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
Impending duty hikes on Canada lumber should help mills here
Duties placed on Canadian lumber entering the U.S. could eventually help markets here a local mill manager is saying, but they are still a few months out.
Couple will drive rig to Alaska, then send it off a cliff
Anthony and Amy Dorazio expect to have one of the most unique Fourth of July experiences in the United States.
City OK’s Habitat for Humanity homes at park
The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved the conversion of a city baseball park at Railroad Street to an affordable housing project.
Disc golf approved for River’s Edge Park
The Columbia Falls City Council approved a 9-hole disc golf course at River’s Edge Park last week.
First Interstate celebrates grand opening in Columbia Falls
First Interstate Bank now has a branch in Columbia Falls and there’s some familiar faces at the bank.
Comeback Kats hosting state softball tourney
Columbia Falls softball coach Rick Lawrence was admittedly a little worried when the season first started. The Wildkats were in a 1-5 slump and for the first time ever, Columbia Falls was hosting the state A softball tournament.
Glacier Distilling donates 12-year-old whiskey to Glacier Institute auction
Glacier Distilling recently bottled a 12-year-old wheated single malt whiskey and the first bottle from the barrel will be auctioned off to support the Glacier Institute at its Lumberjack Ball in June.
Review: A fishing story woven into the reality of internment camps
Laugh out loud funny. Gut wrenching serious. And a potent message for our times.
Protesters raise concerns about Medicaid cuts
About 80 people Monday protested potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid at the corner of Nucleus Avenue and Highway 2 in front of the Hungry Horse News.
Market hopes to purchase property as permanent home
The Columbia Falls Community Market will kick off its 10th season this Thursday starting at 5 p.m. at the grounds adjacent to St. Richard Catholic Church on Highway 2.