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CFAC damage assessment could reap rewards; But residents raise a host of concerns, including forever chemicals
Forever chemicals. Concerns about future residents and development, and plenty of “what ifs?”
After storm, full length of Glacier National Park's Sun Road reopens
Glacier National Park announced Monday morning the Going-to-the-Sun Road had reopened for its full length after snow temporarily closed Logan Pass over the wee…
Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass could see up to 10 inches of snow over the weekend
A major storm is expected to hit Northwest Montana and Glacier National Park starting Friday and running into Sunday, with up to 10 inches of snow predicted fo…
Thank you, Mr. Bus Driver: Over 42 years, Gerard Byrd drove 1.2 million miles on one of the worst stretches of highway in Montana
Gerard Byrd has been on quite the ride over the past 42 years.
On Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road, motorists on one side, cyclists on the other
For the first time ever, Glacier National Park saw bicyclists streaming up one side of the Continental Divide and motorists up the other Saturday, June 14 on t…
Glacier National Park announces motorized access to Logan Pass from St. Mary starts Saturday, June 14
Motorists will be able to access Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road on Saturday from the St. Mary entrance Glacier National Park officials announced Thurs…
Glacier Park puts down bear that broke into building, vehicle
Glacier National Park officials killed an aggressive 4-year-old female black bear on June 5 that broke into at least one car and a building in the park.
With warm, dry spring, Flathead Lake not expected to reach full pool
Citing unseasonably warm and dry weather this spring, Flathead Lake is not expected to reach full pool this summer, Energy Keepers said in a release Thursday.
File now for city council, mayoral seats
The deadline for filing for Columbia Falls city council is fast approaching. Two incumbents, Jenny Lovering and Mike Shepard announced Monday they are not seeking re-election, while incumbent Paula Robinson said sh…
Columbia Falls man identified in fatal May 18 accident
The Columbia Falls man who was killed in a car accident on May 18 at Highway 35 and Columbia Falls Stage Road has been identified as Ian T. Winter, 37.
Columbia Falls man identified in fatal May 18 accident
The Columbia Falls man who was killed in a car accident on May 18 at Highway 35 and Columbia Falls Stage Road has been identified as Ian T. Winter, 37.
State warns of new disease carrying tick species in Montana
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a tick new to Montana known as Ixod…
Glacier Park plow crews punch through Big Drift on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
Most other park secondary roads are now open for the season as well. This weekend is supposed to be warm and sunny, with a chance of thunderstorms later Sunday.
Glacier National Park plows at Logan Pass
Glacier National Park plows have made it to Logan Pass and are working near the Big Drift and the pass parking area, though it could easily take a few more wee…
Nineteen years ago, Downing earned nickname "Cocaine Fairy"
In August 2006 Downing, then 27, earned the nickname “Cocaine Fairy” after he was busted by the Northwest Montana Drug Task Force near Bigfork. When officers a…