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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…
Zinke, Tranel offer differing ideas on housing crunch
Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke and his Democratic challenger, Monica Tranel, don’t agree on much, but the two repeat rivals for western Montana’s seat in the U.S. …
Two Montana men indicted in illegal brown bear killing in Alaska
Two Montana men were indicted last month by a federal grand jury in Alaska on counts related to their illegal killing and transport of a brown bear on a nation…
Fair Parade makes return to downtown Kalispell
Horses walking the route, chickens on floats and shiny cars driving along to the delight of youngsters and adults gathered in downtown Kalispell. The Northwest…
Construction expected to cause lane closure on Rose Crossing
Motorists can expect construction on the eastbound lane of Rose Crossing in Kalispell beginning Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday
Whitefish looks to settle federal class action suit
Whitefish is signaling its intention to settle a class action lawsuit filed against the city involving impact fees.
Business owner honored for commitment to automotive trade
Rick Crook was inducted into the WyoTech trade school Hall of Fame.
Kalispell City Council set to decide on Main Street Safety Action Plan
Kalispell City Council will consider adopting the Main Street Safety Action Plan and weigh funding of recommended traffic safety projects during its regular me…
Remembering the Mann Gulch fire, 75 years on
Seventy-five years ago, earth and sky turned into fire.
Creating a world for recovery – virtual reality game aims to help brain injury patients
This is the premise of “The Last Reef” a video game created by NeuroAnimation, a company founded by Johns Hopkins University researchers Omar Ahmad and Promit …
Glacier National Park rangers recover body of drowning victim in Avalanche Creek
Glacier National Park officials believe the body of 26-year-old Siddhant Vitthal Patil from India was recovered on Saturday after weeks of searching for the dr…
PHOTOS: Classic cars and trucks rumble into Evergreen Show 'N Shine 2024
Scenes from the Evergreen Show 'N Shine car show at Conlin's Furniture on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Montana designs new hurdles for abortion clinics ahead of vote to protect access
HELENA — Montana is proposing wide-ranging rules for licensing abortion clinics under a disputed state law, raising a new potential obstacle for patients even …
Economist urges local governments to loosen land-use regulations
High housing prices are likely here to stay, but factors such as local land-use regulations are limiting the growth of supply, according to a midyear economic …
Kalispell teen crowned Miss Amazing
Andrea Chandler of Kalispell was crowned queen in the teen division at the National Miss Amazing pageant. “The experience was just incredible. It was a dream c…
Ronan receives $1.25M to revitalize downtown
Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and even a jewelry shop. But as …