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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…
New fire in southern Glacier Park grows to 30 acres
A new fire that emerged this week near the southern border of Glacier National Park grew to about 30 acres on Thursday.
Kalispell Council steps into sidewalk and trail funding discussion
Each option would generate a different level of funding that would then impact the number of blocks of sidewalk constructed, the length of trail and including …
Jurors review accused killer’s interview with detectives
Jurors in Del Orrin Crawford’s murder trial on Wednesday watched him struggle to explain to detectives in 2022 why he needed to shoot two people — killing one …
1 death linked to E. coli outbreak in Flathead County
An E. coli outbreak originating in Flathead County has caused one death and stricken at least a dozen other people, county health officials reported Wednesday.
Surprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park
A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for safety as large rocks shot into the air has highlighte…
Student project provides key component for new history museum exhibit
A train is on its way to the Northwest Montana History Museum in Kalispell.
Discounted fair carnival tickets available
Purchased in advance, the tickets cost $30 each and can be exchanged at carnival ticket booths for a wristband that allows one person unlimited rides on most attractions for one day.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards $130,000 grant for new music school
The new 8,100-square-foot building will allow the organization to serve up to 3,000 students annually with expanded performance, group class and workshop oppor…
New Bigfork library opens with ceremony on Aug. 6
The new Bigfork library is poised to welcome patrons when it opens following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m.
North Fork Preservation Assocation hosts author for annual meeting
The North Fork Preservation Association will host its annual meeting on July 27 at the Sondreson Community Hall located 8 miles north of Polebridge on the North Fork Road at Whale Creek Bridge.
Witnesses offer inconsistent testimony of deadly Martin City shooting
Eyewitnesses offered differing – at times clashing – accounts of the fatal August 2022 shooting in Martin City during the second day of Del Orrin Crawford’s mu…
Boat trailer tire likely sparks new fire near Elmo
A new fire on the Flathead Reservation has grown to about 200 acres.
Surprise blast of rock, water and steam sends dozens running for safety in Yellowstone
A surprise eruption that shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt dozens of feet into the sky Tuesday sent people running for safety in Yellowstone Nat…
Fishing restrictions placed on North Fork due to warm water
In an unprecedented decision, state officials have placed fishing restrictions on the North Fork Flathead River due to record water temperatures and dropping f…
Trio of initiatives poised to make the November ballot
Three ballot initiatives, two that could change the way candidates are selected in primary elections, as well as one to enshrine reproductive rights in the Mon…