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Man behind bars after shooting incident in Hungry Horse
A man currently faces a potential charge of attempted deliberate homicide after a shooting incident in Hungry Hors…
Former Bob Marshall outfitter faces more federal charges for gear drops near Silvertip Mountain
A former Hungry Horse outfitter and guide faces more federal charges for allegedly guiding outside of his permitted area on multiple occasions in the Bob Marsh…
Man sentenced to four years in prison for eagle poaching
MISSOULA (AP) — A Washington state man accused of leading a wildlife trafficking ring on a Native American reservation that killed thousands of eagles and hawk…
For many seniors, Meals on Wheels a lifeblood; but volunteers needed
Karene Manus loads the food into her truck and is off. She has deliveries to make on this sunny Friday. Today she will visit nine housebound older folks who re…
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 Jackson Glacier Overlook up to the pass reopened …
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 …