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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 …
How do we give thanks in trying times?
As we sit down to a table full of turkey and trimmings today, most of us will state the obvious: we’re thankful for our family, friends and any measure of good fortune or health that has blessed us over the past ye…
Hope for middle ground on Medicaid expansion
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock released his ambitious $10.3 billion state budget on Thursday that calls for an extension of the state’s Medicaid expansion program. Not surprisingly, the two-year budget proposal was imm…
Flathead Braves just one win away
It’s been 48 years since Flathead High School last claimed a state football title. This Friday, the Braves will get a chance to finally snap that drought.
11/11: A date forever commemorated
The towering word “Peace!” was proclaimed in headlines of hundreds of newspapers across the country 100 years ago today, Nov. 11, 1918.
Get informed and make your vote count
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Bigfork: a little town with big plans
Community leaders in Bigfork have begun the process of gathering together the townsfolk to get ideas about what they want their town to look like in future decades. It’s a citizen-driven effort that aims to gauge w…
6-mill levy makes good sense for Montana
Seventy years ago, as Montana was rebuilding its economy after World War II, state leaders took the visionary step of putting a 6-mill levy on the ballot to help fund higher education. The referendum passed, and ev…
Glacier Rail Park and Kalispell Trail promise transformation
Regional economic developer Kim Morisaki recited a quote typically attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Past time to renew conservation fund
We were disappointed to see Congress’ failure this week to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, essentially letting this popular piece of legislation fall victim to what some are calling “c…
Where do we go from here?
A quick search in the Daily Inter Lake archive for “Frank Miele” garners thousands of results — 17,612 to be precise. Over his 34-year career here, Miele helped put out some 12,400 issues — give or take a few. Stac…
Celebrate manufacturing in the Flathead
Flathead County’s history is rich with manufacturing success, and it’s future may be even brighter.
Hungry Horse Dam: A story for the ages
At its best, local journalism is about telling the story of a community — past, present and future. Our most important stories are YOUR stories.
United Way needs honest critique
We have always been a friend of United Way.
Whitefish Energy: The rest of the story
The story of Andy Techmanski and Whitefish Energy has finally been told, and as so often seems to be the case, the true story is nothing like what was reported by the national media in the months following the dest…
History lost in Glacier fire can't be replaced
We were saddened to learn last week that dozens of historic structures in Glacier National Park were destroyed in the Howe Ridge Fire.