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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…

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Weather expected to take a turn middle of next week

Snow could come to Glacier's high peaks next week

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Yesterdays: Who let the ducks go in Glacier?

Editor Mel Ruder got an interesting picture — a flock of barnyard (white) ducks on Lake McDonald with Mount Stanton in the background.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Concert for skatepark

On Saturday night, Oct. 14, the Coop is hosting a “Concert For A Cause,” featuring live music from The Gray Goo, and with all proceeds going to the Columbia Falls Skatepark.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
City’s valuation skyrockets along with housing market

Columbia Falls city valuation shot up 46.6% in 2023, city manager Susan Nicosia told council last week.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Forest plans project along reservoir

The Flathead National Forest has released plans for a timber project near the Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Glacier July visitation up slightly over last year

Glacier National Park’s visitation remained virtually flat for July compared to last year, as it was up 0.8% with 736,577 visitors.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Doggone tired at Crater Lake

Sept. 25 will mark one year since my dog Margot lost her leg. Last Thursday, she pulled me out to Crater Lake in three-wheel drive.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Opinion: Moose moments

So I got up early on Sunday morning just in case the moose was out there, you know, in the lake.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
According to emails, Forest Service looked to keep tram quiet

The Flathead National Forest under then supervisor Kurt Steele looked to keep a proposal of a tram up Columbia Mountain from public view for more than year pri…

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Ridge Fire estimated cost just under $21 million

No structures were lost and no one was seriously injured in the Ridge Fire above Martin City. But it was an expensive fire to fight.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Forest Service plans fuel breaks for Lion Hill, East Side Road

The Forest Service is proposing three different fuel breaks in the Flathead Valley as a way to stem future wildfires near homes.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
For the Love of Old Engines

Photos from the Northwest Antique Power Association’s Engine, Tractor and Threshing Bee at Olsen Pioneer Park on Sept. 9 and 10.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Court hands school choice a setback as locals tout benefits

Two Flathead Valley women recently appointed to a new state commission that will authorize and oversee charter schools in Montana are optimistic that the “choice school” model will ultimately prove to be a valuable…

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
Homecoming parade

The annual Columbia Falls Homecoming parade is Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. down Nucleus Avenue. Come out and support the Wildcats sports teams and schools.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
The Badger-Two Med Battle is over

After more than 40 years, the battle is finally over in the fight over oil and gas development in the Badger Two Medicine region of the Lewis and Clark Nationa…