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CHRIS PETERSON

Editor

Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at editor@hungryhorsenews.com or 406-892-2151.

Recent Stories

For Columbia Falls man, every day, a quick swim, mostly in the Flathead River
January 8, 2025 6:40 a.m.

For Columbia Falls man, every day, a quick swim, mostly in the Flathead River

Like a few hardy folks on New Year’s Day, Dan Long donned a bathing suit and jumped into the Flathead River.

Pursuit buys iconic Montana House in Glacier Park
January 8, 2025 6:20 a.m.

Pursuit buys iconic Montana House in Glacier Park

Pursuit continues to acquire properties in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park.

Communities mourning loss of teens in Evaro Hill accident
January 8, 2025 6:10 a.m.

Communities mourning loss of teens in Evaro Hill accident

A former standout Columbia Falls athlete and his girlfriend were killed in a two-vehicle accident on an icy Evaro Hill on U.S. 93 Friday, Jan. 3.

Unauthorized trails a problem on Haskill Basin easement
December 19, 2024 8:50 a.m.

Unauthorized trails a problem on Haskill Basin easement

The 3,000-plus acre Haskill Basin Conservation easement in the Whitefish Range looks to allow the public multiple ways to enjoy the landscape.

Groups say rafting, outfitting permits deserve more analysis
December 4, 2024 7:10 a.m.

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 North Forks of the Flathead River.

December 4, 2024 6:15 a.m.

Opinion: The baluster in the background

So last week I watched a couple of holiday films, Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and then, “Psycho.” Two films I’ve managed to miss. They are on Netflix right now in case you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit.

As wildfire threats loom, funds available for Gateway homeowners
November 20, 2024 6:55 a.m.

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, there’s a new program that can help and it’s completely free.

Most classes return to high school, but work still needs to be done on classroom wing
November 20, 2024 6:15 a.m.

Most classes return to high school, but work still needs to be done on classroom wing

Most classes have resumed in Columbia Falls High School, though some science classes are still being held at Glacier Gateway Elementary School.

November 13, 2024 7:45 a.m.

The joys of rabbit joints

So a few weeks ago I decided to get some quotes on new kitchen cabinets and they came in exactly where I expected, which is to say, way more money than I want to spend or even can afford. Not only that, they were made out of woods or finishes I just didn’t like.

Zinke critical of Glacier Park reservation decision
November 13, 2024 7:40 a.m.

Zinke critical of Glacier Park reservation decision

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke isn’t too happy with the Glacier National Park announcement that it would implement a timed entry reservation system last week.

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