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Rep. Garner files complaint against right-to-work group

Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, has filed a complaint against a state right-to-work group for allegedly violating Montana’s campaign finance laws.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House candidate Moss places focus on grassroots

Billings Democrat Lynda Moss sat down with the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss her campaign for Montana’s Congressional Seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Flurry of candidates file for state elections

Monday was the last day to file for this year’s elections, and several Flathead-area candidates have put their names on the ballot.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Last-minute candidates file for legislative races

March 12 marked the filing deadline for Montana’s legislative races. The Daily Inter Lake is profiling the many last-minute candidates who entered Flathead Valley races.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell's Olszewski bills himself as 'activist' senator

Dr. Al Olszewski sat down with the Daily Inter Lake editorial board Tuesday to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rosendale talks policy, touts endorsements

State Auditor Matt Rosendale visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He is among a slate of four Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Candidates rally for Second Amendment

This past Thursday, three Flathead Valley organizations — Liberty Fellowship, Frontier Guns & Ammo and Hosanna Health Care — marked the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, also known as Patriots’ Day, with a gun rights rally at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2012 campaign-finance dispute finally settled

The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has settled a campaign-finance case against a Kalispell physician and her anti-abortion group.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Voters will decide expansion's merits

When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy

Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

U.S. House candidates meet at Democratic forum

Montana’s House Democratic primary came to the Flathead Valley Saturday. Five candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R–Mont., spent two hours onstage at Columbia Falls High School in a forum sponsored by the Flathead Democratic Central Committee.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary

State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience

Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears

On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace

Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rep. Garner files complaint against right-to-work group

Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, has filed a complaint against a state right-to-work group for allegedly violating Montana’s campaign finance laws.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House candidate Moss places focus on grassroots

Billings Democrat Lynda Moss sat down with the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss her campaign for Montana’s Congressional Seat.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Flurry of candidates file for state elections

Monday was the last day to file for this year’s elections, and several Flathead-area candidates have put their names on the ballot.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Last-minute candidates file for legislative races

March 12 marked the filing deadline for Montana’s legislative races. The Daily Inter Lake is profiling the many last-minute candidates who entered Flathead Valley races.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell's Olszewski bills himself as 'activist' senator

Dr. Al Olszewski sat down with the Daily Inter Lake editorial board Tuesday to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rosendale talks policy, touts endorsements

State Auditor Matt Rosendale visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He is among a slate of four Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Candidates rally for Second Amendment

This past Thursday, three Flathead Valley organizations — Liberty Fellowship, Frontier Guns & Ammo and Hosanna Health Care — marked the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, also known as Patriots’ Day, with a gun rights rally at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2012 campaign-finance dispute finally settled

The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has settled a campaign-finance case against a Kalispell physician and her anti-abortion group.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Voters will decide expansion's merits

When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy

Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

U.S. House candidates meet at Democratic forum

Montana’s House Democratic primary came to the Flathead Valley Saturday. Five candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R–Mont., spent two hours onstage at Columbia Falls High School in a forum sponsored by the Flathead Democratic Central Committee.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary

State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience

Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears

On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace

Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears

On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears

On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In treaty talks, whose voices will be heard?

Later this year, the United States and Canada will renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty, and Northwest residents are watching closely.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In treaty talks, whose voices will be heard?

Later this year, the United States and Canada will renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty, and Northwest residents are watching closely.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Meeting spotlights Flathead's water quality

For decades, rafters and anglers from around the world have admired the Flathead River system’s pristine waters.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Meeting spotlights Flathead's water quality

For decades, rafters and anglers from around the world have admired the Flathead River system’s pristine waters.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Sperry rebuild clears major hurdle

The National Park Service on Thursday granted a key permit for the rebuilding of Sperry Chalet.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sperry rebuild clears major hurdle

The National Park Service on Thursday granted a key permit for the rebuilding of Sperry Chalet.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Bison Range planning docs open for comment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking public comments on some of its planning documents for the National Bison Range Complex.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bison Range planning docs open for comment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking public comments on some of its planning documents for the National Bison Range Complex.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience

Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience

Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary

State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary

State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy

Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy

Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Voters will decide expansion's merits

When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Voters will decide expansion's merits

When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Agency moves to delist grizzlies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the first step toward removing Northwest Montana’s grizzly bears from the “threatened” species list.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Agency moves to delist grizzlies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the first step toward removing Northwest Montana’s grizzly bears from the “threatened” species list.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Counties to see millions from reauthorized forest program

Northwest Montana counties will soon receive more than $8.5 million in payments from the U.S. Forest Service, thanks to reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Counties to see millions from reauthorized forest program

Northwest Montana counties will soon receive more than $8.5 million in payments from the U.S. Forest Service, thanks to reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools program.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Flyover shows chalet walls survive epic winter

Winter still reigns in the upper reaches of Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Flyover shows chalet walls survive epic winter

Winter still reigns in the upper reaches of Glacier National Park.
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Whitefish conservation project nears completion

A 13,400-acre conservation project near Whitefish is close to completion, thanks to a $2 million federal grant.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish conservation project nears completion

A 13,400-acre conservation project near Whitefish is close to completion, thanks to a $2 million federal grant.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace

Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace

Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dismissal reveals deep divide between state environmental groups

A state commission tasked with protecting the Flathead Basin’s waters is at odds with its umbrella organization, according to newly released letters and emails. These documents pertain to the February termination of Flathead Basin Commission Executive Director Caryn Myske.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dismissal reveals deep divide between state environmental groups

A state commission tasked with protecting the Flathead Basin’s waters is at odds with its umbrella organization, according to newly released letters and emails. These documents pertain to the February termination of Flathead Basin Commission Executive Director Caryn Myske.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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U.S. House candidates meet at Democratic forum

Montana’s House Democratic primary came to the Flathead Valley Saturday. Five candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R–Mont., spent two hours onstage at Columbia Falls High School in a forum sponsored by the Flathead Democratic Central Committee.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

U.S. House candidates meet at Democratic forum

Montana’s House Democratic primary came to the Flathead Valley Saturday. Five candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R–Mont., spent two hours onstage at Columbia Falls High School in a forum sponsored by the Flathead Democratic Central Committee.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

2012 campaign-finance dispute finally settled

The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has settled a campaign-finance case against a Kalispell physician and her anti-abortion group.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

2012 campaign-finance dispute finally settled

The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has settled a campaign-finance case against a Kalispell physician and her anti-abortion group.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Glacier takes questions on Sperry rebuild

The push to rebuild Sperry Chalet continued Monday with a meeting on the project’s draft environmental assessment at Flathead Valley Community College.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier takes questions on Sperry rebuild

The push to rebuild Sperry Chalet continued Monday with a meeting on the project’s draft environmental assessment at Flathead Valley Community College.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Libby Dam is a regional fixture for over four decades

The scale of Libby Dam is clear at a distance. Jake Williams, its natural resource specialist, is well-versed in its specifics.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Benefits of Libby Dam, others up for debate as U.S. and Canada prepare to renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty

Day and night, five turbines hum at the base of Libby Dam. Spun by water from its reservoir, Lake Koocanusa, each one can generate 120 megawatts of power — enough for 87,600 homes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Libby Dam is a regional fixture for over four decades

The scale of Libby Dam is clear at a distance. Jake Williams, its natural resource specialist, is well-versed in its specifics.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Benefits of Libby Dam, others up for debate as U.S. and Canada prepare to renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty

Day and night, five turbines hum at the base of Libby Dam. Spun by water from its reservoir, Lake Koocanusa, each one can generate 120 megawatts of power — enough for 87,600 homes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tester talks law enforcement at Glacier Park International

On Friday morning, Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., visited Glacier Park National Airport for a meeting with Northwest Montana law enforcement officials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tester talks law enforcement at Glacier Park International

On Friday morning, Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., visited Glacier Park National Airport for a meeting with Northwest Montana law enforcement officials.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Candidates rally for Second Amendment

This past Thursday, three Flathead Valley organizations — Liberty Fellowship, Frontier Guns & Ammo and Hosanna Health Care — marked the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, also known as Patriots’ Day, with a gun rights rally at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Candidates rally for Second Amendment

This past Thursday, three Flathead Valley organizations — Liberty Fellowship, Frontier Guns & Ammo and Hosanna Health Care — marked the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, also known as Patriots’ Day, with a gun rights rally at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Rosendale talks policy, touts endorsements

State Auditor Matt Rosendale visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He is among a slate of four Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rosendale talks policy, touts endorsements

State Auditor Matt Rosendale visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He is among a slate of four Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Glacier seeks new Sperry with old walls

Sperry Chalet’s 18-inch-thick stone walls sheltered Glacier National Park hikers for over a century. If the park has its way, they will again soon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier seeks new Sperry with old walls

Sperry Chalet’s 18-inch-thick stone walls sheltered Glacier National Park hikers for over a century. If the park has its way, they will again soon.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Kalispell retailer takes part in sales-tax case

A Kalispell entrepreneur has been drawn into a U.S. Supreme Court case that could shape the future of e-commerce.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell retailer takes part in sales-tax case

A Kalispell entrepreneur has been drawn into a U.S. Supreme Court case that could shape the future of e-commerce.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Mussel watchers hit Flathead Lake

Montana is entering its second boating season since invasive quagga mussels were discovered in Tiber Reservoir, just a few hours east of Flathead Lake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mussel watchers hit Flathead Lake

Montana is entering its second boating season since invasive quagga mussels were discovered in Tiber Reservoir, just a few hours east of Flathead Lake.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Park Service opts for smaller fee hike

The National Park Service has backed away from a sharp fee hike it proposed for 17 national parks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Park Service opts for smaller fee hike

The National Park Service has backed away from a sharp fee hike it proposed for 17 national parks.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Advances in crop science benefit Montana winemakers

Last year, Eureka resident Barry Roose added a new venture to Montana’s agriculture sector. But he isn’t roping cattle or driving a combine harvester. He’s tending a vineyard.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Advances in crop science benefit Montana winemakers

Last year, Eureka resident Barry Roose added a new venture to Montana’s agriculture sector. But he isn’t roping cattle or driving a combine harvester. He’s tending a vineyard.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Searching for answers

A?nthropologist E.B. Eiselein has spent years studying two basic elements of the human experience.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Searching for answers

A?nthropologist E.B. Eiselein has spent years studying two basic elements of the human experience.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Polson ranch celebrates 50th bull sale

Ranchers from across the West converged on the Valley View Ranch near Polson on Saturday, March 24. Inside its long, dirt-floored central building, ranch owner Buddy Westphal treated his guests to a free barbecue lunch, music from Missoula-based singer Shane Clouse and champagne.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Polson ranch celebrates 50th bull sale

Ranchers from across the West converged on the Valley View Ranch near Polson on Saturday, March 24. Inside its long, dirt-floored central building, ranch owner Buddy Westphal treated his guests to a free barbecue lunch, music from Missoula-based singer Shane Clouse and champagne.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Trail easements open for public comment

A land deal currently open for public comments aims to connect two sections of the Whitefish Trail.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Trail easements open for public comment

A land deal currently open for public comments aims to connect two sections of the Whitefish Trail.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State mulls new protections at Tiber Reservoir

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on access options for Tiber Reservoir until April 9.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State mulls new protections at Tiber Reservoir

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on access options for Tiber Reservoir until April 9.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers rally around mining company

More than 50 state legislators voiced support for Hecla Mining Company in a letter sent Friday to Governor Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Environmental Quality Director Tom Livers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Original design favored for Sperry Chalet rebuild

A strong majority of public commenters want to see Sperry Chalet rebuilt within its original walls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers rally around mining company

More than 50 state legislators voiced support for Hecla Mining Company in a letter sent Friday to Governor Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Environmental Quality Director Tom Livers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Original design favored for Sperry Chalet rebuild

A strong majority of public commenters want to see Sperry Chalet rebuilt within its original walls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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More boat inspectors needed in Montana

As the boating season gets underway, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks needs more staff for its boat inspection and decontamination stations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More boat inspectors needed in Montana

As the boating season gets underway, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks needs more staff for its boat inspection and decontamination stations.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

9th Circuit hears Ronan bear-shooting case

The case of a Ronan farmer convicted of killing a threatened grizzly bear came before the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

9th Circuit hears Ronan bear-shooting case

The case of a Ronan farmer convicted of killing a threatened grizzly bear came before the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Area above-average snowpack still holding strong into April

Most of the snow of winter has shrunk to a few gritty roadside banks in most of the Flathead Valley, but Northwest Montana’s high terrain is still buried deeper than normal.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Snowpack remains well above average

The snows of winter have shrunk to a few gritty roadside banks in most of the Flathead Valley, but Northwest Montana’s high terrain is still buried deeper than normal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Snowpack remains well above average

The snows of winter have shrunk to a few gritty roadside banks in most of the Flathead Valley, but Northwest Montana’s high terrain is still buried deeper than normal.
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Kalispell's Al Olszewski bills self as 'activist' senator

Dr. Al Olszewski sat down with the Daily Inter Lake editorial board Tuesday to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate.
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$1.8 million slated for mussel monitoring

The omnibus spending bill that Congress passed last week includes funding for Montana’s fight against aquatic invasive species.
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$1.8 million slated for mussel monitoring

The omnibus spending bill that Congress passed last week includes funding for Montana’s fight against aquatic invasive species.
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Kalispell's Al Olszewski bills self as 'activist' senator

Dr. Al Olszewski sat down with the Daily Inter Lake editorial board Tuesday to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Kalispell industrial cleanup moves ahead

A trio of former industrial sites near Kalispell could soon be available for redevelopment, thanks to progress in cleaning up their soil.
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Kalispell industrial cleanup moves ahead

A trio of former industrial sites near Kalispell could soon be available for redevelopment, thanks to progress in cleaning up their soil.
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Grizzly shooting case headed to 9th Circuit

On Thursday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the appeal of a Ronan farmer’s conviction for killing a grizzly bear.
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Grizzly shooting case headed to 9th Circuit

On Thursday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the appeal of a Ronan farmer’s conviction for killing a grizzly bear.
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Judge orders commissioners to reconsider Egan Slough expansion

Opponents of the Montana Artesian Water Company’s bottling plant are pleased after a Flathead County judge sided with Egan Slough landowners seeking to expand their zoning district.
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Judge orders commissioners to reconsider Egan Slough expansion

Opponents of the Montana Artesian Water Company’s bottling plant are pleased after a Flathead County judge sided with Egan Slough landowners seeking to expand their zoning district.
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Hecla sues state for 'bad actor' claim

The legal dispute over mining in the Cabinet Mountains escalated Friday.
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Hecla sues state for 'bad actor' claim

The legal dispute over mining in the Cabinet Mountains escalated Friday.
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Spending bill could shape Montana forestry

A $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill meant to fund the federal government through September will head for a vote this week, and it could have major implications for Northwest Montana’s forests.
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State: Hecla violated 'bad actor' law

Hecla Mining Company has hit another obstacle in its effort to mine the Cabinet Mountains.
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Spending bill could shape Montana forestry

A $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill meant to fund the federal government through September will head for a vote this week, and it could have major implications for Northwest Montana’s forests.
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State: Hecla violated 'bad actor' law

Hecla Mining Company has hit another obstacle in its effort to mine the Cabinet Mountains.
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Viewing area in works for sandhill crane stopover

Each October, sandhill cranes migrating from the Arctic to the southern U.S. and northern Mexico pause at a few hundred acres off West Valley Drive near Kalispell.
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Viewing area in works for sandhill crane stopover

Each October, sandhill cranes migrating from the Arctic to the southern U.S. and northern Mexico pause at a few hundred acres off West Valley Drive near Kalispell.
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Last legislative candidates file for re-election

March 12 marked the filing deadline for Montana’s legislative races. The Daily Inter Lake is profiling the many last-minute candidates who entered Flathead Valley races.
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Last legislative candidates file for re-election

March 12 marked the filing deadline for Montana’s legislative races. The Daily Inter Lake is profiling the many last-minute candidates who entered Flathead Valley races.
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Flurry of candidates file for state elections

Monday was the last day to file for this year’s elections, and several Flathead-area candidates have put their names on the ballot.
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Flurry of candidates file for state elections

Monday was the last day to file for this year’s elections, and several Flathead-area candidates have put their names on the ballot.
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House candidate Moss places focus on grassroots

Billings Democrat Lynda Moss sat down with the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss her campaign for Montana’s Congressional Seat.
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House candidate Moss places focus on grassroots

Billings Democrat Lynda Moss sat down with the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss her campaign for Montana’s Congressional Seat.
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Court hears both sides in Badger-Two Medicine case

The legal dispute over possible oil and gas drilling in the Badger-Two Medicine area advanced Wednesday.
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House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.
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House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.
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Court hears both sides in Badger-Two Medicine case

The legal dispute over possible oil and gas drilling in the Badger-Two Medicine area advanced Wednesday.
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Designs for new Sperry presented

Fans of Sperry Chalet got their first look Tuesady at how the new lodge might look when rebuilt.
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Designs for new Sperry presented

Fans of Sperry Chalet got their first look Tuesady at how the new lodge might look when rebuilt.
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Flathead enters new chapter with drafting of management plan

For as long as the Flathead has been part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers system, Darwon Stoneman has benefited from it.
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Conservative author D'Souza speaks in Bigfork

Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza came to Bigfork Saturday night.
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Flathead enters new chapter with drafting of management plan

For as long as the Flathead has been part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers system, Darwon Stoneman has benefited from it.
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Conservative author D'Souza speaks in Bigfork

Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza came to Bigfork Saturday night.
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FireSafe Flathead stresses fuel management

As fire season ticks closer, a group called FireSafe Flathead is hosting weekly discussions on the history and management of fires in Northwest Montana.
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Zinke talks Sperry rebuild, parks funding

On Saturday morning, employees of Glacier National Park and the Glacier National Park Conservancy welcomed Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to Columbia Falls.
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Wild and Scenic Rivers Act marks 50 years

The changes of the 1960s have echoed through this decade.
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FireSafe Flathead stresses fuel management

As fire season ticks closer, a group called FireSafe Flathead is hosting weekly discussions on the history and management of fires in Northwest Montana.
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Zinke talks Sperry rebuild, parks funding

On Saturday morning, employees of Glacier National Park and the Glacier National Park Conservancy welcomed Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to Columbia Falls.
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Wild and Scenic Rivers Act marks 50 years

The changes of the 1960s have echoed through this decade.
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Daines backs bill to fund national park maintenance

America’s National Parks face an $11.3 billion maintenance backlog. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and a group of other lawmakers have a proposal to fill it.
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Daines backs bill to fund national park maintenance

America’s National Parks face an $11.3 billion maintenance backlog. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and a group of other lawmakers have a proposal to fill it.
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Rep. Garner files complaint against right-to-work group

Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, has filed a complaint against a state right-to-work group for allegedly violating Montana’s campaign finance laws.
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Rep. Garner files complaint against right-to-work group

Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, has filed a complaint against a state right-to-work group for allegedly violating Montana’s campaign finance laws.
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Basin Commission executive director terminated

After 12 years as the Flathead Basin Commission’s executive director, Caryn Miske has been terminated.
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Basin Commission executive director terminated

After 12 years as the Flathead Basin Commission’s executive director, Caryn Miske has been terminated.
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Read files for HD 93 race, Gross enters race in 13

Two more candidates have entered area legislative races.
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Read files for HD 93 race, Gross enters race in 13

Two more candidates have entered area legislative races.
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Skier dies in tree well on Big Mountain

A skier was found dead in a tree well on Whitefish Mountain Resort Friday afternoon.
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Skier dies in tree well on Big Mountain

A skier was found dead in a tree well on Whitefish Mountain Resort Friday afternoon.
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Bozeman Dem touts progressive record in U.S. House race

Kathleen Williams, a Bozeman Democrat seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, sat down with the Daily Inter Lake Friday to discuss her campaign.
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Bozeman Dem touts progressive record in U.S. House race

Kathleen Williams, a Bozeman Democrat seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, sat down with the Daily Inter Lake Friday to discuss her campaign.
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4 options considered for Sperry rebuild

Six months into the push to rebuild Sperry Chalet, Doug Mitchell was hopeful for its future.
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4 options considered for Sperry rebuild

Six months into the push to rebuild Sperry Chalet, Doug Mitchell was hopeful for its future.
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Judge to decide Egan Slough lawsuit this month

March promises to be a busy month for the Montana Artesian Water Company dispute.
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Judge to decide Egan Slough lawsuit this month

March promises to be a busy month for the Montana Artesian Water Company dispute.
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Snow piles up in February

As February draws to a close, Northwest Montana remains in cold storage.
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BNSF highlights 'internet of things' at FVCC event

Mike Garcia’s great-grandfather spent 40 years working as a railroad machinist. Today, he carries on that legacy as a director in BNSF Railway’s Modern Business Intelligence and Mechanical Systems department.
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Snow piles up in February

As February draws to a close, Northwest Montana remains in cold storage.
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BNSF highlights 'internet of things' at FVCC event

Mike Garcia’s great-grandfather spent 40 years working as a railroad machinist. Today, he carries on that legacy as a director in BNSF Railway’s Modern Business Intelligence and Mechanical Systems department.
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Blackfeet Reservation buried by blizzards

Communities east of the Continental Divide are bearing the brunt of Montana’s snowier-than-usual winter.
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Blackfeet Reservation buried by blizzards

Communities east of the Continental Divide are bearing the brunt of Montana’s snowier-than-usual winter.
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Food bank gets record-setting donation from Applied Materials

Kalispell has long been generous to the Flathead Food Bank.
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Food bank gets record-setting donation from Applied Materials

Kalispell has long been generous to the Flathead Food Bank.
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Bottling plant opponents appeal water-use permit

The long-running dispute over Montana Artesian Water Company’s proposed Creston bottling facility entered a new phase Friday.
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Bottling plant opponents appeal water-use permit

The long-running dispute over Montana Artesian Water Company’s proposed Creston bottling facility entered a new phase Friday.
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Krueger files for re-election

Flathead County District 3 Commissioner Gary Krueger has filed for re-election. He’s the only member of the three-member commission whose term expires at this year.
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Search for missing skier ramps up over weekend

A week after Dr. Jonathan Torgerson vanished in the backcountry near Whitefish Mountain Resort, the search-and-rescue effort is intensifying.
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Krueger files for re-election

Flathead County District 3 Commissioner Gary Krueger has filed for re-election. He’s the only member of the three-member commission whose term expires at this year.
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Search for missing skier ramps up over weekend

A week after Dr. Jonathan Torgerson vanished in the backcountry near Whitefish Mountain Resort, the search-and-rescue effort is intensifying.
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Basin Commission ends pilot program

The Flathead Basin Commission (FBC) has backed away from a pilot program it proposed to fund the fight against invasive mussels.
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Basin Commission ends pilot program

The Flathead Basin Commission (FBC) has backed away from a pilot program it proposed to fund the fight against invasive mussels.
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Daines touts tax cuts during Kalispell visit

A custom-printed sign and line of local dignitaries greeted U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., when he walked into Kalispell’s Best Buy store Tuesday morning.
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Daines touts tax cuts during Kalispell visit

A custom-printed sign and line of local dignitaries greeted U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., when he walked into Kalispell’s Best Buy store Tuesday morning.
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Irrigators plan next steps after Joint Board dissolved

Irrigators south of Flathead Lake are moving on after the Joint Board of Control was ordered to dissolve.
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Irrigators plan next steps after Joint Board dissolved

Irrigators south of Flathead Lake are moving on after the Joint Board of Control was ordered to dissolve.
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BNSF plans new investments in MT tracks

Montana rail lines will receive $135 million worth of investment from BNSF Railway’s 2018 capital expenditure program.
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Avalanche Center director studies snowpack to save lives

Most guests at Whitefish Mountain Resort turned in as the snow picked up on Wednesday afternoon. But wintry conditions are part of Zach Guy’s job.
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Flathead Basin Commission to meet Wednesday

The Flathead Basin Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in Whitefish.
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BNSF plans new investments in MT tracks

Montana rail lines will receive $135 million worth of investment from BNSF Railway’s 2018 capital expenditure program.
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Avalanche Center director studies snowpack to save lives

Most guests at Whitefish Mountain Resort turned in as the snow picked up on Wednesday afternoon. But wintry conditions are part of Zach Guy’s job.
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Flathead Basin Commission to meet Wednesday

The Flathead Basin Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in Whitefish.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman brings ice fishing to Pine Grove Pond

The snow was falling hard by 9 a.m. Saturday morning. But that didn’t deter Janice Easton from heading out to Pine Grove Pond near Evergreen.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman brings ice fishing to Pine Grove Pond

The snow was falling hard by 9 a.m. Saturday morning. But that didn’t deter Janice Easton from heading out to Pine Grove Pond near Evergreen.
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Proposal to delist lynx conjures conflict

The new millennium brought a new challenge for Lorin Hicks.
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Proposal to delist lynx conjures conflict

The new millennium brought a new challenge for Lorin Hicks.
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Land deal protects over 7,000 acres near Whitefish

Stillwater State Forest is set to gain more than 7,000 acres, thanks to a deal between multiple private, state and federal entities.
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Land deal protects over 7,000 acres near Whitefish

Stillwater State Forest is set to gain more than 7,000 acres, thanks to a deal between multiple private, state and federal entities.
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LaSalle seeks to relocate Flathead gravel pit

LaSalle Sand and Gravel aims to relocate its gravel pit north of Kalispell.
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LaSalle seeks to relocate Flathead gravel pit

LaSalle Sand and Gravel aims to relocate its gravel pit north of Kalispell.
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Fishing pond to reach River's Edge Park – eventually

Local anglers will eventually be able to cast their lines in Columbia Falls’ River’s Edge Park.
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Fishing pond to reach River's Edge Park – eventually

Local anglers will eventually be able to cast their lines in Columbia Falls’ River’s Edge Park.
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Libertarian Party spotlights jury nullification

Can a juror, faced with clear evidence that a defendant is guilty, still vote to acquit if he or she feels the law is unjust?
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Libertarian Party spotlights jury nullification

Can a juror, faced with clear evidence that a defendant is guilty, still vote to acquit if he or she feels the law is unjust?
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Local Cub Scout pack celebrates six decades

For their most recent meeting, the boys of Cub Scout Pack 4944 brought in cakes they had baked for a competition, wriggled their way through a game of “hoop the loop,” and went over plans for their annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb. 20.
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Questions surround oil's impact on the Middle Fork

This time of year, the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is ice-bound and quiet – except when a freight train rumbles past.
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Questions surround oil's impact on the Middle Fork

This time of year, the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is ice-bound and quiet – except when a freight train rumbles past.
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Local Cub Scout pack celebrates six decades

For their most recent meeting, the boys of Cub Scout Pack 4944 brought in cakes they had baked for a competition, wriggled their way through a game of “hoop the loop,” and went over plans for their annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb. 20.
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New candidates enter legislative races

Two more candidates filed this week for legislative races in the Flathead Valley.
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New candidates enter legislative races

Two more candidates filed this week for legislative races in the Flathead Valley.
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Avalanche risk high as snow moves in

An incoming bout of winter weather will make area roadways and mountain ranges treacherous.
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Avalanche risk high as snow moves in

An incoming bout of winter weather will make area roadways and mountain ranges treacherous.
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Fagg makes case for Senate candidacy

Russell Fagg, one of the many Republicans vying to unseat Sen. Jon Tester this November, sat down with the Daily Inter Lake’s editorial board Wednesday.
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Fagg makes case for Senate candidacy

Russell Fagg, one of the many Republicans vying to unseat Sen. Jon Tester this November, sat down with the Daily Inter Lake’s editorial board Wednesday.
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Report: 515 Montana bridges 'structurally deficient'

More of Montana’s bridges need repairs, according to a new report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
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Report: 515 Montana bridges 'structurally deficient'

More of Montana’s bridges need repairs, according to a new report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
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New Flathead River management plan in works

The Flathead National Forest seeks public input as it begins preparing a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Flathead River’s three forks.
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New Flathead River management plan in works

The Flathead National Forest seeks public input as it begins preparing a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Flathead River’s three forks.
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Eggensperger seeks another term as county super

Two more candidates filed for Flathead County races this week.
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Cuts hit hazmat response teams

A budget cut during last year’s regular legislative session could threaten Montana’s ability to handle hazardous material (hazmat) emergencies.
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Flathead's warm winter poised to continue

Northwest Montana finished 2017 under several inches of snow and bitterly cold air. So far, 2018 has been gentler to the region.
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Cuts hit hazmat response teams

A budget cut during last year’s regular legislative session could threaten Montana’s ability to handle hazardous material (hazmat) emergencies.
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Flathead's warm winter poised to continue

Northwest Montana finished 2017 under several inches of snow and bitterly cold air. So far, 2018 has been gentler to the region.
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Bison Range lawsuit settled

Planning for the National Bison Range’s future looks set to move forward, now that a two-year-old lawsuit has been settled.
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Bison Range lawsuit settled

Planning for the National Bison Range’s future looks set to move forward, now that a two-year-old lawsuit has been settled.
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Skijoring returns to Whitefish

Saturday’s low, gray sky and sporadic snowfall didn’t deter crowds from lining a J-shaped track at Big Mountain Ranch for the Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring competition.
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Skijoring returns to Whitefish

Saturday’s low, gray sky and sporadic snowfall didn’t deter crowds from lining a J-shaped track at Big Mountain Ranch for the Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring competition.
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State grants permit to water-bottling plant

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
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State grants permit to water-bottling plant

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
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Ronalee Skees enters election for Flathead commission

The 2018 campaign season continues to heat up in the Flathead Valley, with more candidates filing for state and local races in recent weeks.
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Ronalee Skees enters election for Flathead commission

The 2018 campaign season continues to heat up in the Flathead Valley, with more candidates filing for state and local races in recent weeks.
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State commission adopts bylaws, talks mussels

A new force in Montana’s invasive mussel fight took shape Wednesday.
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State commission adopts bylaws, talks mussels

A new force in Montana’s invasive mussel fight took shape Wednesday.
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Commission offers to set aside sticker program

The Flathead Basin Commission is getting unmoored from Montana’s effort to contain invasive mussels.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Commission offers to set aside sticker program

The Flathead Basin Commission is getting unmoored from Montana’s effort to contain invasive mussels.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Bigfork High students injured while snowshoeing

Two Bigfork High School students were injured while snowshoeing on a field trip in the Marias Pass area Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork High students injured while snowshoeing

Two Bigfork High School students were injured while snowshoeing on a field trip in the Marias Pass area Tuesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Sheriff Curry not seeking another term

Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry will not seek a third term.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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New rule considered for water pollution

The Montana Board of Environmental Review is weighing a change in the state’s rules for waterway pollution.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New rule considered for water pollution

The Montana Board of Environmental Review is weighing a change in the state’s rules for waterway pollution.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bundys draw big crowd to Paradise

Cliven Bundy received a minute-long standing ovation when he arrived in the Old Paradise School on Saturday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Bundys draw big crowd to Paradise

Cliven Bundy received a minute-long standing ovation when he arrived in the Old Paradise School on Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Tester wants more border personnel

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is co-sponsoring a bill to increase staffing at America’s border crossings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tester wants more border personnel

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is co-sponsoring a bill to increase staffing at America’s border crossings.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Marion hunter claims big mountain lion

In 13 years of hunting, Trevor St. Germain says, “I’ve taken some pretty nice bull elk, [and] some whitetail.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Cliven Bundy, allies to speak in Paradise Saturday

Two weeks after the charges against him were dropped, Nevada rancher and anti-government activist Cliven Bundy will speak in Paradise.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Marion hunter claims big mountain lion

In 13 years of hunting, Trevor St. Germain says, “I’ve taken some pretty nice bull elk, [and] some whitetail.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cliven Bundy, allies to speak in Paradise Saturday

Two weeks after the charges against him were dropped, Nevada rancher and anti-government activist Cliven Bundy will speak in Paradise.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest takes comments on Taylor Hellroaring Project

The Flathead National Forest’s Tally Lake Ranger District seeks public comment on the environmental assessment for the Taylor Hellroaring Project north of Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Curry to step down at end of year

Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry will not seek a third term.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Curry to step down at end of year

Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry will not seek a third term.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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2017 visitation totals 3.3 million

Glacier National Park welcomed a record 3.3 million visitors in 2017,
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2017 visitation totals 3.3 million

Glacier National Park welcomed a record 3.3 million visitors in 2017,
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Region's snowpack above average

Three weeks into winter, Northwest Montana’s snowpack is looking good.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Property assessments baffle Dickey Lake landowners

On a map, or from the frozen skin of Dickey Lake, David Guild’s and Bill Krywolt’s properties look similar.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Property assessments baffle Dickey Lake landowners

On a map, or from the frozen skin of Dickey Lake, David Guild’s and Bill Krywolt’s properties look similar.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Lynx considered for delisting

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering removing the Canada lynx from Endangered Species Act protections.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest seeks comment on Whitefish Range project

The Flathead National Forest’s Tally Lake Ranger District seeks public comment on the Environmental Assessment for the Taylor Hellroaring Project north of Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Lynx considered for delisting

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering removing the Canada lynx from Endangered Species Act protections.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Region's snowpack above average

Three weeks into winter, Northwest Montana’s snowpack is looking good.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest seeks comment on Whitefish Range project

The Flathead National Forest’s Tally Lake Ranger District seeks public comment on the Environmental Assessment for the Taylor Hellroaring Project north of Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Region's snowpack above average

Three weeks into winter, Northwest Montana’s snowpack is looking good.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Compromise ends lake access dispute

A bitter, years-long dispute over lake access was put to rest Tuesday morning, after just 18 minutes of discussion at the Flathead County Commission’s meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Compromise ends lake access dispute

A bitter, years-long dispute over lake access was put to rest Tuesday morning, after just 18 minutes of discussion at the Flathead County Commission’s meeting.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Asthma can't stop Columbia Falls hiker

The outdoors always had a pull on Heather Johnson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asthma can't stop Columbia Falls hiker

The outdoors always had a pull on Heather Johnson.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Tester takes questions from local students

“We’re looking for good questions,” said Glacier High School government teacher Beau Wright on Friday morning — and he got them during a question-and-answer session with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tester takes questions from local students

“We’re looking for good questions,” said Glacier High School government teacher Beau Wright on Friday morning — and he got them during a question-and-answer session with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Mussel DNA, but no larvae or adults, found in Tiber

Samples taken last year from Tiber Reservoir bolstered older evidence for the presence of invasive mussels.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mussel DNA, but no larvae or adults, found in Tiber

Samples taken last year from Tiber Reservoir bolstered older evidence for the presence of invasive mussels.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Resorts doing more to highlight danger of tree wells

A snowboarder’s death at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday underscored the risks that trees can pose when shrouded in deep powder snow.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Resorts doing more to highlight danger of tree wells

A snowboarder’s death at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday underscored the risks that trees can pose when shrouded in deep powder snow.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Snowfall eases, but conditions still treacherous

Arctic weather continued blasting Northwest Montana Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Snowfall eases, but conditions still treacherous

Arctic weather continued blasting Northwest Montana Saturday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Community rallies to rebuild historic Glacier Park chalet

Sperry Chalet’s 104th season got cut short on Aug. 31, when the Sprague Fire gutted the historic backcountry lodge in Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Wild Horse rams rank among world's largest

The bighorn sheep’s horns curled out of its skull, completing one full spiral on each side before tapering to rounded, outward-pointing ends. In life, they likely served their owner well as he butted heads and vied for mates on Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community rallies to rebuild historic Glacier Park chalet

Sperry Chalet’s 104th season got cut short on Aug. 31, when the Sprague Fire gutted the historic backcountry lodge in Glacier National Park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Wild Horse rams rank among world's largest

The bighorn sheep’s horns curled out of its skull, completing one full spiral on each side before tapering to rounded, outward-pointing ends. In life, they likely served their owner well as he butted heads and vied for mates on Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

AIS prevention program in jeopardy following budget cuts

The Flathead Basin Commission’s effort to harden the line against invasive zebra and quagga mussels is in doubt.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New deer permit area near Libby considered

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission may create a new mule deer permit area to be created in Hunting District 103 southeast of Libby.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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New deer permit area near Libby considered

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission may create a new permit area in Hunting District 103 southeast of Libby.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New deer permit area near Libby considered

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission may create a new permit area in Hunting District 103 southeast of Libby.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Blacktail Mountain opens for season

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area opened for the season Saturday, under a fresh blanket of powder and single-digit temperatures.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail Mountain opens for season

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area opened for the season Saturday, under a fresh blanket of powder and single-digit temperatures.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Conservation easement sought near Libby

The Stimson Lumber Company owns forestland across the Pacific Northwest, but it sees challenges in Northwest Montana’s growing population.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Conservation easement sought near Libby

The Stimson Lumber Company owns forestland across the Pacific Northwest, but it sees challenges in Northwest Montana’s growing population.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Conservation easement sought near Libby

The Stimson Lumber Company owns forestland across the Pacific Northwest, but it sees challenges in Northwest Montana’s growing population.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Invasive mussels program stuck on stickers

The Flathead Basin Commission’s effort to harden the line against invasive zebra and quagga mussels is in doubt.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Invasive mussels program stuck on stickers

The Flathead Basin Commission’s effort to harden the line against invasive zebra and quagga mussels is in doubt.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kayaker has close call with animal trap on shoreline

A local kayakers’ group is proceeding with more caution after one of its members got her foot caught in a shoreline animal trap.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kayaker has close call with animal trap on shoreline

A local kayakers’ group is proceeding with more caution after one of its members got her foot caught in a shoreline animal trap.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Group continues fight for McGregor Lake access

On Friday morning, a line of pickup trucks squeezed down a narrow dirt road along Marion’s McGregor Lake. Six members of Flathead Wildlife Inc., along with two Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks employees began cutting errant saplings off the road and feeding them into a mulcher.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Group continues fight for McGregor Lake access

On Friday morning, a line of pickup trucks squeezed down a narrow dirt road along Marion’s McGregor Lake. Six members of Flathead Wildlife Inc., along with two Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks employees began cutting errant saplings off the road and feeding them into a mulcher.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Objection period begins for Flathead Forest plan

The U.S. Forest Service has released the draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement for the Flathead National Forest revised land and resource management plan for a 60-day objection period.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Objection period begins for Flathead Forest plan

The U.S. Forest Service has released the draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement for the Flathead National Forest revised land and resource management plan for a 60-day objection period.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Commission sides with U.S. mills

U.S. lumber mills have gained some ground in a long-running trade dispute.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Commission sides with U.S. mills

U.S. lumber mills have gained some ground in a long-running trade dispute.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Comments sought on Northwest Montana grizzly criteria

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking input from scientists and the general public on draft criteria for the eventual recovery of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem grizzly bear.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Comments sought on Northwest Montana grizzly criteria

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking input from scientists and the general public on draft criteria for the eventual recovery of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem grizzly bear.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Montana prepares to model its wolf populations

In the span of a human lifetime, gray wolves have re-established their presence in Montana’s mountains and forests.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 years after passage, doubts remain about water compact

Over two years have passed since a slim majority of Montana lawmakers approved the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Water Compact, a massive agreement that quantifies the tribes’ water rights on and off the Flathead Reservation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 years after passage, doubts remain about water compact

Over two years have passed since a slim majority of Montana lawmakers approved the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Water Compact, a massive agreement that quantifies the tribes’ water rights on and off the Flathead Reservation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana prepares to model its wolf populations

In the span of a human lifetime, gray wolves have re-established their presence in Montana’s mountains and forests.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Jim Creek to lose 'impaired' status

Flathead National Forest’s Jim Creek is showing improved health.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Bill would remove wilderness protections from some study areas

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, R–Mont., has introduced a bill to remove some Montana Wilderness Study Areas from long-standing protections.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

4 headed to trial for illegal lion hunt

A Plains hunting outfitter and some of his employees and clients will soon stand trial for illegally hunting a mountain lion near White Sulfur Springs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jim Creek to lose 'impaired' status

Flathead National Forest’s Jim Creek is showing improved health.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bill would remove wilderness protections from some study areas

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, R–Mont., has introduced a bill to remove some Montana Wilderness Study Areas from long-standing protections.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

4 headed to trial for illegal lion hunt

A Plains hunting outfitter and some of his employees and clients will soon stand trial for illegally hunting a mountain lion near White Sulfur Springs.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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FWP: Swan Lake walleye came from Helena

A state biologist has pinpointed Lake Helena as the source of two walleye illegally introduced to Swan Lake in 2015.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

FWP: Swan Lake walleye came from Helena

A state biologist has pinpointed Lake Helena as the source of two walleye illegally introduced to Swan Lake in 2015.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Turner Mountain, other ski areas gear up for the season

The 2017-18 ski season gets underway in Northwest Montana this month with some new improvements ready to greet skiers and snowboarders.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Counties push for increased wildfire salvages

Northwest Montana’s county commissioners want to see more fire-scorched timber salvaged from Lolo National Forest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Counties push for increased wildfire salvages

Northwest Montana’s county commissioners want to see more fire-scorched timber salvaged from Lolo National Forest.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Plans to salvage fire-scorched Kootenai timber advance

The effort to salvage fire-scorched timber is advancing in Northwest Montana’s forests.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Blacktail Road to get more pavement

Blacktail Mountain’s main access road will soon gain nearly 3 more miles of pavement.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail Road to get more pavement

Blacktail Mountain’s main access road will soon gain nearly 3 more miles of pavement.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Deer, elk hunting season ends with average results

Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season ended Sunday with success rates about on par, despite some challenging conditions.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Kootenai salvage projects move forward

The effort to salvage fire-scorched timber is advancing in Northwest Montana’s forests.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kootenai salvage projects move forward

The effort to salvage fire-scorched timber is advancing in Northwest Montana’s forests.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Season ends with average results

Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season ended Sunday with success rates about on par, despite some challenging conditions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Season ends with average results

Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season ended Sunday with success rates about on par, despite some challenging conditions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Environmental groups plan suit over culverts

A coalition of environmental groups may sue the U.S. Forest Service for failing to properly protect bull trout in Flathead National Forest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Environmental groups plan suit over culverts

A coalition of environmental groups may sue the U.S. Forest Service for failing to properly protect bull trout in Flathead National Forest.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Hundreds turn out for Whitefish event

The drizzle eased, the temperature topped 50 and a piece of rainbow gleamed behind the North Valley Food Bank as participants gathered for the eighth annual Whitefish Turkey Trot.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Flathead Basin Commission Shutdown, break with DNRC could lie ahead

The agency coordinating Northwest Montana’s response to invasive species could soon have to shut down operations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Basin Commission Shutdown, break with DNRC could lie ahead

The agency coordinating Northwest Montana’s response to invasive species could soon have to shut down operations.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hundreds turn out for Whitefish event

The drizzle eased, the temperature topped 50 and a piece of rainbow gleamed behind the North Valley Food Bank as participants gathered for the eighth annual Whitefish Turkey Trot.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Independence Fund keeps Eureka vet active

Eureka spent Veterans Day under a dull-gray sky and blanket of slush.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Independence Fund keeps Eureka vet active

Eureka spent Veterans Day under a dull-gray sky and blanket of slush.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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Landmark Evergreen store has history of giving back

A recent Tuesday morning found William B.J. Lupton at his desk on the second floor of Snappy Sports Senter, reminiscing about the business’ long history in the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Landmark Evergreen store has history of giving back

A recent Tuesday morning found William B.J. Lupton at his desk on the second floor of Snappy Sports Senter, reminiscing about the business’ long history in the Flathead Valley.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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Hunter gets reduced fines for accidentally killing 3 sheep

Last fall, Jeff Fleming was facing nearly $33,000 in fines and a 30-month loss of hunting privileges — the penalties for accidentally shooting two bighorn sheep in the Knowles Creek area near Plains.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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Lawmakers strike late-night budget deal

The Montana Legislature’s 33rd special session ended before dawn Thursday, with lawmakers closing the state’s $230 million budget gap with several interlocking bills – but no new taxes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Hunter gets reduced fines for accidentally killing 3 sheep

Last fall, Jeff Fleming was facing nearly $33,000 in fines and a 30-month loss of hunting privileges — the penalties for accidentally shooting two bighorn sheep in the Knowles Creek area near Plains.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers strike late-night budget deal

The Montana Legislature’s 33rd special session ended before dawn Thursday, with lawmakers closing the state’s $230 million budget gap with several interlocking bills – but no new taxes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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Rock Creek Mine gets partial approval

A long-gestating mining plan for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness has been drawn out further.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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If 'threatened' status goes, do grizzlies gain?

For four years, research ecologist Tabitha Graves has studied grizzly bears at the U.S. Geological Survey’s NOROCK West Glacier Field Station.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

If 'threatened' status goes, do grizzlies gain?

For four years, research ecologist Tabitha Graves has studied grizzly bears at the U.S. Geological Survey’s NOROCK West Glacier Field Station.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Montana high court upholds compact

A complex, controversial water compact between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has been upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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As ashes cool, salvage work begins

Fires have given way to snow in Northwest Montana, but local foresters are still focused on the region’s burned acres.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Montana high court upholds compact

A complex, controversial water compact between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has been upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

As ashes cool, salvage work begins

Fires have given way to snow in Northwest Montana, but local foresters are still focused on the region’s burned acres.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Rock Creek Mine gets partial approval

A long-gestating mining plan for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness has been drawn out further.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Rock Creek Mine gets partial approval

A long-gestating mining plan for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness has been drawn out further.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Banff Mountain Film Festival makes Kalispell stop

On Nov. 14 and 15, the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour will stop at Flathead High School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Banff Mountain Film Festival makes Kalispell stop

On Nov. 14 and 15, the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour will stop at Flathead High School.
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Troy sawyer to cut Capitol Christmas Tree

On Wednesday, the Capitol Christmas Tree will begin its journey from the Kootenai National Forest to Washington, D.C. — with a cut from local sawyer Pete Tallmadge.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Whitefish native enters U.S. House election

Last year, Montana Democrats took a bruising loss in the race for Montana’s lone House of Representatives seat. But that hasn’t deterred them from trying to unseat Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Bozeman, in 2018.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Whitefish native enters U.S. House election

Last year, Montana Democrats took a bruising loss in the race for Montana’s lone House of Representatives seat. But that hasn’t deterred them from trying to unseat Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Bozeman, in 2018.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Troy sawyer to cut Capitol Christmas Tree

On Wednesday, the Capitol Christmas Tree will begin its journey from the Kootenai National Forest to Washington, D.C. — with a cut from local sawyer Pete Tallmadge.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Troy sawyer to cut Capitol Christmas Tree

On Wednesday, the Capitol Christmas Tree will begin its journey from the Kootenai National Forest to Washington, D.C. — with a cut from local sawyer Pete Tallmadge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Legislators sound off on special session

For the 33rd time since statehood, Montana lawmakers could soon meet outside regular session to address the state’s budget crisis.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Legislators sound off on special session

For the 33rd time since statehood, Montana lawmakers could soon meet outside regular session to address the state’s budget crisis.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Budget deal, special session in sight

A deal to fix the state’s budget problems could materialize in the coming days, and a special legislative session could follow soon after, Gov. Steve Bullock’s budget director said on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Budget deal, special session in sight

A deal to fix the state’s budget problems could materialize in the coming days, and a special legislative session could follow soon after, Gov. Steve Bullock’s budget director said on Wednesday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Feds taking comments for stonefly proposal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the public comment period for its proposal to list two tiny, mountain stream-dwelling insects as threatened.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Feds taking comments for stonefly proposal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the public comment period for its proposal to list two tiny, mountain stream-dwelling insects as threatened.
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Longtime Montana trucker to deliver Capitol Christmas Tree

In nearly five decades of driving trucks, Larry Spiekermeier has placed sixth in the National Truck Driving Championships, twice been named Motor Carriers of Montana’s “Driver of the Year,” and logged 1.6 million accident-free miles with his current employer, Whitewood Transport.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Longtime Montana trucker to deliver Capitol Christmas Tree

In nearly five decades of driving trucks, Larry Spiekermeier has placed sixth in the National Truck Driving Championships, twice been named Motor Carriers of Montana’s “Driver of the Year,” and logged 1.6 million accident-free miles with his current employer, Whitewood Transport.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Shaping the forest's future

A four-year-long revision of Flathead National Forest’s Land and Resource Management Plan is nearly finished.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Shaping the forest's future

A four-year-long revision of Flathead National Forest’s Land and Resource Management Plan is nearly finished.
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Fee proposal worries park's neighbors

Matt Brake is a retail salesperson at Rocky Mountain Outfitters in downtown Kalispell. He sells outdoor gear to people who disperse from town to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities the area has to offer, like Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Fee proposal worries park's neighbors

Matt Brake is a retail salesperson at Rocky Mountain Outfitters in downtown Kalispell. He sells outdoor gear to people who disperse from town to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities the area has to offer, like Glacier National Park.
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American Indian Caucus cries foul at budget cuts

The Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus weighed in on the dire state budget situation Friday, describing how their communities could be hurt by looming cuts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

American Indian Caucus cries foul at budget cuts

The Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus weighed in on the dire state budget situation Friday, describing how their communities could be hurt by looming cuts.
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Young hunter loses first buck to bear

Last weekend, 10-year-old hunter Keaton Simpach shot his first buck. But the night after he, his father James, and grandfather Robert dangled the deer from a meathook, his luck turned.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Young hunter loses first buck to bear

Last weekend, 10-year-old hunter Keaton Simpach shot his first buck. But the night after he, his father James, and grandfather Robert dangled the deer from a meathook, his luck turned.
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Communities prepare for future wildfires

Driving through Glacier Hills, Rich Baginski is quick to point out the changes he’s helped bring to this gated community near Hungry Horse.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Senate approves $576M for fire relief

The Senate has approved $576.5 million to aid the West’s recovery from a devastating wildfire season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Communities prepare for future wildfires

Driving through Glacier Hills, Rich Baginski is quick to point out the changes he’s helped bring to this gated community near Hungry Horse.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Senate approves $576M for fire relief

The Senate has approved $576.5 million to aid the West’s recovery from a devastating wildfire season.
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Hunting check-ins down on opening weekend

Hunting turnout and results dipped on the first weekend of the 2017 general deer and elk season, with fewer hunters and kills coming through Northwest Montana’s check stations compared to last year’s opener.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Hunting check-ins down on opening weekend

Hunting turnout and results dipped on the first weekend of the 2017 general deer and elk season, with fewer hunters and kills coming through Northwest Montana’s check stations compared to last year’s opener.
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State on the lookout for a miniature but devastating foe

Last boating season, the quagga mussels that have crashed fisheries and clogged pipes across America were known to exist in Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

State on the lookout for a miniature but devastating foe

Last boating season, the quagga mussels that have crashed fisheries and clogged pipes across America were known to exist in Montana.
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Montana vs. Mussels: How caution, politics shaped the initial response to an ecological emergency

On a Monday afternoon last October, scientists with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks received jarring news.
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Montana vs. Mussels: How caution, politics shaped the initial response to an ecological emergency

On a Monday afternoon last October, scientists with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks received jarring news.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Hunting lands recovering from wildfire season

With hunting seasons for most of Montana’s game animals underway or about to begin, sportsmen and sportswomen are heading into a landscape recovering from some of the worst wildfires in recent memory.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

SmartLam plans to move into abandoned Columbia Falls mill

The former Weyerhaeuser lumber mill in Columbia Falls will soon gain a new tenant.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

New cooperative agreement in place for Libby cleanup

Lincoln County and the Environmental Protection Agency have reached a new cooperative agreement for managing the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
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Columbia Falls candidates talk jobs, growth

Columbia Falls voters are set to decide how to fill three City Council spots and the mayor’s office for the next four years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New agreement in place for Libby cleanup

Lincoln County and the Environmental Protection Agency have reached a new cooperative agreement for managing the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls candidates talk jobs, growth

Columbia Falls voters are set to decide how to fill three City Council spots and the mayor’s office for the next four years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New agreement in place for Libby cleanup

Lincoln County and the Environmental Protection Agency have reached a new cooperative agreement for managing the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program.
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A guide to Flathead's best fall foliage

Fall foliage has returned — but not for long.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A guide to Flathead's best fall foliage

Fall foliage has returned — but not for long.
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Driver involved in Friday crash has died

One of the drivers involved in a Friday afternoon collision on U.S. 2 has died, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Driver involved in Friday crash has died

One of the drivers involved in a Friday afternoon collision on U.S. 2 has died, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
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Abandoned mill to get new tenant

The former Weyerhaeuser lumber mill in Columbia Falls will soon gain a new tenant.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Abandoned mill to get new tenant

The former Weyerhaeuser lumber mill in Columbia Falls will soon gain a new tenant.
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Seaplanes eyed in invasive species efforts

Montana’s struggle against aquatic invasive species has gained a new focus: seaplanes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Seaplanes eyed in invasive species efforts

Montana’s struggle against aquatic invasive species has gained a new focus: seaplanes.
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2 mountain climbers die after Montana avalanche

Montana logged its first avalanche death of the 2017-18 season south of Bozeman Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2 mountain climbers die after Montana avalanche

Montana logged its first avalanche death of the 2017-18 season south of Bozeman Saturday.
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Columbia Falls cyclist brings bikes to Central America

“Central America was just on my list of places I wanted to bike to,” Dave Renfrow said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls cyclist brings bikes to Central America

“Central America was just on my list of places I wanted to bike to,” Dave Renfrow said.
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Fundraising for Sperry Chalet hits initial mark

With summer’s wildfires dying down and historic Sperry Chalet in ruins, longtime employees at Glacier National Park reflected Friday on their experiences at the park and chalet, and thanked donors who have helped fund its recovery.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fundraising for Sperry Chalet hits initial mark

With summer’s wildfires dying down and historic Sperry Chalet in ruins, longtime employees at Glacier National Park reflected Friday on their experiences at the park and chalet, and thanked donors who have helped fund its recovery.
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Bottling-plant founder won't testify at hearing

The record of the water-use permit hearing for the Montana Artesian Water Company will close Oct. 31 and the next phase of the permitting process will begin.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bottling-plant founder won't testify at hearing

The record of the water-use permit hearing for the Montana Artesian Water Company will close Oct. 31 and the next phase of the permitting process will begin.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Bullock calls on lawmakers to raise revenues

Gov. Steve Bullock on Wednesday gave an update on Montana’s grim budget situation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Proposed roundabout draws ire from truckers, commuters

A proposed roundabout west of Kalispell is drawing opposition from local residents and businesses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bullock calls on lawmakers to raise revenues

Gov. Steve Bullock on Wednesday gave an update on Montana’s grim budget situation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Proposed roundabout draws ire from truckers, commuters

A proposed roundabout west of Kalispell is drawing opposition from local residents and businesses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Crash-prone intersection could become roundabout

The Montana Department of Transportation is considering building a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Route 2, Dern Road and West Springcreek Road west of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Crash-prone intersection could become roundabout

The Montana Department of Transportation is considering building a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Route 2, Dern Road and West Springcreek Road west of Kalispell.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Senators pitch forest management bill

As Montana’s historic summer wildfires smolder down, U.S. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., are focused on future blazes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Seasonal drawdown begins on Flathead Lake

Energy Keepers, Inc. has begun its seasonal drawdown of Flathead Lake.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Senators pitch forest management bill

As Montana’s historic summer wildfires smolder down, U.S. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., are focused on future blazes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Seasonal drawdown begins on Flathead Lake

Energy Keepers, Inc. has begun its seasonal drawdown of Flathead Lake.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Prescribed burn underway near Blacktail

Smoke was visible Thursday in the Flathead Valley as the Flathead National Forest carries out fall prescribed burns.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Prescribed burn underway near Blacktail

Smoke was visible Thursday in the Flathead Valley as the Flathead National Forest carries out fall prescribed burns.
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Grotto group explores Montana's caverns

The hike was steep, but Chris Rost promised it would be worthwhile.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grotto group explores Montana's caverns

The hike was steep, but Chris Rost promised it would be worthwhile.
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Flathead Basin Commission faces big budget cut

The prospect of state budget cuts cast a shadow over Wednesday’s Flathead Basin Commission meeting at Hungry Horse’s Glacier View Ranger Station.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead Basin Commission faces big budget cut

The prospect of state budget cuts cast a shadow over Wednesday’s Flathead Basin Commission meeting at Hungry Horse’s Glacier View Ranger Station.
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Waterton, Glacier ease restrictions as fires dampen

With rain and snow finally taming local wildfires, authorities are expanding access to once-threatened areas.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Whitefish cracks top 10 in resort ranking

Whitefish Mountain Resort is ranked the No. 10 ski area in North America in SKI Magazine’s 2017-18 resort survey.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Waterton, Glacier ease restrictions as fires dampen

With rain and snow finally taming local wildfires, authorities are expanding access to once-threatened areas.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish cracks top 10 in resort ranking

Whitefish Mountain Resort is ranked the No. 10 ski area in North America in SKI Magazine’s 2017-18 resort survey.
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Gianforte pushes for forest management on tour stop

Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte took his “Forest Jobs Tour” to Columbia Falls Friday, touring F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company and calling for changes in forest policy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grizzlies kill 10 calves near Dupuyer

Ten calves were killed by gizzly bears in a ranch near Dupuyer, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks stated in a press release Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gianforte pushes for forest management on tour stop

Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte took his “Forest Jobs Tour” to Columbia Falls Friday, touring F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company and calling for changes in forest policy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grizzlies kill 10 calves near Dupuyer

Ten calves were killed by gizzly bears in a ranch near Dupuyer, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks stated in a press release Friday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Libby asbestos team has first meeting

On Wednesday, the Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team held its first quarterly meeting in Helena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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'Adverse effect' up for debate

The crowd had shrunk by day three of the Montana Artesian Water Company’s water-use permit hearing in Kalispell. But lawyers representing the company and its opponents remained focused on its request to draw up to 450 gallons per minute from the aquifer for a proposed bottling plant in Creston.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Libby asbestos team has first meeting

On Wednesday, the Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team held its first quarterly meeting in Helena.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Adverse effect' up for debate

The crowd had shrunk by day three of the Montana Artesian Water Company’s water-use permit hearing in Kalispell. But lawyers representing the company and its opponents remained focused on its request to draw up to 450 gallons per minute from the aquifer for a proposed bottling plant in Creston.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Hydrological models scrutinized in hearing

The Montana Artesian Water Company’s water-use permit hearing turned technical in its second day.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hydrological models scrutinized in hearing

The Montana Artesian Water Company’s water-use permit hearing turned technical in its second day.
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DNRC faces tough questions at bottling-plant hearing

The Montana Artesian Water Company’s plan to bottle Creston’s groundwater drew fresh scrutiny Tuesday morning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

DNRC faces tough questions at bottling-plant hearing

The Montana Artesian Water Company’s plan to bottle Creston’s groundwater drew fresh scrutiny Tuesday morning.
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Bottling plant dispute heads to hearing

Beginning on Tuesday, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will hear both sides in a contentious dispute over a proposed water-bottling plant near Creston.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bottling plant dispute heads to hearing

Beginning on Tuesday, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will hear both sides in a contentious dispute over a proposed water-bottling plant near Creston.
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Pre-evac warnings lifted for Apgar, West Glacier

The pre-evacuation warnings for Glacier National Park’s Apgar areas were lifted Saturday following a shot of cool and wet weather that slowed the Sprague Fire.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Capitol Christmas Tree to tour Northwest Montana

As lawmakers, dignitaries, journalists and tourists make their way to the U.S. Capitol this December, they’ll all pass a tree from Kootenai National Forest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pre-evac warnings lifted for Apgar, West Glacier

The pre-evacuation warnings for Glacier National Park’s Apgar areas were lifted Saturday following a shot of cool and wet weather that slowed the Sprague Fire.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Capitol Christmas Tree to tour Northwest Montana

As lawmakers, dignitaries, journalists and tourists make their way to the U.S. Capitol this December, they’ll all pass a tree from Kootenai National Forest.
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Contact made with suspect

The investigation into the Flathead Valley’s school-threat scare took two new turns on Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Contact made with suspect

The investigation into the Flathead Valley’s school-threat scare took two new turns on Saturday.
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Prolonged cold and wet system on the way

The cold breezes and wisps of snow that arrived in Montana this week look set to continue.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Prolonged cold and wet system on the way

The cold breezes and wisps of snow that arrived in Montana this week look set to continue.
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Parks Canada: Kenow fire 'out of control'

The Kenow Fire ravaging Waterton Lakes National Park has been classified as “out of control,” Parks Canada said in a press release late Thursday morning.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parks Canada: Kenow fire 'out of control'

The Kenow Fire ravaging Waterton Lakes National Park has been classified as “out of control,” Parks Canada said in a press release late Thursday morning.
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Stage II fire restrictions to remain for now

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is reminding residents that Stage II fire restrictions remain in place.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stage II fire restrictions to remain for now

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is reminding residents that Stage II fire restrictions remain in place.
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Senators turn up heat on fire policy

Thousands of miles from the wildfires torching the West, U.S. Senators Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., both spent Wednesday calling for policy changes to prepare for future blazes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senators turn up heat on fire policy

Thousands of miles from the wildfires torching the West, U.S. Senators Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., both spent Wednesday calling for policy changes to prepare for future blazes.
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Senators take aim at Canadian lumber exports

Montana’s two U.S. senators testified Wednesday before a federal commission tasked with investigating Canadian lumber export practices.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Senators take aim at Canadian lumber exports

Montana’s two U.S. senators testified Wednesday before a federal commission tasked with investigating Canadian lumber export practices.
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Highway 200 fires prompt new evacuation

Authorities have evacuated a stretch of Swamp Creek Road near Plains in advance of the Sheep Gap Fire.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Highway 200 fires prompt new evacuation

Authorities have evacuated a stretch of Swamp Creek Road near Plains in advance of the Sheep Gap Fire.
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Rain, snow on the way

Meteorologists expect a cold, wet weather front to arrive in Northwest Montana on Thursday, one that could wind down a brutal fire season.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rain, snow on the way

Meteorologists expect a cold, wet weather front to arrive in Northwest Montana on Thursday, one that could wind down a brutal fire season.
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Wildfire spreads near iconic Waterton hotel

Alberta’s Kenow Fire expanded Monday due to high winds, torching the Waterton Lakes National Park visitor center and approaching the iconic Prince of Wales hotel as Canadian authorities began evacuating areas north of the park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire spreads near iconic Waterton hotel

Alberta’s Kenow Fire expanded Monday due to high winds, torching the Waterton Lakes National Park visitor center and approaching the iconic Prince of Wales hotel as Canadian authorities began evacuating areas north of the park.
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