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State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season

While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn…

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Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’

Under the upturned brim of her signature bucket hat, Flathead High School senior Madison Geiger’s smile and bright eyes reflect her sunny disposition and excit…

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Dunham’s Sports opens sporting goods store in Evergreen

The new Dunham’s offers apparel and footwear departments, large hunting, fishing, camping, and water sports areas, and a broad selection of fitness equipment.

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Columbia Falls approves Teakettle Heights, largest single subdivision in city history

The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday approved developer Mick Ruis’ Teakettle Heights subdivision on former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. lands.

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Senior Spotlight: Bigfork senior chases Air Force dreams for a decade

At the ripe old age of 8, Nic Gustavson knew he wanted to fly planes, and he knew he wanted to fly planes with the U.S. Air Force.

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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial

A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal or a new trial after he was convicted of runni…

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Heino handily tops GOP challenger to lock in third term as sheriff

Incumbent Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino easily shrugged off his Republican opponent in Tuesday’s primary, clearing the way for his third term in office.

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The Latest: Statewide and Flathead County primary election results

Election results (unofficial) as of Wednesday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.

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Senior Spotlight: Graduating senior cultivated spirit and community at Whitefish High School

Her natural charisma and tenacious optimism made Anna Shestak an easy choice for the student council’s first student spirit ambassador.

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Montana looks to continue grain-growing program for Flathead Lake waterfowl

A new agricultural lease opportunity for North Shore Wildlife Management Area will likely be available this autumn.

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Kalispell adopts public engagement plan updates, hears status of Crisis Assistance Team

City Councilors on Monday lauded Kalispell’s updated public participation plan, saying it could serve as a model for other Montana municipalities looking to ke…

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Senior Spotlight: Columbia Falls cross country star changes pace with journalistic ambitions

He joined Hungry Horse News in February 2025 through his school’s Work-Based Learning Program, where he photographed sports games and churned out feature stori…

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Fuels reduction, salvage planned for Thompson chain of lakes

An upcoming fuels reduction and salvage project at Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park is expected to generate 3,000 cubic feet of sawlogs and 4,000 tons of non…

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The June primary election is underway in Montana

Voters are heading to the polls today to choose their preferred candidate in local, state and federal primary races.

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Senior Spotlight: Glacier High School student looks to use science to help others

Knowing she wanted to help others, there was a time when Anitha Ravipati considered pursuing a career as a medical doctor. But applying her science acumen duri…