Daily Inter Lake
Why Lesser-Known Species Deserve Our Attention: Unlocking Scientific Mysteries
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- Why Lesser-Known Species Deserve Our Attention: Unlocking Scientific Mysteries
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Pink snow. Disappearing bumblebees. A disease closing in on Glacier's bats. Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley spent the summer with the researchers studying species most people overlook - and found out why the unknown's matter. Watch the full Outdoor Lab series on Deep Dive podcast.
The first explores snow algae and bumble bees: https://youtu.be/pxRWzAX5S1M
The second episode explores bats in Glacier National Park and the white nose syndrome that is looming to infect colonies: https://youtu.be/pxRWzAX5S1M
You can read Hailey's full reporting on all three stories - snow algae, bumble bees and bats - in the Daily Inter Lake, in print and online: https://dailyinterlake.com/
#DeepDivePodcast #OutdoorLab #glaciernationalpark #WatermelonSnow #SnowAlgae #MontanaWildlife #DailyInterLake #NorthwestMontana #bumblebee #WhiteNoseSyndrome #Bats #BatConservation #DailyInterLake
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- Racing a Fungus: Inside Glacier's Fight to Protect Its Bats
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A fungal disease has already killed up to 90 percent of some bat colonies in the eastern United States, and it's now been detected near Libby Dam, not far from Glacier National Park. Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley spent a night with Glacier biologist Lisa Bate at her annual "Going Batty" event, learning about the vaccine trial underway to protect the park's bats before the disease arrives.
Hear more from Hailey on Deep Dive, our Outdoor Lab series episode on bats: https://youtu.be/pxRWzAX5S1M
Watch the first companion episode of the Outdoor Series on snow algae and bumblebees: https://youtu.be/pxRWzAX5S1M
You can read Hailey's full reporting on all three stories - snow algae, bumble bees and bats - in the Daily Inter Lake, in print and online: https://dailyinterlake.com/
#DeepDivePodcast #OutdoorLab #glaciernationalpark #WatermelonSnow #SnowAlgae #MontanaWildlife #DailyInterLake #NorthwestMontana
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- Title
- Montana State is banged up...can Idaho capitalize?
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- 0-4 Idaho gets a golden opportunity at home off a bye week against a short-rested Montana State team still missing three key offensive starters. The panel says if Idaho falls behind early, this could turn into a blowout fast, but a slow start for the Bobcats could make this a real upset.
Watch the full recap of last week's games and preview of this week's slate on the latest episode of Big Sky Now: https://youtu.be/6KOkprwzpXo
Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8
Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, ca...
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- Cuckoo Bumblebees: Parasites or Good Omen?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Montana ties for second in the nation for bumblebee species diversity, and researchers are only beginning to understand why some are thriving while others are in decline. Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley joined USGS researcher Tabitha Graves for a bumblebee survey in an alpine meadow, netting and identifying bees including a species of concern and a nest-parasite called the cuckoo bumblebee.
Hear more from Hailey on Deep Dive, our Outdoor Lab series episode on snow algae and bumblebees: https://youtu.be/7zlbTZr6DUs
You can read Hailey's full reporting on all three stories - snow algae, bumble bees and bats - in the Daily Inter Lake, in print and online: https://dailyinterlake.com/
#DeepDivePodcast #OutdoorLab #glaciernationalpark #WatermelonSnow #SnowAlgae #MontanaWildlife #DailyInterLake #NorthwestMontana
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- Things to Do in the Flathead Valley in October: Barktoberfest, Haunted Hayrides, Live Music
- Runtime
- 5:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Host Melissa Wells rounds up October events across Northwest Montana - from Oktoberfest at Whitefish's Depot Park to the Glacier Symphony's Halloween afternoon performance of Peter and the Wolf.
Find every event on the online calendar at https://DailyInterLake.com/events.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Great Northwest Oktoberfest
00:50 - Celebrate the '60s Rock & Roll Show
01:15 - Shovels and Rope
01:33 - Barktoberfest at Bias Brewing
01:59 - Conrad Mansion Ghost Tours
02:25 - Holmes for Holidays
02:42 - Clydesdale Outpost Haunted Hayrides
03:05 - Tokens of Affection
03:28 - The War and Treaty
03:43 - Feed the Need Benefit Concert
04:11 - Grand Wine Tasting
04:38 - Peter and the Wolf
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest takes over Whitefish's Depot Park for two weekends, October 1 through 10, with German food, beer and dancing. Three bands play the festival - The MAC-toberfe...
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- Big Sky Football Week 4 Recap: Montana Explodes for 62, Idaho State Stays Unbeaten + Week 5 Preview
- Runtime
- 48:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Week 4 delivered a statement from the Montana Grizzlies and another nail-biter for Idaho State, and Week 5 brings a stacked Big Sky slate headlined by a Friday night trap game in Moscow. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every result and preview the week coming up.
Montana blew the doors off UC Davis 62-22 behind a career rushing day from Eli Gilman, who set the program's single-game rushing record. Idaho State survived a turnover-filled battle with Southern Utah to stay undefeated at 4-0, Cal Poly knocked off Eastern Washington 31-27 behind running back Jayden Green, and Montana State beat Northern Arizona 28-14 despite missing three of its top offensive players to injury. Portland State pulled off a wild shootout win over Weber State, and No...
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- Bats and White Nose Syndrome in Glacier: Part Two of the Deep Dive inside the Outdoor Lab Series
- Runtime
- 21:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- 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.
If you haven't already, go back and listen to our companion episode covering the snow algae and bumble bee stories: https://youtu.be/7zlbTZr6DUs
You can read Hailey's full reporting on all three stories - snow algae, bumble bees and bats - in the Daily Inter Lake, in print and online: https://dailyinterlake.com/
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Meet Lisa Bate and Going Batty Night
03:02 - What Is White Nose Syndrome
06:34 - The Vaccine Trial at Libby Dam
10:22 - Lisa Bates' Bat Research Begins
12:46 - Catching and Examining Bats
16:20 - Echolocation and Species ID
19:46 - Why the Unknown Matters
20:49 - Outro and Companion Episode
Bate, a bird researcher who h...
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- Watermelon Snow: What's Behind Glacier's Pink-Tinted Snowfields?
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Hikers in Glacier National Park have spotted it for years - snow that turns pink or red late in the season, sometimes called watermelon snow. It's caused by algae that thrives in the cold, and researchers still don't fully understand what triggers it. Reporter Hailey Smalley spent time with Carroll College researcher Ashley Beck at Logan Pass to find out what's actually happening beneath the surface.
Watch the full story: https://youtu.be/7zlbTZr6DUs
You can read Hailey's full reporting on all three stories - snow algae, bumble bees and bats - in the Daily Inter Lake, in print and online: https://dailyinterlake.com/
#DeepDivePodcast #OutdoorLab #glaciernationalpark #WatermelonSnow #SnowAlgae #MontanaWildlife #DailyInterLake #NorthwestMontana
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- Watermelon Snow and Bumble Bee Detectives: Part One of the Deep Dive inside the Outdoor Lab Series
- Runtime
- 26:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- 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.
Tune in to the second part of our Outdoor Lab series, where we take a look at bats and the disease threatening them in Glacier National Park: https://youtu.be/pxRWzAX5S1M
You can read Hailey's full reporting on all three stories - snow algae, bumble bees and bats - in the Daily Inter Lake, in print and online: https://dailyinterlake.com/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Outdoor Lab Series
00:56 - Meet Ashley Beck (Carroll College): Studying Snow Algae
02:06 - Choosing Which Species to Follow
03:12 - What Is Watermelon Snow?
05:55 - Ashley's Public Presentation in Glacier
08:10 - Why This Research Matters
10:26 - A Day in the Field at Logan Pass
13:29 - Meet Tabitha Graves (USGS): Studying Bumble Bee...
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- Lexi Herion Dominates Crosstown With 2 TDs, 118 Yards and an INT | Poster Player of the Week
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Lexi Herion delivered a standout two-way performance as Flathead defeated Glacier 26-7 in the Crosstown girls flag football matchup at Legends Stadium.
The sophomore caught 10 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Bravettes turn a 7-7 halftime tie into a 26-7 victory. Herion also made a major impact on defense, intercepting a pass in the second quarter and adding multiple pass breakups in the secondary.
Herion's first touchdown tied the game late in the second quarter, and she struck again early in the third to give Flathead the lead for good. The Bravettes' defense then shut out Glacier in the second half as Flathead pulled away.
Keeping Score is the Daily Inter Lake’s local sports podcast, covering high school and college athletics across Northwest Montana. Subscribe on any audio platform or to our YouTube channel to never miss a beat!
Read Luke Schmit's coverage of the game: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/sep...
- Title
- PacifiCorp courts buyers interested in Bigfork dam
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Bigfork Hydroelectric Dam is officially for sale, with PacifiCorp reviewing multiple proposals from interested buyers. A final decision may not come until early 2027.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/DAr871mPe8M
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #ColumbiaFalls #Bigfork #GlacierNationalPark #MontanaNews #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #Superfund #FlatheadCounty #MontanaWildlife
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- Gianforte highlights cleanup efforts at Columbia Falls Superfund site
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Governor Greg Gianforte and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured the Columbia Falls Aluminum Superfund site, where cleanup is expected to wrap up by 2029. Groundwater beneath the site once tested at cyanide levels 1,000 times above the safe drinking threshold.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/DAr871mPe8M
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #ColumbiaFalls #Bigfork #GlacierNationalPark #MontanaNews #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #Superfund #FlatheadCounty #MontanaWildlife
- Title
- Columbia Falls passes emergency bear ordinance
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Columbia Falls passed an emergency ordinance requiring residents to secure garbage and other bear attractants after an uptick in bear activity within city limits. The city will prioritize warnings for the first 14 days before citations begin.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/DAr871mPe8M
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #ColumbiaFalls #Bigfork #GlacierNationalPark #MontanaNews #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #Superfund #FlatheadCounty #MontanaWildlife
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- Bears Trigger Emergency Ordinance in Columbia Falls as Governor & EPA Tour Toxic Superfund Site
- Runtime
- 14:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Taylor Inman breaks down 4 major stories shaping Northwest Montana this week - from an emergency bear ordinance in Columbia Falls to a proposal for inflatable dams on Glacier National Park's St. Mary Lake.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Columbia Falls passes emergency bear ordinance
03:09 - Governor, EPA tour Columbia Falls Aluminum Superfund site
08:08 - Bigfork Hydroelectric Dam up for sale
10:39 - Inflatable dams proposed for St. Mary and Milk River systems
The Columbia Falls City Council unanimously passed an emergency bear ordinance requiring residents to secure garbage and other attractants after an uptick in bear activity within city limits. The ordinance restricts curbside garbage timing, mandates bear-resistant containers, and includes a 14-day education period before citations begin.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Governor Greg Gianforte toured the Columbia Falls Aluminum Compa...
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- Montana State Bobcats survive a scare and continue win streak
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Montana State needed a second-half comeback to hold off Central Connecticut State 35-30, pushing the nation's longest active win streak to 18 games.
Watch the latest episode Big Sky Now podcast for a Week 3 recap and a preview of this week's games: https://youtu.be/hJWNXzljowY
Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em! Someone needs to beat Jon. No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8
Thank you to our headline sponsor M&C Tire for their continued support of Big Sky Now! Serving the Flathead Valley since 1979, M&C is your total tire dealer with trusted brands, all at affordable prices. From farm trucks to hybrids, their certified technicians handle it all with unmatched hometown service. Stop by in 1271 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell, call (406) 752-9662, or visit https://www.mandctire.com/ to keep your ride rolling.
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- Big Sky Football Week 3 Recap: Bobcats Survive, Griz Fall to Oregon State + Week 4 Preview
- Runtime
- 38:07
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Week three brought Big Sky Conference football back down to earth, and week four kicks off conference play for real. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every result and preview the full week four slate.
Montana State needed a second-half comeback to hold off Central Connecticut State 35-30, pushing the nation's longest active win streak to 18 games. It was a rough week on the road for the state's flagship programs: Montana fell 52-17 at Oregon State, and Portland State was run off the field 84-0 by Oregon. Idaho dropped to 0-4 in a heartbreaker against Abilene Christian, Eastern Washington lost big to Washington, Northern Colorado needed overtime to beat Northeastern State, Southern Utah fell to St. Thomas, and Cal Poly lost a shootout to San D...
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- Gracie Winkler Scores Hat Trick in Glacier’s 6-0 Win Over Flathead | Poster Player of the Week
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Gracie Winkler delivered a standout performance in the crosstown matchup with Flathead, scoring a hat trick to help lead Glacier to a 6-0 victory at Legends Stadium.
Winkler opened the scoring in the 14th minute, then found the net again just eight minutes later to give the Wolfpack a 3-0 advantage. She completed her hat trick in the 68th minute, helping Glacier pull away for the shutout win.
Glacier controlled much of the match, outshooting Flathead 20-3 and earning 11 corner kicks. The victory also helped the Wolfpack complete a crosstown sweep, with the Glacier boys following with a 5-0 win.
Keeping Score is the Daily Inter Lake’s local sports podcast, covering high school and college athletics across Northwest Montana. Subscribe on any audio platform or to our YouTube channel to never miss a beat!
Read Luke Schmit's coverage of the game: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/sep/18/winkler-weaks-power-glacier-to-crosstown-sweep/<...
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- Tensions flare at Mineral County Commissioners meeting
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Mineral County's sheriff is refusing to turn over records tied to a $354,000 patrol vehicle order, and his attorney says he's now cooperating with an FBI fraud investigation into the vendor. The county attorney says the missing paperwork is holding up any refund or legal action.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/oEA_jiEhscs
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #GlacierNationalPark #FlatheadValley #MontanaNews #ColumbiaFalls #Whitefish #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #LoganPass #MontanaElection #LocalNews #FlatheadCounty #MTNews
- Title
- Court upholds murder conviction in deadly 2022 home invasion
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- The Montana Supreme Court upheld a Kalispell man's murder conviction for a fatal home-invasion shooting, ruling that trial errors didn't change the outcome. One justice dissented, arguing the case deserves a new trial.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/oEA_jiEhscs
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #GlacierNationalPark #FlatheadValley #MontanaNews #ColumbiaFalls #Whitefish #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #LoganPass #MontanaElection #LocalNews #FlatheadCounty #MTNews
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- Plane crash lands at Polson airport
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A vintage Cessna crash-landed into a fence at Polson Airport after losing lift near Highway 93. The pilot walked away without injury.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/oEA_jiEhscs
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #GlacierNationalPark #FlatheadValley #MontanaNews #ColumbiaFalls #Whitefish #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #LoganPass #MontanaElection #LocalNews #FlatheadCounty #MTNews
- Title
- Sheriff Refuses Records Amid FBI Probe, Kalispell Murder Conviction Upheld, Crash Landing in Polson
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Taylor Inman breaks down 4 major stories shaping Northwest Montana this week - from a heated Mineral County sheriff standoff to a GoFundMe for a grizzly bear mauling victim.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Mineral County sheriff standoff over missing patrol vehicles
03:20 - Montana Supreme Court upholds Kalispell murder conviction
08:04 - Cessna crash-lands at Polson Airport
09:11 - GoFundMe launched for grizzly bear mauling victim
A Mineral County Board of Commissioners meeting turned contentious after County Attorney Debra Jackson said Sheriff Ryan Funke refused to hand over records tied to a 2025 patrol vehicle purchase. The dispute centers on three vehicles still missing from a six-vehicle, $354,000 order from ESU Pursuits, and Funke's attorney says his client is now cooperating with an FBI fraud investigation into the vendor.
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the deliberate homicide conviction of Zackary Matthew M...
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- Idaho State Bengals are 3-0: Throwback to 1995!
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Idaho State is making some noise early in the Big Sky.
The Bengals are 3-0 after a dominant 59-17 win over San Diego, their first unbeaten start through three games since 1995. On the latest episode of Big Sky Now podcast, Luke Schmit and the panel break down Idaho State’s hot start, Montana State’s win over Nevada, Montana’s victory over Utah Tech and everything else from Week 2 around the conference.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/jLclqX5g4ZE
- Title
- Big Sky Football Week 2 Recap + Week 3 Preview: Montana State Stuns Nevada, Idaho Falls to 0-3
- Runtime
- 40:25
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Big Sky Conference football week two is in the books, and Montana State's win over Nevada might be the headline of the season so far. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every result from week two and preview the full week three slate.
Montana State knocked off Nevada 20-7 behind Justin Lampson, who leads all FCS quarterbacks in QBR, pushing the Bobcats' win streak to 17 games. Idaho fell to 0-3 after a 23-17 loss to Lamar. Montana beat Utah Tech 35-14 but lost two key defensive pieces in the process. Catch Jon’s full recap of the UM game, along with photos from the action - https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/sep/13/griz-break-loose-late-in-win-over-trailblazers/
Eastern Washington dropped a 41-23 decision to South Dakota, North...
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- Glacier’s Eli Imperato Scores Twice and Picks Off a Pass in 37-0 Win | Poster Player of the Week
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Eli Imperato made an impact on both sides of the ball as Glacier opened Western AA play with a dominant 37-0 win over Butte at Legends Stadium.
Imperato rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on just seven carries, including a 15-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 12-yard score in the third. He also came up big on defense with an interception, helping the Wolfpack earn their second straight shutout.
Through three games, Glacier’s defense has yet to allow a touchdown, while the Wolfpack improved to 2-1 overall with the win.
Keeping Score is the Daily Inter Lake’s local sports podcast, covering high school and college athletics across Northwest Montana. Subscribe on any audio platform or to our YouTube channel to never miss a beat!
Read Luke Schmit's coverage of the game: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/sep/12/wolfpack-blank-bulldogs-in-western-aa-opener/
Watch our preseason interview with Glacier High Scho...
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- Glacier Park officials discuss time parking at Logan Pass as season wraps up
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Glacier National Park's pilot parking program at Logan Pass wrapped up over Labor Day, cutting wait times and boosting trail access all summer. Nearly 1.8 million people visited the park through July, the highest seven-month total since 2017.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rNrhvyo4to
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #GlacierNationalPark #FlatheadValley #MontanaNews #ColumbiaFalls #Whitefish #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #LoganPass #MontanaElection #LocalNews #FlatheadCounty #MTNews
- Title
- Push is on for supporters of Columbia Falls High School bond remodel
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Columbia Falls voters have until Sept. 29 to decide on a $75.9 million bond to remodel the high school's gym, theater and infrastructure. Supporters say a lower projected tax impact makes this round an easier sell than last November's failed attempt.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rNrhvyo4to
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #GlacierNationalPark #FlatheadValley #MontanaNews #ColumbiaFalls #Whitefish #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #LoganPass #MontanaElection #LocalNews #FlatheadCounty #MTNews
- Title
- Man in Custody After Kalispell Police Shooting Incident
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A Kalispell man is in custody after officers opened fire during a weekend disturbance call near U.S. 93 and Reserve Drive. No one was hurt, and the Flathead County Sheriff's Office is now investigating.
Watch all the latest headlines from Northwest Montana on Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rNrhvyo4to
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #GlacierNationalPark #FlatheadValley #MontanaNews #ColumbiaFalls #Whitefish #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #LoganPass #MontanaElection #LocalNews #FlatheadCounty #MTNews
- Title
- Kalispell Police Open Fire, Glacier's Parking Pilot Ends & Columbia Falls High School Bond Vote
- Runtime
- 10:19
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Host Taylor Inman breaks down 5 major stories shaping Northwest Montana this week - from a Kalispell police shooting to a new guide for floating the Whitefish River.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Kalispell Police Open Fire During Arrest 01:30 - Glacier National Park's Timed Parking Pilot Wraps Up 03:48 - Columbia Falls High School Bond Vote 06:33 - Flathead Electric's Ribeye Raffle Breaks Records 08:25 - Whitefish River Paddle Guide
A Kalispell man is in custody after police officers opened fire during a disturbance call near U.S. 93 and Reserve Drive Sunday night. He was not struck by the gunfire and was subdued using less-lethal tactics; the Flathead County Sheriff's Office is now investigating.
Glacier National Park's pilot parking program at Logan Pass wrapped up over Labor Day, generating faster turnover and easier trail access all summer through timed permits and a revamped shuttle system. The park logged more than 1.8 million visitors bet...
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- Real Estate to Police Chief: Kalispell's Jordan Venezio Interviewed by Devin Stevens
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- How do you keep from becoming jaded when your job means seeing people on their worst days? As part of the Daily Inter Lake’s Storytelling Bootcamp, rising freshman Devin Stevens interviewed Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio about his unexpected path into law enforcement, why he values character over training when hiring officers and how he works to maintain perspective after years in the profession.
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/hkNUuisWd54
Devin's full written profile of Chief Venezio appears in the Daily Inter Lake on September 9.
Read more about our outreach to budding journalists: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/08/news-literacy-central-to-civic-engagement/
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#KalispellPolice #PoliceChief #FirstResponders #FlatheadValley #KalispellMontana #La...
- Title
- Why Local Journalism Matters | Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Two local newspapers shut down every week in America. Entire counties are turning into news deserts - no watchdog, no daily paper, no one asking the tough questions. The press is the only industry named directly in the US Constitution, protected as the fourth estate to keep government accountable. So what happens when that protection has nothing left to protect?
Strong communities depend on strong local journalism. The Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation is dedicated to supporting the future of trusted, community-focused reporting across the Inland Northwest. Local journalists help residents understand what is happening in their neighborhoods, hold public institutions accountable and share the stories that shape the places we call home.
By supporting local journalism, you are helping preserve reliable news coverage, strengthen informed communities and ensure important local stories continue to be told. When local journalism disappears, communities don't jus...
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- History Teacher to Baker: Ceres Bakery's Hannah Bjornson Interviewed by Laurynn Lundgren
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- What happens when an offhand suggestion turns into a new career — and a beloved community gathering place? As part of the Daily Inter Lake’s Storytelling Bootcamp, rising freshman Laurynn Lundgren interviewed Ceres Bakery owner Hannah Bjornson about trading a planned career in history education for baking, building a family business and learning how to lead employees while keeping the bakery at the heart of the community.
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/IljMuqWrNAI
Laurynn's full written profile of Bjornson appears in the Daily Inter Lake on September 9.
Read more about our outreach to budding journalists: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/08/news-literacy-central-to-civic-engagement/
Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at https://dailyinterlake.com/support
#CeresBakery #KalispellMontana #FlatheadValley #ShopLocalMontana #...
- Title
- 43 Years in Bike Shops: Wheaton's Cycle's Hans Axelsen Interviewed Serena Carlson
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- What does it take to keep a 108-year-old bike shop rolling? As part of the Daily Inter Lake’s Storytelling Bootcamp, rising freshman Serena Carlson interviewed Wheaton’s Cycle owner Hans Axelsen about starting as a shop mechanic at 15, moving from Colorado to Montana and the surprisingly complicated challenge of keeping track of a quarter million bike parts.
Watche Serena's full interview with Hans: https://youtu.be/fb9z3ibow6c
Serena's full written profile of Axelsen appears in the Daily Inter Lake on September 9.
Read more about our outreach to budding journalists: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/08/news-literacy-central-to-civic-engagement/
Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at https://dailyinterlake.com/support
#WheatonsCycle #KalispellMontana #FlatheadValley #MontanaCycling #ShopLocalMontana #BikeShop #SmallBusinessMontana #D...
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- From Artist to Director: Glacier Art Museum's Alyssa Cordova Interviewed by Blaze Schultz
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- What does it take to keep a small art museum alive and relevant in a world where everyone carries a screen in their pocket? As part of the Daily Inter Lake’s Storytelling Bootcamp, rising freshman Blaze Schultz interviewed Glacier Art Museum Executive Director Alyssa Cordova about her path from artist to museum director, returning home to Montana and keeping the nonprofit running through the uncertainty of the pandemic.
Watch Blaze's full interview with Alyssa: https://youtu.be/V6JDuVNV97o
Blaze's full written profile of Cordova appears in the Daily Inter Lake on September 9.
Read more about our outreach to budding journalists: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/08/news-literacy-central-to-civic-engagement/
Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at https://dailyinterlake.com/support
#GlacierArtMuseum #KalispellMontana #FlatheadValley #Mont...
- Title
- Kalispell residents press council on proposed license plate readers
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Kalispell residents packed a town hall this week to push back on a proposed license plate reader system, citing privacy concerns. City council pulled the funding from next year's budget.
Watch the full story on the latest episode of News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/EYGZigwiHqI
Presented by the Daily Inter Lake - Montana's largest independent newsroom. Subscribe so you never miss a week of Northwest Montana news. Visit https://dailyinterlake.com/ to read these full stories and more!
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
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- Title
- Idaho State upsets Utah State
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Idaho State beat an FBS opponent for the first time since 2017, holding off Utah State 29-17 despite getting outgained by 166 yards. Four Utah State turnovers, including two pick-sixes off short fields, were the difference.
Watch the full breakdown of Week 1 games on the latest episode of Big Sky Now podcast: https://youtu.be/fXgh4ectpFg
Play along with us and make your weekly picks in our season-long Pick 'Em. Someone needs to beat Jon! No registration required, and it's free to play: https://qr1.be/D321P8
Big thanks to Mountain Pass Safes & Coins for sponsoring our Pick 'Em segment! They are a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you’re protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. ...
- Title
- Big Sky Conference Football Week 1 Shockers and Week 2 Preview: Gilman's Record, MSU-Nevada Looms
- Runtime
- 48:03
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every Big Sky Conference football week 1 result and preview the full week 2 slate.
Idaho State stunned FBS opponent Utah State 29-17 for the program's first win over an FBS school since 2017. Southern Utah outlasted Weber State 47-42 in the Beehive Bowl shootout. Montana handled Drake 21-3 as running back Eli Gilman broke the program's all-time career rushing touchdown record, passing Chase Reynolds with his 53rd. Eastern Washington rallied behind quarterback Nate Bell to beat Northern Iowa 34-24. Utah routed Idaho 66-14, and Montana State rolled past Butler 51-24 behind a Jabez Woods kick return touchdown. The panel also runs through Cal Poly's narrow win over Central Washington, South Dakota over Northern Co...
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- Don't Ever Give Up: Princess & Buck's Beth Kornick Interviewed by Finley Kipp
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- What does it take to turn a longtime dream into a downtown Kalispell business? As part of the Daily Inter Lake’s Storytelling Bootcamp, rising freshman Finley Kipp interviewed Princess & Buck co-owner Beth Kornick about building the boutique around local customers and tourists, the history behind its unique location and why Kornick waited until age 54 to open the store she had dreamed about since she was 14.
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/P3Dq__UsKxo
Finley's full written profile of Kornick appears in the Daily Inter Lake on September 9.
Read more about our outreach to budding journalists: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/08/news-literacy-central-to-civic-engagement/
Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at https://dailyinterlake.com/support
#DowntownKalispell #PrincessAndBuck #ShopLocalMontana #FlatheadValley #SmallBusiness...
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- Free Rent to Fire Chief: Kalispell's Jay Hagen, Interviewed by Connor Greene
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- What’s it like to interview a fire chief about a career that took him from chasing free college housing to leading a department? As part of the Daily Inter Lake’s Storytelling Bootcamp, rising freshman Connor Greene sat down with Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen to talk about his unconventional path into the fire service, his move from Washington to Montana and what he misses most about being a firefighter on the line.
Watch Connor's full interview with Fire Chief Hagen: https://youtu.be/3mCfK3LL8dc
Read more about our outreach to budding journalists: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/08/news-literacy-central-to-civic-engagement/
Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at https://dailyinterlake.com/support
#KalispellFireDepartment #FireChief #FirstResponders #FlatheadValley #KalispellMontana #publicsafety #MontanaFirefighters #DailyInterLake #NWMontan...
- Title
- Real Estate to Police Chief: Kalispell's Jordan Venezio Interviewed by Devin Stevens
- Runtime
- 6:18
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Hagadone Media Montana organized the Civic Voices Storytelling Bootcamp in collaboration with Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County Library and volunteer writing coaches, with grant funding from Whitefish Community Foundation and support from Whitefish Credit Union and Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation.
This spring, the Daily Inter Lake partnered with Kalispell Public Schools on a news literacy course teaching Kalispell Middle School eighth graders the fundamentals of journalism. This August, six of those students returned as rising freshmen for a Storytelling Bootcamp, where they built on that foundation with hands-on interviewing and profile writing, telling the stories of six people shaping the Kalispell community.
In this episode, student Devin Stevens interviews Jordan Venezio, the police chief for the city of Kalispell. Venezio explains how a downturn in the real estate market led him into law enforcement at 21 after he had planned a career in ...
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- Leum Saisbury Runs for 184 Yards as Flathead Starts 2-0 | Poster Player of the Week
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Flathead football is off to its best start in years, and Leum Saisbury was a major reason why. This week’s Keeping Score: Poster Player of the Week goes to the Braves running back after a dominant performance in Flathead’s 41-0 win over Billings Senior at Legends Stadium.
Saisbury rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries, averaging more than 14 yards per attempt. His biggest run came in the third quarter, when he broke loose for 55 yards before scoring on a 25-yard touchdown run two plays later.
The performance helped Flathead improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2018, while the Braves’ defense recorded its first shutout since the 2022 season opener.
Flathead also piled up 539 yards of total offense, with quarterback Bear Barker throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns as the Braves jumped out to a 28-0 lead in the first quarter.
For Saisbury, though, it was the kind of performance that can define a runni...
- Title
- History Teacher to Baker: Ceres Bakery's Hannah Bjornson Interviewed by Laurynn Lundgren
- Runtime
- 13:12
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Hagadone Media Montana organized the Civic Voices Storytelling Bootcamp in collaboration with Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County Library and volunteer writing coaches, with grant funding from Whitefish Community Foundation and support from Whitefish Credit Union and Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation.
This spring, the Daily Inter Lake partnered with Kalispell Public Schools on a news literacy course teaching Kalispell Middle School eighth graders the fundamentals of journalism. This August, six of those students returned as rising freshmen for a Storytelling Bootcamp, where they built on that foundation with hands-on interviewing and profile writing, telling the stories of six people shaping the Kalispell community.
In this episode, student Laurynn Lundgren interviews Hannah Bjornson, owner of Ceres Bakery. Bjornson talks about trading a planned career as a history teacher for baking after a friend's offhand suggestion sent her and her husband look...
- Title
- 43 Years in Bike Shops: Wheaton's Cycle's Hans Axelsen Interviewed Serena Carlson
- Runtime
- 7:59
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Hagadone Media Montana organized the Civic Voices Storytelling Bootcamp in collaboration with Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County Library and volunteer writing coaches, with grant funding from Whitefish Community Foundation and support from Whitefish Credit Union and Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation.
This spring, the Daily Inter Lake partnered with Kalispell Public Schools on a news literacy course teaching Kalispell Middle School eighth graders the fundamentals of journalism. This August, six of those students returned as rising freshmen for a Storytelling Bootcamp, where they built on that foundation with hands-on interviewing and profile writing, telling the stories of six people shaping the Kalispell community.
In this episode, student Serena Carlson interviews Hans Axelsen, owner of Wheaton's Cycle, a Kalispell bike shop with a 108-year history. Axelsen talks about starting as a shop mechanic at 15 and working his way to ownership, why he lef...
- Title
- Two Hospitalized in Libby House Fire
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- A mobile home fire in Libby sent two men to the hospital after one spotted smoke coming under his bedroom door. Crews also rescued a dog trapped in the yard.
Watch the full story on the latest episode of News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/EYGZigwiHqI
Presented by the Daily Inter Lake - Montana's largest independent newsroom. Subscribe so you never miss a week of Northwest Montana news. Visit https://dailyinterlake.com/ to read these full stories and more!
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #ColumbiaFalls #Libby #FlatheadCounty #MontanaNews #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #BearSafety #MontanaWildfire
- Title
- From Artist to Director: Glacier Art Museum's Alyssa Cordova Interviewed by Blaze Schultz
- Runtime
- 9:29
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Hagadone Media Montana organized the Civic Voices Storytelling Bootcamp in collaboration with Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County Library and volunteer writing coaches, with grant funding from Whitefish Community Foundation and support from Whitefish Credit Union and Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation.
This spring, the Daily Inter Lake partnered with Kalispell Public Schools on a news literacy course teaching Kalispell Middle School eighth graders the fundamentals of journalism. This August, six of those students returned as rising freshmen for a Storytelling Bootcamp, where they built on that foundation with hands-on interviewing and profile writing, telling the stories of six people shaping the Kalispell community.
In this episode, student Blaze Schultz interviews Alyssa Cordova, executive director of the Glacier Art Museum. Cordova traces her path from aspiring artist to curator to museum director, why she left a larger institution in Southern Ca...
- Title
- Inside an 1891 Bank Vault: Princess & Buck's Beth Kornick Interviewed by Finley Kipp
- Runtime
- 7:57
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Hagadone Media Montana organized the Civic Voices Storytelling Bootcamp in collaboration with Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County Library and volunteer writing coaches, with grant funding from Whitefish Community Foundation and support from Whitefish Credit Union and Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation.
This spring, the Daily Inter Lake partnered with Kalispell Public Schools on Civic Voices, a news literacy course teaching Kalispell Middle School eighth graders the fundamentals of journalism. This August, six of those students returned as rising freshmen for a Storytelling Bootcamp, where they built on that foundation with hands-on interviewing and profile writing, telling the stories of six people shaping the Kalispell community.
In this episode, student Finley Kipp interviews Beth Kornick, co-owner of Princess & Buck, a boutique in downtown Kalispell's first brick building - a former bank whose 1891 vault is now a photo booth. Kornick explains how ...
- Title
- Bear Attack Outside of Columbia Falls
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- A woman was seriously injured in a bear attack on the Cedar Flats Trail near Columbia Falls, and the trail remains closed while wildlife officials search for the bear. They still don't know what species was involved.
Watch the full story on the latest episode of News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/EYGZigwiHqI
Presented by the Daily Inter Lake - Montana's largest independent newsroom. Subscribe so you never miss a week of Northwest Montana news. Visit https://dailyinterlake.com/ to read these full stories and more!
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #ColumbiaFalls #Libby #FlatheadCounty #MontanaNews #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #Be...
- Title
- Free Rent to Fire Chief: Kalispell's Jay Hagen, Interviewed by Connor Greene
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Hagadone Media Montana organized the Civic Voices Storytelling Bootcamp in collaboration with Kalispell Public Schools, Flathead County Library and volunteer writing coaches, with grant funding from Whitefish Community Foundation and support from Whitefish Credit Union and Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation.
This spring, the Daily Inter Lake partnered with Kalispell Public Schools on a news literacy course teaching Kalispell Middle School eighth graders the fundamentals of journalism. This August, six of those students returned as rising freshmen for a Storytelling Bootcamp, where they built on that foundation with hands-on interviewing and profile writing, telling the stories of six people shaping the Kalispell community.
In this episode, student Connor Greene interviews Jay Hagen - the fire chief for the city of Kalispell, a job that traded emergency response for budgets, hiring, and strategic planning. Hagen explains how he backed into the fire service...
- Title
- Man Sets School on Fire to 'Save' Kids
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Dalton Cogar pleaded not guilty to felony arson charges after allegedly firebombing two Kalispell schools with Molotov cocktails. He told investigators he set the fires to save the children.
Watch the full story on the latest episode of News Now podcast: https://youtu.be/EYGZigwiHqI
Presented by the Daily Inter Lake - Montana's largest independent newsroom. Subscribe so you never miss a week of Northwest Montana news. Visit https://dailyinterlake.com/ to read these full stories and more!
A big thank you to our headline sponsor for their continued support of News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair. They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/
#NorthwestMontana #Kalispell #ColumbiaFalls #Libby #FlatheadCounty #MontanaNews #DailyInterLake #NewsNow #BearSafety #MontanaWildfire
- Title
- Kalispell School Arson Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Bear Attack Closes Columbia Falls Trail
- Runtime
- 11:33
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Taylor Inman breaks down 5 major stories shaping Northwest Montana this week - from a bear attack that closed a Columbia Falls trail to a school arson suspect's not guilty plea in Kalispell.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Bear attack closes Cedar Flats Trail near Columbia Falls
02:01 - Kalispell school arson suspect pleads not guilty
04:24 - Deer Creek Fire cause determined
07:05 - Kalispell town hall addresses license plate readers
09:38 - Libby structure fire hospitalizes two men
A woman was seriously injured in a bear attack on the Cedar Flats Trail north of Columbia Falls, prompting Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Forest Service to close the trail system while they search for the animal involved. The species of bear remains unknown.
Dalton Cogar pleaded not guilty to two felony arson charges after authorities say he broke windows and threw Molotov cocktails inside Edgerton Elementary and Glacier High...
- Title
- Big Sky Football Week 1 Preview + Week 0 Recap: Montana Survives Southern Utah, Cal Poly Stuns Idaho
- Runtime
- 47:19
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Big Sky Conference football is back, and week zero delivered chaos. On this episode of Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports editor Fritz Neighbor, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen, Coeur d'Alene Press sports editor Mark Nelke, and Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Mike Maynard to break down every Big Sky result from week zero and preview the full week one slate.
The Montana Grizzlies survived a scare from Southern Utah in Bobby Kennedy's coaching debut, needing a fourth quarter defensive stand to escape with the win. Cal Poly's Anthony Grigsby Jr. delivered a Friday night thriller against Idaho, Northern Arizona erased a 21-point deficit to shock Eastern Washington, and UC Davis had to claw back from a 21-point hole against Portland State just to survive. Idaho State opened 38-10 but lost star running back Jason Brooks for the season, Weber State outlasted Northern Colorado on a missed extra point, and Montana State handled Utah ...
