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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…
GOP primary for western U.S. House district will feature a Todd, Zinke rematch
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke will face a familiar opponent in the Republican primary for Montana’s western congressional district: retired pastor Mary Todd.
Nate Chute Foundation hosts discussion on mountain town mental health
The Nate Chute Foundation will host “Paradise Paradox,” a film screening event, marking the beginning of the 25th annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross weekend. Scheduled for Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m…
Father accused of driving drunk with children to meet with probation officer
Prosecutors brought Jacob King, 31, up on a felony criminal child endangerment charge after he allegedly provided a breath alcohol content of .238 at the Adult…
Bigfork artist opens exhibit at Wachholz gallery
The Wachholz College Center’s Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College welcomes Montana artist Rand Robbin.
Kalispell meeting to discuss water issues
Flathead residents are invited tonight to a discussion regarding water issues and rights with the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Evergreen man accused of breaking into home, attacking resident
An Evergreen man already facing multiple felony cases in Flathead County District Court is accused of breaking down the door of a Shady Lane home earlier this …
Suspect in 2004 stabbing held in county jail
An Oklahoma woman wanted for allegedly stabbing a man near the Blankenship Bridge in the summer of 2004 is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center w…
Steamboat Landing subdivision calls for more than 250 units in Somers
A proposed subdivision adjacent to Somers Middle School could result in the development of 252 residential units.
Panel to discuss Flathead Lake water management
An online panel discussion focused on the Flathead Basin's dams and water management decisions will be held Thursday, March 14.
Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose
The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The "Oppenheimer" romp. Ryan Gosling's Ken stealing the show. That …
US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia …
Lambrecht resigns as CEO of Logan Health-Billings Clinic
Logan Health-Billings Clinic CEO Craig Lambrecht resigned Monday, making way for new co-leadership roles atop the state’s largest hospital system.
Veteran skier oversees solitude of Essex trails
Gumby is a well-known presence at the Izaak Walton where he rents out the skis, oversees trail conditions, and always takes a moment to ask visitors what condi…
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Flathead Republicans not completely sold on perceived frontrunner Sheehy
Montana's Republican heavyweights have thrown their support behind Bozeman businessman Tim Sheehy as the GOP’s best shot at unseating incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon T…