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Update: Alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road reopens, but only from east side
Folks Jonesing to see Logan Pass one last time will still have an opportunity. The Going-to-the-Sun Road from Jack…
Columbia Falls firefighters respond to shed fire
Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a shed fire on the North Fork Road Monday morning.
Train derails on border of Glacier National Park, spilling thousands of bushels of grain
Several BNSF Railway train cars carrying what appeared to be corn derailed on the border of Glacier National Park about two miles east of the Goat Lick Saturda…
Forest Service asks for public input on outfitter permit renewals for raft companies; extends comment period
The Flathead National Forest is looking to renew five commercial outfitter permits for the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River outside of wilderness b…
Man killed in shop explosion on Kokanee Bend
One man is dead and another injured after a shop exploded and burned on Kokanee Bend in Columbia Falls Tuesday night.
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 refurbish what many refer to as the old junior …
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.