Editor
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at editor@hungryhorsenews.com or 406-892-2151.
ARTICLES BY CHRIS PETERSON
Man allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up' churches, had sniper nest on a property
A rural Columbia Falls man faces felony charges after he allegedly threatened to “shoot up” churches and kill a former partner.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 DAY AGO
The joys of rabbit joints
So a few weeks ago I decided to get some quotes on new kitchen cabinets and they came in exactly where I expected, which is to say, way more money than I want to spend or even can afford. Not only that, they were made out of woods or finishes …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 16 HOURS AGO
Zinke critical of Glacier Park reservation decision
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke isn’t too happy with the Glacier National Park announcement that it would implement a timed entry reservation system last week.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 16 HOURS AGO
Man allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up’ churches, had sniper nest on a property
A rural Columbia Falls man faces felony charges after he allegedly threatened to “shoot up” churches in the area and threatened a former partner with death as well.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 16 HOURS AGO
Neighbors unhappy with subdivision near Columbia Falls, but state says developer following law
Members of a rural Columbia Falls homeowners association are raising concerns about a subdivision near Meadow Lake Resort, but the developer says it’s following state law and the state Department of Environmental Quality agrees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 DAYS AGO
Montana, Bigfork vote red
Republicans ruled the roost with few exceptions in the November election. Turnout was high, with 74.49% of registered voters going to the polls. Here’s the final results with all precincts reporting according to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office. (Top two candidates only).
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 DAYS AGO
Pursuit buys Eddie's Cafe in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park
Pursuit announced Friday it had purchased Eddie’s Café & Mercantile and the associated Apgar Lookout Retreat in Glacier National Park from businessman Brian Kelly.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
Glacier National Park will implement timed entry system for west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, North Fork in 2025
Glacier National Park announced Thursday it would implement a one-day timed entry reservation system for the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road for the summer of 2025, but visitors can still drive the road from the east side without a reservation as they could in 2024.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers in Columbia Falls
Karene Manus loads the food into her truck and is off. She has deliveries to make on this sunny Friday. Today she will visit nine housebound older folks who rely on her for their weekend meals.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Former Bob Marshall outfitter faces more federal charges for gear drops near Silvertip Mountain
A former Hungry Horse outfitter and guide faces more federal charges for allegedly guiding outside of his permitted area on multiple occasions in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, according to court documents filed last week in Missoula District Court.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Plane that crashed into Hungry Horse Reservoir last year ran out of gas
A plane that crash-landed into the Hungry Horse Reservoir last November ran out of fuel, according to a National Transportation Board investigation published Oct. 10.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Grain spill near Glacier National Park cleaned up, BNSF says
BNSF Railway says it has removed all the railcars that derailed from its tracks on the border of Glacier National Park and the soybeans that spilled have been cleaned up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Bill for school flooding in Columbia Falls will exceed $1 million
The cost of flooding at Columbia Falls High School this summer will exceed $1 million in insurance claims, District Clerk Dustin Zuffelato reported to the School District 6 Board at a recent meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
