the chance of a lifetime to see President Donald Trump speak in person. It took her just 20 minutes to drive to Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell on Wednesday, where the president was scheduled to speak as part of a country-wide tour to stump …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 21 HOURS AGO
Suspect arrested after Whitefish standoff involving SWAT, K-9
A suspect was arrested in Whitefish on Saturday evening following a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and a K-9 unit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Suspect arrested after Whitefish standoff involving SWAT, K-9
A suspect was arrested in Whitefish on Saturday evening following a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and a K-9 unit.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Western Montana on track for season's first winter storm
It's time to pull out the ice scraper and shovel and put away the garden hose.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Western Montana on track for season's first winter storm
It's time to pull out the ice scraper and shovel and put away the garden hose.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
PHOTOS: Whitefish dedicates 9/11 Memorial
A crowd gathers for the dedication ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial at the Whitefish Emergency Services Center on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Retired Fire Department New York Lt. Kevin Shea was the keynote speaker.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Glacier closes alpine section of Sun Road as flood warning is issued
Forecasts for flooding and heavy rainfall prompted Glacier National Park to issue a preemptive closure of the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road on Sunday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Deer Creek Fire near Happy's Inn ruled human-caused
Officials on Friday determined the Deer Creek Fire north of Happy's Inn was human-caused, but details remain under investigation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Blaze near Happy's Inn draws 170 firefighters
Favorable weather Monday was expected to help fire crews gain ground on the Deer Creek Fire northeast of Happy's Inn.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 4 WEEKS AGO
Skillet Fire containment expands with cooler, wetter weather ahead
The evacuation order was lifted Aug. 7 for Good, Alder and Greg Creek roads. Those areas remained under an evacuation warning due to the 3,299-acre fire, which is about 3 miles from the Good Creek community.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
More firefighters arrive at Skillet Fire as smoke worsens air quality
Dozens of additional firefighters arrived in Northwest Montana on Sunday to help contain a wildfire west of Olney that forced residents from their homes over the weekend.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
More firefighters arrive at Skillet Fire as smoke worsens air quality
Dozens of additional firefighters arrived in Northwest Montana on Sunday to help contain a wildfire west of Olney that forced residents from their homes over the weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Road closures, evacuation warnings continue for Skillet Fire
Evacuation warnings and road closures remained in place for areas on the Flathead National Forest west of Olney as a wildfire continued to threaten at least 50 structures.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
