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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…
The Blotter: Man set kitten trap, caught a skunk
Report of a house fire involving several mobile homes on Terrace Drive.
Gateway to Glacier Trail events on tap for coming weeks
Over the next two months all are invited to a series of social and pop-up events highlighting current Gateway to Glacier Trails projects.
Sevesind graduates from nuclear school
Graceanne Sevesind, a member of the Columbia Falls Class of 2020, recently graduated from Navy Nuclear A school at Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, South …
Conservation District names hearing officer for inholder case as creek inches closer to home
The home sits on 2,300-square foot lot. It is hooked into Park Service sewer and water, which serves all of Apgar, a small village in the park’s boundaries.
Resort tax rebate for homeowners continues to grow
Columbia Falls property owners should see a significant property tax reduction in upcoming bills as a windfall from the 3% resort tax.
Missing Glacier Park hiker found cold, but alive
After spending nearly four days in the woods of Glacier National Park’s backcountry, a 19-year-old man was found cold, but alive.
Search underway for missing hiker in Glacier
Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for a 19-year-old man missing since Friday.
Firefighters douse shed fire in Martin City
Hungry Horse and Martin City firefighters responded Thursday shortly after noon to a shed fire next to a home in Martin City.
Hill, Riley, Upton win school board election
Incumbents Barb Riley and Keri Hill retained their seats on the Columbia Falls School Board as election results were tallied Tuesday.
How to enjoy summer, an essay
I’m sorry, winter. I’ve been cheating on you.
East side Reservoir Road closed for snow plowing
Warming temperatures and spring snowmelt are contributing to increased water levels on rivers and lakes, and saturated soils across Flathead National Forest, especially on roads and trails.
Dobson to take helm of First Baptist Church
The congregation of the First Baptist Church will have a new lead pastor soon, and he’s a familiar face.
Yesterdays: 30 years ago, Oprah visits East Glacier
The Midway Drive-in Theater was set to open and the first film was “Red Mountain” starring Alan Ladd.
Stoltze Timber Systems receives $1 million grant
Stoltze Timber Systems in Columbia Falls is receiving $1 million in U.S. Forest Service funding to support the development of a wood processing plant and allow for the implementation of new timber water crossings.
Upcoming Community Events
Columbia Nursery and Landscape is hosting its second annual Kid’s Day along with KGEZ AM600/FM.95.5 radio on Saturday, May 6 for kids 4-8 years old from noon to 2 p.m.