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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…
High school numbers prove to be volatile
A recent discussion by the School District 6 board of trustees took a turn from finances to bullying at the high school.
Montana economic outlook good, but wage growth is slow
Montana’s economy continued to grow in 2019 and performed better than forecasts had suggested, continuing a three-year trend for the state.
Man faces charges in strangulation case
A recent domestic incident has landed a Columbia Falls man in jail.
Event on human trafficking this weekend
Love Lives Here in the Flathead is teaming up with the Native American Student Association to present a symposium about human trafficking and training for community members on Saturday, Feb. 29.
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A Columbia Falls man accused in a December drive-by shooting of several Kalispell residences appeared in Flathead District Court Tuesday seeking a reduction in his bond, but Judge Dan Wilson denied it.
McBurneys celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Lennard “Mac” and Bea McBurney of Columbia Falls celebrated their 60th anniversary on Feb. 6
Resort tax will appear on June primary ballot for city residents
The Columbia Falls City Council Feb. 18 voted unanimously to put a resort tax on the June 2 primary ballot. The measure will appear only on ballots of city res…
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River's Edge Park will soon see a flush toilet, improved parking lot
River’s Edge Park will soon see a new restroom facility with flush toilets thanks to a state grant.
MONTANA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK GOOD, BUT WAGE GROWTH IS SLOW
Montana’s economy continued to grow in 2019 and performed better than forecasts had suggested, continuing a three-year trend for the state.
Ruis project will transform Nucleus Avenue
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has formally submitted plans for a project that promises to transform downtown.
Golf club destroyed in fire
A fire destroyed the clubhouse at Eagle Bend Golf Club early Sunday morning in Bigfork.
Which way West Glacier?
When it comes to a vision for West Glacier, many folks endorse preserving the landscape and way of life that makes the community one of the most special places…
Yesterdays: Dial in to listen to divisional hoops
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