Podcasts about Flathead

The number of Canadian tourists visiting the Flathead and Glacier regions this spring has declined compared to last year. That has industry leaders casting a cautious eye toward the summer.

Second in the REWIND! series - where we re-release / revisit / reanimate old episodes for new listeners/viewers, or fans that want to take a stroll down memory lane and relisten to some old standout episodes of the Big Truth Podcast !  This Episode was originally released on July 29, 2020 In this episode, Truth talks with his old friend Big Nick of Industry Customs in San Marcos, California. The two discuss Nick's history in the custom motorcycle world, moving from NY to California, the ups and downs of owning/operating a custom motorcycle shop, tools, Nick's brush with death, his $1,500 panhead, Covid, and more! For more info: IG: @industrycustoms   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review! Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Jeffrey Glassman Injury Attorneys ( www.jeffreyglassman.com )  IG: @gottagetglassman - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

An individual from Flathead County is the ninth confirmed case of measles in Montana. County health officials say they likely contracted the contagious virus during a trip in Montana, but didn't say where.

  Long-term deal reached in Flathead law enforcement funding battle   Native alliance in Oregon hosts one of many MMIP events this month  

FLATHEAD PIO TANATH BRADLEY, PROGRAM MANAGER AT PARKS & REC ASHLEY DAVEY TRT: 13:13

FCSO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER KIP TKACHYC TRT: 13:01 4-17 YR OLD KIDS IN THE COURT SYSTEM REFERRALS/CONDUCT FORENSIC INTERVIEWS/ABUSE

FLATHEAD CO. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE AMY EDDY TRT: 24:11 CANDIDATE FOR MONTANA SUPREME COURT VS. JUDGE DAN WILSON

Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino 

FLATHEAD BRAVE MENTOR EXECUTIVES KATIE MANNING, TYSON FANCHINI-WHITE TRT: 13:59 MENTORING PROGRAM -  

FLATHEAD PIO TANATH BRADLEY TRT: 11:51

What do 68 monitoring sites and over $1.3 million annual investment in data collection tell us about Fountain Creek? Colorado Springs Utilities water quality expert Annie Berlemann provides some answers. She is Fountain Creek Watershed Project Manager for the utility.Fountain Creek is one of Colorado's most closely monitored and ecologically diverse waterways—spanning urban neighborhoods, rural landscapes, and natural ecosystems from the top of Pikes Peak to Pueblo. The Fountain Creek Watershed tells a complex story of resilience, risk, and recovery. From the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires to the “Miracle May” floods – discover what it takes to track and improve water health for both people and wildlife, including the native Flathead chub, a species of special concern.LINKS:Presenter's Slides: https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Watershed-101-and-Water-Quality.pdfColorado Springs Utilities: https://www.csu.org/This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on April 16, 2025. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.The next event is:Home Grown – Built to Live, Love, Last - Jill Gaebler of Pikes Peak Housing NetworkMay 21, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m., VirtualRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QFVcv-2VRZGvEovtDnV9cQThe following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://peakallianceco.org/Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/350 Colorado https://350colorado.org/GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.orgKeep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

FLATHEAD FOOD BANK CHRIS SIDMORE TRT: 15:44 APPROX 10% FUNDING FROM FEDERAL GOVT./EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE

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 ongoing legislative gridlock. Kalispell City Council passes new ordinances cracking down on junk vehicles and community decay, sparking debate over government reach. Plus, Flathead County's School Justice Partnership earns national recognition for its innovative approach to juvenile justice. With a 90% success rate, the program is changing lives and setting a statewide precedent for restorative youth practices.Read more from this week's stories: Gianforte presses Legislature to pass property tax relief bills during Kalispell visit Kalispell City Council votes to amend nuisance ordinances Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlightRead more local and state coverage: ‘Personhood' for embryos fails, other abortion bills head to governor's desk Students strike a chord at the 2025 District Music Festival Welfare check leads to barricade situation in U.S. 2 hotel Walk to End 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. 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.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. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! 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.

  Montana makes progress on new deal for Flathead policing   'Dark Winds' director Eyre excited about next season as 3 winds down  

Are you exhausted? Do you find yourself fatigued even after a good night's sleep? Are you twisting yourself into knots trying to stay on top of and keep up with everything? If so, you might be living beyond human pace and human scale. For hundreds of thousands of years our species lived as hunter-gatherers, living a human-paced life. Today, we live at break-neck speed, and in a constant state of over-consumption of information. We are not wired for this incessant processing of content and stimulation. It's no wonder we're exhausted! In today's episode, we'll talk about how to slow down, how to mono-task, and how to reconnect with the simple joys of life at human pace. This is powerful magic! What am I reading?I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenneyhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798989923014Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency by Terri Colehttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781649631862https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Flathead by the Fratellis What's for dinner?All the Greens SaladIngredients:Iceberg lettuce1 cucumber Fresh dillFresh parsleyFresh basilDressing:1 cup fresh spinach 1/2 avocado 2-3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/3 cup bread and butter pickles with juiceGarlic (as much as you like)Salt and pepperInstructions: Wash and chop the greens, cucumber, and fresh herbs. Toss in a big bowl. Blend the dressing ingredients together and pour over salad, mix thoroughly. Top with rotisserie chicken or salmon or hummus and tomatoes. Enjoy! High Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)1/4 cup honey or maple syrup1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups oat flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chocolate chips Instructions:In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. This helps it mix evenly into the batter.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.Add the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Enjoy!Support the show

FLATHEAD CO. LIBRARY LUNE AXELSEN TRT: 14:31 SPRING GARDENING BINGO/FLOWER BOOKMARKS/FORAGING/SUMMER READING

FLATHEAD CO. COMMISSIONER RANDY BRODEHL TRT: 21:58 PROPERTY TAX FRUSTRATION/SECOND HOME/LAND USE/BUDGET  

STATE SUPREME COURT CANDIDATE JUDGE DAN WILSON TRT: 23:51 CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATIVE/LEGISLATING FROM THE BENCH/TRUMP REAX

FLATHEAD ELECTRIC CO-OP COURTNEY STONE TRT: 12:38 APRIL 17 88TH ANNUAL MEETING

On I, Flathead, the final part of his California trilogy, Cooder turns his attention to the blue-collar types of the fifties and their music. It is about the kind of workers who toiled in the old Santa Monica airplane factory a few blocks from his childhood home, and the country, honky-tonk, and western swing he listened to so intently on the radio as a boy.This podcast frequently uses small snippets of musical recordings in podcast episodes for educational, review, and commentary purposes. In all cases, without exception, we believe this is protected by fair use in the U.S., fair dealing in the U.K. and EEA, and similar exceptions in the copyright laws of other nations. No more of the original than necessary is used, and excerpts are edited into long-form narratives, making the use transformative in nature.Written, produced and edited by Frank SchnelleTheme and background music by Chris HaugenVoices produced with text-to-speech AIFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTubeThe Ry Cooder Story WebsiteSupport us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to reimagine your annual meeting? In Montana, Flathead Electric's team was challenged by the board to reach more members. Hear how incorporating an energy expo, interactive videos and staff experts adds value to your event.

FLATHEAD RIDGE RANCH HEAD OF FORESTRY CALEB DIETZ TRT: 11:48 ***ROLLINS FIRE DEPT-MAY 3 PANCAKE FEED/MANAGED VS. TREATED FOREST

Send us a textOn the episode we talk to Chris Jensen, who is probably responsible for more walleyes being caught on the Fox River in Depere WI than anything else.  If you have ever had the joy of spring walleye fishing on the Fox River, you have also been in a Swap Donkey bait trailer and just had to buy some of the best blades, jigs and hair jigs on the market.  We talk all things J & M Jigs and as my first lure maker, so we get into some serous lure talk.

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. Then, we examine the looming crisis at Flathead Valley food banks as pandemic-era federal funding disappears, threatening access to fresh produce and dairy for thousands of Montanans. Finally, we look at the controversial immigration-related bill moving through the Montana House and the legal and moral questions it raises for hospitals, churches, and nonprofits.Read more from this week's stories: Flathead man sentenced for 2023 killing of homeless man in KalispellFederal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelvesImmigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofitsRead more local and state coverage: Jurors view body cam footage in Jackson double homicide trialConstruction to begin on Sportsman's Bridge Fishing Access SiteGlacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty 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. 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.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. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! 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.

FLATHEAD CO. ADMIN. PETE MELNICK TRT: 13:33 WHAT HAS YOU WORRIED ABOUT THIS LXGR SESSION?  

Send us a textOn this episode we talk all things Winnebago system with Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist Angelo Cozzola. 

FLATHEAD COUNTY COMMISSIONER RANDY BRODEHL LONG TRT: 22:17 NEW JAIL BIDS-NEXT STEP/FAIRGROUNDS/LXGR BILLS/PROPERTY TAX

I read from flatbed to flatlet.     Here are some (relatively) easy ways you can prove to yourself that the earth is a sphere. https://www.popsci.com/10-ways-you-can-prove-earth-is-round/     Here are two groups of Native Americans that are also called "Flathead(s)", plus a link to the practice of head flattening.  The Bitterroot Salish "...deny that their ancestors engaged in this practice. Instead, they believe that this name caught on because of the sign language which was used to identify their people: Pressing both sides of the head with your hands which meant "we the people". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitterroot_Salish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederated_Salish_and_Kootenai_Tribes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_cranial_deformation     The word of the episode is "flat-hat".     Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.    Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter F" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/     Backwards Talking on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq     https://linktr.ee/spejampar dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://www.threads.net/@dictionarypod https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar 917-727-5757

FLATHEAD RESPITE CARE SUSAN MOORE TRT: 7:57 IN HOME DEMENTIA CARE/$25M UNPAID CARE/PER HOUR FEE/DONORS

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 Kalispell is offering reduced-cost car repairs to help residents stay on the road. Plus, Habitat for Humanity's Flathead chapter has revamped its ReStore space to boost affordable housing efforts. Tune in for these inspiring stories and learn how these projects are shaping the future of the Flathead Valley! Read more from this week's stories: Lower Valley landmark: Effort to restore Blasdel Barn comes forwardAuto shop opens in Kalispell with charitable focus on providing affordable repairsHabitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homesRead more local feature stories: Chef focuses on homecooked flavors at grab-n-go shop and pop-up restaurantNew Audubon coordinator cultivates community through birdingFriends, family reflect on the legacy of Flathead Valley conservationist 'Lex' BloodWhitefish teacher receives kidney from local parentA 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. 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.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. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! 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.

FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVIES DIR, VICE PRINCIPAL MATT ALLSION TRT: 17:07 SPRING SPORTS SEASON/SOFTBALL-TENNIS-TRACK/BOOSTER CLUB 1980S AUCTION  

IMMANUEL LIVING CEO JASON CRONK TRT: 21:56

FLATHEAD CO. FIRE WARDEN LINCOLN CHUTE TRT: 16:02 SNOWPACK/SUMMER OULOOK/FIRE DEPT. PARTNERSHIP ROLES/FIRE MILITIA

GLACIER BANK SVP KATIE PERSINGER, FLATHEAD FOOD BANK CHRIS SIDMORE TRT: 14:41 1.8M POUNDS LAST YEAR/RECORD VISITS IN JANUARY/MARDI GRAS MARCH 22  

INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, FLATHEAD WARMING CENTER CHRISTIE HEBERT TRT: 19:43 COURT RULING WAS DAMMING OF CITY ACTION, LILELY TO LOSE. AGREE TO NEGOTIATE

En el último episodio del mes seleccionamos algunas de las novedades que hemos presentado a lo largo del mes de febrero.Playlist;(sintonía) HOMBRE LOBO INTERNACIONAL “The one and lonely wolfman band”MARKY RAMONE’S BLITZKRIEG “Keep on dancing”IGGY POP “TV Eye”JAMIE PERRETT “Glory days”AWEFUL KANAWFUL “Horse with no name”RAMBALAYA “Telephone”FEEDBACKS “Hate is all around”THE SPEEDWAYS “Visiting hour”FLATHEAD “I won’t be sartisfied”ZACK KEIM “Alice”MURAT “Seher vakti”LOS MEJILLONES TIGRE “Mejor que tú”GO CACTUS “Palma Barcelona”EXFAN “Para nada”AUTOMATIC LOVERS “Boston brats”LAS GÓNADAS feat JUANITO WAU “Orujo”Escuchar audio

A Flathead Valley homeless shelter has settled its lawsuit against Kalispell for revoking its permit. The Kalispell City Council effectively closed the Flathead Warming Center's doors to overnight guests.

FLATHEAD COUNTY LIBRARY LUNE AXELSEN TRT: 12:06 SPRING ART COMING/BINGO/MONTANA POET LECTURE SERIES MARCH 14/

FLATHEAD CO. PIO TANATH BRADLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DAVE PRUNTY TRT: 10:56 CHANGING WEATHER ROAD CONDITONS/SPRING THAW/WEIGHT LIMITS

Novedades de melodías con energía por los británicos The Speedways, los franceses Flathead o los estadounidenses Awful Kanawful. Un poquito de post punk con los ingleses Dead Letters o los argentinos Buenos Vampiros. Esencias garageras con Las Gónadas o Wau y los Arrrghs!!! Reedición del primer y único álbum de los cavernarios Gravedigger V, que nos permiten recordar al maestro del horror rocknroll Screamin’ Lord Sutch. Y visitas de los míticos Undertones o los incandescentes Jim Jones All Stars.Playlist;THE UNDERTONES “Teenage kicks”THE SPEEDWAYS “Visiting hours”FLATHEAD “I won’t be satisfied”AWEFUL KANAWFUL “Horse with no name”THE GRAVEDIGGER V “Stoneage stomp”THE GRAVEDIGGER V “No good woman”THE GRAVEDIGGER V “All black and hairy”SCREAMING LORD SUTCH “Black and hairy”DEADLETTER “More heat”BUENOS VAMPIROS “Tengo frío”THE CUBICAL “Just a man”THE GOLDSTARS “Just change”JIM JONES ALL STARS “Devil’s kiss”LAS GÓNADAS feat JUANITO WAU “Orujo”WAU y LOS ARRRGHS!!! “No mientas más”Escuchar audio

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 dollarsExplosion at Weyerhaeuser plant rocks Columbia FallsGlacier National Park updates wildfire response planRead more local and state coverage: Skier taps into survival skills after getting lost on Blacktail MountainTrump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hoursState Supreme Court Chief Justice warns lawmakers against making judiciary partisanA 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. 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.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. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! 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.

THE MATT ALLISON SHOW, COACH MAC ROCHE TRT: 15:12 NEW FLATHEAD FOOTBALL COACH/TURN THIS TEAM AROUND?

FLATHEAD FORESTY AND FIRE CONSULTANT, HISTORIAN RICK TREMBATH TRT: 14:01 1940-LIGHTNING FIRE STARTS RECORD/HISTORY OF FIRE/1910-BIG BURN

FLATHEAD COUNTY ADMIN PETE MELNICK TRT: 15:51 REVENUE CONCERNS/DOGE/DETENTION CENTER-SHERIIFS OFFICE LEGO/LXGR

SAFETY COORD FLATHEAD ELECTRIC CHAD GREEN TRT: 12:54 SAFETY MEASURES/SPACE HEATERS/EXTENSION CORD/WILDFIRE GRANT/APRIL ANNUAL MTG

Student council members Jason Pesola and Naomi Miller join the GMS

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, and recreationists amidst booming river traffic. We also cover the controversy surrounding two state bills that could sunset all voter-approved mill levies, potentially impacting Kalispell's emergency services. Finally, we discuss the latest legislative actions in the Montana House of Representatives, including bills on work status verification, voting and petitioning, and a resolution celebrating Donald Trump's presidency. Read more from this week's show: Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactionsKalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill leviesMitchell, Sprunger see bills pass out of the House Read more local and state coverage:  Columbia Falls takes input on Gateway to Glacier transportation projectWashington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun chargesMajor winter storm slams into Flathead ValleyA 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. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.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. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! 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.

Flathead Forestry & Fire Consultant Rick Trembath 01-27-25