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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…
Kalispell Planning Commission sends two mixed-use developments forward
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday adopted staff recommendations for two residential and commercial development projects.
Handlers put best steer forward in high-stakes competition at Northwest Montana Fair
Competitors gathered Wednesday morning hours before they were set to walk their calf before a judge to wash, blow-dry and apply adhesive to the animal’s hair, …
Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology…
Toxic algae found in Lake Mary Ronan
An algal bloom that can sicken people or pets has been confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan, near the northeast shoreline of the lake just west of Flathead Lake, warned officials with Lake County Environmental Health.
Property tax rebate claims open Aug. 15
Eligible Montana homeowners may claim a property tax rebate beginning Thursday, Aug. 15.
Presentation details story of lynching in pioneer Flathead Valley
Local history buff and former reporter Rick Hull will unravel this story at the meeting of the Westerners of Northwest Montana on Monday, Aug.19, in Kalispell.
Glacier Park International Airport lands another $6 million in federal funding
About $6 million dollars in federal funding landed at Glacier International Airport last week, headed toward its ongoing renovation and expansion project.
Man earns suspended sentence for driving drunk with children
Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy handed down the sentence to Jacob Austin King, 32, on April 18.
Flathead Industries expands in Kalispell
Flathead Industries' expansion is coming in the form of a larger clearance store under construction on the corner of Fifth Avenue West North and East Montana S…
Passion for the natural world takes Ronan grad to Costa Rica
Mollie Sydnor, a 2023 graduate of Ronan High School, likes turtles, water and the natural world. Those interests converged during a recent internship at the Pa…
Next phases of luxury development near Whitefish up for consideration
A luxury estate in rural Whitefish is seeking approval from Flathead County for 24 homesites in its next phases of development.
Man accused of threatening motorist with a machete
Prosecutors brought Steven James Lundgren, 65, up on one count of assault with a weapon following his Aug. 5 arrest.
Kalispell to begin work on Grandview Wells site
A portion of Grandview Drive will be closed from Wednesday through Thursday for work on the Grandview Wells site, according to Kalispell officials.
Showing sheep is serious business for competitors at Northwest Montana Fair
The sheep show kicked off in the Trade Center at the Flathead Fairgrounds on Tuesday, where FFA and 4-H members competed in showmanship and market and breed ju…
Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens at the fairgrounds
Enjoy a carnival ride, get some tasty food from the midway and take in the thousands of exhibits on display at the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo this wee…