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Bigfork senior Sam Ayers is tough to slow down
Sam Ayers has been an integral part of the Bigfork cross-country team since he moved to the school district in his…
Potter's Field founder's autobiography sheds light on allegations
The Daily Inter Lake has attempted to speak with Potter’s Field Ministries founders Michael and Pam Rozell multiple times since learning about the allegations of abuse in their intern program. Ministry representati…
Council ponders transportation plan update
The Kalispell City Council tonight will focus on how to proceed with a long-overdue update of the city’s transportation plan.
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Shoplifter achieves 'frequent-flyer' status
An uncooperative, screaming woman, who had two young children in tow, was detained at a big box store where she reportedly had a reputation as a “frequent flyer.” She allegedly had items in her purse and “switched …
Council mulls 54-unit apartment proposal
A proposal to build a 54-unit apartment complex on Skyles Place is the focus of a public hearing before the Whitefish City Council tonight.
Remembering Mann Gulch - Kalispell woman's memories still vivid of fire that killed her brother-in-law
The Mann Gulch fire blew up as winds intensified on an especially hot, dry August evening. Estimates suggest the lightning-caused blaze covered 3,000 acres in 10 minutes.
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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
Parents reflect on case to be reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
Kalispell parents Kendra Espinoza and Jeri Anderson and Bigfork parent Jaime Schaefer are the faces of a Montana case regarding religious schools and funding that will have its day in the United States Supreme Cour…
Vietnamese restaurant opens on busy corner
“It takes a long time, but it’s worth it,” Chi Tran said to describe the mentality of her new Vietnamese restaurant, Chi Café. This mindset not only refers to the restaurant’s months-long opening process, but also …
Caterer switches to take-out barbecue in Whitefish
After serving the Flathead Valley barbecued meat for 15 years as a mobile caterer, Ed McGrew has transformed his business into Ed McGrew’s BBQ joint on Spokane Avenue in Whitefish.
Letters to the editor Aug. 4
While shopping at the Kalispell Costco late in the afternoon on July 30, I encountered something both wonderful and unfortunate. I heard the most wonderful singing from a food court employee. It immediately conjure…
Stop playing politics with Land and Water Conservation Fund
A recent campaign led by a Montana political action group placed multiple op-eds and letters in Montana newspapers critical of Senator Steve Daines’ efforts to secure funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fun…
It's time for a ratepayer rebellion
We are writing in response to Brad Johnson’s opinion piece (June 23) regarding baseload power. As concerned Montana parents and grandparents, we don’t trust Johnson right now any more than we trust NorthWestern Ene…
Additional public lake access needed
Local infrastructure is bearing the weight of Northwest Montana’s booming tourism industry and a rapidly growing population.