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Old school sees new life thanks to Ruis donation
An old school in Columbia Falls is seeing new life, as a local nonprofit is working with developer Mick Ruis to re…
Update: Glacier will take no action against grizzly that bit hiker
Glacier National Park will take no action against a grizzly bear that bit a man who was hiking on the Highline Trail last week, as it was determined to be a su…
Man flown out of Glacier Park via rescue helicopter after being injured by bear
A 35-year-old man was flown out of Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park for medical treatment after a bear encounter on the Highline Trail.
The Columbia Falls Homecoming Parade, In Pictures
The Columbia Falls Homecoming Parade.
Glacier reopens Sun Road over Logan Pass
Glacier National Park officials reopened the Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass Thursday morning.
The Columbia Bar, an iconic Columbia Falls watering hole, closes
An iconic Columbia Falls watering hole is no more. Columbia Bar owner Mick Ruis said he closed the Columbia Bar after business hours on Tuesday.
RV destroyed in fire
Columbia Falls firefighters responded to an RV fire Thursday night about 8 p.m. The RV was in the driveway of Windmill Storage off Highway 2. It was destroyed …
Glacier Park visitors took advantage of no reservation requirements at St. Mary
Glacier National Park’s July visitation was up almost 10% over last year, according to figures recently provided by the Park Service. In addition, it does appe…
Man shoots at Two Bear Air helicopter, others, but gives himself up after Sheriff K-9 unit intervenes
A Flathead County K9 unit was used to apprehend a suspect involved in a standoff early Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot at multiple people and the Two…
Glacier National Park's Sun Road reopens over Logan Pass
The Going-to-the-Sun Road has reopened after being closed yesterday afternoon and overnight due to snow and ice.
Glacier closes Sun Road over Logan Pass
Glacier National Park closed the Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass just before 2 p.m. Wednesday after a cold front swept through, dropping snow on the pass.
Body of missing climber found
The Two Bear Air Search and rescue helicopter found the body of Grant Marcuccio of Whitefish about 2 p.m. Sunday in Glacier National Park.
Whitefish man missing in Glacier National Park
Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish who has been missing since Sunday evening, the park …
No serious injuries as man drives truck into Columbia Falls building
There were no serious injuries after the driver of a pickup truck accidentally ran into the Gateway Building on Nucleus Avenue about 10:30 a.m. Monday morning.
Woman swims 50 miles in the city pool
By the time you read this story Carolynn Moritz will have swum 50 miles in the Pinewood Park this summer. When we caught up with her at the Columbia Falls city…