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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…
Climate vote event at brewery
Flathead Valley citizens can learn about candidate climate positions during an event sponsored by the Flathead Valley chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby on Saturday, October 22nd, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Backslope Brewi…
The Blotter: Peeping Tom spotted, maybe
A bear with an injured back leg was seen in a backyard on 3rd Avenue, the bear was not aggressive.
Land Trust seeks support for critical river habitat
The Flathead Land Trust is asking for letters of support for a conservation easement on the Owen Sowerine area on the Flathead River near Kalispell.
Shooting victim fears for life
The Olney man who was allegedly shot and wounded by his wife in September worried aloud in Flathead County District Court on Thursday that she would finish him off if released on bail.
Governor's house task force recommends curbing local say. They also want taller and more dense housing, even in single family areas
Much higher densities. Taller buildings. Smaller lots and less say from local governments.
First half of October was second warmest ever. That will end Friday
So long Indian summer. The first 16 days of October were second warmest ever in the area, according to the National Weather Service, but that will come to an e…
Community events: Town meeting in Hungry Horse
There will be a town meeting in Hungry Horse at the fire department Oct. 12 (today). There will be kids activities from 6 to 7 p.m. and a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Spaghetti dinner provided.
Yesterdays: Goats on Teakettle
A mountain goat came down off Teakettle Mountain to view the construction of the Anaconda Aluminum Co. plant. The goat came within 15 feet of a worker operating a crane on the mountain. Goats are no longer seen on …
Nomad hosting job fair later this month as it sees growth
Nomad Global Communication Solutions, which is celebrating its 20th year designing and building connected specialty vehicles, is set to host a Job Fair at its Columbia Falls facility on Oct. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m.
The Blotter: Man hunting for bear with a bow on Nucleus
A man on Nucleus was attempting to archery hunt a bear that had been seen in the area, Montana Fish and Game informed him he needed a special permit to hunt within the city limits.
Vandalism at Columbia Falls city parks is proving costly to taxpayers
Broken slide. Graffiti on the walls. Busted up signs.
Abandoned dogs up for adoption
Some of the multitude of dogs that were abandoned up the Hungry Horse Reservoir a few weeks ago are now up for adoption.
EPA says cyanide gas a concern with CFAC cleanup
The prospect of physically removing waste from the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site appears slim, according to data presented by the Environmental Prote…
PHOTOS: Cats' Homecoming Week
The Columbia Falls community celebrated homecoming last week in full swing.
City OK’s manager, Teamsters contract
The Columbia Falls City Council approved two key contracts at its Sept. 19 meeting.