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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 [email protected] or 406-892-2151.
ARTICLES BY CHRIS PETERSON
Law would restrict e-bikes, e-motorcycles in Columbia Falls
The City of Columbia Falls is looking to place some significant restrictions on electric motorcycles, bicycles and other motorized use on its bike paths and sidewalks after a teen collided with a car earlier this year and went through the windshield while driving down a sidewalk on Highway 2 at …
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Police capture McGarry after high speed chase
A man well-known to Columbia Falls and Flathead County law enforcement is now behind bars after a high-speed chase from Columbia Falls to Whitefish Dec. 3.
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Night of Lights is now in its 40th year, parade Friday
The annual Night of Lights Parade and celebration is Friday night in Columbia Falls. Sponsored by the Lions Club, this year’s theme is “Super Hero Christmas,” so floats should have a super hero theme.
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Law would restrict e-bikes, e-motorcycles in Columbia Falls
The City of Columbia Falls is looking to place some significant restrictions on electric motorcycles, bicycles and other motorized use on its bike paths and sidewalks after a teen collided with a car earlier this year and went through the windshield while driving down a sidewalk on Highway 2 at …
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As planning effort gets underway in Columbia Falls, key data released
With a joint session of city council and the planning commission last week, the city of Columbia Falls kicked off its effort to craft a new land use plan that will comply with the overarching state law, the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
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Warrant issued for man accused of assaulting deputies
A bench warrant has been issued for a man well-known to Columbia Falls and Flathead County law enforcement after he failed to show up for his Oct. 30 sentencing in Flathead County District Court.
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Montana mayor urges city to consider restricting vacation rentals
All told, the study found there were 83 licensed in the city limits and about 223 in the Columbia Falls area. But there appear to be more in the works. Barnhart noted that a building across the street from City Hall was advertising both long and short-term rentals.
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Helicopter tour outfit near Glacier Park referred to county attorney
The Flathead County Planning Office has referred Mule Shoe Outfitters to the county attorney’s office for a zoning violation in West Glacier concerning a helicopter tour company that operated on the property this summer.
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Land to Hand growing in new space at former Columbia Falls school
Gretchen Boyer’s eyes light up.
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Land to Hand growing in new space at former school
Gretchen Boyer’s eyes light up.
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Flathead National Forest releases plans for logging project during shutdown
While most federal workers are out of jobs currently, Flathead National Forest released plans for a proposed logging and thinning project south of Kila during the government shutdown.
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Retired center's director spent career sharing science of Glacier Park
You could say that Tara Carolin’s career in Glacier National Park was one of service to science and discovery.
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In pictures: Columbia Falls girls soccer team wins state A championship over Bigfork
Wildcats drop Valkyries in a physical battle at home in the rain, 4-0. The game was a 0-0 draw at the half, but the Cats broke it open in the second half.
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Photos from Columbia Falls play on the pitch in the state A soccer semifinal playoffs
The girls beat Lone Peak 4-1 to advance to the state A soccer finals against Bigfork. The boys lost a hard fought battle against Polson in a shootout, 1-1 (7-6).
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