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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 …
The Blotter: Dead body in a car?
Librarian called to say a male was still in the bathroom and she was ready to close the place up. A person called to say their debit card was stuck in the machine, in case someone tried to steal it.
Women’s meeting features Gill, Hascall
Columbia Falls Women’s Connection will host a luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 827 9th St West in Columbia Falls.
Glacier hopes to get a better count of resident wolverines
Biologists in Glacier National Park this winter are looking to build on the information gathered during a 2016 study as they once again measure the distributio…
Protesting vaccine requirements, truckers show up in force at border
SWEET GRASS — A large group of truckers is blocking the U.S.-Canada border with their vehicles north of Shelby this week to protest a vaccine mandate for truck drivers who travel between the two countries.
Weyerhaeuser reports record year; stock price has more than doubled since March 2020
The year 2021 was a very good one for Weyerhaeuser. The company last week reported record net earnings of $2.6 billion.
The Blotter: Rowdy fourth graders
Disorderly conduct from Fourth Graders in Glacier Gateway Elementary School front office, reports of children kicking and screaming.
Suspect still sought after Friday morning manhunt
A suspect wanted on a felony probation violation resulted a manhunt in Columbia Falls early Friday morning.
Rotary grant helps Guatemala water projects
A consortium of Montana Rotary Clubs has joined forces to win a $39,000 grant from Rotary International to fund ongoing clean water initiatives in Guatemala.
Yesterdays: ACM would build aluminum plant here
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company formally announced its plans to build a $46 million, four potline aluminum plant in the Flathead Valley. It was expected to …
The Blotter: Lots of rigs without license plates, one was in the ditch
Jan. 19 A driver was upset with parking lot conditions from snow plow drivers. A Hungry Horse resident claimed a female was trespassing on their property and staying in a trailer without their permission.
Warning: Marijuana and gun ownership could land you in prison
While marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on New Year’s Day, a key federal agency has confirmed a fact underreported in coverage of the st…
Writing coaches of Montana could use some help
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks community members in Flathead County to participate in its coaching program with the mission of helping local students improve their writing skills.
Grant will help nonprofit move building to junior high garden
The Whitefish Community Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Land to Hand to support the relocation of the organization’s building next to the Wildcat Garden at Columbia Falls Junior High School, the organization …
Glacier speaker series on YouTube
Glacier Park Volunteer Associates 2022 Speakers Series YouTube event began Jan. 24. Presentations will also be available Feb. 28 and March 28. The YouTube viewing link for each presentation will be posted on the w…
Defense paints a different picture in Moskaloff meth case
A Hungry Horse woman was sentenced in federal court last week to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine in the Flathead Valley. But her defense paints a different …