In 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:
Whitefish rethinking its relationship with Border Patrol, officials say
'Heroic efforts' of bystanders credited with saving hikers that fell in Glacier National Park gorge
Allegedly ransacking a helicopter earns Kalispell man a pair of felony charges

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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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