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Glacier National Park announces motorized access to Logan Pass from St. Mary starts Saturday, June 14
Motorists will be able to access Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road on Saturday from the St. Mary entrance Gl…
Few details released in Glacier death
A person died of severe injuries near the Avalanche Creek campground in Glacier National Park on Wednesday, June 4 about 9:56 p.m.
Resident implores city to fix his wall damaged after curb project
Columbia Falls resident Steve Osborne urged the city of Columbia Falls to fix his retaining wall at his home before he puts a new fence on his First Avenue East property.
County talks modest pay increases for staff
Seemingly striking a compromise, the Flathead County Compensation Board last week voted to recommend a 2.5% cost of living increase in county wages.
Land to Hand awarded $150,000 grant for programs to feed kids
The Whitefish Community Foundation recently awarded a $150,000 multi-year Kids Fund Grant to Land to Hand to support their Kids and Family Pantry project in Columbia Falls.
Community events you may have missed
The First Baptist Church of Columbia Falls will be having a rummage event June 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plenty of household goods to choose from. Church is located on Highway 2 next to O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.
Weeds perennial concern here
Weeds. Speeding vehicles. City parks. It must be summer in Columbia Falls as those were the main topics of discussion at last week’s city council meeting.
Search for missing woman will continue this summer
More than a thousand hours of searching for missing West Glacier resident Emily Rea has yielded few clues to her whereabouts. Nearly a year after her disappear…
Former Hungry Horse News gossip columnist happy to be home
Years ago, Jeanne Meyer was well known in Columbia Falls and the Canyon. She was a hairdresser in Hungry Horse and then in Columbia Falls and even wrote a goss…
Nepal journey, Part II: An unacceptable risk, we turn back
Editor’s note: This is part II of Hungry Horse News photographer Seth Anderson’s journey this spring in Nepal.
Glacier Park puts down bear that broke into building, vehicle
Glacier National Park officials killed an aggressive 4-year-old female black bear on June 5 that broke into at least one car and a building in the park.
With warm, dry spring, Flathead Lake not expected to reach full pool
Citing unseasonably warm and dry weather this spring, Flathead Lake is not expected to reach full pool this summer, Energy Keepers said in a release Thursday.
Man charged after allegedly breaking officer's teeth during arrest
A 26-year-old man allegedly fought with Columbia Falls Police officers during a traffic stop in May, leaving one with broken teeth.
Community events: Free youth camps and a CFAC meeting coming up
Farming for the Future Academy at the Montana Veterans Home Garden will offer several free Science, Technology and Engineering camps for youths this summer.
Boys and Girls Club fishing event coming up
The Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country invites families across the community to celebrate Father’s Day Weekend in a special way at Teach Them to Fish — a free day of fishing education, outdoor fun, food, and fa…