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Fern looking forward to Legislative session after long campaign
Incoming state Sen. Dave Fern is looking forward to the upcoming session. Fern represents Senate District 2, which…
Human remains found up North Fork
Human remains were found in the wilds north of Polebridge near Tepee Lake on July 12, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department said in a release.
Bob Volunteers sought
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is actively seeking volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects in the latter part of the field season.
Women meet
Columbia Falls Women’s Connection will host a luncheon on Wednesday, July 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 827 9th St West in Columbia Falls.
Lubec trailhead closed
The Lubec trailhead, parking area, and nearby dispersed recreation sites on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District will close for public safety from now to July 24.
Zinke tours Glacier, talks alternatives to reservation system
Following up on his previous criticisms of Glacier National Park’s reservation system, Congressman Ryan Zinke on Friday during a visit to the park pushed for a…
The Blotter: Milk jug hits oncoming car
Two cats were left in an abandoned house on Meadow Lake Boulevard.
Yesterdays: 1963 two grizzlies sent to Ohio zoo
Rain in West Glacier was about an inch more than normal.
Montana eyes reducing wolf quota significantly
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks are proposing to reduce the hunting quota for wolves statewide from 450 to 289, according to the department and an interview …
EPA extends CFAC comment deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment period for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site proposed cleanup plan an addi…
Accidents claim four lives in a week
It was a deadly week on area roadways.
Yesterdays: 1973 New campground in Apgar
The plan was to have the new Apgar Campground in Glacier National Park ready for campers in the next 10 days.
Conservation license required
Changes made by the state Legislature means that effective July 1, Montanans who access state lands will be required to have a conservation license.
Income tax rebates coming soon
Montana income taxpayers may notice extra money in their bank accounts or a rebate check in the mail next month.
Zinke asks for more water for Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake’s low water level this summer has drawn the attention of Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, who called the situation an “oncoming crisis.”
Glacier Park offering bat field trip next week
Glacier National Park and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks invite the public to a late-evening “Going Batty” field trip on Thursday, July 13 in West Glacier from 8 p.m to about 11:30 p.m.