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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…
Crawford makes bail in Martin City case
The man accused of shooting two people in Martin City over the summer — leaving one dead — was released from county jail Oct. 31 after posting a $750,000 bond.
Woman allegedly was living in home she didn't own
A woman arrested for breaking into a Columbia Falls home late last month adamantly maintained she was the owner even while getting booked into the Flathead Cou…
Hungry Horse man gets suspended sentence in child-beating case
A Hungry Horse man who has spent more than a year in the county jail after allegedly beating his children received a suspended five-year sentence on Thursday.
Fall Hike to Harrison Lake
Harrison Lake is an isolated drainage on the southern border of Glacier.
The Blotter: Terrier in tennis courts
A neighborhood rooster was causing noise issues on 8th Street, police informed the owner that they needed to remove it from the location.
PSC candidate Repke has ties to Columbia Falls
Public Service candidate John Repke has ties to Columbia Falls. He was the former Chief Financial Officer of SmartLam, the specialty wood manufacturer.
Reservoir dogs all adopted; but county now has a bigger dog problem
All of the dogs that were abandoned up the Hungry Horse Reservoir have now been adopted, Flathead County Animal Shelter Director Cliff Bennett said Friday.
Big Mountain Burn
Last week, the Forest Service conducted a prescribed burn on Big Mountain at the tail end of the season.
Hunting opener on par with last year
The opening weekend of general big game firearm season was on par with last year’s numbers, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reports.
C-Falls Junior High students share their biographies
This fall, Jennifer Robbins’ seventh grade English Language Arts students read many examples of interesting author biographies from young adult novels. Then, t…
UM resident doctors to learn the ropes here
A University of Montana-based program has expanded its residency physician medical services to include Greater Valley Health Center’s location in Hungry Horse.
Community Foundation awards millions to local nonprofits
The Whitefish Community Foundation awarded more than $5 million to 70 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations during the Great Fish Awards Celebration last week. The total amount awarded included about $4.2 millon …
FWP approves youth hunt for Bad Rock WMA; area now closed to recreational use until May 15
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the new Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area near Columbia Falls on Thursday (Oct…
No one injured in trailer home fire
Bad Rock and Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a trailer house fire late Thursday night.
Judge denies bail reduction in Martin City alleged murder
Judge Dan Wilson denied a request to lower bail for accused killer Del Orrin Crawford in Flathead County District Court on Wednesday, while also questioning th…