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Commission considering city self-governance
The Columbia Falls government review commission plans to hear from an expert next month on whether the city should…
Columbia Falls woman wins Montana Millionaire
Casey Petero of Columbia Falls is a Montana Millionaire winner.
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Folks who donate to Wreaths Across America, where wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves at Christmastime, can have their $15 donation matched by the national headquarters if they’re made by Jan. 11. Make checks pa…
In 2020, building a vision for West Glacier
In October of 1949, the town of Belton’s name was changed to West Glacier. The move came as a way to promote the town as the entrance to Glacier National Park …
Rough Roads
Columbia Falls city streets need about $2.2 million in work over the next few years, according to a recent report by public works director Tyler Bradshaw.
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Dec. 20
Plea deal struck in C-Falls stun gun attack
A man who allegedly used a stun gun on the mother of his children while she tried to call 911 on him has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Columbia Falls teen faces weapons charge
A Columbia Falls man is awaiting trial on an assault with a weapon charge after being released from the Flathead County Detention Center on his own recognizance Dec. 19.
Our top 10 stories of 2019
As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at what were some of the top local stories of 2019.
Berube Physical Therapy expands to fourth location
Columbia Falls based Berube Physical Therapy continues to expand its operations in the Flathead Valley, recently announcing the planned opening of their fourth…
Heavens Peak Health Care going strong after first year
One year after opening their doors in Columbia Falls, Heavens Peak Health Care is doing well.
Sky's the limit
Columbia Falls High School senior Shaela Tuell is hoping her future is up in the air, literally.
Second shooter sought in drive-by shooting
Law enforcement officials in Northwest Montana have issued a warrant for the arrest of a second man accused of being involved in a suspected drive-by shooting Monday in Kalispell.
Shooter fired more than 20 times at Kalispell home; narrowly missed child, police say
Police found more than 20 bullet casings at the scene of a suspected drive-by shooting in Kalispell last week that injured one and left multiple residences riddled with bullet holes, according to new documents file…
A few favorite Hungry Horse News wildlife and scenic photos from 2019
Columbia Falls teen charged in shooting incident
Officers arrested a suspect Monday in connection with a late-night shooting that injured one person Dec. 21 in Kalispell.