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Hungry Horse News at 80: Mel Ruder, the man who started it all

When Mel Ruder founded the Hungry Horse News in 1946, his plan was to start a newspaper in Columbia Falls (which had none at the time) and then sell it five years later.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Uninsured motorist coverage is the part of your policy that matters most

Uninsured motorist coverage decides what happens when the at-fault driver has no insurance. Learn why rural states carry the highest …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Why modern driving requires more than just knowing how to operate a vehicle

Explore why modern driving skills go beyond basic vehicle operation. Discover how mastering tech and safety is crucial for today's …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Pavement burns send more people to the ER than most snowbirds know

Pavement burns injure people every summer in desert cities where surface temperatures far exceed the forecast. Learn what northern visitors …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS

Sewer maintenance costs rise every time someone flushes a wipe

Sewer maintenance gets more expensive when wipes and grease build up in city lines. Learn what clogs municipal systems and …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Road rage is renewing calls for safer driving habits

Road rage is renewing calls for safer driving habits. Learn how to avoid aggressive drivers and prevent dangerous roadside encounters.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Car insurance fraud is driving up costs for honest motorists

Car insurance fraud can involve staged crashes, false injuries, and inflated repair claims. Learn how drivers can recognize suspicious behavior.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Driver distraction is evolving beyond smartphones

Driver distraction is more than just smartphones now. Explore new distractions drivers face and their impact on road safety. Click …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

The beginner motorcycle gear every new rider should understand before hitting the road

Beginner motorcycle gear does more than complete the look. Learn which safety items new riders should know before taking their …

LAKE COUNTY LEADER

No-fault insurance sounds simple until you crash away from home

No-fault insurance changes who pays after a crash, and the rules shift the moment you leave your state. Learn what …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Crime rates down in Basin, FBI report suggests

EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin saw significant decreases in certain types of crimes over the last year, according to data …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Othello splash pad progressing, pool options being considered

OTHELLO — The underground plumbing has been installed and the concrete has been poured at the new splash pad in …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Holy Cross Parish opens in Mattawa

MATTAWA — The Catholic population of Mattawa pulled off a remarkable feat, Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson said. “For the first …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Proposed development prompts discussion of city street improvements in Othello

OTHELLO — The proposed redevelopment of a commercial site in the south section of Othello prompted discussion of what that …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

SENIOR EVENTS: August 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — August is the month of the Grant County Fair, but there’s also plenty more happening in the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD