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Apgar Lookout: This early season jaunt a great way to get in shape, with views
The Apgar Mountain Lookout Trail is one of those trails to hike first thing in the season because it’s easy to get…
Still time to address CFAC concerns
While the public comment period may be over, it is time for our elected officials to speak up for their constituents, many of whom have strong opposition to the current cleanup plan.
Concerned about vaping
As principals we strive to ensure our schools are engaging, safe and healthy environments that promote learning.
Opinion: Green gate forever changed
During the pandemic I would hike the Half Moon “green gate” trail on occasion, as Glacier National Park was closed to entry for a few weeks at the height of the mess.
Where have the snowbirds gone?
No, this isn’t about those folks who spend their winters in Arizona or Florida. The snowbird behind this warning is an actual bird, the dark-eyed junco, a small creature you probably know if you have a bird feeder …
Opinion: Bowled over
So I was eating some ice cream out of a cat dish the other night.
Objects to short-term rental
I bought property in Columbia Falls in 2000 for four reasons: Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, the Flathead’s natural beauty, and the friendly spirit of the people.
Get educated on planning
The Columbia Falls City Council will hold its first workshop on The Montana Land Use Planning Act (Senate Bill 382) Monday evening, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Opinion: St. Mary Surprises
So with a long weekend we decided to go to St. Mary in Glacier National Park and see what we could see.
Thoughts on CFAC
Regarding the EPA’s probable ‘solution’ to the contamination of the CFAC site, I share the angst expressed in Chris Peterson’s “Through the lens” columns July 5th and Aug. 30th. I’d hoped that spectacular propert…
Tranel on rate hike
As the first snow is falling, and freezing temperatures hit, we are getting pummeled with another huge energy rate increase, thanks to the five Republicans on the Montana Public Service Commission.
Low lake levels avoidable, they claim
Flathead Lake is one of the most beautiful places on earth; however, this summer’s low lake levels severely impacted residents, irrigators, fishermen, recreationists, marinas, land and dock owners, and many other b…
Opinion: Cutting weight?
There was a bright red spot of blood in the track and I wondered how the fox had gotten the injury.
State looks to tackle mental health issues
No Montana community is untouched by the mental health crisis.
Get back to the basics
As a Republican candidate for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction, I have a simple, but clear vision for our schools: I want to bring education back to basics.
Opinion: Lucky duck
A bald eagle snatched dinner right in front of us. By the time I got the camera out of the chest bag the eagle was half flying, half swimming with the duck thr…