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Heli-tours back in West Glacier, but is it legal?
A helicopter air tour operation that has started a business on Highway 2 overlooking Glacier National Park is like…
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…
Glacier Park Weekend Update: Sun Road now open to Avalanche Creek to vehicles
Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open to Avalanche Creek to motor vehicles. The Park traditionally opens the road to Avalanche on Mother's …
Arrests made in alleged Hungry Horse burglary ring
The leader of a burglary ring that targeted vacant seasonal homes in the Flathead Valley and caused nearly $1 million in losses was arrested on Tuesday, author…
Hikers and bikers can go as far the Loop in Glacier National Park this weekend
Folks hiking and biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road can go as far as the Loop on the west side and Jackson Glacier Overlook on the east side this weekend.
Commission considering city self-governance
The Columbia Falls government review commission plans to hear from an expert next month on whether the city should consider having self-governing powers.
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 far as the Loop.
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,…