News Now
Stay informed with the Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast—your weekly source for the latest headlines, breaking news, and top stories from Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. Catch up on live music, local happenings, and community events in our dedicated weekly episodes. From in-depth interviews to conversations with local leaders and organizations, we keep you connected to the heart of your community. Brought to you by Northwest Montana’s longest-running daily newspaper: dailyinterlake.com.
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Episodes
184 episodes
Holland Lake Lodge Update, Kalispell Mayoral Race, and Alleged DUI Crash
This week on News Now, we cover three of the Flathead Valley’s most important stories. The U.S. Forest Service has approved a 20-year permit for new owners of the historic Holland Lake Lodge, putting to rest years of development controversy. In...
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Your June Guide: Pride, Performances & Big Summer Kickoffs in Northwest Montana
From Flathead Pride Festival and Happy’s Inn’s stacked summer concert series to the Stumptown Getdown in Whitefish and Grammy-winner Mike Reid performing at the PAC, it’s a full calendar of music, markets, workshops, and family-friendly fun.
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Measles Alert, Kalispell’s Population Boom, and Border Patrol Backlash
This week on News Now, host Taylor Inman unpacks three major stories from across Northwest Montana. Flathead County confirms its first measles case in decades as health officials race to contain potential exposure amid concerns about local vacc...
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Plowing Glacier: Why This Spring Is Different on Going-to-the-Sun Road
Spring plowing is underway on Glacier National Park’s world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road — but this year, something’s different. Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman brings you behind the scenes with the workers responsible for opening one of...
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Law Roundup: Coal Rolls, Crazy Sauce & Duckling Drama
This week on Law Roundup, the absurd meets the everyday in Flathead County’s most entertaining police calls. From a man playing with fire — literally — at a gas station, to a Labrador named Butters terrorizing the neighborhood, to mysterious ov...
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Border Deportations, Burglary Ring Busts & Funding Restored
In this week’s episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman breaks down the most pressing headlines across Northwest Montana. U.S. authorities deport multiple children—some U.S. citizens—following a major border arrest near Sweet Grass, raising quest...
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Kalispell Voters Say Yes, Glacier Gets a Boost, and Libby Builds for Baseball
In this episode of News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down three major stories from Northwest Montana. Voters in Kalispell approve a $2.9 million school levy — the first successful high school levy in 18 years — signaling strong community s...
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Traveling back in time – Railroad display models historic Flathead Valley in miniature
Once, trains chugged right through the heart of Kalispell, making it a bustling railroad hub and commercial center in Northwest Montana. A spur line linked the town to Somers on Flathead Lake, where passengers and freight moved daily between Ka...
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Main Street Overhaul, Bobby’s Law Passes, and Deer Park Eyes $4M School Bond
Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman for a recap of a few of this week’s biggest headlines. Kalispell City Council takes a major step toward redesigning Main Street by applying for a $25 million federal grant, aiming to make downtown saf...
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May Events in Montana: Concerts, Festivals, Mother's Day Fun & More!
Ready to kick off summer in Northwest Montana? This episode covers the best local events happening in May — from live music at Happy’s Inn and concerts with The Lowdown Drifters and Ned LeDoux, to epic film festivals in Whitefish, Mother's Day ...
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Gianforte’s Fiscal Vision, Nuisance Ordinances & Youth Justice Reform gets National Spotlight
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman covers the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. Governor Greg Gianforte makes a stop in Kalispell to promote his 2025 fiscal agenda, including property tax relief and teacher pay raises, despite on...
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Montana Murder Verdict, Tribal Tariff Lawsuit & Strong Snowpack Outlook
This week on the News Now podcast, we break down a Flathead County murder trial verdict, a landmark tribal lawsuit against federal tariffs at the U.S.-Canada border, and promising updates on Montana's spring snowpack. Stay informed with the lat...
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Spring into Action: Earth Day, Theater, and April Adventures in Northwest Montana
April in Northwest Montana is anything but predictable—mud, snow, sunshine, and a packed calendar of community events. In this episode, host Melissa Wells guides you through an exciting lineup of Earth Day celebrations, local theater performanc...
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Kalispell Murder Sentencing, Food Aid Crisis, and Montana’s Immigration Debate
We're back from a short hiatus! Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. We begin with the sentencing of Kaleb Elijah Fleck, who received 50 years for the brutal 2023 homicide of a homeless man in Kalispell. ...
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The Magic Flight: Witnessing Montana’s Breathtaking Snow Geese Migration
Each spring, tens of thousands of snow geese take to the skies over Montana in a breathtaking display of nature’s power and precision. In this special episode, reporter Kate Heston journeys to Freezout Lake to witness the spectacle firsthand, c...
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Saving History, Affordable Auto Repairs & Habitat for Humanity’s Big Move
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman spotlights incredible community efforts making a difference in Northwest Montana. Shelbey Blasdel is leading the charge to restore the historic 100-year-old Blasdel Barn, while Assurance Auto in Kali...
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Law Roundup: Mini Donkey Chase, Mushroom Bust & Naked Man Under the Bridge
From a miniature donkey taking a stroll through town to a man burning incense mistaken for destroying evidence, this week’s Law Roundup is full of bizarre and hilarious police reports from Kalispell and beyond. Tune in for the most entertaining...
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Measles Risk in Montana, Arts Funding Cut, & Kalispell Homeless Shelter Settlement
This week on News Now, Taylor Inman covers the latest health concerns as Flathead County officials prepare for a potential measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates. Plus, state legislators strip funding from five local arts nonprofits,...
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March in Montana: St. Paddy’s Parties, Gem Treasures & Adventure Films
March in Northwest Montana is packed with exciting events! From the 4th Annual Cloverfest in Columbia Falls and Brannigan’s Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to the Gold, Gem & Mineral Show and the MountainFilm Tour, there’s something fo...
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Montana Voting Rights Debate, Kalispell’s $6.8M Wastewater Plan & School Lunch Funding Cut
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down Montana’s heated voting rights debate as lawmakers push new restrictions on voters deemed to have an “unsound mind.” Kalispell city officials look to fast-track a $6.8 million wastewater ...
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Mass Layoffs Hit Flathead, Columbia Falls Explosion, and Glacier’s Wildfire Plan Unveiled
In case you missed them last week, we break down the biggest headlines impacting Northwest Montana. Dozens of Flathead National Forest employees were laid off amid sweeping federal workforce cuts, sparking backlash and uncertainty. In Columbia ...
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Montana’s Bathroom Bill, Glacier Park Property Ruling, and Job Growth vs. Low Wages
This week on News Now, join reporter Taylor Inman as she covers the most pressing issues across Northwest Montana. The state legislature passes a controversial bill enforcing sex-segregated public facilities, sparking debate and potential legal...
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Flathead River Rules, Mill Levy Debate, and Legislative Showdowns
Join host Taylor Inman as we unpack recent stories from this week and their implications for our community. In this episode, we dive into the proposed regulations for the Flathead River, which aim to balance the interests of paddlers, anglers, ...
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Flathead’s Can’t-Miss February Events: Skijoring, Winter Carnival & More!
February may be the shortest month, but it's packed with excitement in the Flathead Valley. From the high-energy action of Skijoring in Kalispell to the beloved Whitefish Winter Carnival, there's no shortage of ways to embrace winter. Music lov...
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Tribal Hunting Bill, Republican Medicaid Expansion Bills, & LEGO Robotics
Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she reviews the week’s biggest headlines in northwest Montana. A proposed hunting bill is stirring controversy between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, with concerns that ...
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