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Hikers and bikers can go as far as the Loop on Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road
The good news is hikers and bikers on the west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road can now go as…
Public hearing on housing study is Thursday night
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission will have a public hearing on a draft housing study Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Glacier National Park plows to Crystal Point, Sun Road open to hikers and bikers as far as Avalanche Creek
Glacier National Park plow crews have made it to Crystal Point on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, but the road this weekend will be closed at Avalanche Creek to hik…
CRMP Comments: Many folks want more river protections, not less
The proposed action for the Comprehensive River Management plan for the three forks of the Flathead River drew 1,241 comments. Some common themes have emerged,…
Columbia Heights couple files $36.7 million suit against DEQ, EPA
Lucas and Leslie Sterling of Columbia Heights are suing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $36.7 …
Late riser? Glacier National Park's Sun Road advanced reservations easier to get than one might think
Advanced reservations to enter the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road don’t appear to be going as fast as they have in previous years now that Glacier Nati…
Zinke says Going-to-the-Sun Road plowing should be on schedule
Montana Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke announced Friday that Forest Service and Park Service probationary workers that were fired earlier this year under cu…
Columbia Falls police officers recognized for life saving efforts
Two Columbia Falls police officers were recognized at the March 3 city council meeting for saving lives while on duty in separate incidents.
Housing study paints picture between haves and have nots; Separately, Ruis closes on CFAC property, which could change the housing landscape
A draft housing study commissioned by the City of Columbia Falls found that the price of houses here has far outpaced an increase in wages for most residents a…
In Glacier National Park, a rally for public lands and the people that work there
Kellie Ileto stood at the edge of the Going-to-the-Sun Road Saturday as it enters West Glacier holding one sign that said, “Only you can stand up for National …
Columbia Falls firefighters respond to sawdust fire at MDF plant
Columbia Falls firefighters put out a sawdust fire at the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant Saturday morning about 5 a.m.
Columbia Falls will take first look at housing study Monday
The Columbia Falls city council and planning commission will have a joint meeting Monday, Feb. 24 to take a first look at a draft housing study.
Firefighters called back to Weyerhaeuser MDF mill to put out minor hot spot
Columbia Falls and other area fire departments were called back to the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant about 6:50 a.m. Friday.
Flathead National Forest DOGE cuts detailed; many did not save taxpayer dollars
Cuts to the federal workforce have hit home.
Firefighters respond to explosion at Weyerhaeuser MDF plant, no injuries
The Columbia Falls Weyerhaeuser MDF plant was rocked by an explosion and fire about 7:50 a.m. Wednesday morning. The explosion appears to have been caused by a…