Woman agrees to plea deal in forgery case

A Libby woman last month entered into a plea agreement in which she will plead no contest to forgery.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell council set to approve deal with Northwest Drywall

After announcing it has reached a deal with Northwest Drywall to facilitate the company’s move to the new rail park, the Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will look to make that deal official.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Council to direct architecture committee on apartment designs

During last Monday’s city council work session, council members had some disagreements about whether or not the legislative body should be a part of the designing phase for projects like the one proposed for south Kalispell, but ultimately decided to allow the architectural review committee to do the heavy lifting.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

PROOF gets $11.42 million government contract

Columbia Falls firearm manufacturer PROOF Research has been awarded an $11.42 million contract to develop advanced weapons parts for the federal government, the has company announced.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish Mountain Resort moving Chair 5 to East Rim

Whitefish Mountain Resort’s Chair 5, which has sat idle atop the mountain’s south face for years, will be relocated and repurposed to the east side, the resort announced Friday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man accused of damaging vehicles and threatening lives

A Libby man is being held on $1.5 million bail after allegedly damaging a pack of cars, tampering with the evidence from damaging those vehicles and repeatedly threatening a relative’s life if he told law enforcement about his criminal activity.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Equestrian event generates $5.5M in economic impact

The Event at Rebecca Farm continued its reign in 2016 as the most impactful of Flathead events for the local economy.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Northwest Drywall deal sealed to help business move to rail park

Concessions made in a three-way agreement between the city of Kalispell, a local economic development group and Northwest Drywall will allow that business to relocate to the Glacier Rail Park rather than shutter its operation.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Council to host hearing on proposed Silverbrook changes

The Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed changes at Silverbrook Estates, after the council decided the developer’s proposed changes may have major effects on the subdivision’s residents.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

2016: State opened doors to sharing economy

In 2016 Montana opened its doors to the sharing economy, a new form of business that regulators have been wrestling with for nearly the past decade.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell City Council to work on apartment designs

During the Kalispell City Council work session tonight, the council will re-examine the conditional use permit request from Lofts at Ashley, LLC to build a 55-unit apartment complex.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell annexes future elementary school site

The Kalispell City Council last Tuesday took the first steps toward building a new school in south Kalispell.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Brewery-style winery coming to Evergreen location

As breweries continue their burgeoning ascension of popularity across Montana, one Flathead business is taking wine into the same model.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell council tables project permit over apartment design

The city of Kalispell is reflecting the cautiousness brought by south-side neighborhood residents in permitting a new 55-unit apartment complex that will alter the neighborhood’s character.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested on burglary charges

A Libby man has been charged with stealing items from residents in his former home.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tester meets with Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

National security was the center of discussion Wednesday when U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., met with retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Tester said he requested the meeting with Kelly to ensure Montana’s security needs are in mind under …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead building permits surpass 2015 mark

Permits filed with Flathead cities and the county in 2016 are pointing to future growth in the residential, commercial and health care sectors, with building permits and zone-change requests booming over 2015’s mark in some areas.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

State, tribal leaders join voices against hate

Montana public officials have come together in unified opposition of the recent intimidations made against the Jewish community in Whitefish.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish ski resort records busiest day ever

Whitefish Mountain Resort last weekend recorded its busiest day ever on the slopes.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Some residents without water after line bursts

Water was shut off to some Kalispell residents Tuesday after a water line broke on the west side of town.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested on drug charges during probation checks

A Libby man was arrested for possession of drugs and paraphernalia while law enforcement officers last month were checking on another person on probation.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man charged with assault, threatening police officers

A Libby man’s bail has been set at $50,000 after he reportedly threatened his wife and the lives of law enforcement officers and stated that taking him into custody would be “a fight to the death.”

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New program provides grants to homebuyers

The Montana and Idaho Community Development Corporation, an economic development organization focused on boosting small and growing businesses, has awarded a Flathead Valley couple with the first down payment on their new home.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New district judge steps up from justice court, says he's ready for challenges ahead

After six years of serving as Flathead County justice of the peace, Dan Wilson was sworn in as Flathead County District Court judge on Friday before colleagues, friends and family, in the courtroom in which he’ll now take part in a more serious and complex division of the criminal justice …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell council Alcohol permit sought for backup hockey site

Montana Pond Hockey Classic organizers are getting ahead of the curve.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Growth, job loss and driving ahead

The Flathead business community was bustling in 2016, a year that appears to have set the stage for continued growth in 2017.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

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Even if you aren’t Olympic skiing material, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a part of a world record.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in assault incident

Travis Robert Schopp, 26, on Dec. 28 pleaded not guilty to felony charges of negligent vehicular assault.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man pleads no contest to felony endangerment charges

A Libby man pleaded no contest on Dec. 28 to charges of criminal endangerment after allegedly firing a rifle at his wife’s vehicle.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

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Montana public officials have come together in unified opposition of the recent intimidations made against the Jewish community in Whitefish.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Resort joins attempt at world-record ski lesson

Even if you aren’t Olympic skiing material, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a part of a world record.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Officials respond to call for armed protest in Whitefish

Montana public officials have come together in unified opposition of the recent intimidations made against the Jewish community in Whitefish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New owner reloads Remington with fresh look

Sometimes business growth follows a carefully planned trajectory, set by a board of directors in a stuffy meeting room. And then sometimes you just get lucky.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New program provides grants to homebuyers

The Montana and Idaho Community Development Corporation, an economic development organization focused on boosting small and growing businesses, has awarded a Flathead Valley couple with the first down payment on their new home.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Political parties align ahead of special election

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke is still a month away from presumptively resigning from his U.S. Representative seat, and Montana Republican Central Committee Chairman Jeff Essmann said on Wednesday he’s already taken on a massive workload to coordinate the party’s next step in selecting a nominee.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Suspended sentence revoked, then reinstated for sex offender, burglar

A man who was given a probationary sentence for his fifth felony conviction in June, with a stern warning from Flathead District Judge Amy Eddy to not return to court, was found in violation of the probationary sentence on Dec. 15. But at his sentencing hearing on Thursday, Eddy gave …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New Herberger's department spotlights local crafts

The Kalispell Herberger’s this month became a bit more localized with the addition of a new department highlighting local crafters and merchandise.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail opening brings frigid temps, warm smiles

Opening day at Blacktail Mountain saw a host of faithful powder hounds despite temperatures at 9 below zero.

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Direct flights launch from metro areas

The holiday flight schedule is up and running at Glacier Park International Airport, bringing new visitors to the Flathead Valley from key metropolitan areas.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Three new officers join Kalispell police force

New police officers Sean Keller, Dan Williams and Justin Turner were confirmed Monday by the Kalispell City Council.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Winter season direct flights launch this weekend

The holiday flight schedule is up and running at Glacier Park International Airport, bringing new visitors to the Flathead Valley from key metropolitan areas.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Family ice sculpture a beacon for holiday spirit

It’s probably hard for drivers to not stop at the sight of a 20-foot-tall, Christmas-lit ice structure in the Olsen family’s yard between their home and Helena Flats Road. At night, the stalactites make the structure look like a glacial chandelier illuminated by Christmas lights woven underneath the ice.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Energy company considering Flathead for new plant

A Whitefish businessman is trumpeting plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Flathead Valley capable of supporting 1,000 new jobs. While the proposed venture has been met with cautious optimism from local business and community leaders, a number of significant hurdles stand in the way.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail opening brings frigid temps, warm smiles

Opening day at Blacktail Mountain saw a host of faithful powder hounds despite temperatures at 9 below zero.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Zinke's accepts job as Trump's interior secretary

Ryan Zinke, the Republican Congressman representing Montana’s at-large U.S. House district, on Thursday announced he had accepted President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination to serve as the next Secretary of the Interior.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Special election likely to decide Zinke successor

With Montana’s lone congressman set to join President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet, Montana officials anticipate a special election being held for the open seat in the U.S. House sometime early in 2017.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blacktail opens Friday with 100 percent of terrain

Blacktail Mountain in Lakeside opens Friday with fresh snow and 100 percent of its terrain ready for skiers and snowboarders.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City sniffs out funding options for dog park

Residents hounding for a dog park in Kalispell are closer than ever to getting their wish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Libby man gets 3-year sentence for stalking

A Libby man on Monday was sentenced to three years for stalking a state legislator. As part of a plea agreement, Lincoln County District Judge James Wheelis sentenced Dustin Rounsville to five years in the Department of Corrections with two suspended.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Shipping companies embrace Christmas rush

With the holiday season officially underway, a tidal wave of gifts is flooding shipping systems across the country.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Resorts and skiers eager for opening day

Whether you’re tuning your ski setup this weekend or hiking into the backcountry before the lifts officially open, the anticipation leading into the ski season is palpable in the Flathead Valley.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Businesses look ahead after overtime rule blocked

Last month, Willie Hobbs and his co-owner at Great Northern Cycle and Ski in Whitefish were crunching numbers to figure out how they would be able to pay themselves on the budget they had set. This was in reaction to a new federal regulation on overtime that would more than …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell closing in on short-term rental ordinance

The short-term rental debacle is coming to a close for the city of Kalispell, as officials set their sights on regulations they hope will please all parties involved.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

High-density growth allowed west of Kalispell

Kalispell’s housing boom continues to expand each year, and with Monday’s change in the city growth policy, some of that growth will be happening west of town.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Canadian exchange rate remains low, but leveling out

As the Black Friday shopping flood drains from the Flathead this weekend, the local retail and hospitality industries are gauging how much Canadian traffic to expect this winter.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Military training groups land in the Flathead Valley

A pair of military training groups is building a presence in the Flathead Valley. One has already landed, purchased land and is ready to roll. The other is following suit, a much larger operation ready to make its first footprint in the valley.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man gets two years deferred for drug possession

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

$90M in tax credits goes to Montana and Idaho

The Montana and Idaho Community Development Corporation last week received $90 million in new market tax credits allocated from the U.S. Treasury Department, the largest allocation ever received by the dual-state organization. Previously, the largest allocation made to Montana and Idaho CDC was $65 million.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell works to define limits on vacation rentals

Kalispell City Council will stretch the discussion on vacation rentals a little longer as it looks to withstand the risk of dense rental commercialization in the city.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell plans to add new police officers

Kalispell is planning to add two new officers to the police department with the goal of gaining ground on an uptick in crime in the city.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Long-awaited Chick-fil-A opens Thursday

The long-awaited dynamo of the quick-serve chicken sandwich industry opens its doors this week to the Flathead Valley.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Gun sales cool off after Trump elected

After Donald Trump was elected as the 45th president of the United States on Tuesday, business markets and economists preached uncertainty for the future. One industry expecting stability, however, is firearms and ammunition suppliers.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Food banks feel wave of new families in need

As food banks and welfare services brace for the holiday season, when the number of people in need typically reach out for help is at its highest point of the year, several services around the valley were feeling the rise in need before the usual swell.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Residents successfully lobby for lower project density

A united neighborhood group has successfully trimmed an upcoming residential development’s density nearly in half, in hopes of keeping their subdivision from becoming the next landing pad for Kalispell’s growing population.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Great Chief selection supports span of community groups

In recognition of his “exemplary passion for the community, service and magnetic charisma,” the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce named B.J. Lupton the city’s 45th Great Chief.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Brewfest moves to Whitefish after Kalispell council denies permit

The Kalispell City Council on Monday denied a request by local groups to host a benefit brewfest at Woodland Park that had been scheduled for Friday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell allows short-term rentals, with conditions

The Kalispell City Council on Monday passed a new set of regulations to allow short-term vacation rentals within city limits. But the final ordinance passed came with a last-minute amendment that could narrow the number of rentals for owners.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Long lines worth the wait for many Flathead voters

Flathead Valley voters headed to the polls early Tuesday morning to cast their ballots. By 9 a.m., the line at the Flathead County Election Department stuffed the hallways and zigzagged outside of the new facility, holding eager voters at bay in the morning sun.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tavern Association chapter forms on the North Shore

The Montana Tavern Association recently tapped a chapter from the North Shore of Flathead Lake, the first new member in over two decades.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Funeral home puts personal touch on final memories

By the nature of his career, Lee Darlington comes into people’s lives during some of their most painful and vulnerable times. From the perspective of a funeral director, the range of tragedy is endless, he said.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell sign project directs visitors to popular places

The Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau is on the final lap of a wayfinding sign project to help travelers navigate to the city’s points of interest.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Businesses brace for new OT rules

After Dec. 1, employees across the country will be obligated to time paid for time worked.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bypass officially open after ceremonial event

After Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s 21-vehicle caravan drove through a red ribbon at the south end of the U.S. 93 Alternative Route, the entourage headed north to tell the Flathead Valley that a decades-long project had at last come to fruition.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish, Turner mountains featured in new Warren Miller film

Snow is piling up in the mountains and ski film season is officially here. This year Northwest Montana gets a spot in the cinema limelight alongside some of the most powerful terrain in the world.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell to join infrastructure coalition

Kalispell City Council is looking to have a voice during infrastructure discussions at the state Legislature’s next session.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AT LAST THE BYPASS: Full length of Alternate 93 opens to traffic Friday afternoon

One year ago on a cloudy October day, local, state and federal officials wielding golden shovels made groundbreaking cuts into the 1 million cubic yards of soil about to be parted for the second half the historic U.S. 93 Alternative Route.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

October breaks 102-year Flathead rainfall record

This October is officially the wettest on record in the Flathead Valley, toppling the previous record that’s held for more than 100 years, according to the National Weather Service in Missoula.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

October breaks 102-year rainfall record

This October is officially the wettest on record in the Flathead Valley, toppling the previous record that’s held for more than 100 years, according to the National Weather Service in Missoula.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

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With his ears ringing, thoughts blurring and blood dripping from where a grizzly bear had slashed open his scalp, a Whitefish man on Sunday harnessed the mental tenacity to draw a canister of bear spray from his pocket and save his life.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man recovering from bear mauling

With his ears ringing, thoughts blurring and blood dripping from where a grizzly bear had slashed open his scalp, a Whitefish man on Sunday harnessed the mental tenacity to draw a canister of bear spray from his pocket and save his life.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Chamber panel discusses hiring, retaining young workforce

As the next generation of employees balloons into the majority, some businesses are still wrestling with how to attract the new talent.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

No sign of griz involved in Whitefish attack

Two days after a bear attack near Haskill Basin, there’s been no sign of the grizzly or two cubs having returned to the area, wildlife officials said Tuesday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Four teens OK after car wedged beneath bridge

Four teenagers walked away from a Saturday night car wreck after their vehicle went off a bridge near Marion.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man survives bear attack near Whitefish

A man, his daughter and their two dogs survived a bear attack Sunday in the Haskill Basin area near Whitefish.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Broadband funding helps, but project costs could sink carriers

Some of Montana’s most remote corners could soon have access to high-speed internet.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Public lands, business climate nucleus of HD3 race

The race for House District 3 features two candidates focused on creating living-wage jobs within the district, which stretches across the western half of Glacier National Park from the Canadian border past Essex. The district also contains Columbia Falls, which in the last year saw 200 jobs relocate to Evergreen …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Concerns aired about apartment proposal

The developer of a proposed high-density apartment complex on Kalispell’s south side is prepared to downsize the project after hearing from residents who aired their grievances at Tuesday’s Kalispell Planning Board meeting.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council ready to vote on vacation rentals

After its ninth public meeting on short-term residential vacation rentals, Kalispell City Council is finally ready to take regulation measures to a vote.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Newcomer challenges longtime House member for District 2

With Kootenai National Forest land covering approximately 80 percent of Lincoln County, House District 2 candidates are heavily focused on natural resources, public lands and jobs.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Snowstorm leaves thousands in Flathead without power

Monday morning met Flathead Valley residents with the first fresh snow of the year, leaving some residents in the dark while outside was blanketed in white.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Two newcomers race for House District 1

Two political newcomers, Republican Steve Gunderson and Democrat Steve Haarstick, are running for House District 1, which covers Libby and Troy in the southwest corner of Lincoln County. The candidates seek the seat retired by four-term Republican Rep. Gerry Bennet, who this year is running for a seat on the …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Inside the GMO debate

The conversation surrounding genetically modified organisms can be touchy, both in the agriculture and consumer setting. But Flathead Valley farmers, ranchers and consumers on Thursday put those emotions aside to hear information from both sides.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

State candidates talk local issues at City Council forum

Kalispell City Council hosted state legislative candidates Wednesday at a forum focused on local issues, drawing a wide spectrum of answers from the slate of candidates contending to represent Kalispell-area districts. Questioning hit on land management, infrastructure, a local option resort tax and public safety.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

KPD: 'Creepy clown' reports unfounded

The Kalispell Police Department is asking residents to disregard rumors of “creepy clowns” threatening local students and schools.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council approves noise ordinance amendment

The Kalispell municipal code outlining noise violations will soon ring a little more clearly.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Vandals bore holes in Kalispell bypass wall

Vandals damaged a soundproofing wall along the Kalispell bypass project that could cost as much as $20,000 to repair.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Uber begins ride-sharing service in Montana

The ride-sharing service that has been rivaling traditional taxi services across the world began rolling in Montana on Monday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lincoln County OKs contract with Pathways

The Lincoln County Commissioners on July 6 unanimously approved the terms of its contract with Pathways Treatment Center in Kalispell for the 2016-2017 year.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Libby woman dies in one-car accident near dam

A 24-year old Libby woman died Tuesday night in a rollover on Montana 37 just south of the Libby Dam.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Author of Libby mayor recall petitions revealed

LIBBY — A table was set up Tuesday in the Libby City Hall parking lot, where people were invited to be among the first to sign a petition to recall Mayor Doug Roll. Local businesswoman Tammy Brown, who had submitted the petition to the Lincoln County Elections Office for approval …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Petition to recall Libby mayor approved for petition gathering

LIBBY — The Lincoln County Attorney’s Office on Friday validated the third version of a draft petition to recall Libby Mayor Doug Roll.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Web developer gets grant for future employees

A Whitefish business is one of 12 Montana businesses to receive grant funding from the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council plans July 5 vote on closing airport

The Kalispell City Council has decided to put closing the city airport to a council vote on July 5.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council to re-examine South Kalispell plan

After a two-week hiatus from meetings, the Kalispell City Council will hold a work session tonight on an issue that has carried both hope and contention for South Kalispell.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A grim past but a bright future

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Firebrand Hotel set for July 1 opening date

Developers of a new downtown Whitefish hotel are closing in on a July opening date.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Town Pump prepares for early June opening

Construction crews are in the finishing stages at the new Town Pump on West Reserve Drive near U.S. 93, according to project manager Derek Swank of Swank Enterprises.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Conference tackles Montana housing issues

The 2016 Montana Housing Partnership Conference concluded Wednesday after four days of considering issues such as affordable housing and community revitalization.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Residency complaint against council member rejected

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana West president leaving in August

Montana West Economic Development is looking for a new leader.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell receives $400,000 grant for property assessment

The city of Kalispell has received a $400,000 Environmental Protection Agency grant to assist property owners begin the redevelopment process, the federal agency announced Friday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sunken barge back afloat

A dock-building barge that sank near Finley Point a week ago is back afloat, its captain said Wednesday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stampede gets state grant for designs

Stampede Packing Co. took another step toward expanding its facilities on Wednesday with a state grant.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Chamber looks ahead at tourist economics

Cheaper fuel prices in 2015 spurred more non-resident travel to Montana compared to the previous year, but tourists left a lot of their savings behind in the form of increased spending while visiting the state.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell council OKs zoning amendments sets public hearing

The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved the first reading of 14 zoning code amendments.

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Chamber trip to China: a blended experience

After 10 days in the world’s most populated country, Kalispell travelers found China to have several connections with sparsely populated Montana.

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Tester tours bypass project

Federal and state officials met at the U.S. 93 Alternative Route construction site in Kalispell on Friday to survey the work completed during the last seven months.

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Short-term rental owners defend their ventures

After hearing the positives of short-term rentals from owners on Monday, the Kalispell City Council decided to continue discussion on conditions to allow them in Kalispell.

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Second petition to recall Libby mayor denied

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New series depicts 'off-grid' lifestyle

A new reality TV show titled “Building Off the Grid: Big Sky Ranch” aired Thursday on the DIY Network depicting two people preparing to take on the task of off-grid living.

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Brewery crafts special summer ale for Glacier Park summer

Flathead Lake Brewing Co. on April 28 began brewing its Lone Walker Ale, a summer ale named after Lone Walker Mountain southwest of Upper Two Medicine Lake in Glacier Park.

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City attorney resigns under pressure

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Spartan Race returns to Flathead

Weekend events expected to attract 7,500 people

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New Libby city attorney resigns under pressure

Libby residents haven’t had much to cheer about lately. A group of residents is working to recall the mayor and the new city attorney faces a formal complaint alleging seven counts of professional misconduct.

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Fly shop moving to Main Street in Kalispell

Inside a small house converted to a retail shop on Airport Road, the three employees and family members operating Mystique Fly Shop are bracing for more space to cast a line.

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Spring Prairie developments stride into summer work

A new shop and two restaurants are planned in the North Kalispell commercial district.

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Rail park to undergo environmental study

Work on the Glacier Rail Park will be delayed by an environmental assessment, the Flathead County Economic Development Authority announced Wednesday.

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Glacier Bancorp plans to buy Missoula bank

Glacier Bancorp is acquiring Treasure State Bank, a community bank in Missoula.

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City proposes rules to allow short-term rentals

Short-term residential rentals may be appearing in Kalispell, but they are operating illegally for now, city officials said Monday.

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Study tracks visitor spending patterns

High- and low-spending travelers vacationing in Montana are coming for the same activities but arrive here by different means and stay in different places, according to a report released Monday.

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Price tag lowered for big sewer project

A major Kalispell sewer project may cost $4.7 million less than expected.

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Core Area gets three-year waiver period for zoning fees

The Kalispell City Council plans to provide a three-year period for businesses within the Core Area to rezone their property for free.

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Governor foresees growth for state tourism

The tourism sector of the Montana economy is stronger than ever and poised for continued growth, Gov. Steve Bullock said Tuesday in Kalispell.

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Kalispell council to hear update on sewer project

The Kalispell City Council work session Monday night will hear a project update on a $14 million multi-year sewer project.

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Republicans tackle issues at GOP event

Flathead Republican candidates for county and state primary races got a chance to build support on Thursday night while going head-to-head on issues relevant to Flathead Valley voters.

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Brewery goes big

Flathead Lake Brewing Co. in Bigfork on Thursday added a pair of new tanks to its arsenal of brewing equipment, effectively increasing the brewery’s capacity by 25 percent.

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Rail-park area declared infrastructure-deficient

The Kalispell City Council on Monday declared the Glacier Rail Park as infrastructure-deficient, the next step in establishing a new funding mechanism in the area.

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Kalispell council to consider new economic development district

The Kalispell City Council is considering the creation of an economic funding mechanism for the Glacier Rail Park and will vote tonight to schedule a public hearing for April 18 on the proposal.

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North Ronan roadway project planned for 2018

The Montana Department of Transportation is currently in the design stages of a highway project that will change the course of traffic in Ronan.

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Glacier Restaurant Group expands again

Glacier Restaurant Group has more than doubled its number of employees and locations with the recent acquisition of a Midwest restaurant company.

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Pane in the glass: Montana recycling efforts rocky

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Economists optimistic about 2016

Manufacturing, nonresident spending and a swelling health-care market are expected to cultivate another strong economic year for Montana and the Flathead Valley, economists said at Friday’s 2016 Economic Outlook seminar.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Small-business director teaches entrepreneurship skills in Asia

John and Jerri Balsam went to Southeast Asia in December with a mission to educate as many people as possible on how to successfully start, operate and sustain a business.

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Kalispell council to discuss Majestic Valley zoning request

The Kalispell City Council work session tonight will discuss a county rezoning request for Majestic Valley Arena.

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Radio host a Winter Carnival regular

From the studio attached to his home on the east side of Whitefish, Ross Strauser has been covering community events in the Flathead Valley for years.

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Distillery brings new flavor to downtown Whitefish

With the opening of the new Spotted Bear Spirits in Whitefish, the downtown scene has expanded in both flavor and charm.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New credit-card security takes hold slowly

At Best Buy and other stores in Kalispell, shoppers are enjoying a new level of credit-card fraud security. Rather than swiping their cards, customers insert them into the card-reading terminal and remove them after a few seconds and a prompt from the machine.

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Marines brighten comrade's Christmas

After finishing dinner Wednesday, Retired Marine Capt. Wayne Bolton settled into a chair in the corner of his room at The Retreat at Buffalo Hill.

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FVCC to build student housing

Flathead Valley Community College announced on Tuesday that it plans to build student housing on the Kalispell campus.

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CHS move won't get tax credits

The Montana Community Development Corporation on Thursday said it would not grant new market tax credits to the Core and Rail Redevelopment plan, a joint project between the city of Kalispell and the Flathead County Economic Development Authority.

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Latin-fusion Mama Blanca's open again

Ten years after its initial opening in Whitefish, Latin-fusion restaurant Mama Blanca’s is getting a second chance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City studies backup plans for rail-park funding

The Kalispell City Council and Flathead County Economic Development Authority on Monday discussed a hypothetical situation in case funding pieces fall through in building the new Glacier Rail Park.

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Force awakens this week

Star Wars fans have waited a long 10 years since the last film in the space saga was released in theaters.

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A reprise for Mama Blanca's restaurant

Ten years after its initial opening in Whitefish, Latin-fusion restaurant Mama Blanca’s is getting a second chance.

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Immanuel Lutheran gets bus donation

Residents of Immanuel Lutheran Communities in Kalispell on Thursday got a little more mobile with the donation of a new senior citizen transportation bus.

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Council decides not to increase impact fees

The Kalispell City Council on Monday decided not to adjust police and fire impact fees that were recommended for dramatic increases.

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Christmas business still strong

On U.S. 93 south of Kalispell, the Christmas spirit is piling up at Snow Line Tree Co. in the form of Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces.

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Town hall talks snow shoveling in Kalispell

Snow shoveling was a focus of a Ward 3 town hall meeting on Wednesday in Kalispell.

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Dragon boats row in nearly $1 million

The Montana Dragon Boat Festival produced a $955,000 economic impact, according to a survey by the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research, aiding both the local Lakeside and Flathead Valley economies.

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Project manager to craft initial plan

Construction on the Glacier Rail Park is set to begin in spring 2016, the Flathead County Economic Development Authority said on Tuesday.

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Group wants felony charge to remain in threats case

A local advocacy group wants David Lenio to face a felony charge — not a reduced charge — in a case where he is accused of using social media to broadcast violence against Kalispell school children and Jewish community leaders.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Council votes to limit new casinos

The Kalispell City Council meeting on Monday flared with public outrage about future casino development. Several residents had signs prepared with the words “no more casinos” ready for a protest.

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'This is going to change Kalispell'

Kalispell kept the celebrations coming on Friday in the presence of elected officials and business leaders under a rain-soaked tent at the CHS grain elevator on Center Street.

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Dog-park group uses crowd-sourcing for land

A Kalispell canine committee has made efforts in recent months to assemble the money, personnel and materials to create Kalispell’s first dog park.

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Timber Tour examines wood products, supply

Glacier Rim Fire and SmartLam provide learning environment

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'Star Wars' tickets still available here

After the most recent trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was released on Monday, advance ticket sales skyrocketed into a galaxy far, far away and obliterated the record for first-day movie tickets purchased online.

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Social media benefits touted

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce members on Tuesday heard marketing tips to prepare for locals and tourists to hit the holiday shopping season.

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Council OKs help for Whitefish

The Kalispell City Council on Monday unanimously authorized City Manager Doug Russell to sign an interlocal agreement with Whitefish allowing Kalispell building officials to assist Whitefish.

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Kalispell Chamber lunch features marketing tips

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Kalispell considers planning assistance for Whitefish

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Candidate makes third attempt at Ward 3 seat

In the only contested race in Kalispell city elections, one Ward 3 candidate — Karlene Osorio-Khor — has become known for rocking the boat. She’s part of a homeowner group currently suing the city over residential parking and promises to stand with her neighbors through the best and worst of …

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City casino debate renewed before council

Casino development dominated the Kalispell City Council work session on Monday in both council discussion and public comment.

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Ward 3 incumbent hopes to win first election

Last year as Randy Kenyon vacated his Kalispell City Council seat in Ward 3, Rod Kuntz was appointed by the council from a group of 10 applicants. He was a newcomer without previous experience in local government, although his business background gave him insight on economic development.

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City Council approves senior living facility

The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved designs for a new senior living center.

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Kalispell City Council meeting will update motor vheicle codes

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Credit union reaches half-century mark

Fifty years ago, when the Park Side Credit Union first opened its doors in the Flathead Valley, there was little doubt the financial operation would thrive in a rapidly growing business community.

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Kalispell mulls traffic priorities

Urban road improvements to improve traffic flow were discussed Wednesday as Kalispell’s Technical Advisory Committee met with state highway officials

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Summit looks at work-force housing crisis

Finding work-force housing in the Flathead Valley, particularly in the Whitefish area, remains a challenge, business leaders acknowledged during a housing summit Thursday in Whitefish.

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Kalispell council keeps parking fine at $10

The Kalispell City Council on Monday decided to retain $10 parking fines throughout the city, throwing out a proposal to raise fees outside of the downtown district.

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Chamber panel kicks off month-long Manufacturing 'Day'

As if bragging about the robustness of the manufacturing sector in the Flathead, the local Manufacturing “Day” kicked off on Tuesday at the Kalispell Chamber luncheon and will conclude exactly one month later with the annual Timber Tour.

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Mayor stands by appointment policy

On Monday, City Council candidate Karlene Osorio-Khor questioned Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson’s statements in early August that he would not be re-appointing anyone to a city board who sued or threatened to sue the city.

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Crowds thrilled by dragon sightings

The fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival was teeming with spectators and teams alike Saturday at the event’s first year in Lakeside. Volunteer Park was filled with food trucks and team tents, while the beach was lined with lawn chairs and bare feet.

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Man accused of molesting girls gets 40 years

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Firm plans $52 million in projects

Immanuel Lutheran Communities is planning $52 million in expansion projects in Kalispell.

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Flathead economic forecast improves

Economic indicators are improving for Flathead County, experts said during the 10th Annual Economic Update presentation Thursday in Kalispell.

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Area tourism spending hits $1.2 billion last year in Glacier Country

Tourists spent $1.2 billion last year in Western Montana, according to a new study.

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Chamber plans Manufacturing Day

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will host the first planning meeting for Manufacturing Day at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the Chamber’s board room.

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