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Council interviews manager candidate
The Columbia Falls City Council Wednesday voted 3-2 to offer Dennis Stark of Frederick, Colorado the city manager …
Yesterdays: Canyon Elementary facing closure
School District 6 superintendent Michael Nicosia warned that if the elementary levy failed, the district would close Canyon Elementary School. The district was…
Flathead River Alliance now recruiting volunteers
Flathead Rivers Alliance announces 2024 River Ambassador volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river safety, stewardship and citizen science, on the Three Forks of the Flathead River.
The Blotter: Wreck on 206
A 15-year-old girl was extricated from a vehicle that wrecked and landed on its side on Highway 206. The report said she was found conscious and listed hitting her head as the only injury.
Glacier National Park hosting junior ranger events
Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Glacier National Park’s Junior Ranger Days during National Park Week.
New Spotted Bear District Ranger has a full plate
When Adam LaDell started as the new Spotted Bear District Ranger last fall, he said he spent most of his time doing paperwork and getting things organized. He …
Biologist talks the evolution of bear management
Tim Manley, retired Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist and bear specialist, pulled up a National Geographic video of the Craighead brothers from their …
Schweikert to retire from football coaching
After a distinguished career, Columbia Falls High School football coach Jaxon Schweikert announced his retirement from football.
Run to benefit junior high programs next month
Run Wild 2024 is an enjoyable 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting Columbia Falls Junior High School and local nonprofit organizations.
City will continue to explore affordable housing at Railroad Street
The Columbia Falls City Council last week gave the nod to moving forward with an affordable housing project at Railroad Street after hearing some assurances fr…
Flathead snowpack likely to end season at 78% of median
The region’s snow pack will likely end up about 22% less than an nromal year.
Levy meetings on tap in coming weeks
Columbia Falls School District 6 will hold a series of informational meetings on three levies slated for the upcoming school election.
Concert Saturday
The Columbia Falls Community Choir concert is at the Columbia Falls High School Little Theater on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.
The Blotter: Phone scammer impersonates police
Fraud was reported after the caller sent $2,000 to someone posing as a police officer.
Columbia Falls a natural ‘funnel’ for bears
With a river running through it and plenty of bear foods along the way, Columbia Falls is basically a funnel for bears, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confli…
Community Market gearing up for the season
The Columbia Falls Community Market is busy gearing up for the upcoming market season, Director Melissa Ellis said.