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Team effort helps save Florida family that fell into Avalanche Gorge
A heroic team effort saved the lives of a family from Florida that fell into Avalanche Gorge in Glacier National P…
Columbia Falls family offering llama tours
“You are not going to get spit on.”
New jail comes with $105 million bond request
When Flathead County Justice of Peace Eric Hummel decides whether an individual charged with a crime will be held in the Flathead County Detention Center, he s…
Resort tax will boost property tax rebate this year
The city of Columbia Falls continues to reap the rewards of its 3% resort tax, with revenue increasing again for the 2026 fiscal year.
Federal government seizes Columbia Heights Bitcoin property
The federal government has seized a former bitcoin mining operation facility in Columbia Heights. According to federal court documents, the property at 530 Ber…
FWP looks to boost wolf take to 500 in 2025-26 season
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing changes to wolf trapping and hunting regulations aimed at bringing down the number of wolves across the state, as required by law.
The Blotter: Woman sleeping on grass at cemetery.
A woman was warned of reckless driving in a construction zone after a complaint. She was not drunk, however.
Community events you may have missed
The North Valley Senior Center could use more kitchen volunteers. Volunteers typically work three hours and get a free lunch. Contact the center at (406) 892-4087.
Three people survive fall into Glacier National Park's Avalanche Gorge
One Facebook video showed a boy clinging to a tree above the water above the gorge.
Columbia Falls sewage treatment plant sees upgrades
The city of Columbia Falls is investing about $4 million into its sewage treatment plant, which will increase its capacity to treat nitrogen in the water.
Police detail June SWAT action
A Columbia Falls man faces a charge of felony intimidation after an incident on June 12 over an apparent dispute about a car.
Opinion: 16 miles in search of a trail that no longer exists
So I got out of the office on Friday and decided to hike the Starvation Ridge Trail. It’s one of the few trails in Glacier that I haven’t hiked. I mapped it ou…
Governor holds ceremony to recognize Bobby’s Law
Gov. Greg Gianforte lauded the efforts of local anti-drunk driving advocates in Flathead County on Wednesday at a ceremonial signing of Bobby’s Law.
Patrons can keep cool at the library this summer as it now has air conditioning
Patrons at the Columbia Falls library can read their books and surf the web in comfort this summer, thanks to a grant from the nonprofit Columbia Falls Library…
Lawsuit challenges proposed Teakettle Mountain resort
A group of Blankenship neighbors have filed a lawsuit in Flathead County District Court claiming a planned resort is in violation of a prescriptive easement on…