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Toys for Tots deadline soon, sorting volunteers needed
The annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots program which donates thousands of toys to less fortunate children in Flathe…
Groups say rafting, outfitting permits deserve more analysis
The Forest Service received more than 30 comments on its plan to renew special use permits for commercial rafting and fishing outfitting on the Middle and Nort…
Community events you may have missed
The Northwest Montana photographers will be meeting at the Fellowship Church in Columbia Falls, for our regular meeting, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. We will be learning, about holiday photography with low light. Members …
Opinion: Alphabet chicken in the dark
So I’m standing in the grocery store on Saturday with the boy and we’re looking for Alphabet chicken for the grandkid.
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 includes the cities of Columbia Falls and Wh…
Community news you may have missed
The North Valley Senior Center will have a fundraiser dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 (Night of Lights) with soup, hot dogs, chili and baked goods for sale. Dinner is $5, drinks are $1.
The Blotter: Kids spit on cop car
Theft of items outside of Thrift Store. A person was looking into vehicles with a flashlight on Ninth Street.
FEC announces capital credits payments soon
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees recently retired just over $3.5 million in capital credits, which is a percentage of the capital credits allocated to members in 2009.
Gilchrist subdivision on Meadow Lake Blvd. before board
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 on a plan to build a 10 lot, 20-unit townhome subdivision on 2.27 acres on …
Gobble Gobble: Did you know you wild turkeys can fly up to 60 mph? This and other cool facts about America's coveted bird
On Thanksgiving, plenty of folks will have turkey for the main course. Properly prepared, the big bird can be juicy and delicious.
Coram woman faces weapon charge after stand off with SWAT team
A Coram woman faces a charge of assault with a weapon after allegedly shooting at family members at a home on Platte Road in Coram Nov. 21.
Multi-vehicle accident at River Road, Highway 2
There's a multi-vehicle accident at Highway 2 and River Road at this hour.
Slick roads lead to wrecks
Columbia Falls firefighters and Three Rivers EMS responded to two accidents within minutes of each other Wednesday morning.
The Blotter: Man was kicking and hitting a woman
A real estate agent called about feral cats that the previous owner used to feed. Wondered what could be done about them. A man was urinating in front of people on Nucleus Avenue. Bad wreck on Highway 2 at LaSalle,…
Forest Service announces more wildfire grants available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grants to help at-risk communities and Native American Tribes develop and revise community wildfire p…
As wildfire threats loom, funds available for Gateway homeowners
If you own a lot and it’s thick with trees but you don’t have the means or money to thin them and you’re worried about wildfire damaging your home and property…