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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…
New shop on Nucleus features local, regional artists
Nucleus Avenue has a new art shop with deep roots in the valley.
School receives email threat
The Columbia Falls High School had an increased law enforcement presence Monday morning after the school received a threatening email late Sunday night.
Company touts ‘biochar’ as alternative to simply burning slash piles
Forest management activities are a major part of life in Northwest Montana; they create valuable products like lumber and employ many across the region.
The Blotter: Car theft and assault with bat in Martin City
Report of a vehicle hitting a deer on Hilltop Road.
Yesterdays: Girl scouts cowboy camp in snow storm
70 years ago, The county plows had made it to Polebridge.
Florida developer eyes another big farmland tract adjacent to Bad Rock Wildlife Management Area
A developer out of Florida is asking Flathead County for a zone change from SAG-10 (suburban agricultural) to R1 (residential) on about 112 acres of farmland …
Heritage Days Committee says it could use some help
After more than 30 years organizing Heritage Days, Shirley Reynolds said she and her fellow volunteers could use a little help.
Housing Future?
The Cedar Pointe subdivision in Columbia Falls could be a harbinger of things to come in the Columbia Falls housing market.
Arrests made after motorcycle gang brawl
Flathead County authorities announced Friday the arrest of two men thought to be leaders of the local chapter of a motorcycle club linked to last month’s brawl in the Majestic Valley Arena.
Glacier moves wilderness reservations to Recreation.gov
Glacier National Park announced Thursday the launch of a revamped permitting system for backcountry campsites.
Avalanche Campground will reopen after three-year hiatus
Glacier National Park said it is re-opening Avalanche Campground in Spring 2023 after being closed since 2020.
Bill would provide benefit to peace officers injured or killed in line of duty
Montana State Attorney General Austin Knudsen said Sunday his office plans on prosecuting Jason A. Miller, 41, to the fullest extent of the law.
Mountainfilm on Tour will visit Flathead Valley
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.
Second annual Cloverfest on March 11
The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual Cloverfest on March 11.
The Blotter: Manager assaulted at Jiffy Lube
Report of a motor vehicle accident in front of Hanson’s Hardware, no injuries.