Thursday, July 16, 2026
57.0°F

NEWS

The question of self-governing powers will go to a vote

After 18 months of deliberation by a government study commission, the City of Columbia Falls will pose the question to voters on whether the city should have self-governing powers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

City Council OKs pay hikes for city staff, management

Two key Columbia Falls department heads will see about 10% boost in pay in 2027.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Cowboy singer coming to library

The free Canyon Community Dinner is from 5:30 to 6: 30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Canyon Elementary School. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

New Glacier Bank expected by April 2027

The corner of Nucleus Avenue and Highway 2 will be transformed in the coming months as Glacier Bank is building …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Man severely injured after rock hits vehicle on the Going-to-the-Sun Road

A man was severely injured after a rock fell off from the cliffs above and went through the roof of …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

CFAC will pay millions to clean up old aluminum plant. It fought in court to pay far less

Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to pay $57.6 million to clean up the former smelter site in Columbia Falls, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

AI is a fraudster’s best friend

Fraud is the oldest profession. Con artists have always found ways to separate honest people from their money, and governments …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Community events you may have missed

Columbia Falls Women’s Connection will host a Celebrate America 250 Luncheon on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Columbia Falls city council has opening after Semok resigns

Columbia Falls City Councilman Christopher Semok has resigned after the mayor and city council sent him a letter of censure …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Longtime Columbia Falls city clerk retires

Longtime Columbia Falls City Clerk Barb Staaland retired at the end of June.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Yesterdays:Bush visits the Flathead

Opposition to a slew of proposed area dams was mounting. Glacier National Park, for example, was opposed to a dam …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

New health food store for pets opens in Columbia Falls

A new health food store for dogs and cats recently opened in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Fair entries online

The 2026 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions. The annual …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

With blowdown pervasive in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Foundation crews pivot to help

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is adapting its trips this summer in the Bob as the 1.6 million acre wilderness, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Road striping on tap

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Community events coming up

The Columbia Falls Lions Club will host two summer concerts this year sponsored by Glacier Bank at Marantette Park. The …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Forest looks to salvage several blowdown areas

The Flathead National Forest is looking to salvage downed trees from a December windstorm in three different locations.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Forest looks to salvage several blowdown areas

The Flathead National Forest is looking to salvage downed trees from a December windstorm in three different locations.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

County commissioners approve raises for county employees

Flathead County employees will see a bump in their paychecks next month after county commissioners approved a 2.15% wage increase …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

City considering law to ban vandals from parks

After repeated vandalism at Columbia Falls parks, the city is considering a law that could bar repeat offenders from being …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS