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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…
Former outfitter and Forest Service employee pleads not guilty to Alaska grizzly killing
A former Hungry Horse guide and outfitter pleaded not guilty on all three counts of an indictment that charged him with illegally killing and transporting a br…
City budget tax increase comes with caveats
The Columbia Falls City Council approved the final 2024-25 budget last week and former city manager Susan Nicosia clarified a few things for taxpayers.
Blankenship bridge closed Friday
The Blankenship Bridge north of Columbia Falls will be closed to all thru-traffic on Friday, Sept. 27, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for necessary repairs.
Man flown out of Glacier Park via rescue helicopter after being injured by bear
A 35-year-old man was flown out of Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park for medical treatment after a bear encounter on the Highline Trail.
The Columbia Falls Homecoming Parade, In Pictures
The Columbia Falls Homecoming Parade.
After plenty of back-and-forth, Gianforte, Busse will debate
Two candidates for Montana’s governor’s seat have agreed to debate in mid-October after incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte declined to participate in two earlier forums proposed by separate news outlets.
Yesterdays: Bear grabs watermelon out of car in Glacier Park and runs off into the woods with it
A bear in Glacier National Park stole a watermelon from the back seat of a convertible car and dashed into the woods with it.
The Blotter; Bears in town
Black bear on 6th Street. It moved along. Man said he bought a rig, but guy never gave him the vehicle.
School learning a few lessons from roof woes
The high school roof is dried in and completed, School District 6 superintendent Cory Dziowgo told the board last week.
Groups file suit over Gunsight Lake fish plan
Local conservation groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court which alleges the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endange…
City, Flowers at odds over the way city handles access to council
Columbia Falls Mayor Don Barnhart earlier this month spoke to an ongoing dispute between the city and Mayre Flowers of Citizens for a Better Flathead.
CFAC events today, tomorrow
The Coalition for the Clean CFAC will have another “deep dive” session on its analysis of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. cleanup. On Wednesday (today) there will be a presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ced…
CFAC events today, tomorrow
The Coalition for the Clean CFAC will have another “deep dive” session on its analysis of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. cleanup. On Wednesday (today) there will be a presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ced…
Glacier reopens Sun Road over Logan Pass
Glacier National Park officials reopened the Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass Thursday morning.
The Columbia Bar, an iconic Columbia Falls watering hole, closes
An iconic Columbia Falls watering hole is no more. Columbia Bar owner Mick Ruis said he closed the Columbia Bar after business hours on Tuesday.