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A new chapter: Byrds sell liquor license to local investors, planning future restaurant
Melanie and O’Brien Byrd have sold the liquor and wine business they’ve owned for 21 years to a Flathead Valley gr…
Police detail June SWAT action
A Columbia Falls man faces a charge of felony intimidation after an incident on June 12 over an apparent dispute about a car.
Opinion: 16 miles in search of a trail that no longer exists
So I got out of the office on Friday and decided to hike the Starvation Ridge Trail. It’s one of the few trails in Glacier that I haven’t hiked. I mapped it ou…
Governor holds ceremony to recognize Bobby’s Law
Gov. Greg Gianforte lauded the efforts of local anti-drunk driving advocates in Flathead County on Wednesday at a ceremonial signing of Bobby’s Law.
Patrons can keep cool at the library this summer as it now has air conditioning
Patrons at the Columbia Falls library can read their books and surf the web in comfort this summer, thanks to a grant from the nonprofit Columbia Falls Library…
Lawsuit challenges proposed Teakettle Mountain resort
A group of Blankenship neighbors have filed a lawsuit in Flathead County District Court claiming a planned resort is in violation of a prescriptive easement on…
Reminder, Many Glacier resos needed July 1 to Sept. 21
Glacier National Park reminds visitors that beginning July 1, private vehicle entrance into Many Glacier will be limited to visitors with wilderness camping pe…
Opinion: 16 miles for two fish
So last week we took a couple of days and hiked seven hours and over 16 miles to catch a couple of fish up the North Fork, one which came unhooked almost immed…
City OK’s light industrial park; water well is down
The Columbia Falls City Council approved a minor subdivision for a light industrial park on Meadow Lake Boulevard.
Prospect of public land sales raise concerns locally
A Senate version of the “Big Beautiful” budget bill calls for selling off about 3 million acres of public lands in the west.
No race for mayor, but there is for Columbia Falls council
There will be no race for mayor this upcoming Columbia Falls city election, but five candidates will vie for three open seats on the city council.
Compensation board denies pay increase for Sheriff deputies
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino would like to see deputies’ wages increase to improve recruitment and retention of staff.
Columbia Falls Scholarships
Apani Awua: Flathead Valley Community College Honors Scholarship, GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility Education and Training, Seattle University Merit Based Scholarship and Seattle University Grant.
Kavanagh named most outstanding 8th grader
As school ended for the year last week, the Columbia Falls Junior High gave out its year-end awards. Here are the recipients:
Teachers implore Columbia Falls board to raise salaries
Several teachers implored the school board to boost teacher salaries during the School District 6 board meeting last week.
Yesterdays: 70 years ago, leash law passed
Columbia Falls passed its first leash law. Dog owners were required to have a dog on a leash or somehow contained on their property. Fines were $3 minimum and …