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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…
Subdivision trims lots to accommodate stream, wetlands
The Garnier Heights subdivision off Meadow Lake Boulevard will have four fewer lots than originally approved by the Columbia Falls City Council.
Vote now for Best of Columbia Falls area
The Hungry Horse News has launched its second annual The Best of Columbia Falls to Essex in partnership with the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Planning board greenlights casino, talks parking problems
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning board Tuesday unanimously approved a conditional use permit for up to 20 gaming machines at a new bar and casino on Nucleus Avenue.
Community choir back on stage
After a three year COVID shut down, the Columbia Falls Community Choir is working hard and preparing for their Spring Concert.
Columbia Falls man found guilty of murder
After a little more than three hours of deliberation, a jury found Zackary Matthew Maas guilty of deliberate homicide Thursday evening.
Police remove man from dais during meeting
The Columbia Falls City Council meeting had a moment of drama Monday night, when resident Matt Padgett claimed city councilman Darin Fisher should recuse himself from voting on a subdivision east of the Flathead Ri…
Florida developer paid $18,000 for University of Montana BBER housing study; was allowed review of it as well
A Florida developer paid $18,000 for a housing study analysis of the Flathead Valley completed by economist Patrick Barkey.
Best of Columbia Falls to Essex is underway
The Hungry Horse News has launched its second annual The Best of Columbia Falls to Essex in partnership with the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Hikers, bikers should have Sun Road access by mid-May
Hikers and bikers should have access to the Going-to-the-Sun Road by mid-May, Glacier National Park spokeswoman Gina Kerzman said last week.
Still time to file for school board election
Five people are running for three open seats on the Columbia Falls School District 6 board in this spring election.
Old Gateway School sale closes March 31
Columbia Falls School District 6 earlier this month approved the final purchase and sale agreement of the old Glacier Gateway Elementary School to Ruis Gateway LLC, owned by Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis.
Yesterday: Mysterious flash across the night sky
Seventeen companies were bidding on the contract to construct the Anaconda Aluminum Co.
Mayor wants Columbia Falls residents to speak up at hearing
Columbia Falls Mayor Don Barnhart said he hoped that “citizens of Columbia Falls” attend an upcoming public hearing on a proposed subdivision east of the Flathead River next week.
Woman sentenced in dog shooting case
The Flathead Valley woman who became the target of international outrage last year after allegedly shooting a dog she mistook for a wolf and then boasting about it on social media received a six month deferred sent…
Pancake supper
A pancake supper is planned at the North Valley Senior Center in Columbia Falls from 4 to 7 p.m. March 31.