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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…
County commissioners reject zone change request by Florida developer
Nine concerned constituents stood before the Flathead County Commissioners on Thursday, Aug. 31 to oppose a zone change request for 12 acres of land along U.S. Highway 2 near Columbia Falls owned by Location Ventur…
Body recovered on Mount Reynolds
A climber who went missing last week was found dead on Mount Reynolds in Glacier National Park on Friday, Sept. 1.
Public has plenty of opinions on Glacier reservation system
There were plenty of ideas on Glacier National Park’s reservation system expressed during an open house in Columbia Falls last week — but sometimes they were w…
More rain falls, fire restrictions lifted, fires all but out
The fire season all but came to a halt in the last week and management of area fires were handed back over to local control on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
County questions taxing accuracy
Flathead County has attached itself to other counties in the state seeking a determination of whether the state is accurately taxing property owners.
Glacier Institute hosting Lumberjack Ball
The Glacier Institute will be hosting a Lumberjack Ball Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Aliboo Farm at 184 Glacier Pines Drive in West Glacier.
Opinion: Hike to Sperry Chalet really a one star review? She took it to the test...
A one-star AllTrails review of the Sperry Trail to its namesake chalet by Chris Pike describes the adventure as, “Six miles of horse manure, sun-baked gravel, …
Yesterdays: Pot shops burgled
Marijuana shops reported being the target of burglaries, as thieves threw rocks through the windows and tried to make off with the loot.
Glacier transitioning to fall operations, No access to Kintla Lake for a few weeks
As the autumn season approaches, operations in the park will start winding down. On Sept. 10, the park’s 2023 vehicle reservation pilot will end.
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.