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With warm, dry spring, Flathead Lake not expected to reach full pool
Citing unseasonably warm and dry weather this spring, Flathead Lake is not expected to reach full pool this summer…
Columbia Falls grad loving life covering the Broncos every move
There are few people on the planet that know more about the ins and outs of the Denver Broncos than Columbia Falls native Henry Chisholm.
The Blotter: Pregnant mother stuck in elevator
Report of a man with mental issues beating his girlfriend with a mallet on Frontage Road.
Planning Board to take up zone change for horse ranch
The Columbia Falls City-County planning board will take up a zone change application that it is relatively uncommon — a landowner is seeking a zone change from Suburban Agricultural 5 (minimum 5 acre lot) to Suburb…
Accolades for Schaeffer
Columbia Falls High School wrestling coach Jessie Schaeffer was named the class A wrestling coach of the year.
Glacier bridge replacement has provisions for bird protections
Glacier National Park will start construction on a new North Lake McDonald Road bridge over McDonald Creek this month.
Coach accused of raping boys pleads not guilty to charges
The youth coach accused of raping multiple boys participating in his private hockey program pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual intercourse without consent in Flathead County District Court on Thursday.
Zinke asks Park Service to roll back reservations to 1 p.m.
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke on Wednesday asked the Park Service to back up the non-reservation entry to Glacier National Park to 1 p.m.
School board to host super candidate forum
The Columbia Falls School District 6 Board of Trustees will have a community forum with the semifinalist candidates for the superintendent position at 6:30 p.m. April 11t at the high school Little Theater.
As river use surges, private rafters raise red flags
Joe Basirico and Mike Burr have been floating the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead collectively for decades.
PHOTOS: Creston Auction
Despite gloomy weather over the weekend, Creston saw a nice crowd of attendees at the Creston Auction on Saturday, April 1.
Zinke asks Park Service director to move back reservation requirement in Glacier to 1 p.m.
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke on Wednesday asked the Park Service to back up the non-reservation entry to Glacier National Park to 1 p.m.
Council approves townhomes on Fourth Avenue, supports paving N. Fork Road
The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved an amended planned unit development at 812 4th Ave West which will become all housing units, rather than a mix of housing and commercial space.
FWP prepares new Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will prepare an environmental impact statement and conduct public scoping on a proposed action to develop a new wolf managemen…
PHOTOS: Columbia Falls schools musicals
A series of photos by the Hungry Horse News showcasing Columbia Falls students on stage in a busy week of musical performances.
Yesterdays: Columbia Falls grade school sees growth
An 11-classroom grade school as well as an auditorium-gym-assembly hall was going up next to the Columbia Falls High School as the town was seeing growth.