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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…
Braxton Mitchell faces independent challenger for House District 5
Two-term Republican state Rep. Braxton Mitchell faces a youthful, independent challenger in House District 5 this year — 18-year-old Colton Little.
The Honey Girl of Auschwitz — a story of survival and forgiveness
In the face of death, Holocaust survivor Esther Basch found life.
Owen Sowerwine Natural Area permanently protected
The Owen Sowerwine Natural Area is now permanently protected after years of work to conserve it.
Marion woman killed in crash at roundabout near Kalispell
A Marion woman died March 1 in a single-vehicle crash at a roundabout on U.S. 2 near Kalispell.
Kalispell Police Department could see its ranks expand if levy passes
Faced with staffing shortages and an increased workload, Kalispell Police Department officials said the city’s proposed public safety levy will bolster the age…
Season closure begins on north shore of Flathead Lake
A seasonal closure starts March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds.
Permits required for opening burning season
The Montana open burning season begins March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons.
DEQ reviews new septage land application site in Kalispell
Private property east of Glacier Park International Airport is under consideration for a septage land application site.
Suspect in fatal Columbia Falls stabbing pleads not guilty
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Kalispell sheep farmers talk soil regeneration methods at Free the Seeds
John Steitz and Carol Treadwell Steitz specialize in selling clean, colored merino wool to spinners all over the world.
Governor appoints Trout Creek senator as Lottery Director
Gov. Greg Gianforte appointed Sen. Bob Brown, R-Trout Creek, to serve as the state’s Lottery Director, Gianforte’s office said Thursday.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
HELENA (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge sai…
FWP looking for information on wolf poached near Gardiner
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are investigating the suspected poaching of a wolf in late January near Gardiner, a spokesperson for the dep…
Fire consumes three businesses in Noxon
Three businesses in a rural Sanders County town were destroyed in an early morning fire Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Glacier National Park officials seek public input ahead of fire management plan update
Glacier National Park officials are initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment necessary to update the park’s long-term wildfire management plan.