Jul. 4—When Flathead County Justice of Peace Eric Hummel decides whether an individual charged with a crime will be held in the Flathead County Detention Center, he starts by checking the capacity of ...

As Flathead County voters weigh a $105 million bond to build a new detention facility, the Daily Inter Lake goes behind bars for an unfiltered look at the conditions facing inmates and officers alike.

KALISPELL, Mont. — Flathead County officially started its campaign Tuesday to build a new jail. The Nov. 4 municipal election ballot in Flathead County will include a bond for $105 million to ...

Jun. 15—On Wednesdays, members of Flathead County's Crisis Assistance Team walk into the jail to meet with inmates facing mental health issues. From referring people to care to discussing medications ...

The stench of sewage can linger for days in the detectives’ offices. Directly below the Flathead County Detention Center, water leaks through ceiling tiles after an inmate flushes an object and clogs ...