Leslie Arla Toman, 74
Embraced now by her adored and adoring parents, Everett "Dewey" and Ruby "Tiny" Levitt and her brother, Michael, Leslie is also surrounded by her brother-in-law, Tim, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, friends, and grandchildren.
State warns of new disease carrying tick species in Montana
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a tick new to Montana known as Ixodes scapularis, commonly referred to as a “deer tick” or “blacklegged tick.”
Robert “Bob” K. Kosmalski , 88
Robert “Bob” K. Kosmalski died April 26, 2025 in Whitefish. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
City OK’s Habitat for Humanity homes at park
The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved the conversion of a city baseball park at Railroad Street to an affordable housing project.
Expert: No harm in city self-governance
There would be no harm if the city of Columbia Falls adopted self-governing powers, the director of the Local Government Center at Montana State University told the government study commission recently.
CFAC damage assessment available for public comment
A draft Natural Resources Damage Assessment Plan for the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant has been released.
And in chicken news...
I could hear the chicken, but I couldn’t see the chicken. Just little clucks, wafting off into the growing darkness.
Zone change requested for Lazy Day Trailer Court
The owners of the Lazy Day Trailer Park are seeking a zone change of the north half of the property from the light industrial to general business.
Disc golf approved for River’s Edge Park
The Columbia Falls City Council approved a 9-hole disc golf course at River’s Edge Park last week.
Cats have tough go at state tourney, go 1-2
The Columbia Falls baseball team went 1-2 at the state A tournament in Hamilton. The Wildcats had a tough time getting the bats going in the opener Thursday against Billings Central as they lost 6-2.
Voermans signs with Montana Tech for track
Columbia Falls senior Lane Voermans has signed with Montana Tech in Butte to compete on the college’s track team.
Community events on tap
The Columbia Falls Lions Club has announced its summer concert series. All concerts are Thursday nights and run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Marantette Park in Columbia Falls.
First Interstate celebrates grand opening in Columbia Falls
First Interstate Bank now has a branch in Columbia Falls and there’s some familiar faces at the bank.
West Glacier wildfire meeting on tap
The West Glacier area Community Wildfire Preparedness meeting is Tuesday, June 3 at 3 p.m. with home assessments by fire professionals. Meet at Mike and Kelly Kopitzke home at 1460 Grizzly Spur Road, Lake Five.
Kats come up just short at state
Battling through dramatic comebacks, powerful home runs, and a loaded bracket, the Columbia Falls Wildkats made a line through the Class A State softball tournament, held on their home field May 23-25.
Cats make their mark at state
The Columbia Falls boys and girls track and field teams closed out their season with several different standout performances at the Class A State Championships at Legends Stadium May 24-25.
Glacier Park plow crews punch through Big Drift on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
Most other park secondary roads are now open for the season as well. This weekend is supposed to be warm and sunny, with a chance of thunderstorms later Sunday.
Comeback Kats hosting state softball tourney
Columbia Falls softball coach Rick Lawrence was admittedly a little worried when the season first started. The Wildkats were in a 1-5 slump and for the first time ever, Columbia Falls was hosting the state A softball tournament.
Death notices for May 21, 2025
Darline Radabah passed away at her home in Kalispell surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of Darline’s life will be held on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Darlington Funeral Home, Kalispell. Interment will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A reception will follow the cemetery at Birch Grove Community Hall.
Track tunes up for state at divisionals
Columbia Falls athletes performed well at the Western A Divisional Track and Field Championships in Polson, and in turn will take plenty of athletes to the state meet. The Columbia Falls boys took second in divisionals while the girls placed fourth.
