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Fern looking forward to Legislative session after long campaign
Incoming state Sen. Dave Fern is looking forward to the upcoming session. Fern represents Senate District 2, which…
Busse ad rips a page from the GOP playbook
In his latest video, Ryan Busse drops his head and looks through the scope of his rifle and fires off a round.
Woman swims 50 miles in the city pool
By the time you read this story Carolynn Moritz will have swum 50 miles in the Pinewood Park this summer. When we caught up with her at the Columbia Falls city…
Asbestos removal adds wrinkle to water damaged high school cleanup
Last week superintendent Cory Dziowgo expressed optimism about the school opening on time. But at Monday’s school board meeting he revealed that asbestos in…
Community events you may have missed
Columbia Falls High School will have a fall sports information Thursday (Aug. 15), at 6 p.m. in the little theater of the high school. General meeting will be followed by sports specific meetings for cross country,…
City taps Utah man for city manager position
The former finance director for the city of Moab, Utah has been tapped to be the new city manager of Columbia Falls.
City taps Utah man for city manager position
The former finance director for the city of Moab, Utah has been tapped to be the new city manager of Columbia Falls.
City OK’s deal with Peters
The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a pay agreement for acting city manager Clint Peters — the same salary as he received as police chief.
Yesterdays: 10 years ago, median home price in valley was $218,000
Pocket Lake in Glacier National Park, which is perched above Bowman Lake, was still frozen and the Boulder Pass Trail remained closed due to steep snowfields n…
City joins county in urging CFAC cleanup plan release
The Columbia Falls City Council voted 5-1 on last week to send a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging it to release a record of decision on the…
Fish barrier planned for Moose Creek
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working toward a plan to put a fish barrier on Moose Creek in the North Fork.
Glacier will hold Hawk Watch training sessions
Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch program on August 27 and September 23.
Despite rain damage to high school classrooms, administration says there's no plan to delay school or go to remote learning
Recent rains have damaged the classroom wing at the Columbia Falls High School.
Search expands for missing woman
Emily Rea of West Glacier disappeared on July 16, prompting a search effort involving the Flathead County Sheriff's Office and Two Bear Air with assistance fro…
Stage 1 Fire restrictions rescinded Friday in Glacier Park, Flathead Forest
Due to the amount of precipitation received in the area, the Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park, and lands in Flathead County will rescind Stage I fire restrictions soon. The Park and Forest Service wi…
As weather cools, FWP lifts fishing restrictions on North Fork of the Flathead
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has lifted the fishing restrictions on the North Fork of the Flathead River as the weather has cooled and rain has fallen.