News Now
Tune in to the Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast where host Taylor Inman shares weekly headlines, bringing you all the important and breaking news from Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. Discover live music and community events with our weekly local events episodes. Stay connected during our interviews and conversations with community members and organizations. Presented by Northwest Montana’s longest continually published daily newspaper dailyinterlake.com
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News Now
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 Falls, an explosion and fire rocked the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant, leaving the community shaken. Meanwhile, Glacier National Park unveils a new fire management plan that includes prescribed burns and preventative measures to combat future wildfires. Get the latest details on these major stories and what they mean for our region.
Read more of this week’s stories:
Flathead National Forest DOGE cuts detailed; many did not save taxpayer dollars
Explosion at Weyerhaeuser plant rocks Columbia Falls
Glacier National Park updates wildfire response plan
Read more local and state coverage:
Skier taps into survival skills after getting lost on Blacktail Mountain
Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours
State Supreme Court Chief Justice warns lawmakers against making judiciary partisan
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In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.
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