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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…
Mitchell aide’s comments on Native Americans raises eyebrows
“If the reservations want to say they are independent countries … but they want a lot of handouts, why are we counting their ballots?” said Drew Zinecker, who will this session serve as a staffer for Rep. Braxton M…
Blackfeet lottery for bison hunt
Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have two opportunities to enter the drawing.
First Day hikes planned at state parks
On Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore, and Lone Pine units), Travelers’ Rest State Park, Missouri Headwaters State Park, First Peop…
Glacier Park visitation at 2.9 million for the year
The surge started in 2016, when the National Park Service celebrated its 100th anniversary and it began a nationwide “Find Your Park” campaign.
Speech and debate wins in Stevi
The Columbia Falls speech and debate team took another first place finish at Stevensville last week. The Wildcats racked up 142 points in the win.
Free meals available over holidays
The free Canyon dinners will have a Christmas party held at the Hungry Horse School on Thursday, Dec. 29.
River Highlands developer back, now wants more than 300 units
Like the previous project, this one is also sure to draw public scrutiny, as most of the surrounding zoning is low density rural farmland and/or single family …
Brutal cold Thursday, then chance of rain by Saturday
The region is expected to see an arctic blast of arctic air Thursday morning that could be the coldest we’ve seen in 40 years, or perhaps, ever.
Man arrested without incident after high speed chase
A man wanted on a felony warrant out of Lincoln County led Montana Highway Patrol troopers on a long distance high speed chase Friday afternoon, but gave up pe…
Izaak Walton Inn sold
The iconic Izaak Walton Inn has changed hands, with owner Brian Kelly selling it to Loge Camps, a hotel brand marketed toward outdoors adventure clientele, aft…
Glacier National Park will require reservations at all major entrances this summer
Glacier National Park will require reservations at all of its major entrances during the summer of 2023, the park officially announced Friday.
City-County planning board OK's Tamarack Meadows subdivision
The Columbia Falls City-County planning board Tuesday night approved a 103-lot subdivision on 47 acres called Tamarack Meadows at the north end of Meadow Lake …
PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop
The annual event takes less fortunate youngsters in Columbia Falls and their families on a Christmas shopping trip so they can have a nice holiday.
Speech does well in Kalispell
The Columbia Falls Wildcats Speech and Debate team competed last weekend in the Kalispell Western Regional AA tournament at Glacier High School with 18 schools, placing first in the ABC Sweeps and fourth overall.
Toys for Tots sees a great response again this year
About 100 volunteers came out Sunday to the Kalispell National Guard Armory to unload thousands of toys for the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.