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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…
Artist Oberling gets suspended sentence, time served
Hungry Horse artist and convicted felon Nicholas H. Oberling painted himself as the victim at his Wednesday sentencing in Flathead County District Court, even as his former partner accused him of continuing to hara…
A ‘dash’ through the Bob, Part II
The trail through this stretch runs along the beautiful rocky banks and ledges of Big Salmon Creek, with several tricky creek crossings.
The Blotter: A Subway sandwich gets violent
A man was charged with trespassing after repeatedly entering Columbia Falls City Hall and causing disturbances with his behavior, including yelling and being disrespectful towards city employees.
After 40 years in education, Wick announces retirement
After a distinguished 40-year career in education, School District 6 superintendent Dave Wick will retire at the end of June.
School district plans on $5 million in HVAC upgrades to high school
The Columbia Falls High School should see upgrades to its heating and cooling systems this year.
CFAC meetings on technical assistance coming up
The Environmental Protection Agency will hold two public meetings Feb. 16 on the technical needs assessment for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site.
Cabin Fever days is Feb. 10-12
The annual Cabin Fever Days and world famous bar stool races are coming up Feb. 10-12 in the canyon communities of Martin City, Hungry Horse and Coram.
Fire departments busy with structure fires, wrecks
Firefighters in Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse have been busy the past few days.
Speech and debate team caps off perfect season with 23rd state title
The lighter side of executions. School shootings. War and peace in the Middle East. Those were just some of the topics that Columbia Falls speakers and debater…
Developers withdraw River Highlands plan
The developers for a massive subdivision just east of the Flathead River have once again withdrawn their application.
Another big subdivision proposed east of Flathead River
Developers are proposing another high density housing project just east of the Flathead River, this time on 22 acres north of Highway 2.
Columbia Falls home damaged in Friday house fire
Columbia Falls firefighters at this hour were on the scene of a house fire at the north end of Fourth Avenue West.
Hungry Horse artist Oberling gets suspended sentence, time served, in electrocution case
Hungry Horse artist and convicted felon Nicholas H. Oberling painted himself as the victim at his Wednesday sentencing in Flathead County District Court, even …
Snowstorm expected Thursday into Saturday, starting in Glacier
The region could see 10 inches or more of snow Friday into Saturday as old man winter returns to the Flathead Valley this weekend.
Council green lights Tamarack Meadows
The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a large subdivision at Meadow Lake Resort, with amended conditions.