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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…
Flathead County landfill rates set for increase this fall
Flathead County landfill rates could be increasing by 15% beginning this fall.
PHOTOS: 2024 Northwest Montana Fair
Images from the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in Kalispell.
Flathead Industries nets Roundup for Safety grant for parking lot improvements
Flathead Electric Cooperative's Roundup for Safety Board approved a $12,000 grant for Flathead Industries' parking lot improvement project earlier this month.
UM announces $5M endowment to create chair in fisheries science for wildlife biology program
MISSOULA – The University of Montana announces the completion of a successful $5 million fundraising campaign to endow a chair in fisheries science for its ren…
Sweet victory: bakers of all ages show out for fair competition
Melissa Friess’ coconut caramel bars took the cake in this year’s King Arthur Baking Contest at the Northwest Montana Fair.
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
The 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is in full swing at the Flathead County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 18.
Pipe-wielding suspect faces felony charge
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Flathead sheriff says use of more advanced sonar is next in search for Emily Rea
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said Thursday that search and rescue teams looking for a paddleboarder missing since July 16 will soon have more advanced s…
Goats hoof it up in the show ring at the Northwest Montana Fair
FFA and 4-H members competed in a series of competitions, with the showmanship rounds kicking off the event at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Gianforte
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Thursday listened to recommendations for property tax reform presented by members of his appointed task force while offering limited ins…
Star Meadow, Tally Lake forest project up for review
The Flathead Forest on Thursday released its environmental assessment for a 41,000-acre forest project west of Whitefish.
D&T BBQ wins first place in Best Food at the Fair
D&T BBQ won first place in the Best Food at the Fair competition at the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo.
Hoot-owl restrictions lifted around western Montana
After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lifted fishing restrictions on several rivers around the state last week. Water temperatures have cooled enough in some areas to meet the …
Free breakfast and lunch for some students this school year
The entire student body of several schools in Flathead, Lake and Lincoln County school districts will be able to access free breakfast and lunch for the 2024-25 school year under the federally funded Community Elig…
Tester flips Trump insult into campaign slogan
Sen. Jon Tester has leveraged insults from former President Donald Trump about his appearance into a new campaign slogan.