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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 photograph…
Tribute held for Whitefish man who died climbing in Glacier
Friends gathered Tuesday at the Whitefish Farmer’s Market to celebrate the life of organic farmer and outdoor enthusiast Grant Marcuccio.
Talks stall between Warming Center, neighbors
Conversation has stalled between the Flathead Warming Center and a group of residents in the surrounding area tasked with addressing community concerns about t…
Sing a new song — New Flathead Valley Youth Choir is the first initiative of Bear Grass Performing Arts
A reprise of a Kalispell-based youth choir will bring children around the valley together again to sing.
Asylum seeker Dora Rodriquez shares her story at Kalispell event
Dora Rodriquez was 19 years old when she nearly lost her life trekking through the Sonoran Desert to seek asylum across the United States border.
Glacier National Park sets goal to be net zero by 2050
Glacier National Park is working to map out a plan to reduce its carbon footprint and explore other energy efficiency initiatives as part of a new Climate Acti…
Motorist accused of pulling gun after traffic collision
A 38-year-old facing a felony charge for pulling a gun on another motorist during a fender-bender allegedly told investigators he did it because he was angry.
Group wants hazardous waste landfill for CFAC cleanup
The Coalition for the Clean CFAC will urge the Environmental Protection Agency to consider a different cleanup plan for the old aluminum plant.
BNSF Railway stresses safety but is still held back by industry issues, report finds
Freight railroad BNSF is generally striving to improve safety on a consistent basis, but that message doesn't always reach front-line workers who often don't f…
Helena Flats superintendent back in building for new school year after court case concludes
Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras returns to the building full-time after a court case where he was accused of assaulting a student concluded in …
Montana lawmakers eye more prison beds
HELENA — Citing an unprecedented surge in state inmates, Montana lawmakers convening on corrections issues Tuesday committed to addressing a 500-prison-bed shortage during the 2025 Legislature.
Summer snow coats Whitefish ski resort
Winter is a full season away, but Flathead Valley skiers were left salivating Wednesday after Whitefish Mountain Resort recorded a rare August snowfall.
Oregon man killed in wreck near Kila
A 26-year-old man from Oregon died after losing control of his vehicle on Managhan Lane near Kila on Tuesday, authorities say.
Suspect arrested in connection with bullet holes found in downtown Kalispell
Authorities on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old Kalispell man in connection with bullet holes found on downtown businesses earlier this week.
Drug developed at University of Montana moves to cancer patient trials
MISSOULA – A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients. The c…
Community comes together to build group home in Ronan
Several dozen volunteers were swarming the building site for Jake's House during the second weekend of August, carrying boards, sweeping concrete, putting in f…