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New study finds short-term rentals contribute $755M to Montana economy
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (1173+ words) Flathead Lake is shown from the Jewel Basin on Sunday, July 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Casey Kreider Short-term rentals in Montana boosted the economy and generated more than $755 million in visitor spending in 2025, according to a new study from…...
History under the hood of Evergreen's 2025 Show 'N Shine winner
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (698+ words) Darald Kelley of Libby stands with his restored 1930 Plymouth Coupe, the winner of Evergreen's 2025 Show N Shine car show. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) When Darald Kelley's 1930 Plymouth Coupe rolled off the assembly line nearly a century ago, the United…...
Guest opinion: Idaho and Montana are winning the competition for America’s families
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (678+ words) Traffic along US-93 north of Kalispell on Wednesday, Aug. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Casey Kreider What if the best report card for state government wasn’t a poll or an election? What if it was a moving truck? Every year,…...
Editorial: Airport land-use compromise ready for landing
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (324+ words) A departing Alaska Airlines flight heads down the runway at Glacier Park International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Casey Kreider After months of back-and-forth, it’s time to clear new zoning regulations around Glacier Park International Airport…...
ABC Supply takes contractor-first approach to construction supply
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (494+ words) Manager Craig Metzler at ABC Supply Co. in Evergreen on Tuesday, July 14. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Casey Kreider A display for Cougar Paws roofing boots and pads, designed to reduce the risk of slips and falls on shingle and…...
Yukon Tire and Suspension brings years of experience to Evergreen
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (527+ words) Owner Bill Mueller at Yukon Tire & Suspension Suspension in Evergreen on Wednesday, July 15. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Casey Kreider Calib Johnson works on set of truck tires at Yukon Tire & Suspension in Evergreen on Wednesday, July 15. (Casey Kreider/Daily…...
As the Fathead Valley grows older, Sunflower Companions cares for elders in their own homes
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (688+ words) Dawnelle Carper of Evergreen is the owner of Sunflower Companions, providing in-home care to the elderly in the Flathead Valley and beyond. (Elsa Ericksen/Daily Inter Lake) Dawnelle Carper's mission in life is to give the elderly their last wish....
Helena hosts hurrah for history
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (427+ words) The Montana Historical Society opened Helena's Montana Heritage Center during a December snowstorm, but it threw the party in late June, calling it the Montana History Fest. The blocks around the Capitol teemed with history buffs and fun seekers through…...
Western States Benefit Bike Ride rolls into the Flathead Valley in support of Ukraine
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (622+ words) Two bicyclists ascend Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park on Thursday, June 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Casey Kreider The Western States Benefit Bike Ride will tour through the fields and mountains of the Flathead Valley this week to raise…...
Columbia Falls City Council OKs pay hikes for city staff, management
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (403+ words) Two key Columbia Falls department heads will see about 10% boost in pay in 2027. After a lengthy discussion, Columbia Falls City Council OK’d the pay raises. The fire chief will go from about $96,000 a year to $106,000 and the public works director…...