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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…
Second lawsuit filed in connection with deadly E. coli outbreak
A second lawsuit has been filed in connection with a deadly E. coli outbreak from Wagyu beef served at Flathead Valley restaurants in early July.
Fundraiser for student athlete injured by lightning strike receives tens of thousands in donations
An online fundraiser for the student athlete injured in a lightning strike in Kalispell earlier this week has surpassed its initial $10,000 goal with over $40,…
It's back-to-school for the 2024-25 year
The first day of the 2024-25 school year is here. Get information on the first day, enrollment, open houses and new staff at Flathead County public and private…
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Green Party candidate files to join U.S. Senate race
There’s a new Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate.
Administrators working to find alternative classrooms after Columbia Falls High School suffers water damage
Columbia Falls High School students could be going to elementary school this fall. They might also end up in the library or the front of the gym.
Flathead County restricts traffic on Blankenship Bridge
A routine inspection by the Montana Department of Transportation found the need to restrict vehicle traffic as the bridge cannot continue to support vehicles over 5 tons “safely or reliably in its current condition…
Injured Montana man survives on creek water for 5 days after motorcycle crash on mountain road
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Montana motorcyclist who was missing for five days after crashing along an Idaho mountain highway survived by drinking creek water until he was found, authorities say.
Whitefish Police seeking information on a man accused of propositioning minors for sexual acts
The Whitefish Police Department is asking residents to keep an eye out for a man investigators say has solicited children and teenagers for sexual acts.
State wildlife officials say wolf numbers holding fairly steady
The wolf population in Montana remains healthy, according to the 2023 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wolf Report.
Flathead County landfill fees increasing
Fee increases are going into effect for the Flathead County Solid Waste District this fall.
Blackfeet bison documentary ‘Bring Them Home’ screens in Kalispell Aug. 29
“Bring Them Home” screens at the Wachholz College Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus in Kalispell on Aug. 29.
Glacier High School student remains in intensive care after lightning strike
One student remains in intensive care after a lightning strike injured two student athletes and a coach during soccer practice on the athletic fields near Glac…
Glacier Park officials identify climber who went missing near Heavens Peak
Authorities on Wednesday identified 32-year-old Grant Marcuccio as the climber missing in Glacier National Park.
Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse $6M in fines, penalties over false claims
BILLINGS (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town that was polluted with deadly asbestos will ask a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse almost $6 mil…