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Coram woman faces weapon charge after stand off with SWAT team
A Coram woman faces a charge of assault with a weapon after allegedly shooting at family members at a home on Plat…
Opinion: Coalition for a Clean CFAC 10,000 strong and growing
The Coalition for a Clean CFAC is pleased to announced that over 1,000 Columbia Falls and Flathead area residents have signed a petition requesting that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Montana Dep…
Blotter: Kindergartener brings joint with Valentine's cookies
Law enforcement was called to Twelfth Avenue when a kindergartener was accidentally sent to school with a box of Valentine’s cookies containing a misplaced joint.
Happenings: Community Events Feb. 28
CFHS "Bye Bye Birdie," Columbia Falls COmmunity Kitchen dinner, American Legion Post 72 scholarships available, Class of 1964 reunion
ImagineIF Libraries returns to original Flathead County Libraries name, Dugan hired as new director
Imagine if the library system changed its name back to Flathead County Libraries? On Thursday, it did.
PHOTOS: Fourth graders ice fish
Glacier Gateway Elementary School fourth graders ice fish with FWP’s Hooked on Fishing program at Murphy Lake Thursday, Feb. 22.
Glacier projects 40% increase in revenue from campground fees
With busier campgrounds and a recently implemented fee increase, front country camping is projected to bring approximately $2.4 million into Glacier National Park coffers in 2024 — a 40% increase over last year.
Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education registration open
Hunter Education classes and Trapper Education field days are open to registration in several locations this spring.
McNally wins at Whitefish ski races
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation hosted a series of U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association races at Whitefish Mountain Resort last weekend on Ed’s Run. The U14-U18 races included a giant slalom on Friday, a…
Columbia Falls teen is dead in Kentucky; man arrested on murder charge
An 18-year-old Columbia Falls man is dead and a 21-year-old suspect has been arrested, according to NBC News in Kentucky.
Uptown Hearth set to reopen Monday
“It was said that if your dreams don’t scare you, you didn’t dream big enough. This thing scared me about four million times," said Uptown Hearth’s original ow…
Blankenship bank stabilization a short-term fix to a larger problem
In 1964, flood water collapsed the Blankenship bridge. Now, 60 years later, it is at risk again.
Skier caught in Essex avalanche
A skier was air-lifted from backcountry terrain near Essex on Saturday after they were seriously injured in a large avalanche set off by their partner from the slopes above.
Happenings: Community Events Feb. 21
NHS chili cook-off, Columbia Falls Community Kitchen meals, Whitefish Theatre Company's "Misery," CFHS Class of 1964 seeking classmates for reunion.
Yesterdays: 30 years ago, avalanche at Marion Lake
Whitefish skier Ed Schmidt was skiing in the backcountry above Marion Lake when the snow gave way and he was caught in an avalanche, breaking his leg in three …
Bad Rock Canyon icicle wall becomes frozen canvas
At the darkest times of the year, Bad Rock Canyon lights up with rainbow colors from a large wall of icicles that are ritualistically sprayed with food colorin…