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Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland
The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest …
Officials keep eye on Snow Creek Fire
Officials are keeping a close eye on a wildfire that is burning in the South Fork drainage of the Flathead River in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Man dies of suspected drowning in Flathead Lake
POLSON (AP) — Lake County officials are investigating a possible drowning after a man died at Flathead Lake over the weekend.
Roger 'Scott' Sorensen, 79
With indefatigable grace and courage, Roger “Scott” Sorensen died July 30, 2019, at his home in Whitefish.
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.
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…