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Hikers and bikers can go as far as the Loop on Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road
The good news is hikers and bikers on the west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road can now go as…
Free the Seeds event is coming up March 1
Land to Hand announces its 10th annual Free the Seeds event, taking place on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Art and Technology Building at Fla…
Legislature eyes stiffer DUI laws after Columbia Falls death
HELENA — Montana Legislators are pushing for changes to DUI laws – laws that Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, calls a national embarrassment.
Mitchell bill will repeal 1895 dueling law that’s still on the books
HELENA — Under current Montana law, the winner of a duel may be responsible for supporting the family of their slain opponent.
House passes Medicaid expansion bill with bipartisan support
HELENA — A key Medicaid expansion bill passed the Montana House of Representatives Monday, one step closer to removing the sunset date on a program that has provided insurance coverage to thousands of Montanans.
FWP looks to find out what ails South Fork elk herd
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hopes to collar 16 elk in the Bob Marshall Wilderness this month as part of a study to better determine why the population has…
The Blotter: If the dogs don't stop barking, they're getting out the bagpipes
Report of friendly labs running through a store with no owner in sight.
Community events you may have missed
Columbia Falls Women’s Connection will host a luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 827 9th St West in Columbia Falls. Special feature is Sugar Happy Bakery and keynote…
Advanced reservations for Glacier National Park's west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, North Fork become available Feb. 13
Glacier National Park has released more details on a timed entry reservation system for the west entrance of the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork regio…
Private house in Glacier Park can remain, federal judge rules
A private home on the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park can remain, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Canyon’s ‘water man’ recognized for service
As the water system operator for three Canyon communities, Ben Shafer is used to his phone ringing. He’ll often get 20 calls a day, from people inquiring about…
Columbia Falls Kids Foundation awarded $155,000 in grants
The Columbia Falls Kids Foundation received $155,000 for the renovation of the old Glacier Gateway Elementary School building, the Whitefish Community Foundati…
Open house planned for big city streets project
People interested in a project to rebuild 13th Street West, Fourth Avenue West and 7th Street to Columbia Falls City Hall are encouraged to attend an open hous…
Fire funds open house coming up
In late fall 2024, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Montana West Economic Development and the Flathead National Forest announced $10 million in Community Wildfir…
Speech and debate takes second at state tourney
The Columbia Falls speech and debate team came up just short as it sought its 25th state A title. The Wildcats were edged by Whitefish, 255-250 at the tourname…
Border Patrol makes arrests here
Nine people were apprehended in the past week by the Border Patrol in Hungry Horse and Columbia Falls, according to posts on the agency’s Facebook page.