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A new chapter: Byrds sell liquor license to local investors, planning future restaurant
Melanie and O’Brien Byrd have sold the liquor and wine business they’ve owned for 21 years to a Flathead Valley gr…
School starts, enrollment appears to be steady
Columbia Falls School District 6 classes started last week, with initial enrollment at about 2,303 students.
Book largely preaches civility, despite its title
“The Hunter and Angler Field Guide to Raising Hell,” by Ben Long might suggest the best way to get things done in the conservation community is to be combative.
Mills down in county budget, but your bill might go up
Flathead County Administrator Pete Melnick released the proposed county budget last week. The budget is down from $118.3 million last year to $115.8 million this year.
Researchers say Ridge Fire provides experimental opportunities
For awhile there, researchers who oversee the Coram Experimental Forest were worried they wouldn’t have a forest left if the Ridge Fire kept growing.
As hearing held on Glacier Park house, a lawsuit waits in the wings
he owners of a house in Glacier National Park made their case as to why it should be allowed to remain on the banks of McDonald Creek during a hearing last wee…
Glacier, the economic engine
A recent study shows that Glacier National Park is more than just scenery and beautiful hikes. It’s an economic engine.
Opinion: Thoughts on CFAC
Thursday, Aug. 31 is the deadline for people to weigh in on the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. proposed cleanup plan.
The Blotter: Man kicked out of home by kids
On Second Avenue, a man broke down the door to his home after his child and other occupants dumped all his property on the lawn and locked him out.
Yodeler Gustafson at Sunday Market
World famous yodeler, singer and performer Wylie Gustafson will be back in Columbia Falls at the Sunday Farmer’s Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3.
Yesterdays: Goats using people as "human shields"
Researchers were tracking the behavior of mountain goats and people at Logan Pass. The goats appeared to be using people as “human shields” against predators.
Council debates resort tax estimate as city budget unveiled
As expected, Columbia Falls city property taxpayers will see a significant reduction in their taxes this year, as they city will levy half as many mills as it …
Rainfall totals high, fires on hold
Rainfall totals in the area were impressive from Aug. 21 through Aug. 23.
Former C-Falls woman nabbed making fake notes, bad checks
A former Columbia Falls woman who admitted to defrauding Montana victims by creating and cashing fraudulent checks was sentenced last week to two years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release,…
Stage 2 still in effect
Residents are reminded that Stage 2 fire restrictions are still in effect across most of the Flathead Valley.
Man gets prison for threatening Tester
A Kalispell man who admitted to threatening to kill Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in calls to his office was sentenced last week to 2-1/2 years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S…