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Columbia Falls sewage treatment plant sees upgrades
The city of Columbia Falls is investing about $4 million into its sewage treatment plant, which will increase its …
Dollar General store here first in Montana
Columbia Falls is home to the first Dollar General Store in Montana.
Study examines bighorn interactions, disease implications
A study of bighorn sheep herds in the St. Mary and Waterton Lakes drainages draws some fascinating insight into the animals’ movements and interactions through…
The Blotter: Chased by dogs
Two dogs were reported chasing down a man and attempting to bite him on Eighth Street.
Partnership helps with Glacier whitebark pine restoration
An influx of federal dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act is expected to bolster Glacier National Park officials’ whit…
Local timber managers in REAL Montana class
Flathead Valley residents Shauna Dunn, Shelby George, Brian Hogue, and Cameron Wohlschlegel recently completed three days of local training as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership).
Welcome To America
On a gorgeous afternoon, 15 people from 10 different countries were naturalized as U.S. Citizens during a ceremony Friday in Glacier National Park.
Hiker on the mend after nearly freezing to death in Glacier
Told to expect a double amputation below the knees owing to frostbite, the 19-year-old from Michigan who spent several harrowing days lost in Glacier National …
Woman attacked by bear up the North Fork Sunday
North Fork residents are reporting a bear mauling at the Trail Creek “bubbleups” on Sunday.
Congress reaches budget deal; Glacier Park will remain open
Visitors will be able to go to Glacier National Park on Sunday, as Congress reached a deal on funding the federal government for another 45 days late Saturday,…
Unless Congress reaches last minute budget deal, Glacier National Park will shutdown Sunday
If Congress can’t reach a budget deal by tomorrow, Glacier National Park, along with hundreds of other national parks cross the U.S., will shut down at 12:01 a…
Wildcats Homecoming 2023
Photos from Columbia Falls High School's Homecoming Week, Sept. 18-23.
Nine rescued off Dragon’s Tail
A group of nine hikers were rescued last week after getting stuck on a mountain near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park.
Bob Marshall expansion? Maybe
Two Montana land bills made it out of a key Senate conference committee last week, opening up the possibility of full Senate vote in the future.
Firefighting is expensive, but investment pays dividends
Trucks that cost $600,000 to $1.25 million. Heavy duty washing machines that cost $6,000. And self-contained breathing units that cost between $6,000 and $8,00…
Council OK’s city manager, department head salaries
The Columbia Falls city council last month approved a one-year contract for the city manager and for department heads for the 2023-24 fiscal year.