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Multiple fires are blazing across Western Montana: a 200-acre fire on the Flathead Reservation, a small island fire on Lower Stillwater Lake, and a human-caused fire on Lion Mountain in Whitefish. Near Missoula, the Butler Creek Fire has reached 300 acres, while the Miller Peak Fire is 25% contained at 2,581 acres. Smoke from neighboring states and Canada is impacting air quality, currently rated as moderate in the Flathead Valley. A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Join us this week as we dive into vibrant summer events in Northwest Montana! Explore FVCC's Maker Space workshops, enjoy live music, classic films, and more. Celebrate local professionals at the 20 Under 40 Winners' Ceremony, and catch performances by Judy Collins and Los Lobos. Get ready for a summer of creativity, community, and fun! Links to events mentioned in this episode: FVCC Makerspace The Kurt Springer Trio @ River View Bar Picnic in the Park 2024 Movie Night at the Museum: "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1953) 20 Under 40 - Annual Winners Ceremony An Evening with Judy Collins Toad the Wet Sprocket Los Lobos: 50th Anniversary Tour Historical Clothing Tours at the Conrad Mansion Museum Historical Fashion Tours Tickets NASA Visits the Library! Jarrod Bales - NASA Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute Flathead Cherry Festival A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Amidst controversy over alleged unfair labor practices at the Montana Department of Justice, where Trooper Alicia Bragg's termination sparked outcry for workplace transparency and accountability. Concurrently, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spearheads efforts to revive the native redband trout population, crucial for preserving ecological balance in the region's waters. Meanwhile, the Flathead Lake Biological Station embarks on a $9.5 million SUBSEA project, diving deep into oceanic research to unravel the mysteries of carbon cycling and ecosystem dynamics, offering insights crucial for global marine conservation efforts. Read the full stories here: Montana Highway Patrol likely committed unfair labor practice in firing trooper State wildlife agency gives boost to native rainbow trout species Flathead Lake Biological Station embarking on an ocean study A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Wondering where this smoke is coming from? Fires have been reported in northwest Kalispell, south of Missoula, and near Helena. We will keep you updated on developments. Read more about the heat dome in the area - https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/jul/18/heat-dome-intensifies-this-weekend-elevating-fire-danger/ A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Summer vibes are in full swing in Northwest Montana! Join us for a spectacular lineup of events: from Columbia Falls Farmers Market with yoga and local goodies, to Bigfork's concert series featuring Roots Uprising and G.O.A.T. Ice Cream. Don't miss unique experiences like Goat Story Time and A Silent Book Club by Flathead Lake! Check out our online calendar for the full list of events. Events this week: Columbia Falls Farmers Market River Bend Summer Concert Series Goat Story Time | Goats of Glacier B.Y.O. Book Club: A Silent Book Club for Introverts Picnic in the Park 2024 20 Grand: Annual Polebrige Throwdown Flathead Lake Festival of Art Glacier Nordic Club's 42nd Annual Big Mountain Run 5k beer run MT brewery running series x Bias Brewing Live Acoustic Jazz with Joe Procita at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro! Live Music with Andrew Sweeney Live Music with JJ Kind A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

This week's headlines from Northwest Montana included firefighting efforts on several small blazes, notably the Fishtrap Fire, swiftly contained by a team of smokejumpers and local crews. In wildlife news, a black bear was euthanized after multiple incidents at a local campground. Additionally, a recent survey showed a decrease in the region's homeless population, although service demands remain unchanged. Read more from this week’s show: Small wildfire contained in Sanders County Bear euthanized after breaking into vehicle at campground Survey shows a drop in the area’s homeless population, but shelter leaders aren’t convinced Read more local and state coverage: A gunman killed at a Yellowstone dining facility earlier told a woman he planned a mass shooting Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

This week in Northwest Montana is set to be packed with excitement: Whitefish hosts the Under the Big Sky Festival, Kalispell features the Hockaday Arts in the Park event, and Bigfork's Riverbend Concert Series continues. These events offer a mix of music, art, and family-friendly activities for all to enjoy. Daily Inter Lake's full event calendar Under the Big Sky Lineup River Bend Summer Concert Series Picnic in the Park 2024 Whitefish Gallery Nights - Lori Putnam: Opening Reception at Cawdrey Gallery and Reverence and Transformation w/Mark and Shannon Baumbach at Walking Man Gallery Lakeside Community Fair Arts in the Park Flathead Food Bank Block Party at Bias Brewing A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she reviews some of the week’s biggest news. This week she covers a fugitive wanted in North Carolina, Steven Jeffrey O'Shields, who drowned in the Flathead River while evading capture. A federal judge blocked Flathead National Forest's forest plan over road concerns impacting endangered species. Tragically, Jessica Prado's body was found after a kayaking accident on the Kootenai River near Libby. Links to these stories: Fugitive from North Carolina dies while fleeing Sheriff’s deputies Federal judge stops Forest Services' plan for Flathead Forest over endangered species Searchers find missing kayaker's body in Kootenai River Read more local and state news: Beach Boys surfin’ into headline Northwest Montana Fair concert Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy resigns from Bridger Aerospace Fire Grants and Safety Act passes Senate Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

A small wildfire cropped up in a forested area of rural Sanders County. The four-acre Fish Trap fire in the Lolo National Forest north of Thompson Falls was quickly contained Friday after showing moderate fire behavior. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Summer is sizzling in Northwest Montana with 4th of July celebrations galore! There's no shortage of fun, from art festivals and lively markets to tribute concerts and fireworks extravaganzas. Don’t miss out on parades, music, local brews, and picturesque lakeside pyrotechnics—all set against Montana's stunning backdrop. It’s a summer spectacle you won’t want to miss! Go support our featured event for this episode, the 45th annual Whitefish Arts Festival on July 5, 6, & 7th! A highlight of the Fourth of July weekend, it draws top artists and craftspeople from across the country to showcase their stellar creations. From canvas art and jewelry to unique sculptures and metalworks, it is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures and unique gifts amidst the scenic beauty and festive atmosphere. Also catch... Chris Evans at Bigfork Monday Market on 7/1 The Whitefish Cabaret every Sunday in July and August Live Music at Thirty Eight with Michelle Rivers on 7/1 Live Music at Thirty Eight with Donnie Rifkin & Maggie Lynch on 7/2 Live Music at Thirty Eight with Halladay on 7/5 The Music Of Fleetwood Mac - A Tribute Concert on 7/3 Pints for Paths on 7/6 And a big thank you to our headline sponsor for the 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines. Whitefish physician charged in multi-million dollar Medicare billing fraud case, Flathead County nets $3.7 million in federal distribution, and Glacier Park officials ID woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls. Read more of these stories here: Whitefish physician charged in multi-million-dollar Medicare billing fraud case | Daily Inter Lake Flathead County nets $3.7M in federal disbursement | Daily Inter Lake Park officials identify woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls | Daily Inter Lake Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

We've got some ideas for your social calendar this week! From herbs to chili, Eagles soft rock to a literary reading - there's something for everyone. Events discussed in this episode: SpiritWorks Herb Farm Herbal Presentations Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour: The Iron Horse Snorted in the Garden of Eden Northwest Montana History Museum Events The Music of Eagles - A Tribute Concert Live Music At The Tiki Featuring Billy Billie Billie Billie's Press Play concert Great Bear Festival Crossings Seminar: Road Ecology Shapes the Planet 1st Responders Chili Cook Off 1st Responders Chili Cook Off | Bigfork - Montana Big thank you to our sponsors, 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some of this week’s biggest headlines. The Blackfeet Nation are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there. Funding from the Great American Outdoors Act will go toward several Flathead National Forest improvements this summer, and two siphons failed this week in the St. Mary Canal, spurring concerns about the effects on local agriculture and ecology. Read more of these stories: Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure Great Outdoors Act funding to spur Flathead National Forest improvements St. Mary Canal failure stirs agriculture, ecological concerns Read more state and local coverage: The Farm Table makes up made-from-scratch meals State seeks to appeal decision on voting laws to Supreme Court Flathead Valley man allegedly fired gun during argument over water pump Larry and Julie Feist made spreading hope their mission Troy man plans to appeal sentence for killing grizzly Big thank you to our sponsors, 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 lorensauto.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Don’t miss the annual Flathead Food Truck Festival this weekend at Flathead County Fairgrounds, the prime opportunity to savor a variety of Northwest Montana’s best food trucks all in one place. Since 2020, this event has grown into a community favorite - featuring everything from Brazilian barbecue to upscale cuisine. KnucklHed BBQ owner Ryan Garnache chats with us about what it takes to put on the event. There are some new ticket options, making it easier to enjoy the festival’s 35 vendors. Plus, support a good cause—donations go towards scholarships for culinary arts students at Flathead Valley Community College. Buy your tickets at https://flatheadtickets.com/events/flathead-food-truck-festival-6-21-2024 Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman joins Stillwater Ranch owner Nancy Carpenter to meet her llamas and learn more about the upcoming Glacier Classic Llama Show. It’s the first time a llama show has been held in Kalispell, and it coincides with the United Nation’s designation of 2024 being the “Year of the Camelid.” Read Taylor's full article for the Daily Inter Lake. Find out more information on camelids by checking out www.fao.org/camelids-2024/about/en/. Learn more about the Glacier Classic Llama Show on their Facebook page. The Glacier Classic Llama Show takes place June 22 and 23 at the Majestic Valley Arena, starting at 8 a.m. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

This week we share about the Flathead Food Truck Festival, Lemonade Day, Flathead Valley Community College workshops, photography and poetry at the Hungry Horse Dam, Brash Rodeo, and a Feat x Feet tap dance performance. Learn more about what was mentioned this week: Concrete Planters Workshop FVCC Summer 2024 Workshops Photopoetry: Montana and Beyond Brash Rodeo Summer Series Tap Live 2024 Flathead Food Truck Festival Last year's interview with Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year To see all local event listings, please visit dailyinterlake.com/events. Want to include your event? It's free! You can ticket and promote your events with Daily Inter Lake, click here to learn more. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman for some of this week’s biggest headlines for northwest Montana. Including hearing from local fire officials about what is potentially in store for the summer, a recent case from the U.S. Attorney General’s Office detailing a wire fraud scam and what Kalispell Republican Representative Courtnay Sprunger has to say about immigration reform. Read more of this week’s stories: Average fire season forecast for the Flathead Valley Former bookkeeper for Kalispell firearms manufacturer stole $159,000 Sprunger says she supported reconvening Montana Legislature to address immigration Read more local and state coverage: State lawmakers pass on special session on immigration Backers say nonpartisan primary and majority vote initiatives qualify for fall ballot Teenage motorcyclist killed in US 93 collision Dog Tag Buddies marks graduation of service dog teams County commissioners approve lower wage increase for employees County approves contract for fairgrounds grandstand inspection Whitefish rally takes aim at Biden’s Title IX revisions Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

With 2024's Lemonade Day coming up on Saturday, June 22nd, we thought we should repost our interview last year to revisit the fun event! Lemonade Day Flathead started in 2020 and is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Workforce and Special Initiatives Director Jennifer Cronk and 2022’s Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Wyatt Seals share how to step-up our game for the event. There's still time to register, so don't miss out! Flathead Lemonade Day's website Photos from 2022's event Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

This week we share about the Flathead Food Truck Festival, Lemonade Day, the many live music opportunities, fire preparedness, a tea party, and treasure hunting. Learn more about what was mentioned this week: Ladies Tea at Historic Big Arm School Rummage Sale Living with Wildfire Seminar Flathead Food Truck Festival Jamie Wyman Band Live Music events Last year's interview with Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Garage Sales listed in our classifieds To see all local event listings, please visit dailyinterlake.com/events. Want to include your event? It's free! You can ticket and promote your events with Daily Inter Lake, click here to learn more. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some of this week’s top stories for Northwest Montana. In Whitefish, an alleged robber held up three people at gunpoint outside a bar on Monday night. The Northwest Montana United Way is starting a relocation assistance program for homeless people who want to connect with support outside the area, and a recent high school graduate sent incumbent state Rep. Tony Brockman packing during Tuesday’s primary election. Read more of today’s stories: Whitefish alleged robbery United Way's Relocation Assistance Program Primary Election Read more local and state coverage: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/jun/05/primary-election-results/ https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/jun/01/community-gathers-in-support-of-warming-center/ https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/jun/03/lake-county-almanac-john-grant-leaves-a-legacy-def/ https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/jun/03/whitefish-council-looks-at-senior-housing-expansion-subdivion-requests/ https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/jun/05/fvcc-nursing-grads-join-health-care-workforce/ Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us