Thursday, October 22, 2026
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TAYLOR INMAN

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REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST

Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley.

IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling.

ARTICLES BY TAYLOR INMAN

Trump first sitting president to visit Northwest Montana since Gerald Ford

Donald Trump’s last Wednesday night rally in the Flathead Valley marks the first time in 51 years that a sitting president has visited Northwest Montana.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO

From vision systems to robotic dogs, local industry leaders share thoughts on automation and AI

Investing in automation or artificial intelligence is a hot topic for many businesses in Northwest Montana, but how companies choose to implement new technology is just as important as ever before.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 6 HOURS AGO

Montana State University unveils new College of Nursing building in Kalispell

The two-story, approximately 20,000-square-foot building at 311 Heritage Way is equipped with modern technology and student-centered spaces.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 6 HOURS AGO

Trump first sitting president to visit valley in decades

Donald Trump’s Wednesday night rally in the Flathead Valley will mark the first time in 51 years that a sitting president has visited Northwest Montana.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Trump first sitting president to visit Northwest Montana since Gerald Ford

Donald Trump’s Wednesday night rally in the Flathead Valley will mark the first time in 51 years that a sitting president has visited Northwest Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Trump first sitting president to visit Northwest Montana since Gerald Ford

Donald Trump’s Wednesday night rally in the Flathead Valley will mark the first time in 51 years that a sitting president has visited Northwest Montana.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Quality over quantity: Skin care manufacturers emphasize craftsmanship over volume

While Northwest Montana is home to many industries involved in manufacturing, a growing number of companies in the wellness industry are calling the region home — making everything from apparel to supplements and skincare products. Skin care companies have shown a desire to make holistic products that use organic ingredients, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Growth for Montana Global Health is an easy pill to swallow

It all begins when a client comes forward with an idea for a product. The company sources all of the raw materials, which are tested, then measured and mixed. From there, the product starts to take shape — powders are put into capsules, and drinks are bottled.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Converting Equipment International creates cutting-edge tech for labeling industry

As the engineering manager and manufacturing coordinator at CEI, Daryl Hall said the company knew when retail giant Walmart started requiring some products to have Radio-Frequency Identification or RFID tags, it was an opportunity to design a more efficient labeling automation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Four-year grant aims to expand Flathead County's Crisis Assistance Team

Efforts to expand Flathead County's Crisis Assistance Team just got a roughly $2.5 million boost from the federal government.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO

Deep Dive: Outdoor Lab part two, bats and white-nose syndrome in Glacier

Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley returns to talk with host Taylor Inman about the final story in her Outdoor Lab series - a night spent with Glacier National Park biologist Lisa Bate at her annual "Going Batty" event.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Jubilee Cottage offers mix of new and antique decor in downtown Kalispell

Opening in downtown Kalispell just in time for fall, Kris Shiesl's new store has been a labor of love. She hopes Jubilee Cottage will be a place where women throughout the community can stop by and relax while looking for their next treasure or buying a gift for a loved …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

No measles cases identified in Flathead County following recent exposure alert

The Flathead City-County Health Department hasn’t identified any measles cases in the county following an exposure alert that originated in the West Glacier area at the beginning of September.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO

Deep Dive: Outdoor Lab part one, watermelon snow and bumble bee detectives

Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley talks with host Taylor Inman about the first of her two stories in her Outdoor Lab series - snow algae at Logan Pass and a bumble bee survey in an alpine meadow.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO

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