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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Flint wins GOP nomination for western Montana's US House seat
On Monday evening, President Donald Trump reupped his endorsement of Montanan Aaron Flint as his preferred choice for the state’s western U.S. House seat, and …
Republican Kurt Alme cruises to Senate primary win; Bankhead gets nod from Dems
In the swiftest race call among Montana’s contested federal primary election results, Republican Kurt Alme has won the primary race for the state’s open U.S. S…
The Latest: Statewide and Flathead County primary election results
Election results (unofficial) as of Wednesday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Habitat Flathead moves forward with townhomes on Whitefish Avenue
Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley will receive funds from the city of Whitefish to purchase two lots on Whitefish Avenue to build a pair of deed-restricted …
Senior Spotlight: Graduating senior cultivated spirit and community at Whitefish High School
Her natural charisma and tenacious optimism made Anna Shestak an easy choice for the student council’s first student spirit ambassador.
State looks to lock down 55,000 acres of Northwest Montana timberland in perpetual conservation easements
State officials are making headway on two conservation easements that would collectively safeguard more than 55,000 acres of private timberlands in Northwest M…
Montana looks to continue grain-growing program for Flathead Lake waterfowl
A new agricultural lease opportunity for North Shore Wildlife Management Area will likely be available this autumn.
Motorist sentenced for driving under the influence, possessing drugs
A man accused of driving recklessly with his two children in the vehicle on U.S. 2 last fall later pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Flathead County District Court.
Community invited to build new trail at Whitefish Legacy Center
On National Trails Day, June 6, Whitefish Legacy Partners is hosting a family-friendly, volunteer trail building day. I
Man accused of aiming handgun at two people in 2025 given suspended sentences
A Flathead Valley man accused of leveling a handgun at two people near Columbia Falls last summer received a pair of suspended sentences earlier this year.
Man charged after fight over dogs’ bathroom routine given deferred prosecution agreement
A Columbia Falls property owner hit with a felony charge for allegedly drawing a gun on a pet owner last year entered into a deferred prosecution agreement in May.
Kalispell adopts public engagement plan updates, hears status of Crisis Assistance Team
City Councilors on Monday lauded Kalispell’s updated public participation plan, saying it could serve as a model for other Montana municipalities looking to ke…
Hiker injured in Glacier grizzly mauling suffered broken arm
A hiker injured by a charging grizzly bear in Glacier National Park last week suffered a broken arm, park officials reported Tuesday.
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 photographed sports games and churned out feature stori…
Fuels reduction, salvage planned for Thompson chain of lakes
An upcoming fuels reduction and salvage project at Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park is expected to generate 3,000 cubic feet of sawlogs and 4,000 tons of non…