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Bears in Hyperphagia: A seasonal strategy for survival
The first brisk mornings of early fall have people thinking about pulling out winter coats, flannels, and hats in …
Bipartisan bills take aim at aquatic invaders
The prospect of an aquatic mussel invasion has drawn deep concern from Montana policy-makers for years, and for good reason.
Joyful homecoming for 495th troops
There were lots of cheers, tears and hugs as the Montana National Guard 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion arrived back in the Flathead Valley late Saturday night after a nine-month deployment in Afghanista…
Bill takes aim at foreign 'dark money'
A bill has been introduced to the Montana Legislature that would ban spending and contributions in state elections by foreign entities. Missoula Democrat Sen. Nate McConnell is the sponsor of the bill that is being…
Foundation's work focused on suicide awareness
The first Nate Chute snowboard races were held 20 years ago on Big Mountain as a way to remember a friend who tragically took his own life. Today, the event is thriving in participation and has blossomed into a cru…
Permits for North Fork worth studying
American Rivers pulls no punches when describing the upper North Fork of the Flathead River. It’s a “recreational paradise for anglers and paddlers,” they write, where “emerald water flows past a seemingly endless …
Valley shows support for K-9 new unit
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office will soon have its own K-9 unit to help sniff out and choke off the valley’s drug epidemic.
A major win for conservation
Fifty-four years — that’s how long the Land and Water Conservation Fund has been around. Since its inception in 1965 it’s been one of the most popular and effective bipartisan programs Congress has ever created.
Partnership connects students with Glacier
An exciting partnership is taking shape between Glacier National Park and Columbia Falls High School that will provide housing for summer park staff and give building-trades students some valuable hands-on construc…
A broken system in need of repair
Just days after the Daily Inter Lake published a
Grateful for search-and-rescue teams
A couple of close calls in the backcountry last weekend have us singing the praises of our local search-and-rescue outfits.
Looming doctor shortage a concern for rural Montana
“The doctor will see you now.”
Modest Evergreen Fire levy worthy of your vote
It was just 10 months ago that Evergreen Fire District voters soundly rejected a levy request to fund Evergreen Fire and Rescue’s growing needs. Next month, ballots for a revised proposal will be sent out and we st…
County trails plan ready for final vote
The Flathead County Parks and Recreation Board is set to vote Monday on a revised county trails plan that sets out a vision for a regional multi-use trail network. After a year and a half of work, it’s time to fina…
Downtown parking perceptions and misconceptions
Perception isn’t always reality, and in the case of parking in downtown Kalispell, sometimes the truth lies only a block or two away.
Impressive show of competition and sportsmanship
There’s no debate about it — Flathead Valley high schools are a hotbed for speech and debate talent in Montana.