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
Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass could see up to 10 inches of snow over the weekend
Two to four inches of rain expected for the region
A major storm is expected to hit Northwest Montana and Glacier National Park starting Friday and running into Sunday, with up to 10 inches of snow predicted for Logan Pass and the higher terrain of the park.
Park Service dodges DOGE questions
The Park Service won’t release specific numbers on resignations, reductions in force and retirements in Glacier National Park since the Department of Government Efficiency cuts went into effect earlier this year.
City available to answer questions on road projects
City Manager Eric Hanks said his door is open for anyone with questions about some big streets projects that are coming up in the next few months in Columbia Falls.
Teachers implore Columbia Falls board to raise salaries
Several teachers implored the school board to boost teacher salaries during the School District 6 board meeting last week.
Insurance claims for high school flooding top $4.7 million
Total insurance claims for the roof flooding and damage to the Columbia Falls High School wing have reached about $4.7 million to date, School District 6 clerk and business manager Dustin Zuffelato said last week.
On Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road, motorists on one side, cyclists on the other
For the first time ever, Glacier National Park saw bicyclists streaming up one side of the Continental Divide and motorists up the other Saturday, June 14 on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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.