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A new chapter: Byrds sell liquor license to local investors, planning future restaurant

Melanie and O’Brien Byrd have sold the liquor and wine business they’ve owned for 21 years to a Flathead Valley gr…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Yesterdays: Canyon Elementary facing closure

School District 6 superintendent Michael Nicosia warned that if the elementary levy failed, the district would close Canyon Elementary School. The district was…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Flathead River Alliance now recruiting volunteers

Flathead Rivers Alliance announces 2024 River Ambassador volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river safety, stewardship and citizen science, on the Three Forks of the Flathead River.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
The Blotter: Wreck on 206

A 15-year-old girl was extricated from a vehicle that wrecked and landed on its side on Highway 206. The report said she was found conscious and listed hitting her head as the only injury.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Glacier National Park hosting junior ranger events

Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Glacier National Park’s Junior Ranger Days during National Park Week.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
New Spotted Bear District Ranger has a full plate

When Adam LaDell started as the new Spotted Bear District Ranger last fall, he said he spent most of his time doing paperwork and getting things organized. He …

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Biologist talks the evolution of bear management

Tim Manley, retired Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist and bear specialist, pulled up a National Geographic video of the Craighead brothers from their …

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Schweikert to retire from football coaching

After a distinguished career, Columbia Falls High School football coach Jaxon Schweikert announced his retirement from football.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Run to benefit junior high programs next month

Run Wild 2024 is an enjoyable 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting Columbia Falls Junior High School and local nonprofit organizations.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
City will continue to explore affordable housing at Railroad Street

The Columbia Falls City Council last week gave the nod to moving forward with an affordable housing project at Railroad Street after hearing some assurances fr…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Flathead snowpack likely to end season at 78% of median

The region’s snow pack will likely end up about 22% less than an nromal year.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Levy meetings on tap in coming weeks

Columbia Falls School District 6 will hold a series of informational meetings on three levies slated for the upcoming school election.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Concert Saturday

The Columbia Falls Community Choir concert is at the Columbia Falls High School Little Theater on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
The Blotter: Phone scammer impersonates police

Fraud was reported after the caller sent $2,000 to someone posing as a police officer.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Columbia Falls a natural ‘funnel’ for bears

With a river running through it and plenty of bear foods along the way, Columbia Falls is basically a funnel for bears, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confli…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
Community Market gearing up for the season

The Columbia Falls Community Market is busy gearing up for the upcoming market season, Director Melissa Ellis said.