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Glacier National Park plows to Big Bend
Glacier National Park plow crews are about three miles from Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Seized Weyerhaeuser MDF oil pump causes fire
Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a fire in the hot oil room of the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant early Thursday morning.
Earth Day event is Saturday at FVCC
The Flathead Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby is hosting the Third Annual Earth Day Expo, made possible by signature sponsor Northstone Solar. Join th…
Consultant: City still has opportunity to address housing needs
Columbia Falls is at a key point in its housing situation, consultant Wendy Sullivan told the city planning commission last week.
Columbia Falls skate park opens to great reviews
Otto Anderson had a bike helmet and a skateboard he picked up for 8 bucks at the thrift store. Still, he was loving the new skate park in Columbia Falls, which…
Yesterdays: Salk vaccine coming soon
The Salk vaccine, which prevented polio, would soon be available in the Flathead Valley. It would be given to most first and second graders. Polio caused child…
Man convicted of North Fork poaching
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens report that Cody H. Carr, 30, of Kalispell, was found guilty at trial in Flathead County Justice Court for seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes committed in N…
Stories from the backcountry event is Thursday
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will host “Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource edition,” at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. on Thursday, Apr…
County OK’s high water gate at Blankenship
The Flathead County Commissioners Thursday approved an encroachment permit for the Forest Service to put a gate up on a county right-of-way on the southwest si…
The Blotter: Caller claims bartender threatened to break his legs.
A tree branch hit a power line on 11th Street causing an explosion. An elderly woman had a medical emergency.
Hikers and bikers can go as far as the Loop on Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road
The good news is hikers and bikers on the west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road can now go as far as the Loop.
Fern bill would offer $200 million in tax relief
State Sen. Dave Fern said Friday he expects the state Legislature to get some sort of property tax relief bill passed by the end of the session. He also said a…
River volunteers needed this summer
Flathead Rivers Alliance announces 2025 River Ambassador and Citizen Scientist volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river safety, stewa…
Glacier Institute finishes Big Creek restoration
The Glacier Institute has successfully completed its first-ever capital campaign — restoration of the Big Creek facility up the North Fork, raising over $1.5 m…
Yesterdays: Timber industry calls for tariffs
They cut down what was believed to be the largest tree in the Flathead. The big ponderosa pine had died in the top and was near the Bad Rock School. It was 6 f…