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Kavanagh named most outstanding 8th grader
As school ended for the year last week, the Columbia Falls Junior High gave out its year-end awards. Here are the …
Study: About 51,000 floated lower Middle Fork last year
A study of river usage on the Flathead River’s three forks shows a wide range of use, with averages running from 449 rafters per day in the busiest stretch of …
Thoughts on Howe Ridge video
Last week the Park Service, nearly a year after the event, release a “video narrative” of the Howe Ridge Fire.
Chalet work a little bit ahead of schedule, Park Service says
Crews continue to work on rebuilding Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park and are about one-third of the way completed with Phase II work, about a month into…
Endowment thanks
On behalf of the Wildc/kat Athletic Endowment Association I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the Columbia Falls community for your attendance and support at the WAEA Auction, barbecue, and golf fundraiser. O…
Water rate increase proposed for Hungry Horse
The Hungry Horse water district plans on raising rates to meet growing costs, managers say.
FWP plans special deer hunt near Libby, hopes to curb Chronic Wasting Disease
A special hunting season this fall, and a plan to cull deer from the Libby urban area after the season, is Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ latest efforts to …
Goodbye comb-over, hello chrome-dome fisherman
This week is the first time in nearly 40 years that my mug photo has appeared in this space without a cap.
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Pendley good for Montana
The hysterical reaction by the left to the appointment of William Perry Pendley to serve as director of the BLM deserves a response.
Lucky to be alive
A few days ago I was struck by a car in the crosswalk at the often chaotic and potentially lethal intersection between the Motel and Cafe in West Glacier. Mike and John from Glacier Raft, and another young guy whos…
City council considering 2.69 percent tax increase
Columbia Falls citizens are looking at a 2.69 percent tax increase in the coming year, according to preliminary budget numbers released at Monday’s city council meeting.
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A classic George Ostrom column, from December, 1970...