KATE HESTON
Kate Heston covers politics and natural resources for the Daily Inter Lake. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa's journalism program, previously worked as photo editor at the Daily Iowan and was a News21 fellow in Phoenix. She can be reached at kheston@dailyinterlake.com or 406-758-4459.
Recent Stories
Kalispell Police arrest man for allegedly trying to kidnap teenager
Kalispell Police officers arrested a 38-year-old man late Wednesday night for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 16-year-old boy at a gas station south of town.
Daines seeks to block students arrested during campus protests from federal debt relief
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is looking to bar students convicted of criminal offenses in connection with the ongoing wave of campus protests from receiving future student loan relief.
Tester moving to block changes to Missoula mail processing facility
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester is crafting legislation to preserve the Postal Service’s outgoing mail processing operations in Missoula after federal officials revealed in April they planned to shift some of the work to Spokane.
North Star RV Roof gives people roofs they can trust
From countertop installation to basic construction, Nikk McWhorter has always loved completing a project. A little over a year ago, McWhorter began his newest project: North Star RV Roof LLC, a project that continues to grow today.
Multi-generational business protects Flathead Valley’s asphalt
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Smokey Bear stolen from Tally Lake Ranger District
Striking the Tally Lake Ranger District office in Kalispell on Sunday, thieves made off with an American icon.
Tester calls for action on water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of summer
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Monday called on a federal inter-agency group charged with managing dams and reservoirs to immediately begin taking steps to avoid low water levels in Flathead Lake this summer.
Brockman, Schubert spar at candidate forum
Incumbent state Rep. Tony Brockman, R-Evergreen, sparred with his GOP challenger Lukas Schubert over who was more fit to serve House District 8 during a candidate forum Wednesday.
Alone in the Bob — Artists draw on isolation in nature for creating
Every year, artists, either alone or in pairs, trek through miles of the Bob as participants of the Artist Wilderness Connection residency program. With pack horses, the artists hike into the wilderness with all the supplies they need to live and create for around 10 days.
State seeking public comment on future of Bigfork fishing access site
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is taking comments on a plan to relocate the state fishing access site at Sportsman's Bridge ahead of construction of a new span across the Flathead River.