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Montana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell July 26thChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell July 26th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-07-2602 min
The KGEZ Good Morning ShowKalispell School Supt. Matt Jensen talks teen suicide prevention (7-23-25)KALISPELL SCHOOLS SUPT. MATT JENSEN
TRT: 38:51
TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION/MENTAL HEALTH/JED FOUNDATION/LEVY NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
2025-07-2438 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell July 19thChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell July 19th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-07-1902 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowKalispell Mayoral Candidate Sid Daoud (7-14-25)KALISPELL MAYORAL CANIDATE SID DAOUD
TRT: 13:50
DOUG RUSSELL REAX/NEW COUNCIL/MAYORAL AGENDA
2025-07-1413 min
News NowBorder Patrol Concerns in Whitefish, Glacier Gorge Rescue, and Helicopter Mayhem in KalispellIn this News Now episode from the Daily Inter Lake, we cover three big stories from across northwest Montana. Whitefish city leaders raise concerns about federal immigration enforcement after a local traffic stop involving Border Patrol agents sparks community debate. In Glacier National Park, a harrowing accident at Avalanche Gorge ends in a dramatic rescue credited to bystanders with medical training. And in Kalispell, a man faces felony charges after allegedly dismantling a firefighting helicopter he mistook for scrap. Don’t miss the latest updates from around the Flathead Valley.Read more from this week’s show: ...2025-07-1210 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowOutgoing Kalispell City Manager Doug Russell reflects on his 13 year tenure (7-8-25)OUTGOING KALISPELL CITY MANAGER DOUG RUSSELL
TRT: 35:26
MAIN STREET DESIGN/LIGHT RAIL/HOTEL/PLANNING/REVENUE/13 YEARS
2025-07-0835 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy Fish Camp in Kalispell July 5thChancy Fish Camp in Kalispell July 5th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-07-0502 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowThe new Kalispell Fire Chief lays out his priorities (6-25-25)NEW KALISPELL FIRE CHIEF JAY HAGEN
TRT: 29:37
PERIOD OF TRANSITION/BELLEVUE, WASH/BLDG TRAINING/EMS
2025-06-2529 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowMeet Kalispell City Council Candidate Ward 1 Wes Walker (6-23-25)KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE WARD 1 WES WALKER
TRT: 31:48
2025-06-2331 min
News NowGianforte Signs Hiring Law, Bigfork Murder Sentencing, Kalispell's No Kings Protest Draws ThousandsIn this episode of News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down three major stories making headlines across Northwest Montana. First, Governor Greg Gianforte signs a controversial new law in Evergreen aimed at cracking down on illegal hiring practices — a move supporters say will protect local workers and opponents worry may fuel immigration enforcement tensions.We also cover the sentencing of Derrick Jackson, who was handed 100 years in prison for his role in a 2022 double homicide in Bigfork. Finally, a 'No Kings' protest in downtown Kalispell sees over 2,000 participants, five arrests, and one se...2025-06-2308 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell June 14thChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell June 14th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-06-1402 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowMeet Kalispell City Council Candidate Ward 2 Lisa Blank (6-11-25)KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WARD 2 CANDIDATE LISA BLANK
TRT: 34:39
2025-06-1134 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell June 7thChancy's Fish Camp in Kalispell June 7th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-06-0702 min
News NowWhitefish Residents Seek Answers, DUI Arrest Turns Violent, & Kalispell Construction Site VandalizedThis week on News Now, Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman catches you up on some recent headlines for Northwest Montana. Whitefish residents call on city leaders to investigate a police call that led to a Venezuelan man’s detention by Border Patrol, raising concerns over bias and accountability. In Columbia Falls, a suspected drunk driver allegedly assaulted an officer during a DUI arrest.Meanwhile in Kalispell, authorities are investigating a costly act of vandalism after a group of minors allegedly caused $48,000 in damage at a construction site. Get caught up on the week’s biggest public safe...2025-06-0708 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowCandidate for Kalispell City Council Ward 3 Kyle Waterman (6-6-25)KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WARD 3 CANDIDATE KYLE WATERMAN
TRT: 30:40
WANTS TO RETURN TO THE JOB/HOUSING/DOWNTOWN/GROWTH
2025-06-0630 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowKalispell Schools Workforce Dir. Bryce Wilson (6-4-25)Kalispell School Workforce Dir. Bryce Wilson (6-4-25)
2025-06-0422 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowKalispell Mayoral Candidate Kisa Davison (6-3-25)KALISPELL MAYORAL CANDIDATE KISA DAVISON
TRT: 24:56
2025-06-0324 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 31stChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 31st by montanaoutdoor.com2025-05-3103 min
News NowHolland Lake Lodge Update, Kalispell Mayoral Race, and Alleged DUI CrashThis 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 Kalispell, the race for a new mayor is underway with three familiar names vying for leadership in a city seeing rapid growth and change.Plus, we break down the details behind a rollover crash on the U.S. 93 Bypass, where a man with four children in his vehicle allegedly was found to have a bl...2025-05-3108 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 24thChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 24th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-05-2402 min
News NowMeasles Alert, Kalispell’s Population Boom, and Border Patrol BacklashThis 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 vaccination rates. New U.S. Census data shows Kalispell’s population has surged nearly 25% since 2020, making it the fastest-growing city in Montana — and raising questions about infrastructure, housing, and long-term planning.Plus, fallout continues in Whitefish after the traffic stop of a Venezuelan immigrant led to his detention by Border Patrol. Law enforcement leaders weigh in on when — and why — local of...2025-05-2412 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowKalispell Police Chief on the impact of crime scenes, public safety support (5-21-25)
KALISPELL POLICE CHIEF JORDAN VENEZIO
TRT: 20:53
MURDER-SUICIDE TRAUMA/PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT/CRIME ANALYST PROGRAM
2025-05-2120 minThe KGEZ Good Morning ShowMeet a candidate for the Kalispell City Council, Bruce Guthrie (5-20-25)WARD 4 KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE BRUCE GUTHRIE
TRT: 24:24
RETIRED TEACHER/TOUR GUIDE
2025-05-2024 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 17thChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 17th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-05-1702 min
Venture BoldlyCatapult Your Career with the Kalispell ChamberSend us your feedback!Ready to transform your professional trajectory? The Discover Kalispell Chamber unveils Catapult Collective, an innovative leadership and career development program poised to revolutionize how professionals grow in the Flathead Valley.Catapult Collective serves professionals at every career stage—from emerging leaders to seasoned executives contemplating retirement. What truly distinguishes Catapult Collective is its three-pronged approach: career-focused educational events, structured mentorship opportunities, and meaningful relationship building beyond surface-level networking. The mentorship component pairs emerging professionals with established leaders from key Flathead industries including technology, banking, manufacturing, and tourism. The program lau...2025-05-1220 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 10thChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell May 10th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-05-1002 min
News NowKalispell Voters Say Yes, Glacier Gets a Boost, and Libby Builds for BaseballIn 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 support for public education.We also dig into the proposed America the Beautiful Act, which could direct $2 billion annually toward overdue public land maintenance, including millions already allocated to Glacier National Park. And in Libby, the community rallies to renovate local fields ahead of a summer youth baseball tournament, attracting teams from across Montana and Canada.Read more from this...2025-05-1008 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell April 26thChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell April 26th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-04-2602 minMontana Outdoor Hunting & FishingChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell April 19thChancy and Dave's Fish Camp in Kalispell April 19th by montanaoutdoor.com2025-04-1902 min
News NowKalispell Murder Sentencing, Food Aid Crisis, and Montana’s Immigration DebateWe'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...2025-04-0512 min
Venture BoldlyThis Levy Matters: What's at Stake for the Future of Kalispell EducationSend us your feedback!Local Control. Local Values. Join us as we tackle a pressing topic impacting Kalispell Public Schools—the upcoming high school levy vote. This episode features enlightening discussions with Matt Jensen, Superintendent, and Jinn Merriman, a dedicated school board trustee and parent. Together, we explore how this levy directly affects our students, families, and community as a whole. Listeners will gain insights into the vital role local levies play in providing quality education, funding critical programs, and ensuring that our schools can continue to thrive. You’ll learn about the potent...2025-03-1029 minNews NowMeasles Risk in Montana, Arts Funding Cut, & Kalispell Homeless Shelter SettlementThis 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, sparking controversy over legislative attendance rules. In Kalispell, the City Council is set to vote on a $140,000 settlement with the Flathead Warming Center, which could reinstate its permit and reshape the city’s approach to homelessness. Stay informed with the biggest headlines across Northwest Montana. A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! The...2025-03-0809 minNews NowMontana Voting Rights Debate, Kalispell’s $6.8M Wastewater Plan & School Lunch Funding CutThis 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 treatment upgrade, and a legislative subcommittee votes to cut $20 million in federal funds from a summer lunch program serving over 76,000 children. Get the latest updates on these major issues affecting communities across Montana.Read more from this week’s stories: House GOP passes bill restricting Montana voters of “unsound mind”Kalispell City Council poised to fas...2025-03-0109 min
Venture Boldly2024 Discover Kalispell Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Mark Freidline, Executive Officer, Flathead Building AssociationSend us your feedback!What if you could transform your community through the power of leadership and collaboration? Join us on Venture Boldly as we feature the inspiring journey of Mark Freidline, the 2024 Discover Kalispell Chamber Ambassador of the Year. In our engaging conversation, Mark shares his path from being the Executive Officer of the Flathead Building Association to championing various local initiatives. His dedication to service shines through as he discusses his role in promoting professionalism within the building industry and his profound impact on youth art programs and community advisory boards.Listeners will...2025-01-2725 minNews NowMontana Firefighters in LA, Kalispell Housing Debate, and Flathead Warming Center UpdatesThis week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman unpacks the most significant stories impacting Northwest Montana. Local firefighters join the fight against devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, while Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson’s shifting stance on workforce housing funding sparks debate. Plus, the Flathead Warming Center launched new initiatives to foster collaboration and address homelessness concerns. Read more from this week’s show: Montana fire crews answer California’s call, fight LA area fires Kalispell mayor says he opposed housing funding despite letter supporting it Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives amid legal fight with Kal...2025-01-1808 minNews NowColumbia Falls Pursuit, Flathead County’s Tuberculosis Case and Kalispell’s Biosolids DebateThis week’s headlines in Northwest Montana highlight key local developments: A man faces consequences after a dangerous pursuit involving firearms in Columbia Falls. Health officials have contained an active tuberculosis case in Flathead County, ensuring no ongoing public risk. Meanwhile, Kalispell City Council is reevaluating its biosolids disposal strategy amid concerns over PFAS contamination. Stay informed with the stories shaping our community.Read more of this week’s stories: Health officials say active tuberculosis case in Flathead County is under controlSuspect in armed vehicle chase given suspended sentencesKalispell moving away from comp...2024-12-1409 minNews NowBird Flu Outbreak, Holland Lake Lodge Controversy & Kalispell Cruising DebateOn this week’s episode of News Now, reporter Taylor Inman brings you the latest headlines across Northwest Montana. We’re covering a bird flu case discovered in a backyard poultry flock in Flathead County, an inside look at the contract for Holland Lake Lodge’s sale, and the Kalispell City Council’s decision to abandon controversial legislation to limit downtown cruising. Get in-depth reporting and expert insights on the stories that matter most to our communities. Don’t forget election day is November 5! Read local candidate profiles and election coverage at dailyinterlake.com/news/local-elections/ Read mor...2024-11-0210 min
Venture BoldlyFlathead Technology: An Interview with Kalispell Applied Materials' General Manager, Brian AegerterSend us your feedback!The semiconductor industry has a long history in Kalispell, thanks to the entrepreneurial Ray Thompson, who founded Semitool which was acquired by Applied Materials in 2010. Our special guest, Brian Aegerter, General Manager of Kalispell Applied Materials, shares the how the bold move to establish a semiconductor industry in the Flathead has created a thriving high-tech sector and opened doors for future growth opportunities. Brian captivates us with stories of his personal experiences and sheds light on the industry’s substantial economic impact on Montana. Brian also reveals the unique ways Applied Mater...2024-10-2128 min