Train derails in Saskatchewan

WADENA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A Canadian National Railway Company freight train carrying dangerous goods has derailed in central Saskatchewan in Canada and has caught fire.

Committee seeks participation for Comm"Unity" Days

MATTAWA - Mattawa Comm"Unity" Days is set for August 14-15, and the organizing committee is seeking participation from farmers and businesses.

Hund Park hosts food, games & fun

MATTAWA - Hund Memorial Park was festive last weekend as Mattawa area residents occupied it for the annual Comm"Unity" Days.

Logan Health Children’s celebrates fifth anniversary

Logan Health Children’s is hosting a celebration on July 1 to mark the fifth anniversary of the hospital’s opening.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shane Sherrill, Sandpoint boys wrestling

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shane Sherrill, Sandpoint boys wrestling

Mineral County contingent at Missoula Ag Banquet

A strong contingent from Mineral County attend the Missoula Chamber of Commerce’s 52 Annual Ag Banquet at the Holiday Inn last Thursday. From left, Harvey Mead, Willy Peck, Roman Zylawy, Curtis Cochran, Sean Heyer, Kevin Donally and Denley Loge. This event is a salute to the people in western Montana who ‘get their hands dirty’ producing the Number 1 staple of life. And love doing it! (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted but landed safely nearby, airport staff says

Former President Donald Trump headed to Montana for a Friday night rally in hopes of ousting the state's Democratic senator, but his plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff.

SJA to hold fundraiser

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Junior Academy will host a fundraising sale in the school gym this weekend on July 18, 19, and 21.

0206 building permits

Columbia Falls building permits

Arson burns home in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Authorities are seeking information about a residential fire in Moses Lake Tuesday morning, according to a statement from the city of Moses Lake.

Legals for September, 18 2023

Four dead in Kellogg shooting

Suspect detained according to police

Police in Shoshone County are investigating a shooting that left four people dead in Kellogg.

Four dead in Kellogg shooting

Suspect detained according to police

Police in Shoshone County are investigating a shooting that left four people dead in Kellogg.

Spartan Race returns to Flathead Lake this weekend

This weekend, hundreds of competitors from all over will be traversing trails and completing obstacles that require strength and nimble feet at the annual Spartan Race in Bigfork.

What's hot, what's not, in Reynolds Creek Fire

After a tour of the interior of the Reynolds Creek Fire, the Hungry Horse News can give people a more definitive view of what’s burned over and what it isn’t.

Open burning closed as July heats up

As of July 1, 2014, open burning will be closed until Oct. 1, 2014. Recreational campfires will be allowed. They must be no bigger than 4’ x 4’ x 4’ and in a fire ring.  

Columbia Falls hoop teams sweep Glacier; Mat Cats topple Polson, Whitefish

Senior Grant Getts sank two free throws with 13 seconds remaining, lifting Columbia Falls to a thrilling 71-69 boys basketball victory over Class AA Glacier on Friday night at Columbia Falls High School. Getts was the Wildcat leader throughout the game, scoring 23 points and converting 13 of 14 free throws. He was 6-for-6 from the foul line in the fourth quarter, where he scored 10 points.

Schaeffer named NAIA regional coach of the year

Caleb Schaeffer was a championship wrestler for Columbia Falls High School. Now he’s a top coach.

NTSB to examine weather, other factors in crash of small jet

CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — Wreckage of a small jet that crashed in the north Georgia mountains, killing all four people on board, will continue to be examined Monday, federal investigators said.

Report: Poor visibility led Russian chopper to crash in sea

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Poor visibility caused a Russian helicopter to crash into the Arctic Ocean Ocean with eight people on board who all perished, Norwegian accident investigators reported Thursday.