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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…
Candidates file for election in county races
The list of candidates running for office in Flathead County remains short.
Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen
He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Frid…
Police chase ends with arrest in Kalispell
A Kalispell woman is facing felony charges following a pursuit Friday evening that ended with a confrontation with police officers on the east side of Kalispel…
Suspect who fled Kalispell Police has lengthy criminal history, court docs say
Matthew Francisco Cupp, 26, faces one count of felony criminal endangerment in connection with the alleged March 4 chase.
Meetings discuss roundabout planned for Woodland, Conrad Drive intersection
The purpose of the project is to enhance safety at the busy intersection and reduce the number and severity of crashes, according to the Montana Department of …
Kalispell officials plan more testing, possibly shutting down wells with discovery of forever chemicals in drinking water
Kalispell Public Works officials acknowledged Thursday that failing to publicize the detection of forever chemicals in city water earlier was likely a mistake.
Musician Don Lawrence dies at age 94
From 1959 to 1984 Don Lawrence was the band director at Columbia Falls High School. He left a legacy not only at the school but with his musical arrangements h…
Visually impaired veterans take part in skiing retreat in Whitefish
These eight veterans are from various locations throughout the United States and have served our country honorably.
Flathead County Library Board trustees propose removing young adult designation
Several Flathead County Library trustees want to remove the young adult fiction designation owing to the genre’s wide age range that they argue fails to give p…
USS Montana crew visits Kalispell March 12
The Commanding Officer and crew members of the USS Montana are visiting Kalispell next week.
Poll shows Tester, Sheehy running neck and neck
New polling results released Wednesday show Democratic Sen. Jon Tester with a narrow, but statistically insignificant, lead over Republican Tim Sheehy in a the…
Montana Supreme Court considers parental consent case for minors seeking abortion
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a winding, years-long case about whether minors must receive parental consent for an abortion, revisi…
Woman accused of taking knife to man’s vehicle
Tamara Fawn Hadley faces counts of assault with a weapon and criminal mischief in Flathead County District Court following the March 4 confrontation.
Glacier National Park broke records in the shoulder seasons, but stays on par for annual visits in 2023
More than 2.9 million people passed through the entrances of Glacier National Park in 2023, marking the park’s sixth busiest year in its history.
Logan Health’s CycleMT event raises over $111,000 for children with medical challenges
Through the peer-to-peer fundraising efforts of each participant, and the support of sponsors including Town Pump, Glacier Bank, Stockman Bank, Summit Beverage…