CHRIS PETERSON
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
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
Most classes have resumed in Columbia Falls High School, though some science classes are still being held at Glacier Gateway Elementary School.
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
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.
Man allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up’ churches, had sniper nest on a property
A rural Columbia Falls man faces felony charges after he allegedly threatened to “shoot up” churches in the area and threatened a former partner with death as well.
Pursuit buys Eddie's Cafe in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park
Pursuit announced Friday it had purchased Eddie’s Café & Mercantile and the associated Apgar Lookout Retreat in Glacier National Park from businessman Brian Kelly.
Glacier National Park will implement timed entry system for west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, North Fork in 2025
Glacier National Park announced Thursday it would implement a one-day timed entry reservation system for the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road for the summer of 2025, but visitors can still drive the road from the east side without a reservation as they could in 2024.
Former Bob Marshall outfitter faces more federal charges for gear drops near Silvertip Mountain
Meanwhile, more details released in alleged grizzly bear shooting in Alaska
A former Hungry Horse outfitter and guide faces more federal charges for allegedly guiding outside of his permitted area on multiple occasions in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, according to court documents filed last week in Missoula District Court.
Man killed in shop explosion on Kokanee Bend
One man is dead and another injured after a shop exploded and burned on Kokanee Bend in Columbia Falls Tuesday night.
Update: Glacier will take no action against grizzly that bit hiker
Glacier National Park will take no action against a grizzly bear that bit a man who was hiking on the Highline Trail last week, as it was determined to be a surprise encounter.