Conservancy awarded for trail work and bark ranger

The Glacier National Park Conservancy was recently awarded twice for its work with the Park.

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Pine Grove Pond opens with new fishing piers

The Pine Grove Pond Fishing Access Site opens April 8 for the summer fishing season. Pine Grove Pond is a popular family fishing pond at Rose Creek Crossing.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

C-Falls man faces charges from violent wreck on Highway 206

A Columbia Falls man faces trial for felony assault after he allegedly caused a collision while driving under the influence. The wreck with a tanker on U.S. Highway 206 last April resulted in life-threatening injuries to a 9-year-old in the car with him.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Berube Physical Therapy opens in downtown C-Falls

A woman with Wildkat roots recently opened a physical therapy clinic in Columbia Dalls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Norick named a Coca-Cola Scholar

A Columbia Falls High School senior was recently accepted as a national Coca-Cola Scholar. Colin Norick was recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders and awarded with a $20,000 college scholarship.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Local schools receive grant for art museum membership

Columbia Falls schools now have a membership to the Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell, because of a recent grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund and continued support from Glacier Bank. Nearly every school in the Flathead Valley has a museum membership now.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Art for the People

Columbia Falls may soon have its own art center. Box Elder art teacher Jemina Watstein plans to have the Columbia Falls Community Arts Center open by summer, she said last week. Watstein used to work in the Kalispell School District and in Germany for a while, before moving to Box …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

In her first stab at speechwriting, she qualifies for nationals

In an event she has never competed in, with a speech she wrote the week of the competition, Ava Chisholm qualified for nationals recently.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Outpouring of support for Paxton Fisher as he battles cancer

The community of Columbia Falls has stepped up to support senior Paxton Fisher who was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of February. Fisher is a Columbia Falls High School soccer captain.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Sands says good-bye, retiring after 20 years

Cheryl Sands walked into Whitefish Credit Union one day to make a payment and she left with a job working as a teller. The unexpected job was a good fit because Sands recently retired after 20 years there.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Donors step to the plate to keep Boys and Girls Club afloat

The future of the Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country is full of hope, says club executive director Cindy Hooker.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Electric co-op breaks record in efficiency program

Flathead Electric Co-op helped a record number of businesses save money by offering a rebate for installing energy efficient light fixtures last year.

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Elk meetings later this month

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is getting an early start on elk hunting regulations and season setting this month. A series of public meetings are being held to garner public input. The meeting in Kalispell is Jan. 31, 7-9 p.m. at the Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts and …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

For clothing designer, Glacier National Park inspires

A Columbia Falls artist is making clothing from oil paintings of Glacier National Park’s landscapes and flowers.

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For clothing designer, Glacier National Park inspires

A Columbia Falls artist is making clothing from oil paintings of Glacier National Park’s landscapes and flowers.

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Podiatrist looks to keep the North Valley on its feet

The signs are up and new carpeting is in at the Pitman doctor’s office on Nucleus Avenue. The office now belongs to Flathead Family Foot Care, which opened this week in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Podiatrist looks to keep the North Valley on its feet

The signs are up and new carpeting is in at the Pitman doctor’s office on Nucleus Avenue. The office now belongs to Flathead Family Foot Care, which opened this week in Columbia Falls.

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Man to pay $8,000 for thefts

An Essex man pleaded guilty recently in Flathead County District Court to charges associated with a string of burglaries and thefts in Essex and Pinnacle in May 2015.

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Man pleads guilty to stealing 24 firearms

A Martin City man recently pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to theft of 24 guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition and reloading equipment from a Kila home last year.

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Man pleads guilty to stealing 24 firearms

A Martin City man recently pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to theft of 24 guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition and reloading equipment from a Kila home last year.

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Man to pay $8,000 for thefts

An Essex man pleaded guilty recently in Flathead County District Court to charges associated with a string of burglaries and thefts in Essex and Pinnacle in May 2015.

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Robison was a secretary with 'spunk'

Nancy Robison has worked behind the Columbia Falls Junior High front desk for 34 years. Soon, she’ll say good-bye to the phone, the problems, smiles and stories its given over the years.

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Robison was a secretary with 'spunk'

Nancy Robison has worked behind the Columbia Falls Junior High front desk for 34 years. Soon, she’ll say good-bye to the phone, the problems, smiles and stories its given over the years.

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Gianforte emphasizes business while stumping in Columbia Falls

Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte toured the state last week with his running-mate Lesley Robinson. Gianforte introduced towns to Robinson for the first time, including a visit to Columbia Falls Friday.

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Gianforte emphasizes business while stumping in Columbia Falls

Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte toured the state last week with his running-mate Lesley Robinson. Gianforte introduced towns to Robinson for the first time, including a visit to Columbia Falls Friday.

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Coram to West Glacier bike path awarded to LHC

The extension of a bike path from Coram to West Glacier should begin this summer, but the route still has to be approved by Montana Department of Transportation, said Gateway to Glacier Trail president Sarah Dakin last week.

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Coram to West Glacier bike path awarded to LHC

The extension of a bike path from Coram to West Glacier should begin this summer, but the route still has to be approved by Montana Department of Transportation, said Gateway to Glacier Trail president Sarah Dakin last week.

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100 years ago, just four graduated from Columbia Falls

A hundred years ago, four students formed the first graduating class of Columbia Falls High School. William Opalka, Bertha Shouse Jolly, Amelia Lewtz McDougall and Ollie Walsh graduated in 1916.

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100 years ago, just four graduated from Columbia Falls

A hundred years ago, four students formed the first graduating class of Columbia Falls High School. William Opalka, Bertha Shouse Jolly, Amelia Lewtz McDougall and Ollie Walsh graduated in 1916.

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4-H archers headed to national tourney

Five local archers in the Half Moon Highlanders 4-H club have qualified for the national competition in Nebraska in June.

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4-H archers headed to national tourney

Five local archers in the Half Moon Highlanders 4-H club have qualified for the national competition in Nebraska in June.

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State auditor investigating alleged Columbia Falls Ponzi scheme

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has frozen the investment accounts of Catherine Ann “Cathy” Finberg for allegedly investing money without proper registration and mishandling more than $1.3 million in a suspected Ponzi scheme.

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State auditor investigating alleged Columbia Falls Ponzi scheme

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has frozen the investment accounts of Catherine Ann “Cathy” Finberg for allegedly investing money without proper registration and mishandling more than $1.3 million in a suspected Ponzi scheme.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

After threatening note scrawled on bathroom wall, cops increase presence at Columbia Falls Schools

Columbia Falls Police Department has increased police presence at the junior high after a threatening note was found in a bathroom.

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After threatening note scrawled on bathroom wall, cops increase presence at Columbia Falls Schools

Columbia Falls Police Department has increased police presence at the junior high after a threatening note was found in a bathroom.

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Barb Riley back on the school board after Monday appointment

School District 6 board of trustees unanimously appointed Barb Riley to fill the seat vacated by board member Scott Emmerich for the next year. Jill Rocksund was absent for the Monday night vote.

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Barb Riley back on the school board after Monday appointment

School District 6 board of trustees unanimously appointed Barb Riley to fill the seat vacated by board member Scott Emmerich for the next year. Jill Rocksund was absent for the Monday night vote.

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Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce visitor center won't be staffed this summer

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Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce visitor center won't be staffed this summer

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Gabby DeLorme returns home

Columbia Falls High School senior Gabby DeLorme is back home after battling cancer since August.

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Gabby DeLorme returns home

Columbia Falls High School senior Gabby DeLorme is back home after battling cancer since August.

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Gentrys buy North Forty resort

North Forty Resort on U.S. Highway 40 is under new management with plans to add more weddings, winter guests and “glamping”, also called luxury camping. Kirk Gentry purchased it with his sisters Janelle and Michelle at the end of February.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Gentrys buy North Forty resort

North Forty Resort on U.S. Highway 40 is under new management with plans to add more weddings, winter guests and “glamping”, also called luxury camping. Kirk Gentry purchased it with his sisters Janelle and Michelle at the end of February.

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Jewell visits Blackfeet Reservation to celebrate buy-back program

Blackfeet community members gathered in Browning last week to celebrate an agreement with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell that could help transfer 900,000 acres back to the Blackfeet government ownership. The Tribal Land Buy-Back Program pays private owners a fair market price for land to willing sellers that …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Jewell visits Blackfeet Reservation to celebrate buy-back program

Blackfeet community members gathered in Browning last week to celebrate an agreement with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell that could help transfer 900,000 acres back to the Blackfeet government ownership. The Tribal Land Buy-Back Program pays private owners a fair market price for land to willing sellers that …

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East Glacier man escapes police custody in Columbia Falls

An East Glacier man escaped from police custody yesterday afternoon after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Columbia Falls Police chased the man in patrol cars and a Two Bear Air helicopter for more than an hour before he was apprehended.

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East Glacier man escapes police custody in Columbia Falls

An East Glacier man escaped from police custody yesterday afternoon after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Columbia Falls Police chased the man in patrol cars and a Two Bear Air helicopter for more than an hour before he was apprehended.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

City wins skateboarding lawsuit

The city of Columbia Falls is not responsible for the 2008 skateboarding death of Casey Kent, a Flathead District Court jury decided Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

City wins skateboarding lawsuit

The city of Columbia Falls is not responsible for the 2008 skateboarding death of Casey Kent, a Flathead District Court jury decided Monday.

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FBI raid in Hungry Horse finds grenade launcher in home

Two people have been charged after an FBI raid on a Hungry Horse home turned up an alleged cache of drugs and a grenade launcher.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

FBI raid in Hungry Horse finds grenade launcher in home

Two people have been charged after an FBI raid on a Hungry Horse home turned up an alleged cache of drugs and a grenade launcher.

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Hungry Horse man injured in wreck on Highway 2

A Hungry Horse man was injured after crashing a 1955 Chevrolet Malibu car into an Oldsmobile Cutlass car at U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 40 outside of Columbia Falls at about 2 p.m. today

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Hungry Horse man injured in wreck on Highway 2

A Hungry Horse man was injured after crashing a 1955 Chevrolet Malibu car into an Oldsmobile Cutlass car at U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 40 outside of Columbia Falls at about 2 p.m. today

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Schnebel new Chamber director

Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Stacey Schnebel as the executive director and promoted Mark Johnson to president, leaving the vice president and treasurer positions open. The position of vice president will remain vacant until the fall. Mary Sterhan of North Valley Hospital was named treasurer at the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Schnebel new Chamber director

Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Stacey Schnebel as the executive director and promoted Mark Johnson to president, leaving the vice president and treasurer positions open. The position of vice president will remain vacant until the fall. Mary Sterhan of North Valley Hospital was named treasurer at the …

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18 SD6 teachers will take retirement deal

School District 6 will have 18 teachers retire by the end of next school year as part of a retirement incentive program, said Mikie Kimmet, District 6 human resources clerk.

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18 SD6 teachers will take retirement deal

School District 6 will have 18 teachers retire by the end of next school year as part of a retirement incentive program, said Mikie Kimmet, District 6 human resources clerk.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

School board member resigns; battling cancer

Longtime Columbia Falls school board member Scott Emmerich resigned from the board Monday evening after he announced he has cancer. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January. He said he starts an increased regimen of chemotherapy treatment next week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

School board member resigns; battling cancer

Longtime Columbia Falls school board member Scott Emmerich resigned from the board Monday evening after he announced he has cancer. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January. He said he starts an increased regimen of chemotherapy treatment next week.

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Glacier Park looking for bike patrol volunteers

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Glacier Park looking for bike patrol volunteers

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Roadwork to be done by end of month

Montana Department of Transportation officials said that road construction to the junction of U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 40 at the intersection by the Blue Moon Nite Club should be complete by the end of May.

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Roadwork to be done by end of month

Montana Department of Transportation officials said that road construction to the junction of U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 40 at the intersection by the Blue Moon Nite Club should be complete by the end of May.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

A final wish fulfilled

Sharon McGregor of Kalispell is familiar with overcoming illness. In 2005, she received chemotherapy treatment for a brain tumor that turned out to be benign. She’s also had polycystic kidney disease most of her life.

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A final wish fulfilled

Sharon McGregor of Kalispell is familiar with overcoming illness. In 2005, she received chemotherapy treatment for a brain tumor that turned out to be benign. She’s also had polycystic kidney disease most of her life.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Judge orders shooter to work with head trauma victims

A Columbia Falls High School student has received six months of probation for shooting a paint ball at a junior high student last October. He’ll also have to do volunteer work with head and eye trauma victims.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Judge orders shooter to work with head trauma victims

A Columbia Falls High School student has received six months of probation for shooting a paint ball at a junior high student last October. He’ll also have to do volunteer work with head and eye trauma victims.

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Broken printer turns into a learning tool

It is free time at Glacier Gateway Elementary School. Addy Connelly shows one of her kindergarten students how to cut wires with needle nose pliers.

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Broken printer turns into a learning tool

It is free time at Glacier Gateway Elementary School. Addy Connelly shows one of her kindergarten students how to cut wires with needle nose pliers.

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Senior recalls lightning strike as a child

Virginia Brown will never forget a lightning storm she experienced when she was a little girl.

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Senior recalls lightning strike as a child

Virginia Brown will never forget a lightning storm she experienced when she was a little girl.

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Art projects challenge eighth-graders

Every Columbia Falls Junior High art student anticipates completing an extended learning project during eighth grade.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Art projects challenge eighth-graders

Every Columbia Falls Junior High art student anticipates completing an extended learning project during eighth grade.

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Health clinic opening in Hungry Horse in a few weeks

Flathead City-County Health Department is opening a health clinic in the Canyon Elementary School May 26. School District 6 approved a building use agreement with the health department at its April board meeting.

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Health clinic opening in Hungry Horse in a few weeks

Flathead City-County Health Department is opening a health clinic in the Canyon Elementary School May 26. School District 6 approved a building use agreement with the health department at its April board meeting.

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In Kent case, jury won't see entire medical bill

The jury in the case of a skateboarder who died on a bike path in Columbia Falls won’t see an entire $153,000 medical bill as evidence.

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In Kent case, jury won't see entire medical bill

The jury in the case of a skateboarder who died on a bike path in Columbia Falls won’t see an entire $153,000 medical bill as evidence.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls High School students share why graduation matters

Columbia Falls High School freshmen and sophomores filled the Little Theater earlier this month to listen to anonymous essays written by students. Graduation Matters club members read the essays out loud for the second Speak Out, a program to encourage underclassmen to find their voice and decide for themselves why …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls High School students share why graduation matters

Columbia Falls High School freshmen and sophomores filled the Little Theater earlier this month to listen to anonymous essays written by students. Graduation Matters club members read the essays out loud for the second Speak Out, a program to encourage underclassmen to find their voice and decide for themselves why …

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Board OK's early retirement incentive

The School District 6 Board approved the concept of a retirement incentive program for the district’s teachers at last week’s meeting, but it’s subject to a final vote at the May meeting. Superintendent Steve Bradshaw added the item to the agenda at the start of the meeting. The board members …

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Board OK's early retirement incentive

The School District 6 Board approved the concept of a retirement incentive program for the district’s teachers at last week’s meeting, but it’s subject to a final vote at the May meeting. Superintendent Steve Bradshaw added the item to the agenda at the start of the meeting. The board members …

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High School Play: Technology creates comedy, chaos

Columbia Falls High School students will act as young professionals in the spring play starting this Friday.

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High School Play: Technology creates comedy, chaos

Columbia Falls High School students will act as young professionals in the spring play starting this Friday.

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Eighth-grader receives scholarship for SAT score

Once again Columbia Falls Junior High students took the Scholastic Aptitude Test this spring, a test that high school juniors and seniors across the county take for college entry. This year nine eighth-graders from Paula Koch’s advanced studies class decided to take the SAT Challenge hosted by the Montana Associate …

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Eighth-grader receives scholarship for SAT score

Once again Columbia Falls Junior High students took the Scholastic Aptitude Test this spring, a test that high school juniors and seniors across the county take for college entry. This year nine eighth-graders from Paula Koch’s advanced studies class decided to take the SAT Challenge hosted by the Montana Associate …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park to renew trail ride contract

Glacier National Park has released a prospectus for a new concession contract to operate Guided Interpretive Horseback Trail Rides and Pack Animal Services within the Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park to renew trail ride contract

Glacier National Park has released a prospectus for a new concession contract to operate Guided Interpretive Horseback Trail Rides and Pack Animal Services within the Park.

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Driver in high-speed chase required to pay $7,500 for lost cookies, other damages

A woman who took police on a high-speed chase last summer through the Canyon received a six-year deferred sentence last week and was required to pay about $7,500 in restitution.

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Driver in high-speed chase required to pay $7,500 for lost cookies, other damages

A woman who took police on a high-speed chase last summer through the Canyon received a six-year deferred sentence last week and was required to pay about $7,500 in restitution.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls teen crashes car into Trumbull Creek

A red Ford Escort car ended up in Trumbull Creek Wednesday afternoon after colliding with the guardrail while driving eastbound on U.S. Highway 2. The 16-year-old driver from Columbia Falls was taken to the hospital. There were no passengers.

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Columbia Falls teen crashes car into Trumbull Creek

A red Ford Escort car ended up in Trumbull Creek Wednesday afternoon after colliding with the guardrail while driving eastbound on U.S. Highway 2. The 16-year-old driver from Columbia Falls was taken to the hospital. There were no passengers.

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At Columbia Falls Pizza Hut, moms grateful truck that wrecked didn't go through window

No one was injured when a dark red Ford F-150 pickup truck with a topper ended up on the sidewalk and bushes at Pizza Hut Wednesday afternoon, narrowly missing the building after the gas pedal apparently stuck on the rig.

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At Columbia Falls Pizza Hut, moms grateful truck that wrecked didn't go through window

No one was injured when a dark red Ford F-150 pickup truck with a topper ended up on the sidewalk and bushes at Pizza Hut Wednesday afternoon, narrowly missing the building after the gas pedal apparently stuck on the rig.

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Skateboarding lawsuit set for jury trial in May

A lawsuit involving the death of a Columbia Falls skateboarder is set to go to trial May 2 in Flathead County District Court.

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Skateboarding lawsuit set for jury trial in May

A lawsuit involving the death of a Columbia Falls skateboarder is set to go to trial May 2 in Flathead County District Court.

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Col. Falls community market poised to expand

The hillside above O’Brien’s Liquor Store has been transformed with the demolition of a century-old house and two other buildings on the property.

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Caviar and second-graders: Native recalls success in caviar business

Louann Mohn is a fourth generation-resident of the Flathead Valley, but her ancestors came here by chance.

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Caviar and second-graders: Native recalls success in caviar business

Louann Mohn is a fourth generation-resident of the Flathead Valley, but her ancestors came here by chance.

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Martial arts studio comes to Columbia Falls

A martial arts studio that opened in Columbia Falls this month will offer self-defense classes. North Fork Tai Chi Chuan is in the same building as North Fork Pizza at 605 Nucleus Avenue, but is accessed through the alley.

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Martial arts studio comes to Columbia Falls

A martial arts studio that opened in Columbia Falls this month will offer self-defense classes. North Fork Tai Chi Chuan is in the same building as North Fork Pizza at 605 Nucleus Avenue, but is accessed through the alley.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Demolition of old Columbia Falls house could help community market

The hillside above O’Brien’s Liquor Store has been transformed with the demolition of a century-old house and two other buildings on the property.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Demolition of old Columbia Falls house could help community market

The hillside above O’Brien’s Liquor Store has been transformed with the demolition of a century-old house and two other buildings on the property.

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Columbia Falls High School students prevail at Montana state science fair

Two Columbia Falls High School students took home awards at the state science fair. Colin Norick and Annabel Conger were the only high school students from the Flathead Valley to place at the state level.

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Columbia Falls High School students prevail at Montana state science fair

Two Columbia Falls High School students took home awards at the state science fair. Colin Norick and Annabel Conger were the only high school students from the Flathead Valley to place at the state level.

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FEC: Man stole power off grid, with jumper cables

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FEC: Man stole power off grid, with jumper cables

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Birth center expansion impresses visitors

The nearest birth center to Columbia Falls area residents just received a much-needed expansion. North Valley Hospital in Whitefish is about a 13-minute drive from downtown Columbia Falls.

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Birth center expansion impresses visitors

The nearest birth center to Columbia Falls area residents just received a much-needed expansion. North Valley Hospital in Whitefish is about a 13-minute drive from downtown Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Giggles is first drop-in child care in Columbia Falls

A new child care facility has moved into the Falls Station storefront vacated by Iron Fitness. Giggles Drop In Child Care opened three weeks ago as the only drop-in child care in the Columbia Falls area.

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Giggles is first drop-in child care in Columbia Falls

A new child care facility has moved into the Falls Station storefront vacated by Iron Fitness. Giggles Drop In Child Care opened three weeks ago as the only drop-in child care in the Columbia Falls area.

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Woman charged in high speed chase was on the lam for a month

A woman who took police on a high speed chase last summer through the Canyon was found again after she was on the lam for several weeks when she skipped her court sentencing.

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Woman charged in high speed chase was on the lam for a month

A woman who took police on a high speed chase last summer through the Canyon was found again after she was on the lam for several weeks when she skipped her court sentencing.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls city council continues debate on crosswalk at pizza place

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday once again discussed the intersection of Sixth Street and Nucleus Avenue at length.

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Columbia Falls city council continues debate on crosswalk at pizza place

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday once again discussed the intersection of Sixth Street and Nucleus Avenue at length.

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Flathead Valley has about 500 nonprofits, expert says

Nonprofit organizations are a large part of the community in Columbia Falls and the Flathead Valley.

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Flathead Valley has about 500 nonprofits, expert says

Nonprofit organizations are a large part of the community in Columbia Falls and the Flathead Valley.

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School District 6 cancels mill levy, looks to future tech levy

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School District 6 cancels mill levy, looks to future tech levy

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Columbia Falls English teacher will be missed

Columbia Falls High School English teacher Michael Christensen is most often thought of as a great speech and debate coach, but he also has taught Columbia Falls students for three decades. He is retiring at the end of this school year.

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Columbia Falls English teacher will be missed

Columbia Falls High School English teacher Michael Christensen is most often thought of as a great speech and debate coach, but he also has taught Columbia Falls students for three decades. He is retiring at the end of this school year.

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County says it won't accept Syrian refugees

Many Flathead County residents are opposed to Syrian refugees being resettled in the county.

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Students win awards at science fair

Columbia Falls High School students received several awards at the 31st annual Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair last month.

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Students win awards at science fair

Columbia Falls High School students received several awards at the 31st annual Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair last month.

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C-Falls man held witness at gunpoint in heroin deal

A Columbia Falls man recently pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession and distribution of drugs.

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C-Falls man held witness at gunpoint in heroin deal

A Columbia Falls man recently pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession and distribution of drugs.

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8th grader to publish veterans' memories

Columbia Falls Junior High student Kaliann Douglas is raising money to print a book about local veterans’ memories.

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8th grader to publish veterans' memories

Columbia Falls Junior High student Kaliann Douglas is raising money to print a book about local veterans’ memories.

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Employee injured at CFAC

A Calbag Resources employee injured his leg while cutting steel at Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant last Wednesday. The 40-year-old man was going into shock when emergency responders were notified at 3:20 p.m.

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Employee injured at CFAC

A Calbag Resources employee injured his leg while cutting steel at Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant last Wednesday. The 40-year-old man was going into shock when emergency responders were notified at 3:20 p.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bullet goes through athletic director's living room window

Police are investigating a gunshot that went into the home of Columbia Falls High School athletic director last Friday. No one was injured.

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Bullet goes through athletic director's living room window

Police are investigating a gunshot that went into the home of Columbia Falls High School athletic director last Friday. No one was injured.

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Looking for a used car? County ranks high in survey

Flathead County is the third most affordable county in the state to buy a used vehicle, according to an

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Looking for a used car? County ranks high in survey

Flathead County is the third most affordable county in the state to buy a used vehicle, according to an

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Natural wildfires largely seen as beneficial in wilderness

Fire may be destructive, but it also has its benefits, noted Seth Carbonari, district fire management officer for the Spotted Bear Ranger District during a recent talk at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Natural wildfires largely seen as beneficial in wilderness

Fire may be destructive, but it also has its benefits, noted Seth Carbonari, district fire management officer for the Spotted Bear Ranger District during a recent talk at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Girls pleasantly surprised by nationals berth

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Girls pleasantly surprised by nationals berth

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Shadow program opens eyes to new careers

Peyton Kehr recently learned that she doesn’t like surgery and enjoys a friendly work environment.

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Shadow program opens eyes to new careers

Peyton Kehr recently learned that she doesn’t like surgery and enjoys a friendly work environment.

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C-Falls students learn to code using robotic games

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C-Falls students learn to code using robotic games

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With award, Nicosia to study cancer

Columbia Falls High School junior Anna Nicosia is studying one of the most complex topics she has ever studied before, cancer. She is going to Houston this spring to do a research project with a University of Texas cancer scientist.

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With award, Nicosia to study cancer

Columbia Falls High School junior Anna Nicosia is studying one of the most complex topics she has ever studied before, cancer. She is going to Houston this spring to do a research project with a University of Texas cancer scientist.

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Martin City man charged with stealing two dozen guns, ammo

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Martin City man charged with stealing two dozen guns, ammo

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Columbia Falls eighth-grader collecting socks for Abbie Shelter

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Columbia Falls eighth-grader collecting socks for Abbie Shelter

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North Fork paving on the radar, again

Montana state Sen. Dee Brown held a meeting last week at the Columbia Falls city hall to discuss the upcoming replacement of the South Fork Flathead River Bridge in 2017 and its impact on the North Fork Road as a detour.

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North Fork paving on the radar, again

Montana state Sen. Dee Brown held a meeting last week at the Columbia Falls city hall to discuss the upcoming replacement of the South Fork Flathead River Bridge in 2017 and its impact on the North Fork Road as a detour.

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Flathead County working on health plan

Flathead City-County Health Department, North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Healthcare are working together to create a plan to improve health in the community for the next three years. They held two public forums last week to receive comment on the needs of the community with a total turnout of …

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Flathead County working on health plan

Flathead City-County Health Department, North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Healthcare are working together to create a plan to improve health in the community for the next three years. They held two public forums last week to receive comment on the needs of the community with a total turnout of …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

One Columbia Falls business fails alcohol checks

Three Forks Grille failed an alcohol compliance check conducted by the Columbia Falls Police Department on Dec. 19, 2015 at 13 local businesses.

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One Columbia Falls business fails alcohol checks

Three Forks Grille failed an alcohol compliance check conducted by the Columbia Falls Police Department on Dec. 19, 2015 at 13 local businesses.

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Procedure freezes off the unwanted fat

The new year is the time for resolutions and for many this means losing weight. People who have been at it a while may still be unhappy with their figure because of subcutaneous fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.

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Procedure freezes off the unwanted fat

The new year is the time for resolutions and for many this means losing weight. People who have been at it a while may still be unhappy with their figure because of subcutaneous fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead County Court dismisses Moskaloff's attempted murder charge

A Hungry Horse man will avoid charges of attempted murder in a plea bargain with Flathead County prosecutors.

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Flathead County Court dismisses Moskaloff's attempted murder charge

A Hungry Horse man will avoid charges of attempted murder in a plea bargain with Flathead County prosecutors.

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Columbia Falls debaters beat school record

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team will rely on the strength of its juniors when it goes to the state tournament this weekend in Belgrade.

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Columbia Falls debaters beat school record

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team will rely on the strength of its juniors when it goes to the state tournament this weekend in Belgrade.

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Local forestry society presents awards

The owner of a North Fork land management consulting service is the 2015 Field Forester award winner presented by The Flathead Chapter of the Montana Society of American Foresters. Allen Chrisman of Kalispell received the award at the group’s Christmas Banquet.

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Local forestry society presents awards

The owner of a North Fork land management consulting service is the 2015 Field Forester award winner presented by The Flathead Chapter of the Montana Society of American Foresters. Allen Chrisman of Kalispell received the award at the group’s Christmas Banquet.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As negotiations drag on, Columbia Falls school board debates allowing KRMC to see school employee health data

School District 6 School Board approved, 7-1, a confidentiality agreement with Kalispell Regional Medical Center to share data about the district’s employees. Board member Larry Wilson voted no. District 6 employees are self-insured and the school is currently negotiating with the hospital in an attempt to lower health insurance costs …

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As negotiations drag on, Columbia Falls school board debates allowing KRMC to see school employee health data

School District 6 School Board approved, 7-1, a confidentiality agreement with Kalispell Regional Medical Center to share data about the district’s employees. Board member Larry Wilson voted no. District 6 employees are self-insured and the school is currently negotiating with the hospital in an attempt to lower health insurance costs …

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Columbia Falls man faces federal drug, firearm charges

A Columbia Falls man recently pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of drugs and an illegal firearm in federal court.

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Columbia Falls man faces federal drug, firearm charges

A Columbia Falls man recently pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of drugs and an illegal firearm in federal court.

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Gabby on the mend

Columbia Falls High School senior Gabby DeLorme hopes to be back home and in school in April after battling cancer since August.

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Gabby on the mend

Columbia Falls High School senior Gabby DeLorme hopes to be back home and in school in April after battling cancer since August.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Charges filed in paintball shooting of Columbia Falls youth

A Columbia Falls High School student has been charged with felony criminal endangerment for allegedly shooting a paint ball at a junior high student in October.

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Charges filed in paintball shooting of Columbia Falls youth

A Columbia Falls High School student has been charged with felony criminal endangerment for allegedly shooting a paint ball at a junior high student in October.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls man faces prison in cardiologist's death

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C-Falls man faces prison in cardiologist's death

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FBI raids Hungry Horse home

The FBI conducted a raid on a home in Hungry Horse Tuesday, but federal officials aren’t releasing any information on the incident at this point.

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FBI raids Hungry Horse home

The FBI conducted a raid on a home in Hungry Horse Tuesday, but federal officials aren’t releasing any information on the incident at this point.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls skaters performed in Whitefish show

Ice skaters from Glacier Skate Academy performed in the Christmas for All on Ice at the Stumptown Ice Den last week. A few of the ice skaters are from the Columbia Falls area.

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C-Falls skaters performed in Whitefish show

Ice skaters from Glacier Skate Academy performed in the Christmas for All on Ice at the Stumptown Ice Den last week. A few of the ice skaters are from the Columbia Falls area.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Winter Wilderness Walks hosted by MWA

The Montana Wilderness Association is offering guided snowshoe and regular walks across the state and a few near Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Winter Wilderness Walks hosted by MWA

The Montana Wilderness Association is offering guided snowshoe and regular walks across the state and a few near Columbia Falls.

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C-Falls graduate publishes first novel

Columbia Falls graduate Bret Kamrud published his first novel, “Landslide,” this fall. It is a dramatic romance written for a female audience. The story is about a veteran railroader Steven Lange who wants to have a son to carry on his legacy, but he faces a crumbling marriage and a …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls graduate publishes first novel

Columbia Falls graduate Bret Kamrud published his first novel, “Landslide,” this fall. It is a dramatic romance written for a female audience. The story is about a veteran railroader Steven Lange who wants to have a son to carry on his legacy, but he faces a crumbling marriage and a …

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Former C-Falls teacher wins national award

A former Columbia Falls High School teacher and graduate recently won a national award for her University of Montana anthropology doctoral dissertation on magic and archaeology.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former C-Falls teacher wins national award

A former Columbia Falls High School teacher and graduate recently won a national award for her University of Montana anthropology doctoral dissertation on magic and archaeology.

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2015: A year of fire, drought

The year 2015 will long be remembered as one of drought and fire. In addition to the numerous wildfires in Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, 12 fires damaged homes, businesses and outbuildings. The fires disrupted people’s lives in Columbia Falls, Evergreen, the North Fork, Martin City …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

2015: A year of fire, drought

The year 2015 will long be remembered as one of drought and fire. In addition to the numerous wildfires in Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, 12 fires damaged homes, businesses and outbuildings. The fires disrupted people’s lives in Columbia Falls, Evergreen, the North Fork, Martin City …

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School District 6 meal program in the red, again

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School District 6 meal program in the red, again

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Residents weigh in on Trump's 'muslim ban'

Republican front-runner Donald Trump recently said that he wants to stop all Muslim immigration into the United States, at least temporarily. Trump made the remarks after terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, California.

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Residents weigh in on Trump's 'muslim ban'

Republican front-runner Donald Trump recently said that he wants to stop all Muslim immigration into the United States, at least temporarily. Trump made the remarks after terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, California.

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An interview with Mr. Claus

Santa Claus took some time between toy building and packing his sleigh to talk with the Hungry Horse News last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

An interview with Mr. Claus

Santa Claus took some time between toy building and packing his sleigh to talk with the Hungry Horse News last week.

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Columbia Falls 'Shop with a Cop' celebrates 16 years

Andrew Matlock spent nearly two hours at Target picking out gifts for himself last week. He and four other boys participated in the 16th annual Shop with a Cop sponsored by the Columbia Falls Police Association.

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Columbia Falls 'Shop with a Cop' celebrates 16 years

Andrew Matlock spent nearly two hours at Target picking out gifts for himself last week. He and four other boys participated in the 16th annual Shop with a Cop sponsored by the Columbia Falls Police Association.

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Winter weather brings wrecks

Snowfall since yesterday has left hazardous winter road conditions for motorists to navigate this morning, causing several accidents.

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Winter weather brings wrecks

Snowfall since yesterday has left hazardous winter road conditions for motorists to navigate this morning, causing several accidents.

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Councilman spruces up downtown with Ruder mural

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Councilman spruces up downtown with Ruder mural

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A 'Garden of Smiles': Young illustrator, author collaborate on new book

Columbia Falls resident Kelly Potter describes herself as a “freak about Dr. Seuss,” and would love to be called the new Dr. Seuss.

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A 'Garden of Smiles': Young illustrator, author collaborate on new book

Columbia Falls resident Kelly Potter describes herself as a “freak about Dr. Seuss,” and would love to be called the new Dr. Seuss.

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C-Falls duck hunter pleads not guilty to shooting boat, hunters

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C-Falls duck hunter pleads not guilty to shooting boat, hunters

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Newman recognized for years of service

Peggy Newman received the Chamber of Commerce Community Pride Award last week for her 30 years of dedication to the Nights of Lights.

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Newman recognized for years of service

Peggy Newman received the Chamber of Commerce Community Pride Award last week for her 30 years of dedication to the Nights of Lights.

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Local man pleads guilty to burglary, drug possession

A man who stole a car from a Columbia Falls garage and crashed it in Whitefish has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

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Local man pleads guilty to burglary, drug possession

A man who stole a car from a Columbia Falls garage and crashed it in Whitefish has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

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Sign code changes spark discussion at council meeting

Changes to Columbia Falls’ sign code sparked discussion at the city council meeting Monday evening.

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Sign code changes spark discussion at council meeting

Changes to Columbia Falls’ sign code sparked discussion at the city council meeting Monday evening.

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Big wind hits Canyon, again

Residents in the Canyon are cleaning up fallen branches and trees after a windstorm Wednesday, the second one in less than a month. The storm came after a windstorm rocked the valley in mid-November leaving many trees uprooted, a garage destroyed and people without power for several days. The remains …

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Big wind hits Canyon, again

Residents in the Canyon are cleaning up fallen branches and trees after a windstorm Wednesday, the second one in less than a month. The storm came after a windstorm rocked the valley in mid-November leaving many trees uprooted, a garage destroyed and people without power for several days. The remains …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grizzly bear population estimated at about 960

Grizzly bear populations in northwest Montana continue to increase, prompting Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks to prepare for the possibility of the bears being removed from the National Endangered Species List. Added to the list in 1975, the grizzlies in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem are estimated at 960 in …

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Grizzly bear population estimated at about 960

Grizzly bear populations in northwest Montana continue to increase, prompting Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks to prepare for the possibility of the bears being removed from the National Endangered Species List. Added to the list in 1975, the grizzlies in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem are estimated at 960 in …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

25th anniversary photos: Stempin, library trying to identify CFAC employees

Gary Stempin and the Columbia Falls ImagineIf Library are looking for people who know the names of the original employees of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., formerly the Anaconda Aluminum Co.

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25th anniversary photos: Stempin, library trying to identify CFAC employees

Gary Stempin and the Columbia Falls ImagineIf Library are looking for people who know the names of the original employees of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., formerly the Anaconda Aluminum Co.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Librarian's demotion upheld by board

The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to deny Deena Wirkus’ appeal to be reinstated as library branch manager in Columbia Falls.

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C-Falls fly fisher recalls fishing in Estonia

Hilary Hutcheson’s work trip to Finland last year ended with a more than unusual fly fishing trip with an Estonian stranger.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls fly fisher recalls fishing in Estonia

Hilary Hutcheson’s work trip to Finland last year ended with a more than unusual fly fishing trip with an Estonian stranger.

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C-Falls author publishing second in Bigfoot trilogy

Columbia Falls resident Misty Allabaugh loves and believes in Bigfoot, regardless of what people think.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls author publishing second in Bigfoot trilogy

Columbia Falls resident Misty Allabaugh loves and believes in Bigfoot, regardless of what people think.

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C-Falls couple, pets escape house fire

Firefighters quickly responded to a house fire on Grand Fir Lane, north of Meadow Lake Golf Resort Friday morning, saving the structure from complete ruin.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls couple, pets escape house fire

Firefighters quickly responded to a house fire on Grand Fir Lane, north of Meadow Lake Golf Resort Friday morning, saving the structure from complete ruin.

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Columbia Falls teenager charged with raping 12-year-old Coram girl

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Columbia Falls teenager charged with raping 12-year-old Coram girl

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Veterans Home tree at Kalispell mall for 20 years

The Montana Veterans Home has a Christmas tree set up at the Kalispell Center Mall for the community to buy gifts for veterans until Dec. 21. More than 100 tags hang on the tree for each resident and a few extra tags for items that the home needs such as …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Veterans Home tree at Kalispell mall for 20 years

The Montana Veterans Home has a Christmas tree set up at the Kalispell Center Mall for the community to buy gifts for veterans until Dec. 21. More than 100 tags hang on the tree for each resident and a few extra tags for items that the home needs such as …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Librarian ouster upheld

The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 18 to deny Deena Wirkus’s appeal to reinstate her to library branch manager in Columbia Falls after her demotion to library advisor in October. Wirkus worked at Columbia Falls library for 35 years and as branch manager for 20 years.

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Librarian ouster upheld

The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 18 to deny Deena Wirkus’s appeal to reinstate her to library branch manager in Columbia Falls after her demotion to library advisor in October. Wirkus worked at Columbia Falls library for 35 years and as branch manager for 20 years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New pizzeria opening on Nucleus

A pizzeria is coming to Columbia Falls at the beginning of next year. Russ and Kim Sikorsky, previous owners of Jersey Boys Pizzeria in Whitefish, are opening North Fork Pizza at 605 Nucleus Avenue, next to A New Attitude hair salon. The kitchen and pizza oven will be at the …

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New pizzeria opening on Nucleus

A pizzeria is coming to Columbia Falls at the beginning of next year. Russ and Kim Sikorsky, previous owners of Jersey Boys Pizzeria in Whitefish, are opening North Fork Pizza at 605 Nucleus Avenue, next to A New Attitude hair salon. The kitchen and pizza oven will be at the …

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Windstorm rocks valley

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Windstorm rocks valley

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$185,000 project will showcase Crown at Discovery Center

A $185,000 tourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce was recently awarded to the Crown of the Continent Discovery Center in West Glacier for a new multimedia display featuring the region.

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$185,000 project will showcase Crown at Discovery Center

A $185,000 tourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce was recently awarded to the Crown of the Continent Discovery Center in West Glacier for a new multimedia display featuring the region.

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Glacier Park welcomed Mongolian guests from sister park

Glacier National Park received visitors from its sister park in Mongolia for five days last month.

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Glacier Park welcomed Mongolian guests from sister park

Glacier National Park received visitors from its sister park in Mongolia for five days last month.

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West Glacier a homecoming for Knutson

Columbia Falls graduate Kati Knutson returned to her hometown this year and is teaching in West Glacier.

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West Glacier a homecoming for Knutson

Columbia Falls graduate Kati Knutson returned to her hometown this year and is teaching in West Glacier.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Speakers take third at kick-off

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team garnered third place in the kick-off tournament of the 2015 season in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Speakers take third at kick-off

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team garnered third place in the kick-off tournament of the 2015 season in Kalispell.

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School board debates merits of lobby group

The School District 6 continued discussion over Montana Quality Education Coalition membership renewal for 2016 at a work session last week.

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School board debates merits of lobby group

The School District 6 continued discussion over Montana Quality Education Coalition membership renewal for 2016 at a work session last week.

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All in the camo family

Columbia Falls native Remi Berube is now famous, well, at least among other hunting enthusiasts.

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All in the camo family

Columbia Falls native Remi Berube is now famous, well, at least among other hunting enthusiasts.

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In paint ball shooting, a larger concern over violence

A Columbia Falls eighth grader was hit in the head with a paint ball while walking home after school along Talbott Road last Friday.

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In paint ball shooting, a larger concern over violence

A Columbia Falls eighth grader was hit in the head with a paint ball while walking home after school along Talbott Road last Friday.

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Speakers face changes, challenges in new season

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team starts the season Oct. 31 with a kickoff in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Speakers face changes, challenges in new season

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team starts the season Oct. 31 with a kickoff in Kalispell.

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Schools have a need for tutors

In the first hour of the school day last week, Patti Holm sat with a energetic first grader at a small table next to a classroom door at Ruder Elementary. She listened to the girl read two picture books, helping her along if she didn’t know a word.

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Schools have a need for tutors

In the first hour of the school day last week, Patti Holm sat with a energetic first grader at a small table next to a classroom door at Ruder Elementary. She listened to the girl read two picture books, helping her along if she didn’t know a word.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Deerlick Bridge replaced by next fall

The Montana Department of Transportation started recently to replace the Deerlick Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 2 east of West Glacier. The two-year project will focus on a small section of the highway between mile marker 161 and 161.3. Initial work is off of the roadway with minimal traffic impact. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Deerlick Bridge replaced by next fall

The Montana Department of Transportation started recently to replace the Deerlick Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 2 east of West Glacier. The two-year project will focus on a small section of the highway between mile marker 161 and 161.3. Initial work is off of the roadway with minimal traffic impact. …

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Murdoch's to open in December

Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply is building a new store near Columbia Falls at Halfmoon Road and U.S. Highway 2. The grand opening is planned for the first or second week of December.

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Murdoch's to open in December

Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply is building a new store near Columbia Falls at Halfmoon Road and U.S. Highway 2. The grand opening is planned for the first or second week of December.

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Road work should be done soon

Road construction to the intersection by the Blue Moon Nite Club should be complete Nov. 15. When complete, the intersection will have new traffic light signals and more turn lanes. The merge lane from Montana Highway 40 to U.S. Highway 2 will be removed, leaving the one merge lane by …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Road work should be done soon

Road construction to the intersection by the Blue Moon Nite Club should be complete Nov. 15. When complete, the intersection will have new traffic light signals and more turn lanes. The merge lane from Montana Highway 40 to U.S. Highway 2 will be removed, leaving the one merge lane by …

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In first year, Columbia Falls market a smashing success

The Columbia Falls Community Market has ended after having a very successful first summer.

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In first year, Columbia Falls market a smashing success

The Columbia Falls Community Market has ended after having a very successful first summer.

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Melby's moves to Nucleus, for now

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Melby's moves to Nucleus, for now

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CFAC open house draws plenty of questions

The public had mixed reactions to the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company open house last week.

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CFAC open house draws plenty of questions

The public had mixed reactions to the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company open house last week.

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Board OKs new Hotel

By BECCA PARSONS

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Board OKs new Hotel

By BECCA PARSONS

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Columbia Falls High School triad program finishes up playhouses

Seniors in the business trades triad program at Columbia Falls High School recently finished four playhouses that will go to some lucky kids out there. One of the homes was donated to the Head Start North Valley Center for the preschoolers and the other three will be sold by auction …

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Columbia Falls High School triad program finishes up playhouses

Seniors in the business trades triad program at Columbia Falls High School recently finished four playhouses that will go to some lucky kids out there. One of the homes was donated to the Head Start North Valley Center for the preschoolers and the other three will be sold by auction …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

CFAC open house draws plenty of questions

The public had mixed reactions to the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company open house last week.

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CFAC open house draws plenty of questions

The public had mixed reactions to the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company open house last week.

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For football player with cancer, a wealth of community support

Columbia Falls High School senior Gabby DeLorme was diagnosed with leukemia Aug. 7, just two days before the start of football practice.

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For football player with cancer, a wealth of community support

Columbia Falls High School senior Gabby DeLorme was diagnosed with leukemia Aug. 7, just two days before the start of football practice.

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Goat Lick gets a new, wider overlook at Glacier National Park

The Goat Lick Overlook in Glacier National Park along U.S. Highway 2 was completely rebuilt, making it more accessible.

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Goat Lick gets a new, wider overlook at Glacier National Park

The Goat Lick Overlook in Glacier National Park along U.S. Highway 2 was completely rebuilt, making it more accessible.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Algae renewable energy company rebuilds

An unusual octagonal structure is being built by Algae AquaCulture Technologies on the property of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. in Columbia falls. The Green Power House is part of a closed loop process to create renewable energy from biomass, with useful byproducts such as organic fertilizer and food. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Algae renewable energy company rebuilds

An unusual octagonal structure is being built by Algae AquaCulture Technologies on the property of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. in Columbia falls. The Green Power House is part of a closed loop process to create renewable energy from biomass, with useful byproducts such as organic fertilizer and food. …

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Hungry Horse film showing Saturday; nominated for an Emmy

Last year, internationally acclaimed photographer Pieter ten Hoopen along with MediaStorm produced a documentary film about life in Hungry Horse. The film received a nomination for the 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy in the New Approaches: Arts, Lifestyle, Culture category that was presented Monday in New York.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hungry Horse film showing Saturday; nominated for an Emmy

Last year, internationally acclaimed photographer Pieter ten Hoopen along with MediaStorm produced a documentary film about life in Hungry Horse. The film received a nomination for the 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy in the New Approaches: Arts, Lifestyle, Culture category that was presented Monday in New York.

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Columbia Falls library gets a new look

The Columbia Falls ImagineIF Library completed its third phase of remodeling last week. Since the library rebranded last year, cultural and organizational changes have been the focus.

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Columbia Falls library gets a new look

The Columbia Falls ImagineIF Library completed its third phase of remodeling last week. Since the library rebranded last year, cultural and organizational changes have been the focus.

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Health clinic proposed for the Canyon

The Flathead City-County Health Department hopes to open a health clinic in Hungry Horse, the first of its kind in the area.

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School board wants better state funding

School District 6 board members are frustrated by the state funding of public education in Montana.

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School board wants better state funding

School District 6 board members are frustrated by the state funding of public education in Montana.

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Yesterdays: plane crash killed Forest Service employees

10 years ago

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Yesterdays: plane crash killed Forest Service employees

10 years ago

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United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor Dawn Skerritt

The Columbia Falls United Methodist Church has a new pastor. Dawn Skerritt was hired after finishing her pastoral training at the Iliff School of Theology, a United Methodist school in Colorado.

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United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor Dawn Skerritt

The Columbia Falls United Methodist Church has a new pastor. Dawn Skerritt was hired after finishing her pastoral training at the Iliff School of Theology, a United Methodist school in Colorado.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

CFAC, EPA talks keep progressing

Talks between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant continue methodically. They discussed the terms and conditions of the administrative order on consent at a conference call Aug. 25, John Stroiazzo, Glencore project manager, said at the community liaison panel meeting last Thursday. The AOC is …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

CFAC, EPA talks keep progressing

Talks between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant continue methodically. They discussed the terms and conditions of the administrative order on consent at a conference call Aug. 25, John Stroiazzo, Glencore project manager, said at the community liaison panel meeting last Thursday. The AOC is …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

People may see smoke from CFAC

Now that the August auction items have been removed and both Stage 1 and 2 fire restrictions are lifted, Calbag Resources is adjusting its demolition activities at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, Cliff Boyd, director of asset recovery said last week.

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People may see smoke from CFAC

Now that the August auction items have been removed and both Stage 1 and 2 fire restrictions are lifted, Calbag Resources is adjusting its demolition activities at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, Cliff Boyd, director of asset recovery said last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier's Highline Trail gets a facelift

The Highline Trail, one of the most popular trails in Glacier National Park, has received some upgrades over the past week. The trail is more than 30 miles long, but has the most traffic on the first quarter mile from Logan Pass.

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Glacier's Highline Trail gets a facelift

The Highline Trail, one of the most popular trails in Glacier National Park, has received some upgrades over the past week. The trail is more than 30 miles long, but has the most traffic on the first quarter mile from Logan Pass.

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Sons of the American Revolution looks to expand wreath giving

The Glacier chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution wants to place a wreath on each of the 900 graves at the Montana Veterans Home Cemetery during the holiday season. They can’t do it without donations and participation from the community.

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Sons of the American Revolution looks to expand wreath giving

The Glacier chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution wants to place a wreath on each of the 900 graves at the Montana Veterans Home Cemetery during the holiday season. They can’t do it without donations and participation from the community.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bears on the prowl as berry crop fails

Hungry bears have closed an auto campground in Glacier National Park and last week one was shot and killed after it persisted yards in Columbia Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bears on the prowl as berry crop fails

Hungry bears have closed an auto campground in Glacier National Park and last week one was shot and killed after it persisted yards in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Homecoming festivities all this week

Columbia Falls High School celebrates homecoming this week. The student council invites the community to join in celebration by decorating businesses in blue and white or creating a Wildcat spirit space. They want people to dress in blue and white on Friday. The students also suggest that companies have a …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Homecoming festivities all this week

Columbia Falls High School celebrates homecoming this week. The student council invites the community to join in celebration by decorating businesses in blue and white or creating a Wildcat spirit space. They want people to dress in blue and white on Friday. The students also suggest that companies have a …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Building community to help building inspector

The Flathead Valley community has come together to help Virgil Bench finish building his home in Kila after being diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in May. Bench is the Columbia Falls building inspector and Whitefish chief building official. He lived in Whitefish from 1985 until he sold his home. …

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Building community to help building inspector

The Flathead Valley community has come together to help Virgil Bench finish building his home in Kila after being diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in May. Bench is the Columbia Falls building inspector and Whitefish chief building official. He lived in Whitefish from 1985 until he sold his home. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

After Miss Montana pageant, beauty eyes the FBI

Tori Price won second runner-up in the Miss Montana pageant Sept. 6 in Missoula. She also wants to work for the FBI someday, or perhaps become an attorney.

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After Miss Montana pageant, beauty eyes the FBI

Tori Price won second runner-up in the Miss Montana pageant Sept. 6 in Missoula. She also wants to work for the FBI someday, or perhaps become an attorney.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls man faces charges for car theft

A Columbia Falls man faces felony theft and burglary charges for allegedly stealing a car here and then crashing it in Whitefish a few hours later. Jamie Brandon, 34, pleaded not guilty to the felony charges at his arraignment Sept. 6.

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C-Falls man faces charges for car theft

A Columbia Falls man faces felony theft and burglary charges for allegedly stealing a car here and then crashing it in Whitefish a few hours later. Jamie Brandon, 34, pleaded not guilty to the felony charges at his arraignment Sept. 6.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dump in Babb raises bear concerns

Near the eastern edge of Many Glacier in Glacier National Park is a large pile of trash and several overflowing dumpsters in Babb on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The open dump is not only an eyesore, but also an attractant for bears, residents who live near it are saying.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dump in Babb raises bear concerns

Near the eastern edge of Many Glacier in Glacier National Park is a large pile of trash and several overflowing dumpsters in Babb on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The open dump is not only an eyesore, but also an attractant for bears, residents who live near it are saying.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pro Rodeo Princess McKenna Salminen wants to be a Border Patrol agent

Two years ago, Columbia Falls student McKenna Salminen won first runner-up in the Northwest Montana Pro Rodeo Little Miss contest. Two years later she competed again, and was crowned 2015 Northwest Montana Pro Rodeo Princess.

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Pro Rodeo Princess McKenna Salminen wants to be a Border Patrol agent

Two years ago, Columbia Falls student McKenna Salminen won first runner-up in the Northwest Montana Pro Rodeo Little Miss contest. Two years later she competed again, and was crowned 2015 Northwest Montana Pro Rodeo Princess.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gov. Bullock visits Columbia Falls High School

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock visited Columbia Falls High School on the first day of school last Thursday.

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Gov. Bullock visits Columbia Falls High School

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock visited Columbia Falls High School on the first day of school last Thursday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Babb dump raises bear concerns

Near the eastern edge of Many Glacier in Glacier National Park is a large pile of trash and several overflowing dumpsters in Babb on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The open dump is not only an eyesore, but also an attractant for bears, residents who live near it are saying.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Babb dump raises bear concerns

Near the eastern edge of Many Glacier in Glacier National Park is a large pile of trash and several overflowing dumpsters in Babb on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The open dump is not only an eyesore, but also an attractant for bears, residents who live near it are saying.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Close to 60 students considered homeless in district, car show helps them out

The Sixth Annual Heritage Days Car Show in July was about more than just showing off fancy rigs. It also raised $1,449 to help homeless students in School District 6, of which there are about 60 annually.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Close to 60 students considered homeless in district, car show helps them out

The Sixth Annual Heritage Days Car Show in July was about more than just showing off fancy rigs. It also raised $1,449 to help homeless students in School District 6, of which there are about 60 annually.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

At fair, pie bakers were sour over contest rules

Some bakers were dismayed when their pie entries to the Great American Pie Baking Contest were turned away at the Northwest Montana Fair last week. Their pies had untraditional pie crusts such as lattice weave or a leaf pattern.

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At fair, pie bakers were sour over contest rules

Some bakers were dismayed when their pie entries to the Great American Pie Baking Contest were turned away at the Northwest Montana Fair last week. Their pies had untraditional pie crusts such as lattice weave or a leaf pattern.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

SD6 board worried about reval's impact on budget

The School District Six School Board expressed concern about the changes to property valuation at a budget meeting last week. The board approved the new budget for the 2015-2016 school year at $9,933,612 for the elementary district and $5,603,883 for the high school district. Board Member Jim Henjum was absent.

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SD6 board worried about reval's impact on budget

The School District Six School Board expressed concern about the changes to property valuation at a budget meeting last week. The board approved the new budget for the 2015-2016 school year at $9,933,612 for the elementary district and $5,603,883 for the high school district. Board Member Jim Henjum was absent.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The trials and tribulations of animals at the Northwest Montana Fair

Showing a critter in the Northwest Montana Fair is a lot of work, local kids note. But it’s a lot of fun, too.

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The trials and tribulations of animals at the Northwest Montana Fair

Showing a critter in the Northwest Montana Fair is a lot of work, local kids note. But it’s a lot of fun, too.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls artist juggles career, travel and art

A painting of St. Mary Lake hangs on the wall of Three Forks Grille in Columbia Falls. David Lee Eubank is the artist and a local resident. But, he doesn’t get to create art as much as he would like. He has to pay the bills, so he works for …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls artist juggles career, travel and art

A painting of St. Mary Lake hangs on the wall of Three Forks Grille in Columbia Falls. David Lee Eubank is the artist and a local resident. But, he doesn’t get to create art as much as he would like. He has to pay the bills, so he works for …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman nabbed in high speed chase from Kalispell to Nyack

A high-speed chase ended on U.S. Highway 2 at mile marker 172 last Thursday afternoon when the woman driver careened into the woods near Nyack.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman nabbed in high speed chase from Kalispell to Nyack

A high-speed chase ended on U.S. Highway 2 at mile marker 172 last Thursday afternoon when the woman driver careened into the woods near Nyack.

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More details emerge from CFAC, EPA talks

Representatives from Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency met in person Aug. 5 to analyze the administrative order of consent. The 33-page document is a legal agreement that sets cleanup actions for the plant.

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More details emerge from CFAC, EPA talks

Representatives from Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency met in person Aug. 5 to analyze the administrative order of consent. The 33-page document is a legal agreement that sets cleanup actions for the plant.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Stratton family members recall homestead life in Flathead Valley

In the early part of the 1900s, a man living in Unionville, Missouri grew frustrated of the dry growing season and decided to take advantage of the Homestead Act. Frank Stratton picked up his wife Minnie and their family of eight children and put everything they owned on a train …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Stratton family members recall homestead life in Flathead Valley

In the early part of the 1900s, a man living in Unionville, Missouri grew frustrated of the dry growing season and decided to take advantage of the Homestead Act. Frank Stratton picked up his wife Minnie and their family of eight children and put everything they owned on a train …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bat incidents up this year in Flathead County

The number of reported human and pet interactions with bats has increased over previous years, reported the Flathead City-County Health Department last week. An interaction is a bite, scratch or direct contact.

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Bat incidents up this year in Flathead County

The number of reported human and pet interactions with bats has increased over previous years, reported the Flathead City-County Health Department last week. An interaction is a bite, scratch or direct contact.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Building by building, counting bats in Glacier

A Montana State University senior is monitoring bats this summer at Glacier National Park. Cheyenne Stirling is the first MSU student to receive a Jerry O'Neal National Park Service Student Fellowship.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Building by building, counting bats in Glacier

A Montana State University senior is monitoring bats this summer at Glacier National Park. Cheyenne Stirling is the first MSU student to receive a Jerry O'Neal National Park Service Student Fellowship.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Meals on Wheels is short on wheels

Imagine an elderly person who doesn't leave his home most days. They might get a visit or a phone call from a caregiver or family member only once a day.

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Meals on Wheels is short on wheels

Imagine an elderly person who doesn't leave his home most days. They might get a visit or a phone call from a caregiver or family member only once a day.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bridge collision interrupts Chicago couple's vacation

An eastbound mid-size car collided with the bridge guardrail at about 10 a.m. today on U.S. Highway 2 at the Flathead River crossing in Columbia Falls.

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Bridge collision interrupts Chicago couple's vacation

An eastbound mid-size car collided with the bridge guardrail at about 10 a.m. today on U.S. Highway 2 at the Flathead River crossing in Columbia Falls.

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Columbia Falls Planning Board OKs Diane Road condos

The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board and Zoning Commission Tuesday unanimously accepted the permit request by Randy Jones Construction to build four multi-family homes on Diane Road.

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Columbia Falls Planning Board OKs Diane Road condos

The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board and Zoning Commission Tuesday unanimously accepted the permit request by Randy Jones Construction to build four multi-family homes on Diane Road.

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Film photographer captures Glacier Park in black and white

"Death before digital" says photographer Norman Riley. Riley, one of this year's artist-in-residence in Glacier National Park, makes photographs with a large format film camera. He always uses film.

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Film photographer captures Glacier Park in black and white

"Death before digital" says photographer Norman Riley. Riley, one of this year's artist-in-residence in Glacier National Park, makes photographs with a large format film camera. He always uses film.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers in the Bob are thankful for the experience

Volunteers working on summer projects in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex say they are thankful to have done the work. Depending on the project, they maintain trails, suppress weeds and do other work to conserve the wilderness. They share these sentiments in evaluations at the end of each project, said …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers in the Bob are thankful for the experience

Volunteers working on summer projects in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex say they are thankful to have done the work. Depending on the project, they maintain trails, suppress weeds and do other work to conserve the wilderness. They share these sentiments in evaluations at the end of each project, said …

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Reality TV star in the valley to promote legal moonshine

Tim Smith, the main character of the Discovery Channel hit TV series “Moonshiners” is visiting Columbia Falls to promote his new legal moonshine, Climax Moonshine.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Reality TV star in the valley to promote legal moonshine

Tim Smith, the main character of the Discovery Channel hit TV series “Moonshiners” is visiting Columbia Falls to promote his new legal moonshine, Climax Moonshine.

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Whitefish father, son, plucked from approaching blaze

A Whitefish man and his son had an unexpected helicopter ride out of the backcountry as they were rescued from the approaching Thompson Creek Fire Sunday.

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Whitefish father, son, plucked from approaching blaze

A Whitefish man and his son had an unexpected helicopter ride out of the backcountry as they were rescued from the approaching Thompson Creek Fire Sunday.

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Whitefish hikers airlifted from Glacier wildfire

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Glacier Park visitors can access Logan Pass from the east side

The east side of the Sun Road in Glacier National Park opened this morning. Yet, there are many restrictions that visitors need to be aware of.

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Glacier Park visitors can access Logan Pass from the east side

The east side of the Sun Road in Glacier National Park opened this morning. Yet, there are many restrictions that visitors need to be aware of.

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Hungry Horse gift shop gives trolls a happy face

Happy Trolls Gift Shop in Hungry Horse gives the old troll a facelift. The log cabin gift shop is the place to find prints of trolls frolicking in scenic mountains. Trolls are usually considered scary and don't frolic, but these trolls are happy creatures created by noted artist Arvid Kristoffersen. …

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Hungry Horse gift shop gives trolls a happy face

Happy Trolls Gift Shop in Hungry Horse gives the old troll a facelift. The log cabin gift shop is the place to find prints of trolls frolicking in scenic mountains. Trolls are usually considered scary and don't frolic, but these trolls are happy creatures created by noted artist Arvid Kristoffersen. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

North Fork Road sees dust control

The North Fork Road is getting much-needed roadwork to smooth out its washboard surface. Deep blading is planned to start this week and be finished by Thursday, Ovila Byrd, Flathead County Road Bridge supervisor said at the North Fork Interlocal meeting last week.

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North Fork Road sees dust control

The North Fork Road is getting much-needed roadwork to smooth out its washboard surface. Deep blading is planned to start this week and be finished by Thursday, Ovila Byrd, Flathead County Road Bridge supervisor said at the North Fork Interlocal meeting last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Many downtown buildings bought by single person

Several key buildings on Nucleus Avenue have a new owner. Developer Mick Ruis recently bought the former First Citizens Bank, the Davall building, the Park Merc building and two vacant lots behind the Merc. Ruis was apparently on a three-week vacation and could not be immediately reached for comment. The …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Many downtown buildings bought by single person

Several key buildings on Nucleus Avenue have a new owner. Developer Mick Ruis recently bought the former First Citizens Bank, the Davall building, the Park Merc building and two vacant lots behind the Merc. Ruis was apparently on a three-week vacation and could not be immediately reached for comment. The …

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Motorist accidentally runs over person's ankle in GNP

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Motorist accidentally runs over person's ankle in GNP

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Glacier Ride raises more than $100k for the Park

Bicyclists traveled 250 miles last week to fundraise over $100,000 for the Glacier National Park Conservancy. They rode for six days through Glacier National Park and into Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada.

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Glacier Ride raises more than $100k for the Park

Bicyclists traveled 250 miles last week to fundraise over $100,000 for the Glacier National Park Conservancy. They rode for six days through Glacier National Park and into Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada.

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CFAC negotiating with EPA, but ARCO won't

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to work with the Environmental Protection Agency on an administrative order on consent to clean up its plant here. The order, when finalized, is a legal contract that sets required corrective and cleanup actions for the plant.

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CFAC negotiating with EPA, but ARCO won't

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to work with the Environmental Protection Agency on an administrative order on consent to clean up its plant here. The order, when finalized, is a legal contract that sets required corrective and cleanup actions for the plant.

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Six running for city council

The Columbia Falls City Council will actually have a race this election cycle.

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Six running for city council

The Columbia Falls City Council will actually have a race this election cycle.

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Ten Commandments Park vandalized, again

The Ten Commandment park on U.S. Highway 2 was vandalized last week. The park is a collection of over 20 large billboards setup in a horseshoe shape with quotes from the Bible's Ten Commandments and America's founding fathers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ten Commandments Park vandalized, again

The Ten Commandment park on U.S. Highway 2 was vandalized last week. The park is a collection of over 20 large billboards setup in a horseshoe shape with quotes from the Bible's Ten Commandments and America's founding fathers.

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Red Bus painting wins pass contest

A watercolor painting of a Red Bus driving up Going-to-the-Sun Road will be on next year's Glacier National Park annual pass. The artist and first place winner of the annual park pass artwork contest is Turner Haugen, seventh grade student at Whitefish Middle School and Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Red Bus painting wins pass contest

A watercolor painting of a Red Bus driving up Going-to-the-Sun Road will be on next year's Glacier National Park annual pass. The artist and first place winner of the annual park pass artwork contest is Turner Haugen, seventh grade student at Whitefish Middle School and Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish.

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Two arrested for Essex burglary, theft

Two men face charges of burglary in Essex and Pinnacle. A variety of items were stolen from the burglarized properties. The items, stolen May 16-18, included tools, sports equipment, electronics, and food and liquor with a combined value greater than $1,500 according to Flathead County court records.

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Two arrested for Essex burglary, theft

Two men face charges of burglary in Essex and Pinnacle. A variety of items were stolen from the burglarized properties. The items, stolen May 16-18, included tools, sports equipment, electronics, and food and liquor with a combined value greater than $1,500 according to Flathead County court records.

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Shop to promote local, handmade items

On Nucleus Avenue is a new store that you may have missed because it is tucked in next to The Barber’s Chair. Indy’s Shoppe opened May 5. The store, owned by Cynthia Geer, has a variety of items including clothing, shoes, cowboy hats, purses, jewelry, paintings and wall hangings.

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Shop to promote local, handmade items

On Nucleus Avenue is a new store that you may have missed because it is tucked in next to The Barber’s Chair. Indy’s Shoppe opened May 5. The store, owned by Cynthia Geer, has a variety of items including clothing, shoes, cowboy hats, purses, jewelry, paintings and wall hangings.

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Store features sports cards

A store selling sports cards and DVDs opened June 2 in Columbia Falls in the Falls Station of U.S. Highway 2. Tony Sibert, owner of Sports Cards Plus, is an ironworker part time at RBM Lumber, Inc.

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Store features sports cards

A store selling sports cards and DVDs opened June 2 in Columbia Falls in the Falls Station of U.S. Highway 2. Tony Sibert, owner of Sports Cards Plus, is an ironworker part time at RBM Lumber, Inc.

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New variety store on Nucleus

Randy Beach has been collecting items for the past six years with the plan that he would open a store. He opened 406 Northern Finds on Nucleus Avenue with his wife, Ruby, in May. The store is caddy corner to the post office and next to the video store.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New variety store on Nucleus

Randy Beach has been collecting items for the past six years with the plan that he would open a store. He opened 406 Northern Finds on Nucleus Avenue with his wife, Ruby, in May. The store is caddy corner to the post office and next to the video store.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fly fishing TV show hosts open fly shop

Owners of Outside Media, Hilary and Shane Hutcheson, have opened a fly shop on Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. Lary's Fly Supply sells outdoor apparel, Salomon trail running shoes, flies, rods, reels, bags and other fly-fishing accessories.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fly fishing TV show hosts open fly shop

Owners of Outside Media, Hilary and Shane Hutcheson, have opened a fly shop on Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. Lary's Fly Supply sells outdoor apparel, Salomon trail running shoes, flies, rods, reels, bags and other fly-fishing accessories.

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Glacier is artist's backyard

Glacier National Park is home ground for artist Allen Jimmerson.

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Glacier is artist's backyard

Glacier National Park is home ground for artist Allen Jimmerson.

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Glacier National Park welcomes the 100 millionth visitor

Not knowing what the day would hold, Becky Janssen with son Pierce, 14, and daughter Gretchen, 10, decided to drive around Glacier National Park on Thursday for the first day Logan Pass was open. Park superintendent Jeff Mow welcomed the family as the 100 millionth visitor.

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Glacier National Park welcomes the 100 millionth visitor

Not knowing what the day would hold, Becky Janssen with son Pierce, 14, and daughter Gretchen, 10, decided to drive around Glacier National Park on Thursday for the first day Logan Pass was open. Park superintendent Jeff Mow welcomed the family as the 100 millionth visitor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO