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Fire closes backcountry trails in upper end of Spotted Bear River
Several popular backcountry trails in the upper reaches of the Spotted Bear River have been closed, including a po…
Bartender bear sprayed, then robbed in Hungry Horse
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery early in the morning at the Dam Town Tavern in Hungry Horse Nov. 12.
Hunting success up over last year
With two weeks left in Montana’s general hunting season, the percentage of hunters with harvested game is slightly ahead of last year in Northwest Montana, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Wayward goats
Some Glacier National Park goats are homebodies, but others travel quite a distance, a new study has found. Glacier currently has 10 mountain goat nannies that…
Olney girl in critical condition after being hit by car at bus stop
Multiple fundraisers are taking place to support the recovery for 6-year-old Jordana Hubble following an accident last week.
Firm will soon offer waterline, sewer insurance
Last February during a big cold wave more than a few homeowners suffered from frozen water lines that service their homes. Thawing out and fixing a line from the city’s main can cost thousands of dollars, depending…
Moose near Libby tests positive for chronic wasting disease
A moose in Northwest Montana has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first time the disease has been detected in the species in the state,…
Glacier taking apps for artist program
Artists are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Glacier National Park Artist-in-Residence Program. The application period will be until Jan. 6, 2020.
State waters mussel-free, again
Montana’s watercraft inspection stations set another record for boats inspected in 2019, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks reports. It also has found no evidence…
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Night of Lights
Izaak Walton story brought back memories
The Nov. 6th Hungry Horse News’ story about the Izaak Walton Inn brought back memories. Whenever I visit the Inn I am taken back to a winter weekend in 1965 when 30 Methodist youth and two pastors from Columbia Fal…
High school welcomes mental health counselor
Columbia Falls High School will now have mental health counseling services available for its student body. In cooperation with North Valley Hospital, licensed …
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Nov. 12
Trails, logging project north of town closer to reality
A plan to create a network of trails just north of Columbia Falls on Flathead National Forest lands is closer to fruition.
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70 years ago
Wiltrout to receive helicopter lifetime achievement award
Much of Gary Wiltrout’s life has been spent up in the air, literally.