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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…
Review process for fishing regulations to begin soon
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations.
Don Lawrence, founder of Don Lawrence Orchestra, Columbians Jazz Band, dies
Don Lawrence, the musical soul of Columbia Falls and founder of the Don Lawrence Orchestra, died on Friday.
Sun Road, North Fork reservations selling out in a couple of minutes; Many Glacier reservations available now
Glacier National Park’s advanced reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side as well as the North Fork sold out in about two minutes, the Hun…
City debates changes to landlord-tenant utility billing
The City of Columbia Falls is reviewing its utility billing for the first time in ten years, with a proposition requiring bills be in the property owner’s name.
Columbia Falls Fire Department team headed to Seattle Stairclimb
Three members of the Columbia Falls Fire Department are set to climb the second-tallest building west of the Mississippi in full gear on March 10 to benefit th…
Great Brain Project leads eight-year-old to investigate local law enforcement
Costin Banning invited cops to his eighth birthday last April.
Wastewater treatment plans delayed
“You’ll notice on your agenda that we’re not calling for bids on the wastewater treatment plant project as planned,” city manager Susan Nicosia said to Columbia Falls City Council at their Feb. 20 meeting.
C-Falls Junior High student wins Flathead County Spelling Bee
Columbia Falls Junior High seventh-grader Lily Aveson is the 2024 Flathead County Spelling Bee champion. The winning word was “bereavement.”
Opinion: Coalition for a Clean CFAC 10,000 strong and growing
The Coalition for a Clean CFAC is pleased to announced that over 1,000 Columbia Falls and Flathead area residents have signed a petition requesting that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Montana Dep…
Blotter: Kindergartener brings joint with Valentine's cookies
Law enforcement was called to Twelfth Avenue when a kindergartener was accidentally sent to school with a box of Valentine’s cookies containing a misplaced joint.
Happenings: Community Events Feb. 28
CFHS "Bye Bye Birdie," Columbia Falls COmmunity Kitchen dinner, American Legion Post 72 scholarships available, Class of 1964 reunion
ImagineIF Libraries returns to original Flathead County Libraries name, Dugan hired as new director
Imagine if the library system changed its name back to Flathead County Libraries? On Thursday, it did.
PHOTOS: Fourth graders ice fish
Glacier Gateway Elementary School fourth graders ice fish with FWP’s Hooked on Fishing program at Murphy Lake Thursday, Feb. 22.
Glacier projects 40% increase in revenue from campground fees
With busier campgrounds and a recently implemented fee increase, front country camping is projected to bring approximately $2.4 million into Glacier National Park coffers in 2024 — a 40% increase over last year.
Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education registration open
Hunter Education classes and Trapper Education field days are open to registration in several locations this spring.