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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…
VIZn Energy damaged in fire
The VIZn Energy facility on Highway 2 West outside Columbia Falls was damaged by an early morning fire Wednesday. Columbia Falls Fire Chief Rick Hagen said the…
Sperry complete
Crews recently wrapped up work on reconstructing the Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park. Aside for some punchlist items next summer, the two-year effort to…
Woman who drove into playground sentenced
A woman with a long history of drunk driving who nearly struck children playing in a Columbia Falls playground was sentenced to 10 years with the Department of…
Man who allegedly hit woman with a stun gun wanted bail reduced, court says no
A man who allegedly used a stun gun on the mother of his children while she tried to call 911 on him will remain in jail pending further court appearances.
Council approves acceleration of Highline project
The popular Highline Apartments off Bill’s Lane in Columbia Falls will see a build-out sooner rather than later.
Another multiplex building to be added on Diane Road
The Columbia Falls city council Monday night approved a conditional use permit for a 12-plex on Diane Road.
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Montana's longterm job outlook looks promising, study says
Looking for work in Montana? You’ll have tens of thousands of job openings to choose from over the coming decade, according to employment projections published by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry — provid…
Glacier sets new mark for September visitation
Glacier National Park recorded its busiest September ever, with just under 489,000 visitors turning the gates. That number is impressive considering the west s…
Chandler gets 20 years in Coram shooting
By SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
New future for Cedar Palace
The Columbia Falls city council Monday night approved a zoning change request for the Cedar Palace from light industrial to commercial business, which paves th…
During snowstorm, there was a rash of grizzly deaths
Five grizzly bears were killed earlier this month near East Glacier Park as the result of a train first hitting a cow, which, in turn, attracted bears to the a…
It was a dark and stormy night ... junior high kids writing novellas
Columbia Falls eighth graders are taking on a heady task this fall: Writing a novel, or at least a novella.