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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…
The Blotter: Bus driver investigated
A school bus driver may be investigated after being reported driving recklessly while taking students home from school.
Yesterdays: Middle Fork grizzly encounter
The sow was none too happy and got within 15 feet, so he started backing up and went into the river, floating downstream until he was safely away from the bear.
City Council: Kathryn Price
Kathryn Price is a lifelong resident of Columbia Falls. Price, 52, graduated from Columbia Falls in 1989 and then went on to study business and accounting at F…
City Council: Darin Fisher
Incumbent Darin Fisher is seeking a fourth term on the city council.
City Council: Kelly (Hamilton) King
Kelly (Hamilton) King is seeking her first election to the Columbia Falls City Council.
City Council: John Piper
Incumbent John Piper, 62, has served three terms on city council.
Upcoming events
Halloween on Nucleus Avenue, Museum talks, free meals, craft sale and more
Hawk watchers keep an eye on the sky
“Birds,” Jake Bramante yells out, binoculars to his eyes. “I’’ll stay on the high ones.”
Glacier Park researcher suggests bison could help native grasslands
Between 1999 and 2001, surveyors recorded the plant species in 155 plots on the east side meadows of Glacier National Park.
Fence aside, Riverside Park maintains access to prime fishing hole
A settlement over a city park doesn’t impact access to a good fishing hole on the Flathead River, provided anglers stay in the Red Bridge right-of-way.
Opinion: Rolling under the stars
So on Saturday we didn’t have much time, so the boy and I went out into the Badger Two Medicine area south of Glacier National Park.
For young hunter, a most improbable elk
If he gives you an opportunity, make sure you make a good shot!” That was the advice I kept giving my son Henry as this unforgettable moment was unfolding.
The Blotter: Library tresspasser
A woman was trespassing after yelling profanities at the library; the responding officer reported that she was agitated at applying for jobs online and upset that no one in the valley would hire her.
Man faces felony charges for threatening ex-girlfriend
A 28-year-old man accused of breaking into his ex’s Columbia Falls home in March and threatening her with a knife in May is facing multiple felony charges.
Yesterdays: Old Shay locomotive on the move
The 42-ton locomotive last operated at F.H. Stoltze land and Lumber in 1941.