Takeuchi starts as reporter at Havre Daily

After more than a decade living in Japan, Kristen Takeuchi began her new job Tuesday as a news reporter with the Havre Daily News.

Takeuchi, 34, said she has always had a passion for writing and is excited about her job.

"I want to help to provide the news that people are reading, keep them informed and help build relationships," she said.

Takeuchi, the daughter of Havre High School Principal Mike Haugen, said that she and her son Len, 3, moved to Havre to be closer to family.

Takeuchi said she learned last month about the open reporter position when her mother, Denise, texted her a picture of...