Analysis shows half of state's counties have reported cases of COVID-19

A statewide interim analysis of the state’s 377 known COVID-19 cases through April 10 has found that about 45 percent of the people diagnosed with the illness have recovered and 53 are considered recovering.

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Banks handling a rush of emergency coronavirus loans

Local businesses and nonprofits are taking advantage of a federal loan program designed to keep them running during the coronavirus pandemic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park plows making progress, while park remains closed to public

Glacier National Park plow crews are making progress on plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The goal is to make it to the Loop by week’s end, a park official said, citing an email update from the plow crews. Crews are through the West Side Tunnel.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Weyerhaeuser completes $145M sale

The company that purchased 630,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser timberlands in Montana said it fully intends to keep the property in the state’s block management program, which allows hunting and other access to the public.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park closed for foreseeable future

Glacier National Park rangers were sweeping roads and clearing campgrounds late Friday after the park announced it would close after consulting with state, local and tribal officials due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus.

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Vet gets medal, 68 years later

Longtime North Forker Lee Downes got a surprise on Sunday — a medal for his military service in post-war Europe, 68 years after the fact.

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KRH opens screening facilities for people who think they have coronavirus

Kalispell Regional Healthcare has set up two sites where people can be examined if they think they have moderate symptoms of coronavirus, the hospital announced Wednesday.

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Polson native to be inducted into Hall of Fame

A Polson native will be inducted into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame next month.

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Warm winter recorded, but snowpack still above average

Kalispell had its third warmest winter on record with an average high of 30 degrees, but the Flathead River Basin snowpack is still well above average at 120 percent, as of the first week of March.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls resort tax goes to voters June 2

Columbia Falls city residents will vote on a proposed 3% resort tax in the June 2 primary election, the Columbia Falls City Council has decided.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mixed-use project aims to transform Nucleus Avenue

Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has formally submitted plans for a project that promises to transform downtown.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier Park looks at privatizing free shuttle service

Glacier National Park is looking for a private company to operate its free shuttle service in 2020.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Restaurant, bar, hotel planned for West Glacier

A Williston, North Dakota, company has plans for a hotel, restaurant and bar on property that was once Glacier Heli-Tours, a helicopter tour company just outside of Glacier National Park on U.S. 2.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish man who attacked woman with stun gun sentenced

A Whitefish man who attacked the mother of his children with a stun gun as she tried to call police on him from her Columbia Falls home was sentenced to 10 years with the Department of Corrections with five years suspended for felony criminal endangerment, though Flathead County District Court …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls moves ahead with 3% resort tax proposal

The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday approved a draft version of a 3 percent resort tax that will go voters later this spring.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Weber reflects on career at helm of Flathead National Forest

A few years back Flathead National Forest Supervisor Chip Weber humped it up the steep ridge overlooking the Bunker Creek drainage accompanied by a host of wilderness advocates.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Board to take up vacation rental resort on Lake Five

A new vacation rental-type resort is planned for the shores of Lake Five near West Glacier, but it’s already run afoul of county and state regulators.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Weyerhaeuser buyer says it has no plans to restrict access

The company that is purchasing 630,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser lands in Northwest Montana claims it has “no plans” to restrict public access.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wick tapped for Columbia Falls superintendent job

After a brief executive session on Monday, the Columbia Falls School Board voted to offer Columbia Falls Junior High School Principal Dave Wick the superintendent’s job, pending negotiations with board chairperson Jill Rocksund.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pursuit builds parking lot in West Glacier; mini golf also planned

Trees have been cleared and land has been leveled for a 90-car parking lot off Old River Bridge Road in West Glacier. A miniature golf course is also planned behind the gas station. That was approved in January, but clearing for the project just began this fall.

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Columbia Falls firefighters respond to two fires within four minutes

Columbia Falls firefighters were busy early Sunday morning after they received two major fire calls within four minutes of each other.

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C-Falls principal in the running for supt. job

Dave Wick, the affable principal of the Columbia Falls Junior High School for more than 20 years, could be the new superintendent of School District 6.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Col. Falls fine-tuning resort tax proposal

Columbia Falls city leaders continue to work on the finer details of a proposed resort tax, Mayor Don Barnhart told the City Council Monday night.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Conductors claim railroad trying to squeeze them out of a job

Railroad workers charged last week that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway wants to do away with conductors during a town hall-style meeting with Montana Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. in Kalispell last week.

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Glacier to begin study of east side elk herds

Glacier National Park will embark on a comprehensive study of its east side elk herd in the coming years.

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From employee housing to resort, Izaak Walton Inn turns 80

In the 1920s and ‘30s, men who worked on the Great Northern Railroad near Essex had a tough life in the winter. Their jobs were to keep the railroad line over Marias Pass free and clear of snow — no small task considering the numerous storms that walloped the region …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

With bison perhaps returning, Glacier to study east side elk herd

Glacier National Park will embark on a comprehensive study of its east side elk herd in the coming years.

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Fire destroys camper, damages house in C-Falls

A camper was destroyed and a home was damaged in a fire Sunday night in Columbia Falls, but no one was injured.

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ATV driver dies in crash with logging truck

Law enforcement and emergency personnel were on the scene of a fatal accident near Wishart Road and U.S. 2 Friday afternoon.

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The iconic Izaak Walton

In the 1920s and ’30s, men who worked on the Great Northern Railway near Essex had a tough life in the winter. Their jobs were to keep the railroad line over Marias Pass free and clear of snow — no small task considering the numerous storms that walloped the region …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Zone change paves way for medical center at 'Cedar Palace'

The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday approved a zone change for the former Weyerhaeuser “Cedar Palace” office complex from light industrial to commercial business, which paves the way for the building to be used as a medical facility.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Zone change paves way for medical center at 'Cedar Palace'

The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday approved a zone change for the former Weyerhaeuser “Cedar Palace” office complex from light industrial to commercial business, which paves the way for the building to be used as a medical facility.

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Glacier's Sperry Chalet reconstruction completed

Crews recently wrapped up work on reconstructing the Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park. Aside for some punch-list items next summer, the two-year effort to rebuild the chalet is complete.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier's Sperry Chalet reconstruction completed

Crews recently wrapped up work on reconstructing the Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park. Aside for some punch-list items next summer, the two-year effort to rebuild the chalet is complete.

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ViZn Energy facility damaged in blaze

The ViZn Energy facility on U.S. 2 West outside Columbia Falls was damaged by an early morning fire Wednesday.

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ViZn Energy facility damaged in blaze

The ViZn Energy facility on U.S. 2 West outside Columbia Falls was damaged by an early morning fire Wednesday.

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4 Dems vie for HD3 vacancy

Four Democrats have thrown their hats in the ring to replace House District 3 Rep. Zac Perry of Columbia Falls, who resigned in September to further his college education.

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4 Dems vie for HD3 vacancy

Four Democrats have thrown their hats in the ring to replace House District 3 Rep. Zac Perry of Columbia Falls, who resigned in September to further his college education.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Developer vows to take steps to protect eagles

The developer of a gated community at the base of Teakettle Mountain said he’s taking steps to address concerns over a bald eagle nest on his property.

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Developer vows to take steps to protect eagles

The developer of a gated community at the base of Teakettle Mountain said he’s taking steps to address concerns over a bald eagle nest on his property.

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Winter storm slams east of Divide

An historic early fall storm hammered the high country and locales east of the Continental Divide, but the lower Flathead Valley saw high winds, but virtually no snow.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls native wins NBC comedy competition

Marty Bereta of Columbia Falls is a proud parent. His son Joe recently won NBC’s comedy competition, “Bring the Funny.”

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls native wins NBC comedy competition

Marty Bereta of Columbia Falls is a proud parent. His son Joe recently won NBC’s comedy competition, “Bring the Funny.”

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park officially allows e-bikes

The National Park Service on Thursday announced it would allow electric bikes in Glacier National Park and other national parks on roads and trails where traditional bikes are allowed.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the National Bison Range that emphasizes wildlife protection and habitat improvements to the 18,800 acres of the range’s grassland, timber and riparian areas.

VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls legislator resigns to go back to school

House District 3 Rep. Zac Perry of Columbia Falls has resigned.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls legislator resigns to go back to school

House District 3 Rep. Zac Perry of Columbia Falls has resigned.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Board favors big subdivision, but with conditions

The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board on Tuesday voted to recommend approval of a new major subdivision east of the Flathead River just outside Columbia Falls, though it added several conditions that could lower the density of the project and mitigate at least some of the impacts to wetlands on …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Board favors big subdivision, but with conditions

The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board on Tuesday voted to recommend approval of a new major subdivision east of the Flathead River just outside Columbia Falls, though it added several conditions that could lower the density of the project and mitigate at least some of the impacts to wetlands on …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the National Bison Range that emphasizes wildlife protection and habitat improvements to the 18,800 acres of the range’s grassland, timber and riparian areas.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the National Bison Range that emphasizes wildlife protection and habitat improvements to the 18,800 acres of the range’s grassland, timber and riparian areas.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

FVCC art students get creative with recycled materials

Honey the Bear is no ordinary bruin. It took more than 350 hours to construct. And it’s made up almost entirely of recycled cardboard.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

FVCC art students get creative with recycled materials

Honey the Bear is no ordinary bruin. It took more than 350 hours to construct. And it’s made up almost entirely of recycled cardboard.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

2 lions killed in Columbia Falls park

Two young mountain lions were shot and killed near River’s Edge Park in Columbia Falls over the weekend.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

2 lions killed in Columbia Falls park

Two young mountain lions were shot and killed near River’s Edge Park in Columbia Falls over the weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Park visitation slightly lower than last July

Overall visitation to Glacier National Park in July was down just under 3 percent over last year’s figures.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Park Service releases video narrative of Howe Ridge blaze

The National Park Service has released a

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Search for man missing in Glacier Park scaled back

Glacier National Park announced last week it would scale back the search for Mark Sinclair.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Increase in river floaters could prompt permit requirement

If the upward trend of visitors continues, federal land managers could implement a permit system to float the upper end of the North Fork of the Flathead River, Hungry Horse-Glacier View district ranger Rob Davies reiterated during a meeting with locals July 10.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Permits loom as North Fork river use increases

If the upward trend of visitors continues, federal land managers could implement a permit system to float the upper end of the North Fork of the Flathead River, Hungry Horse-Glacier View District Ranger Rob Davies reiterated during a meeting with locals July 10.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Permits loom as North Fork river use increases

If the upward trend of visitors continues, federal land managers could implement a permit system to float the upper end of the North Fork of the Flathead River, Hungry Horse-Glacier View District Ranger Rob Davies reiterated during a meeting with locals July 10.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ranger Doug: 70 years of making folks smile

Doug Follett says he couldn’t afford to see the world, so he got in a job in Glacier National Park nearly 60 years ago.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boys and Girls Club gets $1M grant to expand programs

The Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country recently received a more than $1 million federal grant to start programs for junior high and high school students in Columbia Falls.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boys and Girls Club gets $1M grant to expand programs

The Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country recently received a more than $1 million federal grant to start programs for junior high and high school students in Columbia Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls to ask voters for $37 million school bond

The Columbia Falls School Board this week approved a $37 million 20-year bond election to renovate Ruder Elementary School and build an entirely new school at Glacier Gateway.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls to ask voters for $37 million school bond

The Columbia Falls School Board this week approved a $37 million 20-year bond election to renovate Ruder Elementary School and build an entirely new school at Glacier Gateway.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park's Sun Road opens for season

Wind, rain, dense fog in spots, and bumper-to-bumper traffic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Easment helps preserve North Fork area

A small, but important piece of property near Polebridge has been placed under a conservation easement, the Flathead land Trust announced last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls family fishing pond opens Tuesday

A ceremony to dedicate and celebrate the new fish pond at River’s Edge Park in Columbia Falls is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls family fishing pond opens Tuesday

A ceremony to dedicate and celebrate the new fish pond at River’s Edge Park in Columbia Falls is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls unveils new downtown welcome signs

For the first time in about 40 years, Columbia Falls’ Nucleus Avenue now welcomes visitors to downtown.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls unveils new downtown welcome signs

For the first time in about 40 years, Columbia Falls’ Nucleus Avenue now welcomes visitors to downtown.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Visitor spending continues increase

Every year for the past seven years, visitor spending in the gateway communities of Glacier National Park has grown.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pursuit purchases Belton Chalet

Pursuit, the company that was formerly known as Glacier Park Inc., announced Tuesday it had purchased the historic Belton Chalet in West Glacier. Terms were not disclosed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Anderson awarded Phase 2 for Sperry Chalet completion

Dick Anderson Construction will finish the work the company started rebuilding the Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cyclists stranded by avalanche on Sun Road

No one was injured, but 13 bicyclists were stranded in the alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park after an avalanche swept over the road at Triple Arches.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pursuit buys Belton Chalet

Pursuit, the company that was formerly known as Glacier Park Inc., announced Tuesday it had purchased the historic Belton Chalet in West Glacier. Terms were not disclosed.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls to seek voter approval for school projects

Two big school construction projects are on the horizon in Columbia Falls, including a new school at Glacier Gateway and a remodel of Ruder Elementary.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls to seek voter approval for school projects

Two big school construction projects are on the horizon in Columbia Falls, including a new school at Glacier Gateway and a remodel of Ruder Elementary.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

For 30 years, Expo has been getting folks into the woods

When the Family Forestry Expo first started, some of the trees in the Ronald Buentemeier Educational Forest off Trumbull Creek Road were just saplings.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Col. Falls meets state benchmark for resort tax

The Montana Department of Commerce has determined that the city of Columbia Falls qualifies as a resort community under state law, meaning the city can ask voters to approve a resort tax in the future.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forestry Expo puts natural resources in the spotlight

When the Family Forestry Expo first started, some of the trees in the Ronald Buentemeier Educational Forest off Trumbull Creek Road were just saplings.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forestry Expo puts natural resources in the spotlight

When the Family Forestry Expo first started, some of the trees in the Ronald Buentemeier Educational Forest off Trumbull Creek Road were just saplings.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Col. Falls meets state benchmark for resort tax

The Montana Department of Commerce has determined that the city of Columbia Falls qualifies as a resort community under state law, meaning the city can ask voters to approve a resort tax in the future.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man with criminal history dies

A man with a long criminal history in Flathead County has died.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish man with criminal history dies

A man with a long criminal history in Flathead County has died.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls students spruce up retaining wall with mural

Members of the Columbia Falls High School art club graciously spruced up the concrete wall in front of the Hungry Horse News last week.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls students spruce up retaining wall with mural

Members of the Columbia Falls High School art club graciously spruced up the concrete wall in front of the Hungry Horse News last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Former railroad worker gets another $1M in BNSF case

A federal judge has ruled that BNSF Railway Co. is not entitled to a new trial in the case of a Columbia Falls employee who won a significant judgment against the railroad in the last year.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Former railroad worker gets another $1M in BNSF case

A federal judge has ruled that BNSF Railway Co. is not entitled to a new trial in the case of a Columbia Falls employee who won a significant judgment against the railroad in the last year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Legal battle over cleanup responsibility continues

A federal judge ruled earlier this month Columbia Falls Aluminum Co.’s lawsuit against the Atlantic Richfield Co. should move forward.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Legal battle over cleanup responsibility continues

A federal judge ruled earlier this month Columbia Falls Aluminum Co.’s lawsuit against the Atlantic Richfield Co. should move forward.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Martin City man pleads guilty to federal drug charge

A Martin City man who dodged a homicide charge for allegedly shooting a man in Hungry Horse will end up in prison on federal drug charges.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Martin City man pleads guilty to federal drug charge

A Martin City man who dodged a homicide charge for allegedly shooting a man in Hungry Horse will end up in prison on federal drug charges.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

In Glacier Park, plows begin the long job of clearing roads of snow

Glacier National Park’s annual rite of spring gets underway this week and next — the clearing of its roads of winter snows.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Spring plowing begins in Glacier

Glacier National Park’s annual rite of spring gets underway this week and next — the clearing of its roads of winter snows.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Spring plowing begins in Glacier

Glacier National Park’s annual rite of spring gets underway this week and next — the clearing of its roads of winter snows.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Biologist busts some myths about wolves

Wolves live in family groups. They don’t think twice about traveling long distances. They’re territorial. They make a lot of noise. And some have no qualms about capturing and killing their foes.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Moving native trout in Glacier way to preserve them

The bad news about trout and their brethren is about 73 percent of the species worldwide are threatened with extinction.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Biologist busts some myths about wolves

Wolves live in family groups. They don’t think twice about traveling long distances. They’re territorial. They make a lot of noise. And some have no qualms about capturing and killing their foes.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Trump budget looks to cut Park Service spending

At a time when places like Glacier National Park are seeing record crowds, President Trump’s proposed 2020 budget looks to cut the Park Service budget and it zeros out the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Glacier backcountry reservations going to a lottery system on opening day, March 15

Glacier National Park has announced a key change in its backcountry camping advanced reservation system this year. The system, which will go live on March 15 will now use a “modified lottery system” on opening day that will process requests “in a randomly sequenced order,” the Park announced on its …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Glacier opts for backcountry reservation lottery

Glacier National Park has announced a key change in its backcountry camping advanced reservation system this year. The system, which will go live on Friday, March 15, will now use a “modified lottery system” on opening day that will process requests “in a randomly sequenced order,” the Park announced on …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Glacier opts for backcountry reservation lottery

Glacier National Park has announced a key change in its backcountry camping advanced reservation system this year. The system, which will go live on Friday, March 15, will now use a “modified lottery system” on opening day that will process requests “in a randomly sequenced order,” the Park announced on …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park's Lake McDonald freezes over

After a frigid start to March, Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald has frozen over in its entirety, save for a few holes the size of a school bus.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park's Lake McDonald freezes over

After a frigid start to March, Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald has frozen over in its entirety, save for a few holes the size of a school bus.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

House passes LWCF bill

The U.S. House passed a key piece of land use legislation last week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Weather service says February was cold

If you thought February was cold and snowy, you were right. The National Weather in Missoula said that February was the snowiest ever in Kalispell, with 33.2 inches of snow at the Glacier Park International Airport.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Forest explores permits to float North Fork

The Flathead National Forest is eyeing the prospect of the possibility of a permit system or other crowd controls for the scenic section of the North Fork of the Flathead River. The scenic section, as defined under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, runs from the border with Canada to …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Officials discuss permit system for North Fork

The Flathead National Forest is eyeing the prospect of the possibility of a permit system or other crowd controls for the scenic section of the North Fork of the Flathead River. The scenic section, as defined under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, runs from the border with Canada to …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Officials discuss permit system for North Fork

The Flathead National Forest is eyeing the prospect of the possibility of a permit system or other crowd controls for the scenic section of the North Fork of the Flathead River. The scenic section, as defined under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, runs from the border with Canada to …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman dies in Martin City fire

A Martin City woman died in a house fire Thursday afternoon. Her name has not been released.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman dies in Martin City fire

A Martin City woman died in a house fire Thursday afternoon. Her name has not been released.

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Firefighters battle house fire in Martin City

Firefighters from Martin City, Hungry Horse and Bad Rock battled a house fire off Central Avenue in Martin City Thursday afternoon about 2:30 p.m.

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Firefighters battle house fire in Martin City

Firefighters from Martin City, Hungry Horse and Bad Rock battled a house fire off Central Avenue in Martin City Thursday afternoon about 2:30 p.m.

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U.S. Senate passes lands package

The U.S. Senate by a wide margin passed a public lands bill last week that permanently authorizes the Land, Water and Conservation Fund, a key piece of legislation that has been used across Montana over the years to protect open spaces.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier Park's Sperry Chalet expected to reopen by 2020

The plan is to have Sperry Chalet open to the public by the summer of 2020, National Park Service officials told contractors and the public interested in the project on Wednesday at a meeting in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shake off winter doldrums at Cabin Fever Days

Sick of winter? Don’t despair. The 41st annual Cabin Fever Days and world famous bar stool races are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, hosted by the Trapline Association.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shake off winter doldrums at Cabin Fever Days

Sick of winter? Don’t despair. The 41st annual Cabin Fever Days and world famous bar stool races are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, hosted by the Trapline Association.

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Group pitches $5.5 million community center to school board

Freedom Bank President Don Bennett again pitched a new community center and Boys and Girls Club facility to the School District 6 School Board Monday night.

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Group pitches $5.5 million community center to school board

Freedom Bank President Don Bennett again pitched a new community center and Boys and Girls Club facility to the School District 6 School Board Monday night.

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Flathead National Forest releases its new Forest Plan

The Flathead National Forest quietly released the final environmental impact statement for its new forest plan during the holiday season.

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Flathead National Forest releases its new Forest Plan

The Flathead National Forest quietly released the final environmental impact statement for its new forest plan during the holiday season.

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Montana joins feds in appealing grizzly ruling

Montana will join Wyoming, Idaho and the federal government in appealing a federal court ruling that put the Greater Yellowstone grizzly bear population back on the Endangered Species List.

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Fire destroys camper, damages home

A large camper all but melted into a puddle and an adjacent home was heavily damaged in a fire on First Avenue South in Hungry Horse Monday afternoon.

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Fire destroys camper, damages home

A large camper all but melted into a puddle and an adjacent home was heavily damaged in a fire on First Avenue South in Hungry Horse Monday afternoon.

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Truss, wall operation expands in C-Falls

Crews at Western Building Center’s truss and wall plant in Columbia Falls recently moved into a new 24,000-square-foot facility as demand for housing and commercial framing continues to grow.

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Truss, wall operation expands in C-Falls

Crews at Western Building Center’s truss and wall plant in Columbia Falls recently moved into a new 24,000-square-foot facility as demand for housing and commercial framing continues to grow.

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County withdraws idea of billboards in scenic corridors

Flathead County Commissioners Thursday agreed to nix the idea of allowing billboard-sized signs in scenic highway corridors before a public hearing could even begin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park's historic red buses to see an overhaul

Glacier National Park’s coveted red bus fleet will undergo a complete rehabilitation in the coming years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Short-term rental rules proposed for Middle Canyon

Property owners looking to start or continue short-term vacation rentals in places like West Glacier and Lake Five may soon have abide by county regulations before doing so.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Short-term rental rules proposed for Middle Canyon

Property owners looking to start or continue short-term vacation rentals in places like West Glacier and Lake Five may soon have abide by county regulations before doing so.

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A record 51 grizzlies dead or removed from region this year

Fifty-one grizzly bears mortalities were recorded in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem this year, the highest ever recorded since recovery efforts started. Most of the bears are dead, though some ended up in zoos and some were moved to the Cabinet-Yaak ecosystem, where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continues …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Polzin spent decades restoring backcountry cabins in Glacier Park

If you’ve ever hiked to one of Glacier’s remote backcountry patrol cabins or one of its lookouts, you’ve seen the restoration work of Jack Polzin and his crew over the years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Study confirms Flathead River busy in summer

A new report of river usage in the Flathead River system confirms what many had long suspected: That river use on certain sections of the rivers in peak summer months gets very busy.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls eyes 3 percent resort tax

The Columbia Falls City Council during a workshop last week took a first look at the pros and cons of a resort tax as a way to pay for emergency services and reduce property taxes to landowners.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former BNSF conductor awarded $2.1 million in damages

A former Burlington Northern Santa Fe conductor from Columbia Falls was awarded $2.171 million by a jury Nov. 7 in federal court for an injury he sustained while working for the railroad back in 2015.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Rare caribou spotted in Northwest Montana

Residents have recently documented sightings of woodland caribou near the U.S.-Canada border. The multiple sightings include the potential for a bull and a cow in separate locations, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Dillon Tabish said Monday.

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Former train conductor gets $2.17M settlement

A former BNSF Railway Co. conductor from Columbia Falls was awarded $2.17 million by a jury Nov. 7 in federal court for an injury he sustained while working for the railroad in 2015.

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Former train conductor gets $2.17M settlement

A former BNSF Railway Co. conductor from Columbia Falls was awarded $2.17 million by a jury Nov. 7 in federal court for an injury he sustained while working for the railroad in 2015.

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New book recalls Glacier's early days

On a cool, sunny October day, author John Fraley is digging a hole in Cork Hill’s pasture in Nyack. The pasture is along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. The hole is for a post and on top of the post is a plaque that tells the story of the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Caribou spotted near border

Residents have recently documented sightings of woodland caribou near the U.S.-Canada border. The multiple sightings include the potential for a bull and a cow in separate locations, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Dillon Tabish said Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tests show concentrations of cyanide near CFAC landfills

Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. officials released more data in a meeting Wednesday night that further pinpoints old landfills north of the plant as being the primary culprits for pollution at the Superfund site.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The ghosts of a Nyack disaster and more tales in new Fraley book

On a cool, sunny October day, author John Fraley is digging a hole in Cork Hill’s pasture in Nyack. The pasture is along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. The hole is for a post and on top of the post is a plaque that tells the story of the …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

They came, they saw, they spent

The old saying is you can’t eat the scenery. But it looks like plenty of businesses are making a living off it in Flathead County, according to the latest report from the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Research.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fire departments raffle off chance for first bridge crossing

The U.S. 2 bridge over the South Fork of the Flathead River is nearing completion and you could be the first person to walk or drive across the structure.

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Fire departments raffle off chance for first bridge crossing

The U.S. 2 bridge over the South Fork of the Flathead River is nearing completion and you could be the first person to walk or drive across the structure.

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Local author gets letter back from president

A Hungry Horse woman recently received a letter from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania after she sent her book to the president’s office.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Local author gets letter back from president

A Hungry Horse woman recently received a letter from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania after she sent her book to the president’s office.

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A busy intersection will see some work

The owners of a new RV park in West Glacier say they will put in several turn lanes at the River Bend Drive Intersection with the Going-to-the-Sun Road to ease traffic congestion there.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Managers: Glacier fire has ecological benefits

As the Howe Ridge Fire continues to burn in Glacier National Park, the blaze’s slow, but steady progression over the past few days is doing some good from an ecological standpoint, fire managers told a crowd in West Glacier Wednesday night.

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Managers: Glacier fire has ecological benefits

As the Howe Ridge Fire continues to burn in Glacier National Park, the blaze’s slow, but steady progression over the past few days is doing some good from an ecological standpoint, fire managers told a crowd in West Glacier Wednesday night.

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Howe Ridge Fire rages in Glacier consuming buildings on Lake McDonald

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park says structures lost in Howe Ridge Fire

Structures at the north end of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park were damaged or lost in the Howe Ridge Fire Sunday night, park officials said, but they have yet to release the number or type of structures.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

At 90, Ostrom pens new children's poetry book

“I don’t see well, I don’t hear well, I don’t smell well,” G. George Ostrom joked with a fan during a book signing last week.

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At 90, Ostrom pens new children's poetry book

“I don’t see well, I don’t hear well, I don’t smell well,” G. George Ostrom joked with a fan during a book signing last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

2 injured in collision with semi

Highway 40 about a half-mile west of the intersection with U.S. 2 in Columbia Falls was shut down Thursday morning after a Jeep apparently sideswiped a semitractor-trailer, spun around and struck a guardrail head-on.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Accident shuts down highway 40

Montana highway 40 about a half-mile west of the Blue Moon intersection at U.S. Highway 2 was shut down Thursday morning after a Jeep apparently sideswiped a tractor trailer truck, spun around and struck the guardrail head-on.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2 injured in collision with semi

Highway 40 about a half-mile west of the intersection with U.S. 2 in Columbia Falls was shut down Thursday morning after a Jeep apparently sideswiped a semitractor-trailer, spun around and struck a guardrail head-on.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Watershed watchdog group forms

After a public falling-out with the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, some former members of the Flathead Basin Commission have formed their own watershed watchdog group. Watershed Protection Advocates of Northwest Montana announced last week it would be working with other entities in the region on water quality …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish woman spots albino fawn in Glacier's North Fork

They say the early bird gets the worm.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Electric bikes are fun, but illegal behind most gates

You know what it’s like, the feeling in your legs as you grind up a hill on a bicycle. The burn that never ends.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2 killed in Plains wreck ID'd

A former Columbia Falls man and woman were killed July 7 in a single-vehicle accident on Montana 28 between Plains and Hot Springs.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2 killed in Plains wreck ID'd

A former Columbia Falls man and woman were killed July 7 in a single-vehicle accident on Montana 28 between Plains and Hot Springs.

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No headline

If past seasons are any indication of future events, the Northern Rockies have a 50-50 chance of an active fire season in 2018.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Managers look to handle crowds as visitation grows

Glacier National Park isn’t the only land agency dealing with crowds. The Flathead National Forest and Montana state parks also have their fair share of visitors as well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fire damages old Plum Creek mill

A late-night fire heavily damaged the old Plum Creek sawmill in Columbia Falls on Wednesday morning.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fire damages old Plum Creek mill

A late-night fire heavily damaged the old Plum Creek sawmill in Columbia Falls on Wednesday morning.

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Physician remembered as friend, good neighbor

Gary Barker remembers the conversations on the Lochsa River after a day of kayaking, around the campfire looking at the stars above. They would talk about the theory of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity — two laws of physics that are true, but don’t jive.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Keith Stahlberg

About a year ago, Keith Stahlberg was in pursuit of a suspect near Martin City. He had hit the man with a Taser, but the perpetrator managed to get away in the woods in the dark. He tried to radio for backup, but his radio didn’t work. He could hear …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jordan White

Back in August 2015, Jordan White was swimming in Beaver Lake, doing the backstroke.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brian Heino

Brian Heino is running for Sheriff for a simple reason — his peers encouraged him to.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Calvin Beringer

Calvin Beringer points to his wealth of experience in law enforcement both here and in King County, Washington, which is also home to the city of Seattle.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Park plows move above The Loop

Glacier National Park plows are down to pavement about 26 miles from the west entrance at Alder Trail on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Pioneering progress is beyond that just below Road Camp.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Park plows move above The Loop

Glacier National Park plows are down to pavement about 26 miles from the west entrance at Alder Trail on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Pioneering progress is beyond that just below Road Camp.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dems face off in debate

Democratic candidates for Montana’s lone congressional seat squared off at a two-hour long forum Saturday afternoon at the Columbia Falls High School, answering prepared questions from both students and a crowd of about 50 people.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Was webcam bear responsible for killing 2 llamas? Maybe

A black bear that killed and started to eat two llamas in West Glacier may have been the same bear that was an Internet sensation last month.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Was webcam bear responsible for killing 2 llamas? Maybe

A black bear that killed and started to eat two llamas in West Glacier may have been the same bear that was an Internet sensation last month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Electric plans modest rate increase

Flathead Electric Co-op Monday announced that average members would see about a $1 per month increase in their electric bills starting in June.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Webcam lets viewers keeping watch on bear in Glacier

Glacier National Park’s latest webcam is its most popular yet, but check it out quickly — the main attraction will soon be hitting the woods.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Glacier 'bearcam' a hit with viewers

Glacier National Park’s latest webcam is its most popular yet, but check it out quickly — the main attraction will soon be hitting the woods.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Glacier 'bearcam' a hit with viewers

Glacier National Park’s latest webcam is its most popular yet, but check it out quickly — the main attraction will soon be hitting the woods.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls battery firm lays off workforce

ViZn Energy, a Columbia Falls company that makes industrial-sized batteries the size of storage containers, laid off its workforce earlier this month.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls battery firm lays off workforce

ViZn Energy, a Columbia Falls company that makes industrial-sized batteries the size of storage containers, laid off its workforce earlier this month.

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Interest high in process for creating Flathead River plan

A large crowd of passionate users of the Flathead River’s three forks turned out Tuesday for the first of what promises to be a long string of meetings to develop a new comprehensive river management plan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

CFalls church becomes command center to help Blackfeet

The Columbia Falls United Methodist Church in the past week has been transformed into an incident command center to funnel food, supplies, feed and firewood to about 15,000 Blackfeet residents hammered by recent blizzards.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Nurse has spent decades helping patients

Getting sick and going to the hospital is no fun. But with her disarming smile and sense of humor, Joan Werner has been making it all the more bearable for patients at North Valley Hospital for generations now.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mooring View Lane home destroyed by fire

A house on Mooring View Lane in rural Columbia Falls was destroyed by fire in a spectacular blaze Friday afternoon.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Fierce winter storm pummels the valley

A fierce winter storm pummeled the Flathead Valley on Thursday evening as an arctic front spilled over the Continental Divide, bringing snow, ice, wind, accidents and numerous trees down with it.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mooring View Lane home destroyed by fire

A house on Mooring View Lane in rural Columbia Falls was destroyed by fire in a spectacular blaze Friday afternoon.

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Fierce winter storm pummels the valley

A fierce winter storm pummeled the Flathead Valley on Thursday evening as an arctic front spilled over the Continental Divide, bringing snow, ice, wind, accidents and numerous trees down with it.

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Glacier looks at leasing historic cabins

Imagine living in a historic cabin on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier looks at leasing historic cabins

Imagine living in a historic cabin on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park.

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Fire heavily damages Martin City rental home

Firefighters from Martin City and Bad Rock battled a house fire Feb. 7 about 8:30 a.m. on Sixth Street North in Martin City.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dress warm for Carnival - arctic air headed this way

Folks heading out to the Whitefish Winter Carnival this weekend might want to bundle up.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier will remain open if federal government shuts down

Glacier National Park will remain open even if the government shuts down this weekend.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Glacier will remain open if federal government shuts down

Glacier National Park will remain open even if the government shuts down this weekend.

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This 'Gimmic' is the real deal

When Columbia Falls drummer Willie Baltz was at the Kiwanis Jazz Festival last year, he heard Port Nugent of Whitefish play guitar.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Flathead journalist takes on new role as FWP region 1 spokesperson

A longtime Flathead Valley journalist is the new face of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Flathead journalist takes on new role as FWP region 1 spokesperson

A longtime Flathead Valley journalist is the new face of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stoltze, SmartLam to cut lumber from Capitol Christmas tree

Back in November, a 79-foot Engelmann spruce from the Kootenai National Forest was cut down and hauled to Washington, D.C. to be the Capitol Christmas tree.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stoltze, SmartLam to cut lumber from Capitol Christmas tree

Back in November, a 79-foot Engelmann spruce from the Kootenai National Forest was cut down and hauled to Washington, D.C. to be the Capitol Christmas tree.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Stoltze, SmartLam to cut lumber from Capitol Christmas tree

Back in November, a 79-foot Engelmann spruce from the Kootenai National Forest was cut down and hauled to Washington, D.C. to be the Capitol Christmas tree.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Storm buries East Glacier in 4 feet of snow

East Glacier Park was slammed during the Dec. 27-30 snowstorm. The small village just outside of Glacier National Park saw a whopping 49.5 inches of snow over the three days.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Storm buries East Glacier in 4 feet of snow

East Glacier Park was slammed during the Dec. 27-30 snowstorm. The small village just outside of Glacier National Park saw a whopping 49.5 inches of snow over the three days.

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Glacier boats placed on historic registry

Two Glacier National Park tour boats have been put on the National Historic registry.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Glacier boats placed on historic registry

Two Glacier National Park tour boats have been put on the National Historic registry.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte supports bill that would allow bikes in wilderness

Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte said he supports a bill that would allow bicycles and wheelchairs in designated wilderness areas.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte supports bill that would allow bikes in wilderness

Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte said he supports a bill that would allow bicycles and wheelchairs in designated wilderness areas.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte supports bill that would allow bikes in wilderness

Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte said he supports a bill that would allow bicycles and wheelchairs in designated wilderness areas.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mount Cleveland Five: A mountain and a tragedy

In mid-September, 1976, three young men in their 20s, Terry G. Kennedy, Jim Kanzler and Steve Jackson, made a first ascent of Mount Cleveland’s north face in Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls selects Curtis as new judge

Whitefish attorney Kristi L. Curtis has been selected as the new Columbia Falls city judge.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Study suggests fee increase could price people out of parks

A new study by the University of Montana Institute of Tourism and Research argues that while an increase in weekly fees to large national parks like Yellowstone and Glacier will result in more funds for the Park Service, it could mean less money to neighboring businesses.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Flathead releases draft record of decision for Forest plan

After four years of meetings, field trips and more than 33,000 public comments, Flathead National Forest Supervisor Chip Weber Thursday released the draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement for the Flathead National Forest plan.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Study shows some moose just fall over, dead

Several years ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks began hearing from sportsmen that there didn’t seem to be as many moose in the woods as there used to be. So FWP decided to embark on a 10-year study of moose in Montana.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Planning Board OKs RV Park; heads to commissioners

The Flathead County Planning Board last week voted to forward a recommendation of approval for a new RV Park west of Columbia Falls to the Flathead County Commissioners on a 5-2 vote.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

RV park proposed off of Montana 40

A Columbia Falls couple is proposing to build a 13-acre RV Park south of Montana 40 off Kinninnick Lane.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Permit denied for Columbia Falls crematory

Following nearly two hours of testimony both for and against plans for a crematory at Columbia Mortuary, the Columbia Falls City Council Monday voted 5-0 to deny the mortuary a conditional-use permit for the facility.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Permit denied for Columbia Falls crematory

Following nearly two hours of testimony both for and against plans for a crematory at Columbia Mortuary, the Columbia Falls City Council Monday voted 5-0 to deny the mortuary a conditional-use permit for the facility.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former game warden recalls decades-old griz attack

Louis Kis had a long and distinguished career as a game warden for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. He also probably has one of the best grizzly bear attack survival stories as well.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Mayor of Polebridge' John Frederick dies

John Frederick, a North Fork icon, died Wednesday after a long illness. He was 74.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Zinke proposes increasing Glacier Park entrance fees

The National Park Service Oct. 24 announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to pay for deferred maintenance.

VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Valley students learning GIS ropes in Glacier Park

Gone are the days of student field trips in Glacier National Park where kids just romp around in the woods, looking for squirrels. Today’s field trips are about real science.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire destroys Martin City home

A Martin City home was destroyed, but no one was injured at the residence on the South Fork Road Wednesday morning.

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Fire destroys Martin City home

A Martin City home was destroyed, but no one was injured at the residence on the South Fork Road Wednesday morning.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Glacier entrance fee could more than double

The National Park Service Tuesday announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to pay for deferred maintenance.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Park Service wants $70 entrance fee

The National Park Service Tuesday announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to pay for deferred maintenance.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Park Service wants $70 entrance fee

The National Park Service Tuesday announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to pay for deferred maintenance.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hunting outlook looks on par with last year, despite fires

The general hunting season for big game starts Saturday and hunters should expect game numbers to be good, despite fires and a harsh winter.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sperry Chalet stabilization nearly finished

Glacier National Park construction crews were wrapping up a project this week to stabilize the Sperry Chalet for the winter. The main dormitory at the chalet complex was gutted by the Sprague Fire.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier sets new visitation record

Glacier National Park has once again set an overall attendance record, breaching 3.1 million visitors so far this year according to National Park Service statistics. The record mark comes despite September visitation dropping by more than 19 percent over last year due to road closures and wildfires.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier sets new visitation record

Glacier National Park has once again set an overall attendance record, breaching 3.1 million visitors so far this year according to National Park Service statistics. The record mark comes despite September visitation dropping by more than 19 percent over last year due to road closures and wildfires.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oldest of Glacier's cedars spared from Sprague Fire

Out in the woods near John’s Lake in Glacier National Park recently a sprinkler chunked water into the trees.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish restaurateur purchases Columbia Falls bar

Developer Mick Ruis has sold the former Bandit Bar to a successful Whitefish restaurant owner.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls residents say no to jail

Columbia Falls residents realize the county needs more jail space. They just don’t want a new jail here.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls residents say no to jail

Columbia Falls residents realize the county needs more jail space. They just don’t want a new jail here.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Girl Scout spends summer cleaning up Whitefish River

For most kids, saying they kayaked miles of the Whitefish River would be a great way to spend a summer vacation. Sarah Downs did the kayaking all right, but she also picked up trash along the way — tons of it. “Kayak Klean” she calls it.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Crews inspect Glacier Park's Sperry Chalet; fundraising begins

Engineers and Glacier National Park restoration staff flew into Sperry Chalet earlier this week to see how best to stabilize the structure through the winter months.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stabilization work begins on chalet

Engineers and Glacier Park restoration staff flew into Sperry Chalet earlier this week to see how best to stabilize the structure through the winter months.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stabilization work begins on chalet

Engineers and Glacier Park restoration staff flew into Sperry Chalet earlier this week to see how best to stabilize the structure through the winter months.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Forecast shows rain, mountain snow possible next week

There looks to be hope on the horizon in the long-range weather forecast that could stymie the fires plaguing Northwest Montana and Glacier National Park.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Forecast shows rain, mountain snow possible next week

There looks to be hope on the horizon in the long-range weather forecast that could stymie the fires plaguing Northwest Montana and Glacier National Park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Scoopers could help fight Glacier fire

Fire managers on the Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park are hoping to get “super scooper” aircraft in the coming days to fight the blaze’s west flank above the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Scoopers could help fight Glacier fire

Fire managers on the Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park are hoping to get “super scooper” aircraft in the coming days to fight the blaze’s west flank above the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Fond memories from times at Sperry Chalet

There was a deep and profound sense of sadness among the Glacier Park hiking and historic community Friday at the loss of Sperry Chalet to the Sprague Fire.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sprague Fire rages on in Glacier National Park

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Sprague Fire goes on big run, but doesn't reach Glacier Park's Sun Road

The Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park went on a big run to the south Sunday night, but it did not reach the Going-to-the-Sun Road, fire information officer Diane Sine said.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sprague Fire goes on big run, but doesn't reach Glacier Park's Sun Road

The Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park went on a big run to the south Sunday night, but it did not reach the Going-to-the-Sun Road, fire information officer Diane Sine said.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Forest plan delayed until October

A final plan for the Flathead National Forest will be delayed a couple more months. The final record of decision will now likely come out in mid-October Forest Planner Joe Krueger said last week.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Forest plan delayed until October

A final plan for the Flathead National Forest will be delayed a couple more months. The final record of decision will now likely come out in mid-October Forest Planner Joe Krueger said last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cigarette likely cause of grass fire near Col. Falls

Columbia Falls firefighters were able to extinguish a grass fire Thursday night before it burned down a garage on U.S. 2 about a half mile south of the Blue Moon.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sprague Fire grows to 500 acres

The Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park has grown to more than 500 acres and is starting to drop down into both the Snyder and Sprague creek drainages.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Cigarette likely cause of grass fire near Col. Falls

Columbia Falls firefighters were able to extinguish a grass fire Thursday night before it burned down a garage on U.S. 2 about a half mile south of the Blue Moon.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sprague Fire grows to 500 acres

The Sprague Fire in Glacier National Park has grown to more than 500 acres and is starting to drop down into both the Snyder and Sprague creek drainages.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Several small fires close some Glacier Park trails

Glacier National Park has closed some trails and a portion of the Inside North fork Road from Polebridge down to Logging Creek as it battles several small fires in the region.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Several small fires close some Glacier Park trails

Glacier National Park has closed some trails and a portion of the Inside North fork Road from Polebridge down to Logging Creek as it battles several small fires in the region.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Evacuations ordered for fire south of Eureka

Sparked by lightning Monday night, a 500-acre wildfire was brewing south of Eureka. The fire was burning in the northeast canyon above Hood Drive according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Artist working on mural for C-Falls bank

Hungry Horse artist Nick Oberling can only work on his latest painting from 7 to about 9 every morning. After that, it just gets too hot — literally.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Faulty equipment sparks Weyerhaeuser fire

Columbia Falls and a host of other fire departments worked until 1 a.m. Friday morning to put out a sawdust fire at the Weyerhaeuser Medium Density Fiberboard plant.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Grass fire in Col. Falls spreads into woods

A host of fire departments and a state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation helicopter were able to put out a fire near Columbia Falls before it burned any nearby homes Thursday afternoon.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Grass fire in Col. Falls spreads into woods

A host of fire departments and a state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation helicopter were able to put out a fire near Columbia Falls before it burned any nearby homes Thursday afternoon.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Glacier lifts motor-boat ban for inholders

Glacier National Park has allowed some inholders to use motorized boats on Lake McDonald, park spokeswoman Lauren Alley confirmed Friday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Glacier lifts motor-boat ban for inholders

Glacier National Park has allowed some inholders to use motorized boats on Lake McDonald, park spokeswoman Lauren Alley confirmed Friday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Crowds swamp Glacier parking as Sun Road opens

The Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park completely opened June 28 and the crowds responded in force over the weekend. Parking along the Sun Road was at a premium and even places that don’t normally fill were full.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Guardipee ceremony marks goodwill between Park Service, Blackfeet

In a sign of growing goodwill between Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Tribe, a ceremony was held Friday morning at Logan Pass to honor the memory of Francis Guardipee, the first Blackfeet ranger in the Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier, Flathead Forest studying river usage

The Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park are embarking on a joint plan this summer to track river use on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead, with the eventual goal of crafting management plans for the Wild and Scenic rivers.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ceremony signals goodwill between park and Blackfeet

In a sign of growing goodwill between Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Tribe, a ceremony was held Friday morning at Logan Pass to honor the memory of Francis Guardipee, the first Blackfeet ranger in the park.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ceremony signals goodwill between park and Blackfeet

In a sign of growing goodwill between Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Tribe, a ceremony was held Friday morning at Logan Pass to honor the memory of Francis Guardipee, the first Blackfeet ranger in the park.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Western governors begin conference in Whitefish

Holding up a bumper sticker that said “bipartisanship happens,” Montana Gov. Steve Bullock kicked off a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in Whitefish Monday.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road likely won't open over pass this weekend

Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass in Glacier National Park likely won’t open this week, noted park spokeswoman Lauren Alley.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lobbying group claims Zinke leaning toward privatizing Park camps

A Whitefish-based lobbying group is claiming that Sec. of Interior Ryan Zinke wants to privatize campgrounds in national parks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

A banner year for beargrass in Glacier

If the low elevations are any indication, it looks like it will be a banner year for beargrass in Glacier National Park and surrounding mountain ranges this summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City, former police chief settle lawsuit

The city of Columbia Falls and former police Chief Dave Perry have settled out of court in Perry’s wrongful termination lawsuit. Perry said the two reached a settlement during mediation on May 26. Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson, in turn, dismissed the case on June 8 when the …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Plowing of Glacier's Sun Road nears completion

Glacier Park plow crews were clearing out the Logan Pass parking lot and making the first cuts into the Big Drift Friday on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier plows closing in on Logan Pass

Glacier National Park plow crews are closing in on Logan Pass on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump budget trims nearly $1 million from Glacier

President Trump’s proposed 2018 budget could mean a nearly $1 million cut to Glacier National Park’s operational budget. The proposed budget would trim about 7 percent from Glacier’s budget, or about $956,000.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Commission votes down Quiet Waters petition

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Friday voted unanimously against the Quiet Waters petition, which would have banned motorized use on a host of waters across the state, including a portion of the Flathead River.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Nucleus revival continues

Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has bought the Bandit Bar and plans on turning it into a sports bar and steakhouse.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Nucleus revival continues

Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has bought the Bandit Bar and plans on turning it into a sports bar and steakhouse.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road opens to vehicles to Avalanche Creek

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open to Avalanche Creek to motor vehicles. Hiker-biker access beyond that is to Logan Pit, but unrestricted when plow crews aren’t working on weekends and later in the day on weekdays.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road opens to vehicles to Avalanche Creek

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open to Avalanche Creek to motor vehicles. Hiker-biker access beyond that is to Logan Pit, but unrestricted when plow crews aren’t working on weekends and later in the day on weekdays.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cramped for space and full of students, Deer Park eyes expansion

Deer Park principal Dan Block doesn’t have to walk far to get a file. The bathroom just outside his office is stacked with them. There’s no room to store them elsewhere, so they sit in a bathtub that hasn’t been used in years.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cramped for space and full of students, Deer Park eyes expansion

Deer Park principal Dan Block doesn’t have to walk far to get a file. The bathroom just outside his office is stacked with them. There’s no room to store them elsewhere, so they sit in a bathtub that hasn’t been used in years.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

American Rivers puts Middle Fork on top 10 'Most Endangered' list

A national river conservation group has placed the Middle Fork of the Flathead on its annual top 10 “America’s Most Endangered Rivers List.”

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community mourns death of beloved teen

The Columbia Falls community was mourning a young life lost Tuesday after word spread that Paxton Fisher had died from complications due to cancer.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community mourns death of beloved teen

The Columbia Falls community was mourning a young life lost Tuesday after word spread that Paxton Fisher had died from complications due to cancer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Middle Fork of Flathead on 'Most Endangered' list

A national river conservation group has placed the Middle Fork of the Flathead on its annual top 10 “America’s Most Endangered Rivers List.”

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Board approves West Glacier RV park

After a marathon meeting Wednesday night, the Flathead County Planning Board voted 5-3 to approve a plan for an RV park in West Glacier.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Board approves West Glacier RV park

After a marathon meeting Wednesday night, the Flathead County Planning Board voted 5-3 to approve a plan for an RV park in West Glacier.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls Community Choir founder steps down after 40 years

After more than 43 years with the Columbia Falls Community Choir, director Ron Bond will conduct his last concert this year.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

FWP embarking on extensive mule deer study

Folks traveling up the North Fork may see a mule deer with a radio collar on. Two deer were collared about a month ago by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks as part of a larger study that’s looking at mule deer populations in Montana both west and east of the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

COLLEGE for a COMMUNITY

In the spring of 1967 when Flathead Valley Community College was first created, Bill McClaren, the newly-anointed dean of students, was expecting about 200 people to enroll in the fledgling school.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park plows start digging in

Glacier National Park plows have begun spring plowing on the east side of the park and will start on the west side the first week in April.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls woman sentenced in $1 million Ponzi scheme case

Flathead County District Judge Amy Eddy Thursday sentenced Catherine Ann Finberg of Columbia Falls to 40 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended for running a Ponzi scheme that ultimately bilked local investors of more than $1 million.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Waterton Lakes begins boat ban

Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada has announced it too, will institute a boat ban after aquatic invasive mussels were found in the Tiber Reservoir in Montana last year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Zinke promises changes at Park Service

A backlog of infrastructure projects. A promise to reorganize the National Park Service. No tolerance for sexual harassment and prayers from the Blackfeet.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Zinke promises changes at Park Service

A backlog of infrastructure projects. A promise to reorganize the National Park Service. No tolerance for sexual harassment and prayers from the Blackfeet.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

As Blackfeet pray, Zinke promises changes at Park Service

A backlog of infrastructure projects. A promise to reorganize the National Park Service. No tolerance for sexual harassment and prayers from the Blackfeet.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

U.S. 2 traffic could get ugly this summer

Columbia Falls could be a tough place to drive through this summer. The Montana Department of Transportation plans to mill and resurface U.S. 2 through the city limits from North Hilltop to the Flathead River Bridge.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

U.S. 2 traffic could get ugly this summer

Columbia Falls could be a tough place to drive through this summer. The Montana Department of Transportation plans to mill and resurface U.S. 2 through the city limits from North Hilltop to the Flathead River Bridge.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Zinke confirmed as Secretary of the Interior

Montana Congressman and Whitefish native Ryan Zinke was confirmed as the next Secretary of the Interior Wednesday morning by a 63-31 vote in the U.S. Senate.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Glacier's Lake McDonald Lodge gets a makeover

On a frigid afternoon earlier this month as a light snow fell, Cornelius Jirod was busy carefully cutting out an old log support from the famed Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trumbull Creek conservation easement closes

A major conservation easement on F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. property just north of Columbia Falls was closed last week. The Trust for Public Land in partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks secured a conservation easement on 7,068 acres in the Trumbull Creek area on the south face …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

C-Falls teachers wear red in support of public schools

Several teachers at the Columbia Falls Junior High wore “Red for Ed” last week. The Red for Ed movement supports public education and public schools, and is also against President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of education, Betsy DeVos.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plea deal accepted in Ponzi-scheme case

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy on Wednesday accepted a plea deal in the Ponzi case of Catherine Ann Finberg.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Plea deal accepted in Ponzi-scheme case

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy on Wednesday accepted a plea deal in the Ponzi case of Catherine Ann Finberg.

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Quiet waters proposal gets a negative review

A possible new rule that would severely curb boating and outlaw Jet Skis and personal watercraft on portions of the Flathead and Whitefish rivers got a big thumbs down at a public hearing Tuesday at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks headquarters in Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

In plea deal, C. Falls woman agrees to 10 year prison sentence for embezzlement scheme

A Columbia Falls woman accused of embezzlement and bilking people in a Ponzi scheme has reached a plea deal with state prosecutors that includes a 10-year prison sentence.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Grenade-toting meth dealers sentenced to federal prison

A Hungry Horse couple was sentenced last month after a federal raid on their home found more than a pound of methamphetamine, multiple weapons and even a 37 mm grenade launcher with explosive grenades.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

C. Falls councilor pushes for anti-hate measure

Columbia Falls City councilwoman Jenny Lovering hopes to see a kinder, gentler city in 2017. At the last council meeting of the year, Lovering urged her fellow councilmembers to pass a resolution denouncing hate and bigotry.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Glacier updates 2016 visitor numbers

Glacier National Park has revised its visitation estimate for 2016 to nearly 3 million visitors, after it was discovered that traffic counters didn’t always work last summer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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Next year will certainly start out a cold one. Starting Sunday through next week, a cold wave is expected, with temperatures dipping from 30 to 40 below in some places of Glacier National Park and a gusty wind when the cold air first hits.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Conservation group influences Zinke pick

A conservation group with roots in Montana played a role in the nomination of Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Group ask forest not to add more wilderness

A longtime wilderness advocate is asking the Flathead National Forest to not add any more wilderness to its inventory.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Xanterra buys new lodge in Columbia Falls

Developer Mick Ruis has sold the Cedar Creek Lodge in Columbia Falls to Xanterra Parks and Resorts.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Parasites, genetic changes could help mussel control

One of the leading experts on zebra and quagga mussels said he’s working on two methods that could ultimately control the invasive shellfish, but it could take years to develop them and get government approval.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Logan Pass goat study wraps up

A three-year study of mountain goats at Logan Pass wrapped up this fall and Glacier National Park hopes to do a park-wide study of the iconic creatures starting in a couple of years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Snowpack levels below average after dry November

Record rains in October haven’t translated to a record snowpack as the ski season is about to begin.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Friends, family and co-workers gather to dedicate Brad Treat Street

More than 100 family, friends and co-workers gathered recently to pay tribute and celebrate a new street in Hungry Horse named after Brad Treat.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mussel threat could keep Park waters closed

As a mussel crisis unfolds in a central Montana reservoir, Glacier National Park could potentially keep its waters closed to certain types of boating for a very long time.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mistakes sink C-Falls in Class A football final with Dillon

COLUMBIA FALLS — Dillon’s Troy Anderson had four touchdowns, including one on defense, as the Beavers bested Columbia Falls 34-17 in the Class A state football championship game on Saturday.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Energy company announces it's relinquishing Badger-Two Medicine leases

An Oklahoma-based energy company Wednesday announced it was voluntarily relinquishing 22,900 acres of oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine region, south of Glacier National Park.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Peters named new Columbia Falls police chief

A longtime Whitefish police officer has been tapped to lead the Columbia Falls Police Department. The Columbia Falls City Council last week voted to approve the hiring of Clint Peters as the city’s new police chief.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Conservancy doubles Glacier Park funding

The Glacier Park Conservancy will give 100 percent more to Glacier National Park projects than it did last year, it announced last week.

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Glacier National Park Thursday announced it was closing all of its waters to boating, including both motorized and non-motorized craft.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Record rainfall recorded in October

The Hungry Horse Dam saw more than a foot of rain in October, shattering the previous monthly total of 7.34 inches set back in 1995, the National Weather Service said last week. In fact, it was the wettest month ever recorded at the dam, wetter than the historic flood of …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wolf shot in Judith Gap traveled 700 miles from Washington

A wolf shot near Judith Gap in central Montana spent the previous three months traveling about 700 miles, starting in western Washington, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials said.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

After 51 years, Melbys saying good-bye

Melby’s Home Interiors will soon be no more. Steve and Debbie Melby have announced their retirement and will close the shop on Nucleus Avenue.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Gateway to Glacier trail nearly complete

About 100 people attended a grand opening celebration Oct. 14 for the new Gateway to Glacier Trail connecting Coram to West Glacier.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Parks advocacy group gives Zinke, Daines, an F

A national parks advocacy group has given failing grades to Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke and Steve Daines for their votes over the past year on Park Service related issues.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grizzly bear DNA database grows by the day

This summer, grizzly bears have been confirmed in the Big Hole River Valley of Montana for the first time in the last 100 years.

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Visitors to Glacier National Park can get into the Park for free from Aug. 25-28 in celebration of the Park Service centennial. The actual birthday is Aug. 25.

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Columbia Falls mills to end production on Aug.19

Weyerhaeuser will end production at its Columbia Falls plywood plant and sawmill on Aug. 19, the company has announced.

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Whitefish police to assist Columbia Falls department

The city of Columbia Falls is advertising for a new police chief, but until it hires a new one, Whitefish Assistant Police Chief Mike Ferda will help run the department.

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At Stoltze tour, Zinke stumps for forest bill

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke toured the F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. mill last week while promoting the Resilient Federal Forests Act.

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SmartLam could be key to easing Weyerhaeuser layoffs

Sometimes when a door closes, another one opens.

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Glacier 'bark ranger' starts patrols

Recently when Glacier Park biologist Mark Biel got up to the Logan Pass parking lot with his trained collie, there was a bighorn ram and ewe in the parking lot, too close to visitors.

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Great Northern Resort has new owners

A little more than 20 years ago, Byron Beers and his brother, Lee, were guides at Glacier Raft Co. They always thought it would be cool to own a resort and rafting business.

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Bear mauling victim remembered as standout officer

It was a hot Wednesday afternoon at the Green Gate trail complex in West Glacier.

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C.F. police chief fired after inmate escapes

Longtime Columbia Falls Police Chief Dave Perry has been fired.

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200 jobs gone with Weyerhaeuser mill closure

In 1945, D.C. Dunham started a mill in Columbia Falls and called it Plum Creek. Seventy-one years later Weyerhaeuser closed it and its neighboring plywood plant down for good. The announcement, coupled with the closure of Weyerhaeuser’s Columbia Falls administrative offices means the loss of 200 jobs.

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Columbia Falls Babe Ruth bleachers destroyed in fire

The bleachers at the Sapa-Johnsrud Babe Ruth Fields in Columbia Falls were destroyed by fire Monday evening about 11 p.m. Columbia Falls Fire Chief Rick Hagen said the cause appeared to be fireworks that youths had set off in a garbage can under the bleachers.

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Glacier National Park opens a snowy Logan Pass to vehicle traffic

With a brisk breeze, temperatures in the 30s and a fresh dusting of snow, Logan Pass opened to motor vehicles late Thursday night. Jason Mills, a teacher from West Glacier was one of the first people to ski Logan Pass Friday morning — though others, having heard the road had …

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Glacier National Park opens a snowy Logan Pass to vehicle traffic

With a brisk breeze, temperatures in the 30s and a fresh dusting of snow, Logan Pass opened to motor vehicles late Thursday night. Jason Mills, a teacher from West Glacier was one of the first people to ski Logan Pass Friday morning — though others, having heard the road had …

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No decision on Cedar Palace fate

Six months after it announced its merger with Plum Creek, Weyerhaeuser has yet to make a final determination on how many employees will be retained in its administrative offices in Columbia Falls, known locally as the Cedar Palace.

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No decision on Cedar Palace fate

Six months after it announced its merger with Plum Creek, Weyerhaeuser has yet to make a final determination on how many employees will be retained in its administrative offices in Columbia Falls, known locally as the Cedar Palace.

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They met during WWII, they've been together ever since

More than seven decades ago, Army Air Corps pilot Ben Ryan walked into the officers’ club in Panama set up on a blind date with a girl named Agnes — though everyone called her Butchie.

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They met during WWII, they've been together ever since

More than seven decades ago, Army Air Corps pilot Ben Ryan walked into the officers’ club in Panama set up on a blind date with a girl named Agnes — though everyone called her Butchie.

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Marias: Glacier's forgotten pass

While most eyes center on the opening of Glacier’s Logan Pass to vehicle traffic, the bulk of folks buzz right past Glacier’s other high-profile pass without ever putting their foot on the brake peddle. One might call Marias Pass Glacier’s overlooked pass. On a typical summer day, Marias will have …

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Marias: Glacier's forgotten pass

While most eyes center on the opening of Glacier’s Logan Pass to vehicle traffic, the bulk of folks buzz right past Glacier’s other high-profile pass without ever putting their foot on the brake peddle. One might call Marias Pass Glacier’s overlooked pass. On a typical summer day, Marias will have …

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No Sun Road projection

Glacier Park road crews have been putting the finishing touches on the Going-to-the-Sun Road as the Hungry Horse News went to press Tuesday.

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No Sun Road projection

Glacier Park road crews have been putting the finishing touches on the Going-to-the-Sun Road as the Hungry Horse News went to press Tuesday.

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If delisted, Montana outlines its Yellowstone griz hunt

If and when the grizzly bear is delisted from the Endangered Species List in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Montana could allow limited hunting for the bears. Under draft regulations proposed by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, resident hunters could purchase a $150 license to hunt grizzlies in a “once in …

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If delisted, Montana outlines its Yellowstone griz hunt

If and when the grizzly bear is delisted from the Endangered Species List in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Montana could allow limited hunting for the bears. Under draft regulations proposed by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, resident hunters could purchase a $150 license to hunt grizzlies in a “once in …

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Tuesday night lights: Coach makes pitch for soccer lights

Columbia Falls has Friday night lights for foootball, now it could have Tuesday and Thursday night lights as well — for soccer. Boys soccer coach O’Brien Byrd has been working for the past couple of months on bringing lights to Flip Darling Field. On Monday night, he presented his plans …

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Tuesday night lights: Coach makes pitch for soccer lights

Columbia Falls has Friday night lights for foootball, now it could have Tuesday and Thursday night lights as well — for soccer. Boys soccer coach O’Brien Byrd has been working for the past couple of months on bringing lights to Flip Darling Field. On Monday night, he presented his plans …

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Columbia Falls fire department needs a few good men and women

Unlike other cities in the Flathead Valley, the men and women in Columbia Falls who respond to fires, accidents and just about every other emergency, are volunteers. The only paid member of the staff is fire chief Rick Hagen.

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Columbia Falls fire department needs a few good men and women

Unlike other cities in the Flathead Valley, the men and women in Columbia Falls who respond to fires, accidents and just about every other emergency, are volunteers. The only paid member of the staff is fire chief Rick Hagen.

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A walk in the big, deep, woods

The mule deer came up the trail like it owned it, which, it probably did. I mean, I hike the trail maybe once a year and this deer, a doe, probably walked it every day, several times a day.

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A walk in the big, deep, woods

The mule deer came up the trail like it owned it, which, it probably did. I mean, I hike the trail maybe once a year and this deer, a doe, probably walked it every day, several times a day.

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Glacier Park rangers shoot problem black bear that grabbed food out of a car

A black bear with a history of getting into trouble was shot and killed by Glacier National Park rangers Thursday.

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Glacier Park rangers shoot problem black bear that grabbed food out of a car

A black bear with a history of getting into trouble was shot and killed by Glacier National Park rangers Thursday.

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Biologist's efforts for birds and bats garners conservation award

While Glacier National Park is known for the grizzlies and goats, Lisa Bate has long been more interested in its birds and bats.

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Biologist's efforts for birds and bats garners conservation award

While Glacier National Park is known for the grizzlies and goats, Lisa Bate has long been more interested in its birds and bats.

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Columbia Falls RV Park is growing

The Columbia Falls RV Park continues to grow a bit each year. Owners Larry and Karla Fowler added six more sites to the 76-site park this year. They also added new sidewalks and landscaping as well.

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Columbia Falls RV Park is growing

The Columbia Falls RV Park continues to grow a bit each year. Owners Larry and Karla Fowler added six more sites to the 76-site park this year. They also added new sidewalks and landscaping as well.

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Open house for Cedar Creek Lodge June 16, grand opening June 21

Columbia Falls newest lodge and hotel will open June 21, project managers are saying. Construction on the Cedar Creek Lodge is almost complete as crews are working seven days a week to get it finished for the upcoming summer tourist season.

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Open house for Cedar Creek Lodge June 16, grand opening June 21

Columbia Falls newest lodge and hotel will open June 21, project managers are saying. Construction on the Cedar Creek Lodge is almost complete as crews are working seven days a week to get it finished for the upcoming summer tourist season.

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Yoga comes to Nucleus Avenue

Nucleus Avenue now has a yoga studio. The Yoga Hive recently opened in the Nord Building formerly rented by Outside Media.

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Yoga comes to Nucleus Avenue

Nucleus Avenue now has a yoga studio. The Yoga Hive recently opened in the Nord Building formerly rented by Outside Media.

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Good-bye, Mr. Fairbank

Dan Fairbank is an old-school lecturer. For 27 years at Columbia Falls he made it a point to tell his students stories — many of them funny stories.

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Good-bye, Mr. Fairbank

Dan Fairbank is an old-school lecturer. For 27 years at Columbia Falls he made it a point to tell his students stories — many of them funny stories.

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Council roundup: Columbia Falls looks to change parking on some streets; market music raises neighbor's hackles

Columbia Falls is looking at changing the parking on several city streets soon. The problem is street parking either makes it difficult to remove snow in the winter, or nearly impossible to get a fire truck down the street in the event of an emergency. As such the city will …

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Council roundup: Columbia Falls looks to change parking on some streets; market music raises neighbor's hackles

Columbia Falls is looking at changing the parking on several city streets soon. The problem is street parking either makes it difficult to remove snow in the winter, or nearly impossible to get a fire truck down the street in the event of an emergency. As such the city will …

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Into the Belly of Glacier

Glacier Park’s Belly River region is one of the most popular backcountry destinations in Glacier. For one, it has great scenic beauty. Secondly, it’s one of the easiest hikes in Glacier — at least to start out. The first mile or so is completely downhill, about 775 feet of downhill.

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Into the Belly of Glacier

Glacier Park’s Belly River region is one of the most popular backcountry destinations in Glacier. For one, it has great scenic beauty. Secondly, it’s one of the easiest hikes in Glacier — at least to start out. The first mile or so is completely downhill, about 775 feet of downhill.

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Park plows through Big Drift

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Park plows through Big Drift

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Flathead Forest plan includes a gamut of options

The Flathead National Forest has released a draft environmental impact statement for its new forest plan. The plan includes four alternatives — a no action alternative, an alternative that includes no wilderness recommendations and then two others that are somewhere in between.

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With some help, teen beats homelessness to graduate from Columbia Falls

It wasn’t that long ago that Kristen Lundstrom lived in the world of “no.”

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With some help, teen beats homelessness to graduate from Columbia Falls

It wasn’t that long ago that Kristen Lundstrom lived in the world of “no.”

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Public tours CFAC landfills

Residents, former plant workers and other stakeholders got a look at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. remedial investigation last week.

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Public tours CFAC landfills

Residents, former plant workers and other stakeholders got a look at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. remedial investigation last week.

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Track teams both take second at state

Led by Sage Wanner in the 3,200 meters and its relay teams, the Columbia Falls boys track team took second at the state A meet in Bozeman last week. The girls also had a great meet, tying Hamilton for second. Like the boys, the girls also won the 400 relay.

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Track teams both take second at state

Led by Sage Wanner in the 3,200 meters and its relay teams, the Columbia Falls boys track team took second at the state A meet in Bozeman last week. The girls also had a great meet, tying Hamilton for second. Like the boys, the girls also won the 400 relay.

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Wildkats take fourth at state A softball tourney

The Columbia Falls girls softball team got by a host of teams in the state A softball tourney in Belgrade last week. But they couldn’t find an answer for the Belgrade Panthers, who beat them twice and the Wildkats took fourth.

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Wildkats take fourth at state A softball tourney

The Columbia Falls girls softball team got by a host of teams in the state A softball tourney in Belgrade last week. But they couldn’t find an answer for the Belgrade Panthers, who beat them twice and the Wildkats took fourth.

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DEQ, Calbag close to final work plan for CFAC demo

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Calbag, the company that’s tearing down the old Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, are close to finalizing a work plan for demolition of the site.

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DEQ, Calbag close to final work plan for CFAC demo

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Calbag, the company that’s tearing down the old Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, are close to finalizing a work plan for demolition of the site.

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Motorcyclist clips camper, ends up in Deer Lick Creek

A San Diego California man was injured Friday afternoon after his motorcycle went into Deer Lick Creek on U.S. Highway 2 at Nyack.

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Motorcyclist clips camper, ends up in Deer Lick Creek

A San Diego California man was injured Friday afternoon after his motorcycle went into Deer Lick Creek on U.S. Highway 2 at Nyack.

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Flathead National Forest releases draft Forest Plan environmental impact statement

The Flathead National Forest has a released a draft environmental impact statement for its new forest plan. The plan includes four alternatives — a no action alternative, an alternative that includes no wilderness recommendations and then two others that are somewhere in between.

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Flathead National Forest releases draft Forest Plan environmental impact statement

The Flathead National Forest has a released a draft environmental impact statement for its new forest plan. The plan includes four alternatives — a no action alternative, an alternative that includes no wilderness recommendations and then two others that are somewhere in between.

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Sun Road back to two-lane traffic

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is back to two-lane traffic from Apgar to Avalanche Creek. A beaver dam, stressed by heavy rains on a remote stream failed earlier this week inundating a culvert and flooding the road.

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Sun Road back to two-lane traffic

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is back to two-lane traffic from Apgar to Avalanche Creek. A beaver dam, stressed by heavy rains on a remote stream failed earlier this week inundating a culvert and flooding the road.

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Lake McDonald Lodge sees a $3 million makeover

The Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park has always been a grand place. But after a six-month long, $3 million renovation, the guest rooms and cabins have never looked better or been more comfortable as the lodge opened last weekend.

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Lake McDonald Lodge sees a $3 million makeover

The Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park has always been a grand place. But after a six-month long, $3 million renovation, the guest rooms and cabins have never looked better or been more comfortable as the lodge opened last weekend.

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Kats on a roll heading into state tourney

The Columbia Falls girls softball team will roll into the state tournament this week on a high note after beating a pair of conference foes last week.

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Kats on a roll heading into state tourney

The Columbia Falls girls softball team will roll into the state tournament this week on a high note after beating a pair of conference foes last week.

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Getts' winning streak ends in divisional; takes third

The streak is over. Columbia Falls senior Emily Getts was defeated by Mollie Lemm of Polson 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the semifinals of the Northwest A divisional tournament last Friday at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Getts' winning streak ends in divisional; takes third

The streak is over. Columbia Falls senior Emily Getts was defeated by Mollie Lemm of Polson 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the semifinals of the Northwest A divisional tournament last Friday at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Boys one-point shy of Western A title; rematch this week

The Columbia Falls boys track team was edged by Corvallis by one point for the Western A divisional title in Frenchtown Saturday. They’ll go head-to-head again this week as they face off at the state meet in Bozeman Friday and Saturday.

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Boys one-point shy of Western A title; rematch this week

The Columbia Falls boys track team was edged by Corvallis by one point for the Western A divisional title in Frenchtown Saturday. They’ll go head-to-head again this week as they face off at the state meet in Bozeman Friday and Saturday.

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Park Service party draws a crowd

About 150 people attended a party to recognize the 100th birthday of the National Park Service last week at the Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier. The event was hosted by Glacier Country tourism.

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Park Service party draws a crowd

About 150 people attended a party to recognize the 100th birthday of the National Park Service last week at the Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier. The event was hosted by Glacier Country tourism.

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Plan is in the works to manage Glacier Park's fish

Harrison Lake in Glacier National Park is an idyllic body of water. Tucked in the southern end of the park, away from the crowds and traffic, it looks like paradise.

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Plan is in the works to manage Glacier Park's fish

Harrison Lake in Glacier National Park is an idyllic body of water. Tucked in the southern end of the park, away from the crowds and traffic, it looks like paradise.

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City council goals center on parks, infrastructure

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City council goals center on parks, infrastructure

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N. Fork residents dealing with flooding; road closed near Blankenship

Heavy rains over the weekend have caused some localized flooding, forcing the closure of the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the west side of Glacier National Park.

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N. Fork residents dealing with flooding; road closed near Blankenship

Heavy rains over the weekend have caused some localized flooding, forcing the closure of the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the west side of Glacier National Park.

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For Graetz, Crown a special place for a lot of reasons

The 13-million acre Crown of the Continent stretches from Canada to Rogers Pass and more than 83 percent of its landmass is protected in some way, shape or form by statute, notes Rick Graetz, author, photographer and lecturer in geography from the University of Montana.

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For Graetz, Crown a special place for a lot of reasons

The 13-million acre Crown of the Continent stretches from Canada to Rogers Pass and more than 83 percent of its landmass is protected in some way, shape or form by statute, notes Rick Graetz, author, photographer and lecturer in geography from the University of Montana.

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Columbia Falls Wildkats clutch in softball win over Polson

The Columbia Falls softball team battled back from a 5-0 deficit to beat conference foe Polson 6-5 Tuesday night.

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Columbia Falls Wildkats clutch in softball win over Polson

The Columbia Falls softball team battled back from a 5-0 deficit to beat conference foe Polson 6-5 Tuesday night.

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Getts remains undefeated on the regular season

Columbia Falls senior Emily Getts remained undefeated for the regular season in girls tennis, but Polson’s Marlee Congdon gave her a great match.

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Getts remains undefeated on the regular season

Columbia Falls senior Emily Getts remained undefeated for the regular season in girls tennis, but Polson’s Marlee Congdon gave her a great match.

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Cats win ABC to wrap up regular season

The Columbia Falls boys track team wrapped up the regular season with a win at the Polson ABC meet Saturday. The girls were fifth.

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Cats win ABC to wrap up regular season

The Columbia Falls boys track team wrapped up the regular season with a win at the Polson ABC meet Saturday. The girls were fifth.

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Woman nearly burned in camper, car fire Sunday

An elderly Columbia Falls woman was nearly burned in a fire early Sunday morning in Columbia Falls. Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a call of a camper on fire on 12th Avenue West about 4:46 a.m., Columbia Falls Fire Chief Rick Hagen said.

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Woman nearly burned in camper, car fire Sunday

An elderly Columbia Falls woman was nearly burned in a fire early Sunday morning in Columbia Falls. Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a call of a camper on fire on 12th Avenue West about 4:46 a.m., Columbia Falls Fire Chief Rick Hagen said.

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Letter that was never sent still helps CFAC demolition

A couple of weeks ago the Columbia Falls City Council was going to fire off a letter to the state Department of Environmental Quality about a permit delay for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. demolition.

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Letter that was never sent still helps CFAC demolition

A couple of weeks ago the Columbia Falls City Council was going to fire off a letter to the state Department of Environmental Quality about a permit delay for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. demolition.

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Redneck meats could be coming to Columbia Falls

First bakeries and beer, now sausages and other cured meats. Columbia Falls could become the culinary capital of the Flathead. Stampede Meats, the parent company of the popular Redneck brand of hot dogs and sausages could set up its business at the Columbia Falls Industrial Park, but the company cautions …

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Redneck meats could be coming to Columbia Falls

First bakeries and beer, now sausages and other cured meats. Columbia Falls could become the culinary capital of the Flathead. Stampede Meats, the parent company of the popular Redneck brand of hot dogs and sausages could set up its business at the Columbia Falls Industrial Park, but the company cautions …

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Coalition pushes for flight ban over Glacier Park

Back in 1998, Glacier National Park’s General Management Plan called for working with the Federal Aviation Administration on a plan that would include “a phaseout of commercial” air tours over Glacier National Park.

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Park plows reach the Big Drift; Kintla Lake road opens

The end is near. Glacier National Park plow crews have reached the Big Drift on the Going-to-the-Sun Road just east of Logan Pass.

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Park plows reach the Big Drift; Kintla Lake road opens

The end is near. Glacier National Park plow crews have reached the Big Drift on the Going-to-the-Sun Road just east of Logan Pass.

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Glacier National Park, the ultimate classroom for thousands

While students from Cornelius Hedges Elementary School sit at the edge of Lake McDonald, a bald eagle swoops down and plucks a duck off the surface of the water in one graceful swoop of predation.

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Glacier National Park, the ultimate classroom for thousands

While students from Cornelius Hedges Elementary School sit at the edge of Lake McDonald, a bald eagle swoops down and plucks a duck off the surface of the water in one graceful swoop of predation.

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Getts stays undefeated in tennis

The Columbia Falls girls tennis team beat Hamilton 6-1 Saturday to round out their home matches this season. Emily Getts continued her undefeated streak. She dropped Grace Lemp of Hamilton, 6-0, 6-0 and Lili Szundy of Whitefish, 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday.

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Getts stays undefeated in tennis

The Columbia Falls girls tennis team beat Hamilton 6-1 Saturday to round out their home matches this season. Emily Getts continued her undefeated streak. She dropped Grace Lemp of Hamilton, 6-0, 6-0 and Lili Szundy of Whitefish, 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kats hammer Bulldogs, 15-0

Peyton Kehr went 2 for 3 with a home run and KJ Schweikert threw a three-inning no hitter as the Columbia Falls girls softball team easily dispatched Whitefish last Thursday at home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kats hammer Bulldogs, 15-0

Peyton Kehr went 2 for 3 with a home run and KJ Schweikert threw a three-inning no hitter as the Columbia Falls girls softball team easily dispatched Whitefish last Thursday at home.

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Park plows nearing Logan Pass

Glacier Park plow crews on the Going-to-the-Sun Road are closing in on Logan Pass. Crews as the Hungry Horse News went to press were pioneering at Oberlin Bend, which is less than a half-mile below the pass. On the east side, crews were working at No Stump.

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Park plows nearing Logan Pass

Glacier Park plow crews on the Going-to-the-Sun Road are closing in on Logan Pass. Crews as the Hungry Horse News went to press were pioneering at Oberlin Bend, which is less than a half-mile below the pass. On the east side, crews were working at No Stump.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North Fork artist paroled in child sex case

A North Fork artist was granted parole by the Montana Parole Board last month in a child sex case.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

North Fork artist paroled in child sex case

A North Fork artist was granted parole by the Montana Parole Board last month in a child sex case.

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Chris Finberg hired as Columbia Falls boys basketball coach

Christopher Finberg has accepted a job offer as the new Columbia Falls boys basketball coach. He replaces Whitefish attorney John Anderson, who resigned earlier this year after a single, dismal season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chris Finberg hired as Columbia Falls boys basketball coach

Christopher Finberg has accepted a job offer as the new Columbia Falls boys basketball coach. He replaces Whitefish attorney John Anderson, who resigned earlier this year after a single, dismal season.

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NPS centennial centers on Park outreach, education

The celebration of the National Park Service’s centennial will focus more on outreach, education and just plain old enjoyment from the Glacier National Park perspective.

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NPS centennial centers on Park outreach, education

The celebration of the National Park Service’s centennial will focus more on outreach, education and just plain old enjoyment from the Glacier National Park perspective.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man dies after jumping into Running Eagle Falls

Details are still sketchy, but a 26-year-old man died Wednesday after he jumped into a shallow pool at Running Eagle Falls in Glacier National Park. The falls is a short hike off the Two Medicine Road on Glacier’s east side.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man dies after jumping into Running Eagle Falls

Details are still sketchy, but 26-year-old Clint Cory Not Afraid, from Browning died May 4 after he jumped into a shallow pool at Running Eagle Falls in Glacier National Park. The falls is a short hike off the Two Medicine Road on Glacier’s east side.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man dies after jumping into Running Eagle Falls

Details are still sketchy, but 26-year-old Clint Cory Not Afraid, from Browning died May 4 after he jumped into a shallow pool at Running Eagle Falls in Glacier National Park. The falls is a short hike off the Two Medicine Road on Glacier’s east side.

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Bowman Lake Road opens; Park plows less than a mile from Logan Pass

Glacier National Park has opened the Bowman Lake Road and the Bowman Lake campground. RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended at Bowman Lake due to the nature of the long, narrow and windy dirt road to the campground. Primitive, first-come-first-served camping is available at a cost of …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bowman Lake Road opens; Park plows less than a mile from Logan Pass

Glacier National Park has opened the Bowman Lake Road and the Bowman Lake campground. RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended at Bowman Lake due to the nature of the long, narrow and windy dirt road to the campground. Primitive, first-come-first-served camping is available at a cost of …

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Glacier's new bike shuttle starts Saturday

Glacier National Park will start a new bike shuttle service Saturday, with a shuttle running bikers and their bikes from parking areas at Lake McDonald Lodge to Avalanche Creek once the parking area at Avalanche fills up. The Park opened the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Avalanche Creek to motorists last Friday …

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Glacier's new bike shuttle starts Saturday

Glacier National Park will start a new bike shuttle service Saturday, with a shuttle running bikers and their bikes from parking areas at Lake McDonald Lodge to Avalanche Creek once the parking area at Avalanche fills up. The Park opened the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Avalanche Creek to motorists last Friday …

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Kats go 2-2 at Frenchtown tourney

The Columbia Falls softball team went .500 at the Frenchtown tournament last Friday and Saturday.

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Kats go 2-2 at Frenchtown tourney

The Columbia Falls softball team went .500 at the Frenchtown tournament last Friday and Saturday.

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Cats win Whitefish A.R.M.

The Columbia Falls boys track team continues to shine this season, winning the Whitefish A.R.M. Meet Saturday. The Wildcats edged Glacier, 99-95.

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Cats win Whitefish A.R.M.

The Columbia Falls boys track team continues to shine this season, winning the Whitefish A.R.M. Meet Saturday. The Wildcats edged Glacier, 99-95.

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Roundup: CFAC delay riles council; council also unhappily OK's contract for backflow prevention tests

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday night voted to write Montana Gov. Steve Bullock concerning permit delays for demolition of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant.

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Roundup: CFAC delay riles council; council also unhappily OK's contract for backflow prevention tests

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday night voted to write Montana Gov. Steve Bullock concerning permit delays for demolition of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant.

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Columbia Falls: Adventure Lives Here; Community effort to rebrand the place

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls: Adventure Lives Here; Community effort to rebrand the place

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Zinke's call for state oversight of CFAC won't happen anytime soon

Congressman Ryan Zinke’s call for the state to oversee cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site won’t happen anytime soon, although the state still has a say in how it’s being done.

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Zinke's call for state oversight of CFAC won't happen anytime soon

Congressman Ryan Zinke’s call for the state to oversee cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site won’t happen anytime soon, although the state still has a say in how it’s being done.

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Solonex asks judge to reverse DOI decision to cancel Badger Two Medicine lease

A Louisiana-based oil and gas company is asking a federal judge to reinstate an oil and gas lease in the Badger Two Medicine region just south of Glacier National Park.

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Solonex asks judge to reverse DOI decision to cancel Badger Two Medicine lease

A Louisiana-based oil and gas company is asking a federal judge to reinstate an oil and gas lease in the Badger Two Medicine region just south of Glacier National Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Energy bill could be good news for Glacier Park maintenance backlog

An energy bill supported by Montana Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines could be good news for Glacier National Park’s maintenance backlog.

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Energy bill could be good news for Glacier Park maintenance backlog

An energy bill supported by Montana Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines could be good news for Glacier National Park’s maintenance backlog.

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New bike-shuttle service planned for Glacier

Glacier National Park officials will likely start a new bike-shuttle service May 7 to ease congestion and parking at Avalanche Creek this spring.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park's Many Glacier Road is now open

Glacier National Park’s popular Many Glacier Road is now open to motorists. The east side road is a favorite for wildlife watchers, though it’s about a 2.5 hour drive from Columbia Falls.

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Glacier Park's Many Glacier Road is now open

Glacier National Park’s popular Many Glacier Road is now open to motorists. The east side road is a favorite for wildlife watchers, though it’s about a 2.5 hour drive from Columbia Falls.

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Park Service: Visitors spent about $199 million in Glacier Park bedroom communities last year; but it's also an economy of service jobs

Visitors spent about $199 million in gateway communities while visiting Glacier National Park in 2015, according to a new Park Service report. That’s up about $6 million over 2014 and up $26.6 million from 2012.

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Park Service: Visitors spent about $199 million in Glacier Park bedroom communities last year; but it's also an economy of service jobs

Visitors spent about $199 million in gateway communities while visiting Glacier National Park in 2015, according to a new Park Service report. That’s up about $6 million over 2014 and up $26.6 million from 2012.

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Glacier National Park looks to add a bike shuttle next month

Glacier National Park officials will likely start a new bike-shuttle service May 7 to ease congestion and parking at Avalanche Creek this spring.

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Glacier National Park looks to add a bike shuttle next month

Glacier National Park officials will likely start a new bike-shuttle service May 7 to ease congestion and parking at Avalanche Creek this spring.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wildkats throttle Stevensville, now 5-1

The Columbia Falls softball team is now 5-1 on the season after beating Stevensville 7-0 in a nonconference game at home Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wildkats throttle Stevensville, now 5-1

The Columbia Falls softball team is now 5-1 on the season after beating Stevensville 7-0 in a nonconference game at home Saturday.

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Cats take second at Missoula, do well at Flathead Invite

Tanner Dana won the 100 and 200 meters and was third in the 400 as the Columbia Falls boys track team took second at the Missoula County Public Schools Invitational Saturday.

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Cats take second at Missoula, do well at Flathead Invite

Tanner Dana won the 100 and 200 meters and was third in the 400 as the Columbia Falls boys track team took second at the Missoula County Public Schools Invitational Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Salvage sale won't be fast tracked

The Flathead National Forest will have to prepare a formal environmental assessment on a proposed salvage sale in the Trail Creek Fire burn near the Great Bear Wilderness.

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Salvage sale won't be fast tracked

The Flathead National Forest will have to prepare a formal environmental assessment on a proposed salvage sale in the Trail Creek Fire burn near the Great Bear Wilderness.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Get into Glacier for free this weekend

Glacier National Park plow crews ran into some rough weather the past couple of days and are currently at the Haystack Creek slide, which is just beyond the popular Bird Woman Falls Overlook on the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Get into Glacier for free this weekend

Glacier National Park plow crews ran into some rough weather the past couple of days and are currently at the Haystack Creek slide, which is just beyond the popular Bird Woman Falls Overlook on the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service reverses course on trails budget cut

The Forest Service has reversed course on a trail maintenance budget cut for Montana and other states in the Northern Region. Both Montana Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester criticized a move by the Service last week that would shift funds from states like Montana to southern regions where there …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service reverses course on trails budget cut

The Forest Service has reversed course on a trail maintenance budget cut for Montana and other states in the Northern Region. Both Montana Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester criticized a move by the Service last week that would shift funds from states like Montana to southern regions where there …

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Bike path may see a modified route to West Glacier

The extension of a bike path from Coram to West Glacier should happen this summer, but the exact route likely won’t be determined until the bids come in, said Glacier to Gateway Trail president Sarah Dakin.

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Bike path may see a modified route to West Glacier

The extension of a bike path from Coram to West Glacier should happen this summer, but the exact route likely won’t be determined until the bids come in, said Glacier to Gateway Trail president Sarah Dakin.

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Quilter finds the craft therapeutic

Chrystal Higgins began sewing when she was 8 years old.

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Quilter finds the craft therapeutic

Chrystal Higgins began sewing when she was 8 years old.

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Campbell-Queen's homer lifts Kats over Glacier

With the game knotted up at two apiece and a light breeze blowing out of the outfield, senior Morgan-Queen sent a pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning just over the left field fence to put the Kats up for good against Glacier Monday night. It was Campbell-Queen’s second …

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Campbell-Queen's homer lifts Kats over Glacier

With the game knotted up at two apiece and a light breeze blowing out of the outfield, senior Morgan-Queen sent a pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning just over the left field fence to put the Kats up for good against Glacier Monday night. It was Campbell-Queen’s second …

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Judge: Decision to not list wolverines was the wrong one

A federal judge last week found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred when it decided to not list the wolverine under the Endangered Species Act in 2014.

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Judge: Decision to not list wolverines was the wrong one

A federal judge last week found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred when it decided to not list the wolverine under the Endangered Species Act in 2014.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City has plenty of public works projects on tap for this summer

Columbia Falls will have plenty of public works projects on tap this summer, said public works director Grady Jenkins. One of the biggest projects will actually be completed by the end of April, as contractors will reconstruct Second Avenue West to accommodate sewer, water and provide overflow parking for the …

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City has plenty of public works projects on tap for this summer

Columbia Falls will have plenty of public works projects on tap this summer, said public works director Grady Jenkins. One of the biggest projects will actually be completed by the end of April, as contractors will reconstruct Second Avenue West to accommodate sewer, water and provide overflow parking for the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire burning in Bob Marshall Wilderness, already

The fire season has already begun in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The Elk Hill Fire near the North Fork of the Sun River was apparently started April 9 by a campfire that wasn’t completely out.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire burning in Bob Marshall Wilderness, already

The fire season has already begun in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The Elk Hill Fire near the North Fork of the Sun River was apparently started April 9 by a campfire that wasn’t completely out.

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Tests show, save for minerals, city water is virtually pure

Columbia Falls residents don’t have to worry about lead contamination in their water. In fact, the city’s water supply is some of the cleanest on Earth.

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Tests show, save for minerals, city water is virtually pure

Columbia Falls residents don’t have to worry about lead contamination in their water. In fact, the city’s water supply is some of the cleanest on Earth.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Two injured in truck crash

Two people were injured after the Dodge pickup truck they were driving was hit by a southbound semi tanker truck Saturday morning on Montana 206.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pickup, semi, collide on Highway 206 south of Columbia Falls

Two people were injured after the Dodge pickup truck they were driving was hit by a southbound semi tanker truck Saturday morning on Highway 206.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pickup, semi, collide on Highway 206 south of Columbia Falls

Two people were injured after the Dodge pickup truck they were driving was hit by a southbound semi tanker truck Saturday morning on Highway 206.

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Hikers and bikers can get into Glacier's high country this weekend; but be avalanche aware

The Going-to-the-Sun Road remains closed to motor vehicles beyond Lake McDonald Lodge, but hikers and bikers this weekend can get into the high country if they want to, though the avalanche danger is currently rated as considerable, so people should use plenty of caution.

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Hikers and bikers can get into Glacier's high country this weekend; but be avalanche aware

The Going-to-the-Sun Road remains closed to motor vehicles beyond Lake McDonald Lodge, but hikers and bikers this weekend can get into the high country if they want to, though the avalanche danger is currently rated as considerable, so people should use plenty of caution.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Many Glacier Hotel will see $13.56 million in work over next two years

The Many Glacier Hotel will be a busy place this summer — not just with tourists, but with hammers and saws and construction equipment. The Park Service announced that contractor Swank Enterprises has been awarded a $13.56 million two-year contract to complete work on the 101-year-old hotel’s south annex. Swank …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Many Glacier Hotel will see $13.56 million in work over next two years

The Many Glacier Hotel will be a busy place this summer — not just with tourists, but with hammers and saws and construction equipment. The Park Service announced that contractor Swank Enterprises has been awarded a $13.56 million two-year contract to complete work on the 101-year-old hotel’s south annex. Swank …

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Wolf numbers holding their own, FWP says

The minimum count of wolves dropped slightly in Montana, but it wasn’t statistically significant.

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Wolf numbers holding their own, FWP says

The minimum count of wolves dropped slightly in Montana, but it wasn’t statistically significant.

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Jarvis releases rule changes for Park Service fundraising

The National Park Service is looking to ease rules a bit for nonprofits and other entities that raise funds for Park Service projects.

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Jarvis releases rule changes for Park Service fundraising

The National Park Service is looking to ease rules a bit for nonprofits and other entities that raise funds for Park Service projects.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kats softball 1-1 in Polson

The Columbia Falls girls softball team split the bill to open its season in Polson Saturday. The Wildkats lost to Belgrade 9-2 in the opener, but beat Butte Central 4-1 in non-conference action.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Kats softball 1-1 in Polson

The Columbia Falls girls softball team split the bill to open its season in Polson Saturday. The Wildkats lost to Belgrade 9-2 in the opener, but beat Butte Central 4-1 in non-conference action.

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Glacier's Sun Road opens to Avalanche for hikers, bikers, only for now

Glacier National Park will not be opening the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Avalanche Creek to vehicles this week as first reported.

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Glacier's Sun Road opens to Avalanche for hikers, bikers, only for now

Glacier National Park will not be opening the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Avalanche Creek to vehicles this week as first reported.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

After long journey, Blackfeet bison don't want to get off the truck

The gates were opened, but the bison wouldn’t budge. Such are the hazards of planning an event around a wild animal. A tractor-trailer truckload of bison from Canada’s Elk Island National Park, once descendants of an original Blackfeet herd from 1873, came home to a Blackfeet ranch on Monday night.

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After long journey, Blackfeet bison don't want to get off the truck

The gates were opened, but the bison wouldn’t budge. Such are the hazards of planning an event around a wild animal. A tractor-trailer truckload of bison from Canada’s Elk Island National Park, once descendants of an original Blackfeet herd from 1873, came home to a Blackfeet ranch on Monday night.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Forest plan delayed until May

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Forest plan delayed until May

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Flathead National Forest trails budget cut 10 percent; could get even worse

The Flathead National Forest will see a 10 percent cut in its trails budget this year as the Forest Service shifts trail funding from the north to the south.

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Flathead National Forest trails budget cut 10 percent; could get even worse

The Flathead National Forest will see a 10 percent cut in its trails budget this year as the Forest Service shifts trail funding from the north to the south.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Flathead Electric Co-op proposes bylaw changes

The Flathead Electric Co-op is proposing a couple of bylaw changes and has three people running uncontested for three open seats.

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Flathead Electric Co-op proposes bylaw changes

The Flathead Electric Co-op is proposing a couple of bylaw changes and has three people running uncontested for three open seats.

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Columbia Falls girls tennis has good numbers, boys not so much

The Columbia Falls girls tennis squad should have about 30 players and coach Gene Marcille has high expectations for the season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls girls tennis has good numbers, boys not so much

The Columbia Falls girls tennis squad should have about 30 players and coach Gene Marcille has high expectations for the season.

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Tester, CFAC at odds over Superfund designation

Montana Sen. Jon Tester said last week he still favors a Superfund designation for the defunct Columbia Falls Aluminum Co, plant.

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Tester, CFAC at odds over Superfund designation

Montana Sen. Jon Tester said last week he still favors a Superfund designation for the defunct Columbia Falls Aluminum Co, plant.

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Blackfeet bison project could return herd back to Glacier National Park, Badger Two Medicine

Back in 1873 a

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Blackfeet bison project could return herd back to Glacier National Park, Badger Two Medicine

Back in 1873 a

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Columbia Falls grad coach looks to help students get degree

Columbia Falls High School now has a graduation coach to help students who need it get through high school. Leslie Fant has been working in the new position at the high school since the beginning of the year. She teaches a credit recovery class and a learning strategies and support …

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Columbia Falls grad coach looks to help students get degree

Columbia Falls High School now has a graduation coach to help students who need it get through high school. Leslie Fant has been working in the new position at the high school since the beginning of the year. She teaches a credit recovery class and a learning strategies and support …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Kiwanis looking to add businesses to flag program

The Columbia Falls Kiwanis Club is hoping to get more businesses to participate in its flag program. For $35 a year, the civic organization will hang a flag at a business on most major holidays and for Heritage Days in Columbia Falls.

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Kiwanis looking to add businesses to flag program

The Columbia Falls Kiwanis Club is hoping to get more businesses to participate in its flag program. For $35 a year, the civic organization will hang a flag at a business on most major holidays and for Heritage Days in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Brewery a big hit in Columbia Falls

Backslope Brewing in Columbia Falls opened earlier this month. It’s been busy ever since, said co-owner Carla Fisher.

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Brewery a big hit in Columbia Falls

Backslope Brewing in Columbia Falls opened earlier this month. It’s been busy ever since, said co-owner Carla Fisher.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls softball team should be solid this year

The Columbia Falls girls softball team has been working hard in the off-season and is ready to hit the diamond, provided the fields dry out.

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Columbia Falls softball team should be solid this year

The Columbia Falls girls softball team has been working hard in the off-season and is ready to hit the diamond, provided the fields dry out.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls track teams have strong numbers heading into season

The Columbia Falls track squad has about 100 athletes this year hoping to nab a spot on the podium. Last year the girls team took second at the state Class A tourney and they hope to be in the mix again this year, noted coach Jamie Heinz. The girls lose …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls track teams have strong numbers heading into season

The Columbia Falls track squad has about 100 athletes this year hoping to nab a spot on the podium. Last year the girls team took second at the state Class A tourney and they hope to be in the mix again this year, noted coach Jamie Heinz. The girls lose …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park will start plowing roads next week

Glacier National Park will start the annual spring plowing of roads next week. On the west side, crews are scheduled to start plowing the Camas Road on April 1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park will start plowing roads next week

Glacier National Park will start the annual spring plowing of roads next week. On the west side, crews are scheduled to start plowing the Camas Road on April 1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

State OKs Columbia Falls tax increment finance plan

The Montana Department of Revenue last month gave the thumbs up to the city’s tax increment finance district and urban renewal plan.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

State OKs Columbia Falls tax increment finance plan

The Montana Department of Revenue last month gave the thumbs up to the city’s tax increment finance district and urban renewal plan.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

BLM, DOI cancel oil, gas lease just south of Glacier National Park

Under a 24-hour deadline from a federal judge, the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Land Management Thursday canceled a 6,000-plus acre oil and gas lease in the Badger Two Medicine Region of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

BLM, DOI cancel oil, gas lease just south of Glacier National Park

Under a 24-hour deadline from a federal judge, the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Land Management Thursday canceled a 6,000-plus acre oil and gas lease in the Badger Two Medicine Region of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Conservancy looks to give $1.21 million to Glacier National Park projects

The Glacier National Park Conservancy announced recently that it will fund at least $1.121 million in projects this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Conservancy looks to give $1.21 million to Glacier National Park projects

The Glacier National Park Conservancy announced recently that it will fund at least $1.121 million in projects this year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Kats fall just short to Butte Central in state final

Despite a valiant effort, the Columbia Falls girls basketball team fell short in the state A title game to Butte Central, 55-48. The girls played great defense, but the Kats had untimely turnovers and missed some key free throws down the stretch which proved to be their undoing.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Kats fall just short to Butte Central in state final

Despite a valiant effort, the Columbia Falls girls basketball team fell short in the state A title game to Butte Central, 55-48. The girls played great defense, but the Kats had untimely turnovers and missed some key free throws down the stretch which proved to be their undoing.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

GOP views on presidential primary as diverse as the field

Local Republicans views on the GOP primary race are shaping up to be as diverse as the field itself, with little broad support for any one candidate.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

GOP views on presidential primary as diverse as the field

Local Republicans views on the GOP primary race are shaping up to be as diverse as the field itself, with little broad support for any one candidate.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Smith settling in as Glacier's second in command

Eric Smith has wore a lot of hats in his career both in and out of the Park Service. The new deputy superintendent has had about four months to get familiar with Glacier after moving here from Denali National Park in Alaska where he held the same post.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Smith settling in as Glacier's second in command

Eric Smith has wore a lot of hats in his career both in and out of the Park Service. The new deputy superintendent has had about four months to get familiar with Glacier after moving here from Denali National Park in Alaska where he held the same post.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park gearing up for expected crowds; boosts staff

Glacier National Park will have a few more employees to help handle the record crowds expected this summer. Deputy Superintendent Eric Smith said the Park will have 13 more seasonal employees. Instead of being assigned to a specific region of the 1-million plus acre park, they’ll go where they’re most …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Glacier Park gearing up for expected crowds; boosts staff

Glacier National Park will have a few more employees to help handle the record crowds expected this summer. Deputy Superintendent Eric Smith said the Park will have 13 more seasonal employees. Instead of being assigned to a specific region of the 1-million plus acre park, they’ll go where they’re most …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

BNSF investing $180 million in Montana railways this year

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway last week announced it would spend about $180 million in its rail services this year in Montana. That includes replacing 7,000 ties and 11 miles of rail between Whitefish and East Glacier, said spokesman Matt Jones.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

BNSF investing $180 million in Montana railways this year

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway last week announced it would spend about $180 million in its rail services this year in Montana. That includes replacing 7,000 ties and 11 miles of rail between Whitefish and East Glacier, said spokesman Matt Jones.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Waterton will see infrastructure projects, road closures this summer

Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada will see a couple of key closures that will run from April to November. The Cameron Lake day use area will be closed for construction and to replace existing facilities from April to November. The Akamina Parkway will also be closed in the same …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Waterton will see infrastructure projects, road closures this summer

Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada will see a couple of key closures that will run from April to November. The Cameron Lake day use area will be closed for construction and to replace existing facilities from April to November. The Akamina Parkway will also be closed in the same …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

BNSF Railway invests $180M in Montana

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway last week announced it would spend about $180 million in its rail services this year in Montana. That includes replacing 7,000 ties and 11 miles of rail between Whitefish and East Glacier, said spokesman Matt Jones.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

C-Falls hoops coach quits citing toxic work environment

Columbia Falls boys basketball coach John Anderson has resigned after one season, claiming he couldn’t work in a “toxic” environment.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Claiming disparaging remarks about his wife, Anderson resigns as Columbia Falls basketball coach

Columbia Falls boys basketball coach John Anderson has resigned after one season, claiming he couldn’t work in a “toxic” environment.

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Claiming disparaging remarks about his wife, Anderson resigns as Columbia Falls basketball coach

Columbia Falls boys basketball coach John Anderson has resigned after one season, claiming he couldn’t work in a “toxic” environment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Babcock likes to win titles, without making a splash

Colton Babcock is 6-foot-3, 185-pounds and has an arm span of 6-foot-6.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Babcock likes to win titles, without making a splash

Colton Babcock is 6-foot-3, 185-pounds and has an arm span of 6-foot-6.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Starry Night: Waterton-Glacier closes in on landmark dark sky status

On a clear night in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, away from the crowds and the humdrum of modern life, there are stars in the sky. Billions of points of light so bright that, once one gets used to the dim, but comforting glow, a person can walk around by it.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Starry Night: Waterton-Glacier closes in on landmark dark sky status

On a clear night in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, away from the crowds and the humdrum of modern life, there are stars in the sky. Billions of points of light so bright that, once one gets used to the dim, but comforting glow, a person can walk around by it.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

With unusually warm weather, disease carrying ticks are active

The recent spate of warm weather has wood ticks active in the Flathead Valley. Ticks normally aren’t active this early, but rains have melted low elevation snows and temperatures last week were in the 40s and 50s. The high temperature last Friday was 54.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

With unusually warm weather, disease carrying ticks are active

The recent spate of warm weather has wood ticks active in the Flathead Valley. Ticks normally aren’t active this early, but rains have melted low elevation snows and temperatures last week were in the 40s and 50s. The high temperature last Friday was 54.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

People before the Park: Tales of Glacier National Park before tourists

With warm days and cool nights, the winter snow in Glacier National Park has set, allowing one to walk on the crust. This all important snow was critical to the Kootenai people, who would cross its surface up and over what is now Logan Pass to hunt buffalo near the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

People before the Park: Tales of Glacier National Park before tourists

With warm days and cool nights, the winter snow in Glacier National Park has set, allowing one to walk on the crust. This all important snow was critical to the Kootenai people, who would cross its surface up and over what is now Logan Pass to hunt buffalo near the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls girls take second at Western A divisional hoops tourney

The Columbia Falls girls are headed to the state A tournament in Belgrade in a couple of weeks. They’re just not going to the tournament the way they hoped to — as a No. 1 seed. The Wildkats lost to undefeated Butte Central Saturday night at the Butte Civic Center, …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls girls take second at Western A divisional hoops tourney

The Columbia Falls girls are headed to the state A tournament in Belgrade in a couple of weeks. They’re just not going to the tournament the way they hoped to — as a No. 1 seed. The Wildkats lost to undefeated Butte Central Saturday night at the Butte Civic Center, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cats falter at Western A tourney

The tournament started out with hope and promise, but then two lopsided losses put an end to the Columbia Falls boys basketball season at the Western A divisional tournament in Butte.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cats falter at Western A tourney

The tournament started out with hope and promise, but then two lopsided losses put an end to the Columbia Falls boys basketball season at the Western A divisional tournament in Butte.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thousands of lake trout netted from Logging Lake in first year

Glacier National Park’s Logging Lake is brimming with non-native lake trout, biologists have found. In 2015, biologists from the U.S. Geological survey netted 2,158 lake trout from the remote North Fork water.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thousands of lake trout netted from Logging Lake in first year

Glacier National Park’s Logging Lake is brimming with non-native lake trout, biologists have found. In 2015, biologists from the U.S. Geological survey netted 2,158 lake trout from the remote North Fork water.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brackets set for divisional hoops tourney

The Columbia Falls basketball teams will enter the Western A divisional tournament in Butte this week from opposite ends of the spectrum. The girls go in as the team to beat with a 17-1 record and a 6-0 conference mark.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brackets set for divisional hoops tourney

The Columbia Falls basketball teams will enter the Western A divisional tournament in Butte this week from opposite ends of the spectrum. The girls go in as the team to beat with a 17-1 record and a 6-0 conference mark.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council writes formal letter supporting CFAC Superfund

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council writes formal letter supporting CFAC Superfund

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Filmmakers fined $5,950 for bull trout violations

The owners of a Missoula-based film company were recently issued 38 state and 11 federal citations for violating bull trout regulations and filming illegally in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Filmmakers fined $5,950 for bull trout violations

The owners of a Missoula-based film company were recently issued 38 state and 11 federal citations for violating bull trout regulations and filming illegally in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

TEDD OK'd by state, paving way for SmartLam expansion

The City of Columbia Falls is one step closer to being able to foster development of an industrial park north of Railroad Street. City Manager Susan Nicosia told the council last Tuesday night that the state Department of Revenue had approved the city’s targeted economic development district for the industrial …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

TEDD OK'd by state, paving way for SmartLam expansion

The City of Columbia Falls is one step closer to being able to foster development of an industrial park north of Railroad Street. City Manager Susan Nicosia told the council last Tuesday night that the state Department of Revenue had approved the city’s targeted economic development district for the industrial …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plum Creek no more: Weyerhaeuser merger finalized

The purple was replaced with green last week as the $8 billion-plus merger between Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek was finalized.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plum Creek no more: Weyerhaeuser merger finalized

The purple was replaced with green last week as the $8 billion-plus merger between Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek was finalized.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Reindl bakes hundred-plus cookies for vets; Columbia Falls junior high kids help

Most people bake dozens of cookies around Christmas. For Janet Reindl, the big bake comes at Valentine’s Day, when she cranks out more than 12 dozen heart-shaped sugar cookies for the veterans at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Reindl bakes hundred-plus cookies for vets; Columbia Falls junior high kids help

Most people bake dozens of cookies around Christmas. For Janet Reindl, the big bake comes at Valentine’s Day, when she cranks out more than 12 dozen heart-shaped sugar cookies for the veterans at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls boys win state A-B swim title

Led by two first-place finishes from Colton Babcock, the Columbia Falls boys swim team won its first state A-B title in Great Falls last weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls boys win state A-B swim title

Led by two first-place finishes from Colton Babcock, the Columbia Falls boys swim team won its first state A-B title in Great Falls last weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MatCats take fourth at state

The Columbia Falls wrestling team took fourth in the state A wrestling tournament in Billings last week. The MatCats racked up 113 points, just 1.5 points behind third-place Hardin.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MatCats take fourth at state

The Columbia Falls wrestling team took fourth in the state A wrestling tournament in Billings last week. The MatCats racked up 113 points, just 1.5 points behind third-place Hardin.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls girls finish regular season at 17-1 for third year in a row

The roll continues. The Columbia Falls girls basketball team edged Corvallis on the road last Thursday, 53-45 and hammered Whitefish 79-35 away Saturday. The Wildkats finished the regular season with a 17-1 mark and a 6-0 record in conference play as they head into the postseason. This is the third …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls girls finish regular season at 17-1 for third year in a row

The roll continues. The Columbia Falls girls basketball team edged Corvallis on the road last Thursday, 53-45 and hammered Whitefish 79-35 away Saturday. The Wildkats finished the regular season with a 17-1 mark and a 6-0 record in conference play as they head into the postseason. This is the third …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls boys basketball can't catch a break, lose two more

The good news is the Columbia Falls boys basketball team is playing its best defense of the season and getting some nice performances out of its younger players. But the boys continue to struggle offensively and as a result, lost their last two games of the regular season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls boys basketball can't catch a break, lose two more

The good news is the Columbia Falls boys basketball team is playing its best defense of the season and getting some nice performances out of its younger players. But the boys continue to struggle offensively and as a result, lost their last two games of the regular season.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gianforte stumps for governor in valley, calls for reg reform

Greg Gianforte wants his family around the dinner table when it comes time to eat. But with the current business climate in Montana, the Republican gubernatorial candidate claims more and more young people are leaving the state because they can’t find good-paying jobs here.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gianforte stumps for governor in valley, calls for reg reform

Greg Gianforte wants his family around the dinner table when it comes time to eat. But with the current business climate in Montana, the Republican gubernatorial candidate claims more and more young people are leaving the state because they can’t find good-paying jobs here.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Zinke tours CFAC, says he'd like to see state oversee actual cleanup

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke toured the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant demolition on Tuesday, once again making his case to keep it off the Superfund list.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Zinke tours CFAC, says he'd like to see state oversee actual cleanup

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke toured the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant demolition on Tuesday, once again making his case to keep it off the Superfund list.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gianforte stumps for better paying jobs during Whitefish stop

Greg Gianforte wants his family around the dinner table when it comes time to eat. But with the current business climate in Montana, the Republican gubernatorial candidate claims more and more young people are leaving the state because they can’t find good-paying jobs here.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Uncertain future for some at Plum Creek

As Plum Creek merges with Weyerhaeuser in the coming weeks, staff at the company’s Columbia Falls “cedar palace” offices could face an uncertain future, but workers at the manufacturing facilities will retain their positions and the plants will continue to operate, the company announced.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plum Creek manufacturing, access, unaffected by merger; but some cedar palace jobs could move

As Plum Creek merges with Weyerhaueser in the coming weeks, staff at the company’s Columbia Falls “cedar palace” offices could face an uncertain future, but workers at the manufacturing facilities will retain their positions and the plants will continue to operate, the company announced.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plum Creek manufacturing, access, unaffected by merger; but some cedar palace jobs could move

As Plum Creek merges with Weyerhaueser in the coming weeks, staff at the company’s Columbia Falls “cedar palace” offices could face an uncertain future, but workers at the manufacturing facilities will retain their positions and the plants will continue to operate, the company announced.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eye on you: Most Columbia Falls police using body cams now

If you meet a Columbia Falls police officer in uniform, chances are your conversation and actions are being recorded by a body camera.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eye on you: Most Columbia Falls police using body cams now

If you meet a Columbia Falls police officer in uniform, chances are your conversation and actions are being recorded by a body camera.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Best in the West: Columbia Falls wrestling wins divisional crown

The Columbia Falls boys wrestling team put 11 wrestlers in the top four spots at the Western A divisional tournament Saturday in Whitefish as they won their fourth straight title, beating Polson 275.5-225.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Best in the West: Columbia Falls wrestling wins divisional crown

The Columbia Falls boys wrestling team put 11 wrestlers in the top four spots at the Western A divisional tournament Saturday in Whitefish as they won their fourth straight title, beating Polson 275.5-225.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls girls basketball team continues to roll

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team continues to roll through their competition, but Bigfork gave them a pretty good test last week. The Wildkats beat the Class B Valkyries 54-42 Thursday on the road, despite shooting 1-for-17 from beyond the arc. The Kats then dominated Polson Saturday, away 77-32.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls girls basketball team continues to roll

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team continues to roll through their competition, but Bigfork gave them a pretty good test last week. The Wildkats beat the Class B Valkyries 54-42 Thursday on the road, despite shooting 1-for-17 from beyond the arc. The Kats then dominated Polson Saturday, away 77-32.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls basketball: Boys lose a pair

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a rough week, as they dropped a pair of games to two of the best teams in the state. On Thursday the boys lost to Class B Bigfork, 87-75 and on Saturday they got walloped by Polson, 79-35 on the road.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls basketball: Boys lose a pair

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a rough week, as they dropped a pair of games to two of the best teams in the state. On Thursday the boys lost to Class B Bigfork, 87-75 and on Saturday they got walloped by Polson, 79-35 on the road.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City to further study fish pond; other parks will also see a boost

The Columbia Falls city council has agreed to go ahead with a study to see if a fish pond can be dug at River’s Edge Park. The first step in the process is to determine the soil type in the park, determine the water table depth and do some preliminary …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City to further study fish pond; other parks will also see a boost

The Columbia Falls city council has agreed to go ahead with a study to see if a fish pond can be dug at River’s Edge Park. The first step in the process is to determine the soil type in the park, determine the water table depth and do some preliminary …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls home sales highest ever in 2015

Home sales in the City of Columbia Falls were robust in 2015, according to a report released recently by Jim Kelley, of Kelley Appraisals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls home sales highest ever in 2015

Home sales in the City of Columbia Falls were robust in 2015, according to a report released recently by Jim Kelley, of Kelley Appraisals.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

32 pounds of meth found in border bust

The The Canada Border Services Agency announced a striking drug bust on the U.S.-Canada border at Del Bonita border crossing north of Cut Bank.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A most memorable kiss in remembrance at Cabin Fever Days

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A most memorable kiss in remembrance at Cabin Fever Days

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Drug bust at Del Bonita crossing nets 32 pounds of meth

The The Canada Border Services Agency announced a striking drug bust on the U.S.-Canada border at Del Bonita border crossing north of Cut Bank.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Drug bust at Del Bonita crossing nets 32 pounds of meth

The The Canada Border Services Agency announced a striking drug bust on the U.S.-Canada border at Del Bonita border crossing north of Cut Bank.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana Wounded Warriors are not part of Wounded Warrior Project

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana Wounded Warriors are not part of Wounded Warrior Project

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Forest Service proposes 1,300-acre salvage sale

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Forest Service proposes 1,300-acre salvage sale

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pete Darling, noted Columbia Falls community leader, dies at age 87

Community leader and friend to many, Pete Darling died at his home Tuesday. He was 87.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pete Darling, noted Columbia Falls community leader, dies at age 87

Community leader and friend to many, Pete Darling died at his home Tuesday. He was 87.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Babcock wins a pair in Great Falls meet

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Babcock wins a pair in Great Falls meet

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls wrestlers go 3-1 at Whitefish, look forward to divisionals

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls wrestlers go 3-1 at Whitefish, look forward to divisionals

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council says CFAC Superfund listing is OK by them

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council says CFAC Superfund listing is OK by them

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eleventh Heaven: Columbia Falls speech, debate wins 11th straight state A title

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Eleventh Heaven: Columbia Falls speech, debate wins 11th straight state A title

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

South of Glacier Park, Badger-Two Med dispute will continue

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

South of Glacier Park, Badger-Two Med dispute will continue

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Park housing could cost $4-$7 million

A plan to revamp Glacier National Park’s east side housing situation has an estimated cost of $4 million to $7 million. The Park recently released an environmental assessment of the project, which calls for building a four-plex and an eight-plex in the Many Glacier area near the Swiftcurrent Ranger Station. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Park housing could cost $4-$7 million

A plan to revamp Glacier National Park’s east side housing situation has an estimated cost of $4 million to $7 million. The Park recently released an environmental assessment of the project, which calls for building a four-plex and an eight-plex in the Many Glacier area near the Swiftcurrent Ranger Station. …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Montana DEQ puts CFAC section on its website

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has added a special section to its website specifically on the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. cleanup.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Montana DEQ puts CFAC section on its website

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has added a special section to its website specifically on the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. cleanup.

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Boys 11th, girls 12th at Missoula swim meet

Zayne Friar had a solid meet at the Missoula Invitational swim meet Saturday. Friar took sixth in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.32 and third in the 100 free with a 53.45.

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Boys 11th, girls 12th at Missoula swim meet

Zayne Friar had a solid meet at the Missoula Invitational swim meet Saturday. Friar took sixth in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.32 and third in the 100 free with a 53.45.

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Columbia Falls MaCats drop Stevi, wrap up regular season Friday in Whitefish

It was a long trip for a few matches.

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Columbia Falls MaCats drop Stevi, wrap up regular season Friday in Whitefish

It was a long trip for a few matches.

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Former Glacier National Park wolf biologist Boyd making mark in art world

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Former Glacier National Park wolf biologist Boyd making mark in art world

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CFAC Superfund decision won't come until fall, now

The Environmental Protection Agency won’t make a decision on a Superfund listing for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant until this fall, said project manager Mike Cirian.

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CFAC Superfund decision won't come until fall, now

The Environmental Protection Agency won’t make a decision on a Superfund listing for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant until this fall, said project manager Mike Cirian.

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State seeks comments on Highway 206 project; 2017 looks to be busy

The summer of 2017 should be a busy one in the Glacier Park and Columbia Falls area.

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State seeks comments on Highway 206 project; 2017 looks to be busy

The summer of 2017 should be a busy one in the Glacier Park and Columbia Falls area.

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CFAC Superfund listing could come as early as March, company, Columbia Falls mayor oppose listing

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. could see a Superfund listing as early as March, project manager Mike Cirian of the Environmental Protection Agency told a liaison panel Thursday night.

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CFAC Superfund listing could come as early as March, company, Columbia Falls mayor oppose listing

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. could see a Superfund listing as early as March, project manager Mike Cirian of the Environmental Protection Agency told a liaison panel Thursday night.

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Special river, special fish: The South Fork of the Flathead grows some incredible cutthroats

The South Fork of the Flathead has long been renowned for its westslope cutthroat trout fishery. But results of a multi-year study of the watershed may suggest it’s getting even better.

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Special river, special fish: The South Fork of the Flathead grows some incredible cutthroats

The South Fork of the Flathead has long been renowned for its westslope cutthroat trout fishery. But results of a multi-year study of the watershed may suggest it’s getting even better.

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Columbia Falls graduation rate less than 80 percent

Last week Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau celebrated a statewide high school graduation rate that was 86 percent last year. But Columbia Falls’ graduation rate actually went down by several percentage points.

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Columbia Falls graduation rate less than 80 percent

Last week Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau celebrated a statewide high school graduation rate that was 86 percent last year. But Columbia Falls’ graduation rate actually went down by several percentage points.

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Columbia Falls boys win inaugural home swim meet

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Columbia Falls boys win inaugural home swim meet

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Columbia Falls girls fall to Missoula Sentinel, clobber Bulldogs

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Columbia Falls girls fall to Missoula Sentinel, clobber Bulldogs

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Columbia Falls boys lose to Bulldogs in basketball, first time in 7 years

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Columbia Falls boys lose to Bulldogs in basketball, first time in 7 years

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Bakeries and beer on tap for Columbia Falls

Forget Gateway to Glacier. Maybe Columbia Falls slogan should be Bakeries and Beer. If plans come to fruition, the city is still on track to have three bakeries on Nucleus Avenue. Developer Mick Ruis still has plans for a “pie factory” at the former Park Mercantile on Nucleus, the Finn …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bakeries and beer on tap for Columbia Falls

Forget Gateway to Glacier. Maybe Columbia Falls slogan should be Bakeries and Beer. If plans come to fruition, the city is still on track to have three bakeries on Nucleus Avenue. Developer Mick Ruis still has plans for a “pie factory” at the former Park Mercantile on Nucleus, the Finn …

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Tender is the night: The Glacier National Park photos of John Ashley

There are many ways to celebrate the vast and intriguing landscape of Glacier National Park. For nearly 30 years now, photographer John Ashley has been capturing Glacier’s beauty in a unique and breathtaking way — at night.

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Tender is the night: The Glacier National Park photos of John Ashley

There are many ways to celebrate the vast and intriguing landscape of Glacier National Park. For nearly 30 years now, photographer John Ashley has been capturing Glacier’s beauty in a unique and breathtaking way — at night.

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In museum exhibit, Jones shines

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In museum exhibit, Jones shines

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Girls now 9-0; showdown with Sentinel is Saturday

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team extended their winning streak to nine games last week. They downed Libby at home Friday 68-28 and dumped Polson at home Saturday, 62-16.

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Girls now 9-0; showdown with Sentinel is Saturday

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team extended their winning streak to nine games last week. They downed Libby at home Friday 68-28 and dumped Polson at home Saturday, 62-16.

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MatCats take third at Ronan duals

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MatCats take third at Ronan duals

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Boys drop to 1-8, lose heartbreaker to Loggers

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a rough weekend at home, losing to Class B Libby Friday in a game they should have won, 60-58. The next night they lost to conference rival Polson 58-43, in a game that was never close beyond the first quarter.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Boys drop to 1-8, lose heartbreaker to Loggers

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a rough weekend at home, losing to Class B Libby Friday in a game they should have won, 60-58. The next night they lost to conference rival Polson 58-43, in a game that was never close beyond the first quarter.

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Glacier's Christmas bird count a quiet one

With nearly a foot of new snow the night before the count, Glacier National Park’s Christmas bird count was a quiet one, with fewer birds than normal observed, noted Park biologist Lisa Bate.

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Glacier's Christmas bird count a quiet one

With nearly a foot of new snow the night before the count, Glacier National Park’s Christmas bird count was a quiet one, with fewer birds than normal observed, noted Park biologist Lisa Bate.

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New Backcountry Horsemen chapter hits the trail running

A new chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen has formed in the Flathead Valley and it didn’t take them long to get boots on the ground. The Northwest Montana Backcountry Horsemen have just under 100 members, including 13 young people. It formed last March and was sanctioned by the state organization …

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New Backcountry Horsemen chapter hits the trail running

A new chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen has formed in the Flathead Valley and it didn’t take them long to get boots on the ground. The Northwest Montana Backcountry Horsemen have just under 100 members, including 13 young people. It formed last March and was sanctioned by the state organization …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls fire calls surged in 2015

The Columbia Falls fire department had a 298 incidents last year, a significant increase over previous years. In 2014 the department, which includes both rural and city calls, went to 239 incidents, in 2013, 267 and in 2012, 250, said Columbia Falls Fire Chief Rick Hagen.

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Columbia Falls fire calls surged in 2015

The Columbia Falls fire department had a 298 incidents last year, a significant increase over previous years. In 2014 the department, which includes both rural and city calls, went to 239 incidents, in 2013, 267 and in 2012, 250, said Columbia Falls Fire Chief Rick Hagen.

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CFAC demolition sees far more asbestos than expected

Demolition of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant will likely take about six months longer than was first expected, namely because tests are finding the old plant had far more asbestos than was expected, said Cliff Boyd of Calbag Resources Monday night. Boyd gives the Columbia Falls City Council an …

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CFAC demolition sees far more asbestos than expected

Demolition of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant will likely take about six months longer than was first expected, namely because tests are finding the old plant had far more asbestos than was expected, said Cliff Boyd of Calbag Resources Monday night. Boyd gives the Columbia Falls City Council an …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hervol loving life in the 'Wild West' of Madagascar

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Hervol loving life in the 'Wild West' of Madagascar

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Trumbull Creek land deal benefits from LWCF passage

A large land conservation deal northwest of Columbia Falls will benefit from passage of the Land, Water and Conservation Fund.

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Trumbull Creek land deal benefits from LWCF passage

A large land conservation deal northwest of Columbia Falls will benefit from passage of the Land, Water and Conservation Fund.

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Boys beat Eureka for first win of the season

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Boys beat Eureka for first win of the season

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Kats extend streak to 7 straight

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Kats extend streak to 7 straight

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Swim records fall in Great Falls

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Swim records fall in Great Falls

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Snowpack still below average

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Snowpack still below average

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Snowpack still below average

It may have been a snowy week in the Flathead and Glacier National Park, but the snowpack in the mountains is still below average for this time of year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Federal spending bill boosts Park Service budget

A massive spending bill that passed Congress last week will give the Park Service a boost in its centennial year, but didn’t get support from Montana’s senators. The $1.12 trillion spending bill for 2016 includes a 4 percent increase for the Park Service, a $94 million increase.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Small schools see surge in enrollment

Two of the smallest schools in the north Flathead Valley have seen a surge in enrollment. West Glacier school now has 71 students, up about 20 over last year and Deer Park is up 26 students to 126.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Small schools see surge in enrollment

Two of the smallest schools in the north Flathead Valley have seen a surge in enrollment. West Glacier school now has 71 students, up about 20 over last year and Deer Park is up 26 students to 126.

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Glacier changes reservation system for backcountry permits

Glacier National Park has changed the way it takes advanced reservations for backcountry camp sites. A little less than half of all backcountry camps in the Park were held by advanced reservation last year, said Brian McKeon, who runs the backcountry office for the Park.

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Glacier changes reservation system for backcountry permits

Glacier National Park has changed the way it takes advanced reservations for backcountry camp sites. A little less than half of all backcountry camps in the Park were held by advanced reservation last year, said Brian McKeon, who runs the backcountry office for the Park.

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Despite losses, Cats beginning to gel as a team

After getting hammered on the road against Glacier the night before, it would have been easy for the Columbia Falls basketball team to fold against Frenchtown at home Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Despite losses, Cats beginning to gel as a team

After getting hammered on the road against Glacier the night before, it would have been easy for the Columbia Falls basketball team to fold against Frenchtown at home Saturday.

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Cats swim well at Great Falls

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Cats swim well at Great Falls

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Kats keep rolling, drop Wolfpack, Broncs

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team extended its unbeaten streak to six as they downed Glacier on the road 56-47 and dispatched conference rival Frenchtown, 43-31, the next night at home. The girls then hammered Bigfork Tuesday at home, 69-39.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kats keep rolling, drop Wolfpack, Broncs

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team extended its unbeaten streak to six as they downed Glacier on the road 56-47 and dispatched conference rival Frenchtown, 43-31, the next night at home. The girls then hammered Bigfork Tuesday at home, 69-39.

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Gravelin takes second at Holiday Classic wrestling

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Gravelin takes second at Holiday Classic wrestling

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Federal spending bill boosts Park Service budget

A massive spending bill that passed Congress last week will give the Park Service a boost in its centennial year, but didn’t get support from Montana’s senators. The $1.12 trillion spending bill for 2016 includes a 4 percent increase for the Park Service, a $94 million increase.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Federal spending bill boosts Park Service budget

A massive spending bill that passed Congress last week will give the Park Service a boost in its centennial year, but didn’t get support from Montana’s senators. The $1.12 trillion spending bill for 2016 includes a 4 percent increase for the Park Service, a $94 million increase.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City wins kettle drive again

The Columbia Falls Community came through again as the city won the annual Salvation Army city and chamber kettle competition. The traveling trophy will remain at Columbia Falls for another year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City wins kettle drive again

The Columbia Falls Community came through again as the city won the annual Salvation Army city and chamber kettle competition. The traveling trophy will remain at Columbia Falls for another year.

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Calamity's their name, but singing is their game

Back in 1991 some fine-tuned folks in Whitefish thought it would be fun to get a group together and sing carols on a horse-drawn wagon through town.

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Calamity's their name, but singing is their game

Back in 1991 some fine-tuned folks in Whitefish thought it would be fun to get a group together and sing carols on a horse-drawn wagon through town.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kats win a pair at Tip-Off tourney

They’re making it look easy.

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Kats win a pair at Tip-Off tourney

They’re making it look easy.

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Cats drop a pair at tip-off tourney

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a tough time at the Northwest-Southwest A Tip-Off tournament over the weekend, as they were walloped 82-45 by Hamilton Friday and edged by Anaconda 67-57 Saturday.

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Cats drop a pair at tip-off tourney

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a tough time at the Northwest-Southwest A Tip-Off tournament over the weekend, as they were walloped 82-45 by Hamilton Friday and edged by Anaconda 67-57 Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Forest planning salvage sales in Trail Creek Fire area

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Forest planning salvage sales in Trail Creek Fire area

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Civic leader Renfrow passes away

He was always quick with a smile and a funny story. He was also a civic leader, volunteering his time and expertise to build the grandstand in Marantette Park and the original arch over Nucleus Avenue.

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Civic leader Renfrow passes away

He was always quick with a smile and a funny story. He was also a civic leader, volunteering his time and expertise to build the grandstand in Marantette Park and the original arch over Nucleus Avenue.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Osweiler wins, rookie card demand skyrockets

Tony Sibert has been stocking up on Brock Osweiler rookie cards over the years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As Osweiler wins, rookie card demand skyrockets

Tony Sibert has been stocking up on Brock Osweiler rookie cards over the years.

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Murdoch's opens, quietly

For the first time in decades, Columbia Falls residents won’t have to drive to Kalispell or Whitefish to buy a pair of jeans. Murdoch’s quietly opened the doors to its store at the corner of Highway 2 and 40 on Wednesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Murdoch's opens, quietly

For the first time in decades, Columbia Falls residents won’t have to drive to Kalispell or Whitefish to buy a pair of jeans. Murdoch’s quietly opened the doors to its store at the corner of Highway 2 and 40 on Wednesday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Diving artist takes aim at Glacier National Park's watery world

There have been plenty of artist-in-residence at Glacier National Park. Chris Gug is the first to dive right into his project, however — literally.

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Diving artist takes aim at Glacier National Park's watery world

There have been plenty of artist-in-residence at Glacier National Park. Chris Gug is the first to dive right into his project, however — literally.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shorthanded MatCats take third at Polson Invite

The Columbia Falls wrestling team took third at the Polson Invitational Saturday. The MatCats were led by Brandon Thomas, who took first at 126. Other notable performances included Austin Nelson, 2nd, at 113, Kaleb Gravelin, 3rd at 138, Troy Meyer, 4th at 160, Colton McPhee, 2nd at 170 and Jake …

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Shorthanded MatCats take third at Polson Invite

The Columbia Falls wrestling team took third at the Polson Invitational Saturday. The MatCats were led by Brandon Thomas, who took first at 126. Other notable performances included Austin Nelson, 2nd, at 113, Kaleb Gravelin, 3rd at 138, Troy Meyer, 4th at 160, Colton McPhee, 2nd at 170 and Jake …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Babcock by a whisker in Kalispell

Colton Babcock won two events and the Columbia Falls boys swim team took fourth overall as it opened its season Saturday at the Kalispell Invitational.

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Babcock by a whisker in Kalispell

Colton Babcock won two events and the Columbia Falls boys swim team took fourth overall as it opened its season Saturday at the Kalispell Invitational.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kats cruise over Blue Devils in opener

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team dispatched Corvallis at home Saturday in its season opener, 57-41. The Wildkats were led by Peyton Kehr with 18 points and Kiara Burlage had 10 points and eight rebounds.

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Kats cruise over Blue Devils in opener

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team dispatched Corvallis at home Saturday in its season opener, 57-41. The Wildkats were led by Peyton Kehr with 18 points and Kiara Burlage had 10 points and eight rebounds.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bad quarter dooms Cats in Corvallis opener

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a rough opener to their season Saturday, losing to Corvallis on the road 62-41. The Wildcats had 19 turnovers, were out-rebounded 48-38 and shot just 26 percent from the floor in the loss.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bad quarter dooms Cats in Corvallis opener

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team had a rough opener to their season Saturday, losing to Corvallis on the road 62-41. The Wildcats had 19 turnovers, were out-rebounded 48-38 and shot just 26 percent from the floor in the loss.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Darsow bowls 300 at Glacier Lanes

Deven Darsow joined a rather elite club at the Glacier Lanes bowling alley recently. Darsow bowled a 300 on Nov. 10.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Darsow bowls 300 at Glacier Lanes

Deven Darsow joined a rather elite club at the Glacier Lanes bowling alley recently. Darsow bowled a 300 on Nov. 10.

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Highway bill should be good news for Glacier National Park's Sun Road

Congress passed a five-year highway bill last week that should be good news for Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road. While the bill doesn’t specifically have an earmark for the highway, as other bills have had in the past, it does set aside more than $1.7 billion for Park Service roads …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Highway bill should be good news for Glacier National Park's Sun Road

Congress passed a five-year highway bill last week that should be good news for Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road. While the bill doesn’t specifically have an earmark for the highway, as other bills have had in the past, it does set aside more than $1.7 billion for Park Service roads …

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The South Fork a bastion for bull trout, anglers

They can grow to more than three feet long, weigh up to 20 pounds and live for 10 years. For many anglers, they’re the light-tackle thrill of a lifetime.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

The South Fork a bastion for bull trout, anglers

They can grow to more than three feet long, weigh up to 20 pounds and live for 10 years. For many anglers, they’re the light-tackle thrill of a lifetime.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Anderson impressed with work ethic of players

Coach John Anderson may have only been at the helm of the Columbia Falls boys basketball team for a few weeks now, but already he’s impressed with the work ethic of the players.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Anderson impressed with work ethic of players

Coach John Anderson may have only been at the helm of the Columbia Falls boys basketball team for a few weeks now, but already he’s impressed with the work ethic of the players.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Girls should be in the postseason scrum again this year

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team should be right in the mix this postseason again this year. While the team lost key seniors Winter Kemppainen and Ciera Finberg, it returns a host of both young and veteran talent.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Girls should be in the postseason scrum again this year

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team should be right in the mix this postseason again this year. While the team lost key seniors Winter Kemppainen and Ciera Finberg, it returns a host of both young and veteran talent.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

MatCats should be strong again this year

With several returning wrestlers and a host of upcoming talent, the Columbia Falls wrestling squad should be solid again this year. The Wildcats have won three straight divisional titles and took third at state for the second time last season. While they lose a host of seniors, including three-time state …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

MatCats should be strong again this year

With several returning wrestlers and a host of upcoming talent, the Columbia Falls wrestling squad should be solid again this year. The Wildcats have won three straight divisional titles and took third at state for the second time last season. While they lose a host of seniors, including three-time state …

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Swim team numbers way up, veterans all return to squad

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Swim team numbers way up, veterans all return to squad

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Stene, Chamber, part ways

Anna Stene is no longer the director of the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce. Stene resigned from the post earlier this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stene, Chamber, part ways

Anna Stene is no longer the director of the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce. Stene resigned from the post earlier this month.

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EPA, CFAC reach deal on investigation study

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. have reached an agreement that sets the legal and logistical framework for an investigation and possible cleanup of the old aluminum smelter site.

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EPA, CFAC reach deal on investigation study

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. have reached an agreement that sets the legal and logistical framework for an investigation and possible cleanup of the old aluminum smelter site.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bullock raises concerns over Plum Creek access

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has also raised concerns about future access to Plum Creek lands, now that the company has plans to merge with Weyerhaeuser.

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Bullock raises concerns over Plum Creek access

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has also raised concerns about future access to Plum Creek lands, now that the company has plans to merge with Weyerhaeuser.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Park considering 'historic leases' for Lake McDonald cabins

Glacier National Park officials are contemplating the idea of leasing several historic cabins along the shores of Lake McDonald. The Park first floated the idea back in 2011, but a formal environmental analysis of the program should be released in the coming months.

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Park considering 'historic leases' for Lake McDonald cabins

Glacier National Park officials are contemplating the idea of leasing several historic cabins along the shores of Lake McDonald. The Park first floated the idea back in 2011, but a formal environmental analysis of the program should be released in the coming months.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DOI plans to cancel Badger-Two med leases

Department of Interior Sec. Sally Jewell has opted to cancel oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine region held by Solonex, a Louisiana energy company. The Department of Interior in documents filed in federal court Monday.

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DOI plans to cancel Badger-Two med leases

Department of Interior Sec. Sally Jewell has opted to cancel oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine region held by Solonex, a Louisiana energy company. The Department of Interior in documents filed in federal court Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Plevel says good-bye to council, thankful for life

Julie Plevel used to be a workaholic. The 60-hour a week type, looking to get ahead. But in 2013 she was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer. It had metastasized to other organs in her body. Doctors said she’d live a couple of years, if that.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Plevel says good-bye to council, thankful for life

Julie Plevel used to be a workaholic. The 60-hour a week type, looking to get ahead. But in 2013 she was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer. It had metastasized to other organs in her body. Doctors said she’d live a couple of years, if that.

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CFAC, EPA, close to deal

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the Environmental Protection Agency are close to an agreement to clean up the aluminum smelter site.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

CFAC, EPA, close to deal

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the Environmental Protection Agency are close to an agreement to clean up the aluminum smelter site.

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Calbag looks to clear air on CFAC dust

The company that’s tearing down the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co, smelter is hoping to clear the air a bit on its operations.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Calbag looks to clear air on CFAC dust

The company that’s tearing down the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co, smelter is hoping to clear the air a bit on its operations.

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Menicke resigns as harrier coach

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Menicke resigns as harrier coach

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Glacier National Park's red buses in new home

Glacier Park’s vaunted red buses have a cozy new home. Xanterra Parks and Resorts recently completed a brand new state-of-the-art, climate-controlled storage facility and garage on Highway 206 south of Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Glacier National Park's red buses in new home

Glacier Park’s vaunted red buses have a cozy new home. Xanterra Parks and Resorts recently completed a brand new state-of-the-art, climate-controlled storage facility and garage on Highway 206 south of Columbia Falls.

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Street abandonment will help with bakery

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday night approved abandoning a 10-foot strip of Eighth Street West near Nucleus Avenue, which will help with the construction of a new bakery.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Street abandonment will help with bakery

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday night approved abandoning a 10-foot strip of Eighth Street West near Nucleus Avenue, which will help with the construction of a new bakery.

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Kats claw their way to state A title

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kats claw their way to state A title

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Planning board OKs cluster zoning

The Columbia Falls Planning and Zoning Board approved new zoning regulations last week that could allow a developer to cluster homes in order to preserve more open space in a subdivision.

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Planning board OKs cluster zoning

The Columbia Falls Planning and Zoning Board approved new zoning regulations last week that could allow a developer to cluster homes in order to preserve more open space in a subdivision.

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With Plum Creek merger come concerns about future land access

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

With Plum Creek merger come concerns about future land access

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Plum Creek agrees to $8 billion merger deal

Plum Creek will soon be no more.

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Massive merger: more details

Plum Creek will soon be no more.

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Massive merger: more details

Plum Creek will soon be no more.

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Kats take third at Western A, advance to state

The Columbia Falls volleyball team took third at the Western A Divisional tournament in Hamilton Saturday — not exactly the finish they were hoping for, but it still gets them to the state tournament in Bozeman this week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kats take third at Western A, advance to state

The Columbia Falls volleyball team took third at the Western A Divisional tournament in Hamilton Saturday — not exactly the finish they were hoping for, but it still gets them to the state tournament in Bozeman this week.

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Cats fall to Havre in playoffs, 47-13

The Columbia Falls football team’s season ended Saturday with a 47-13 loss to Havre on the road. The Wildcats racked up 300 yards in offense, but couldn’t overcome five turnovers in the losing effort.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Cats fall to Havre in playoffs, 47-13

The Columbia Falls football team’s season ended Saturday with a 47-13 loss to Havre on the road. The Wildcats racked up 300 yards in offense, but couldn’t overcome five turnovers in the losing effort.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fishing pond not a done deal

While Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fully supports a fishing pond in Columbia Falls, the project will take quite a bit of community support to reach fruition, fisheries manager Mark Deleray said last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fishing pond not a done deal

While Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fully supports a fishing pond in Columbia Falls, the project will take quite a bit of community support to reach fruition, fisheries manager Mark Deleray said last week.

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Council debates hotel parking

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Council debates hotel parking

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Kats lose to Dogs to end regular season

The Columbia Falls volleyball team had its unbeaten streak in conference play snapped by cross-valley rival Whitefish Saturday in a marathon match, 25-16, 27-25, 17-25, 15-25, 18-16.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kats lose to Dogs to end regular season

The Columbia Falls volleyball team had its unbeaten streak in conference play snapped by cross-valley rival Whitefish Saturday in a marathon match, 25-16, 27-25, 17-25, 15-25, 18-16.

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Cats drop Pirates to advance in playoffs

Battling a driving rain and mud, the Columbia Falls football team hammered home a 9-6 victory over Polson Saturday at home in the first round of the Class A playoffs.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Cats drop Pirates to advance in playoffs

Battling a driving rain and mud, the Columbia Falls football team hammered home a 9-6 victory over Polson Saturday at home in the first round of the Class A playoffs.

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Vilsack: Cancel Badger Two Med leases

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vilsack: Cancel Badger Two Med leases

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire damages Sandy Hill Terrace home

A fire heavily damaged a home at 65 Sandy Hill Terrace in rural Columbia Falls Friday night. The fire broke out about 9 p.m. No one was home at the time of the blaze. A family member said they went to church and found out later from friends their house …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fire damages Sandy Hill Terrace home

A fire heavily damaged a home at 65 Sandy Hill Terrace in rural Columbia Falls Friday night. The fire broke out about 9 p.m. No one was home at the time of the blaze. A family member said they went to church and found out later from friends their house …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Playoff game will seen rain, cold

Spectators going to the Columbia Falls football game will have to contend with rain Saturday and cold. The National Weather Service is predicting the heaviest rain should fall tomorrow from noon until 6 p.m., with a quarter inch of rain possible by the end of the afternoon.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Playoff game will seen rain, cold

Spectators going to the Columbia Falls football game will have to contend with rain Saturday and cold. The National Weather Service is predicting the heaviest rain should fall tomorrow from noon until 6 p.m., with a quarter inch of rain possible by the end of the afternoon.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Yummmmm, plans for a pie factory

Developer Mick Ruis’s plans for Columbia Falls don’t stop with the new Cedar Creek Lodge. Ruis, who has bought a host of properties in the city in recent months, said last week he also wants to bring a pie factory to Nucleus Avenue in the coming months.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Yummmmm, plans for a pie factory

Developer Mick Ruis’s plans for Columbia Falls don’t stop with the new Cedar Creek Lodge. Ruis, who has bought a host of properties in the city in recent months, said last week he also wants to bring a pie factory to Nucleus Avenue in the coming months.

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Cats crush Broncs, face Polson in playoffs

Columbia Falls will find itself facing a familiar foe in the first-round of the Class A football playoffs in Polson. The Cats walloped conference rival Frenchtown 46-6 last Friday to secure home field for the first-round game.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cats crush Broncs, face Polson in playoffs

Columbia Falls will find itself facing a familiar foe in the first-round of the Class A football playoffs in Polson. The Cats walloped conference rival Frenchtown 46-6 last Friday to secure home field for the first-round game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wanner takes eighth at state x-country meet in Great Falls

Sage Wanner led the Columbia Falls cross-country team with an eighth-place finish at the state A cross-country meet Saturday in Great Falls. Wanner’s time of 16:05.89 eclipses the junior school record set by Derrick Williams by three seconds, said coach Richard Menicke.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wanner takes eighth at state x-country meet in Great Falls

Sage Wanner led the Columbia Falls cross-country team with an eighth-place finish at the state A cross-country meet Saturday in Great Falls. Wanner’s time of 16:05.89 eclipses the junior school record set by Derrick Williams by three seconds, said coach Richard Menicke.

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Spikers beat Libby, Stevi

The Columbia Falls volleyball team rolled over its last two home opponents Saturday, dropping Stevensville 25-14, 25-16, 25-9 and Libby 25-8, 25-16, 21-25, 25-9.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spikers beat Libby, Stevi

The Columbia Falls volleyball team rolled over its last two home opponents Saturday, dropping Stevensville 25-14, 25-16, 25-9 and Libby 25-8, 25-16, 21-25, 25-9.

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'Girl Friday' of Hungry Horse News passes away

Longtime Hungry Horse News reporter and columnist Gladys Shay died Monday evening of natural causes. She was 87. Shay grew up with a penchant for the news.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Girl Friday' of Hungry Horse News passes away

Longtime Hungry Horse News reporter and columnist Gladys Shay died Monday evening of natural causes. She was 87. Shay grew up with a penchant for the news.

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Hunters should see good whitetail numbers

The general firearm hunting season opens Saturday for deer and elk and runs through Nov. 29. It should be a good year for hunters, as most game species in Northwest Montana have rebounded from a bad winter in 2010-11, said Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region One Wildlife Manager Neal …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hunters should see good whitetail numbers

The general firearm hunting season opens Saturday for deer and elk and runs through Nov. 29. It should be a good year for hunters, as most game species in Northwest Montana have rebounded from a bad winter in 2010-11, said Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region One Wildlife Manager Neal …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FWP suspends effort to trap black bear that killed Kalispell woman; she'd been cited before for feeding bears

After nearly a month of trying, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials last week suspended the effort to try to catch a black bear that attacked a woman in her Kalispell home in late September. FWP wardens believe the bear entered 85-year-old Barbara Paschke’s home on or about Sept. 27 …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FWP suspends effort to trap black bear that killed Kalispell woman; she'd been cited before for feeding bears

After nearly a month of trying, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials last week suspended the effort to try to catch a black bear that attacked a woman in her Kalispell home in late September. FWP wardens believe the bear entered 85-year-old Barbara Paschke’s home on or about Sept. 27 …

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Columbia Falls hotel project approved

The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday night approved plans for a multimillion-dollar hotel, the first of its kind in city limits.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City council candidate Darin Fisher

Incumbent Darin Fisher seeking re-election after his first term in office because he likes the direction the city is heading and wants to be a part of its future.

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City council candidate Darin Fisher

Incumbent Darin Fisher seeking re-election after his first term in office because he likes the direction the city is heading and wants to be a part of its future.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City council candidate Erick Robbins

Columbia Falls is on the cusp of some significant changes in the next few years and Erick Robbins wants to help guide the city’s future growth. That’s why he’s running for city council. Robbins, 46, is a Realtor with Remax/Mountain View in Columbia Falls. This is his first time running …

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City council candidate Erick Robbins

Columbia Falls is on the cusp of some significant changes in the next few years and Erick Robbins wants to help guide the city’s future growth. That’s why he’s running for city council. Robbins, 46, is a Realtor with Remax/Mountain View in Columbia Falls. This is his first time running …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City council candidate Tyler Furry

Tyler Furry is running for city council because there’s a “lot of crazy things going on in our nation and world,” and while he can’t necessarily do much about those, he can exact “some positive change at the local level.”

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City council candidate Tyler Furry

Tyler Furry is running for city council because there’s a “lot of crazy things going on in our nation and world,” and while he can’t necessarily do much about those, he can exact “some positive change at the local level.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City council candidate John Piper

John Piper is a true Columbia Falls native. He was born and raised here, graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1979. The 54-year-old worked at Plum Creek in the shipping department for 30 years and now works as the night supervisor at the Montana Veterans Home. A second generation …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City council candidate John Piper

John Piper is a true Columbia Falls native. He was born and raised here, graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1979. The 54-year-old worked at Plum Creek in the shipping department for 30 years and now works as the night supervisor at the Montana Veterans Home. A second generation …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City council candidate Doug Karper

Veteran Columbia Falls City Councilman Doug Karper said he initially thought this would be his last term. But then he reconsidered.

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City council candidate Doug Karper

Veteran Columbia Falls City Councilman Doug Karper said he initially thought this would be his last term. But then he reconsidered.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City approves hotel, work expected soon

Columbia Falls has long been the town people drove right through on their way to Glacier National Park. Now they’ll have a reason to stop.

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City approves hotel, work expected soon

Columbia Falls has long been the town people drove right through on their way to Glacier National Park. Now they’ll have a reason to stop.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cats win the 'must win' over Pirates

In the first few minutes of the third quarter, things were looking dreary for the Columbia Falls football team last Friday night. Polson had just taken the opening drive of the half down the field and scored a touchdown to make the game 20-6 with 6:31 left in the third …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cats win the 'must win' over Pirates

In the first few minutes of the third quarter, things were looking dreary for the Columbia Falls football team last Friday night. Polson had just taken the opening drive of the half down the field and scored a touchdown to make the game 20-6 with 6:31 left in the third …

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Spikers go 12-11 in Missoula tournament

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Spikers go 12-11 in Missoula tournament

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Cats lose play-in game to Libby

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Cats lose play-in game to Libby

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Hunters should see good whitetail numbers for opener

The general firearm hunting season opens Saturday for deer and elk and runs through Nov. 29. It should be a good year for hunters, as most game species in Northwest Montana have rebounded from a bad winter in 2010-11, said Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region One Wildlife Manager Neal …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New Professional Center set to open Nov. 2

The new North Valley Hospital Professional Center will open Nov. 2 on Talbott Road. An open house is planned for the $2 million Columbia Falls clinic Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. as a Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce business after hours event.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New Professional Center set to open Nov. 2

The new North Valley Hospital Professional Center will open Nov. 2 on Talbott Road. An open house is planned for the $2 million Columbia Falls clinic Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. as a Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce business after hours event.

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Glacier National Park's Sun Road work fairly light in '16

The Park Service's centennial year will likely be a good time to drive the full length of the Going-to-the-Sun Road as construction should be fairly light. The main work project will center around reconstruction and redesign of the east entrance of the road at St. Mary, said park spokeswoman Katie …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier National Park's Sun Road work fairly light in '16

The Park Service's centennial year will likely be a good time to drive the full length of the Going-to-the-Sun Road as construction should be fairly light. The main work project will center around reconstruction and redesign of the east entrance of the road at St. Mary, said park spokeswoman Katie …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Despite fires, businesses near Glacier Park said they had a good year

Despite wildfires and weeks of smoke, businesses that rely on Glacier Park tourist traffic said they had a good year, all things considered. A quick start to the summer didn’t hurt. June was warm and dry and the Going-to-the-Sun Road opened nearly a full month earlier than it did in …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Despite fires, businesses near Glacier Park said they had a good year

Despite wildfires and weeks of smoke, businesses that rely on Glacier Park tourist traffic said they had a good year, all things considered. A quick start to the summer didn’t hurt. June was warm and dry and the Going-to-the-Sun Road opened nearly a full month earlier than it did in …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spikers drop Broncs handily; unbeaten streak extends to 10

Columbia Falls dished up a whopping 18 services aces they defeated Frenchtown in straight sets 25-6, 25-17, 25-9 Saturday at home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spikers drop Broncs handily; unbeaten streak extends to 10

Columbia Falls dished up a whopping 18 services aces they defeated Frenchtown in straight sets 25-6, 25-17, 25-9 Saturday at home.

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Girls take soccer conference crown

The Columbia Falls girls soccer gutted out a great week with two clutch wins and a tie over Whitefish to win the Northern A conference title and gain home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

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Girls take soccer conference crown

The Columbia Falls girls soccer gutted out a great week with two clutch wins and a tie over Whitefish to win the Northern A conference title and gain home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

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Cats swamped by Bulldogs 47-7, face 'must win' against Polson

Time to regroup.

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Cats swamped by Bulldogs 47-7, face 'must win' against Polson

Time to regroup.

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A week filled with promise, dashed by injuries

The last week of the regular season started out on a high note for the Columbia Falls boys soccer team. They had a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Bigfork Oct. 6 away and were tied at 1 apiece against conference leader Polson at home a couple of days later.

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A week filled with promise, dashed by injuries

The last week of the regular season started out on a high note for the Columbia Falls boys soccer team. They had a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Bigfork Oct. 6 away and were tied at 1 apiece against conference leader Polson at home a couple of days later.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moody captures Glacier's plight in new film

A couple of years ago Sarah Moody was at a talk by Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow on climate change. Moody already worked in the Park’s backcountry permit office and was an environmental studies student at the University of Montana. Climate change was a subject of passion.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moody captures Glacier's plight in new film

A couple of years ago Sarah Moody was at a talk by Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow on climate change. Moody already worked in the Park’s backcountry permit office and was an environmental studies student at the University of Montana. Climate change was a subject of passion.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

On Fourth Avenue, a worry about speeding cars

Mack Williams has lived on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls for decades, but he said he’s never seen so many speeding rigs traveling past his home. The speed limit, when school in session, is 15 mph. But Williams told city council Monday night people are routinely doing 35 to …

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On Fourth Avenue, a worry about speeding cars

Mack Williams has lived on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls for decades, but he said he’s never seen so many speeding rigs traveling past his home. The speed limit, when school in session, is 15 mph. But Williams told city council Monday night people are routinely doing 35 to …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park supers: cancel leases

If one were to hike in the Badger-Two Medicine region of the Lewis and Clark National Forest right now, they’d likely come upon a sign warning of a grizzly bear prowling in the Sawmill Flats area. The sign is not unusual. The 160,000 acre region on the Lewis and Clark …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park supers: cancel leases

If one were to hike in the Badger-Two Medicine region of the Lewis and Clark National Forest right now, they’d likely come upon a sign warning of a grizzly bear prowling in the Sawmill Flats area. The sign is not unusual. The 160,000 acre region on the Lewis and Clark …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cats get two big wins on the road against Loggers, Vikings

Columbia Falls blanked Libby 2-0 on the road in a key Northern A conference win in boys soccer Saturday and then edged Bigfork 3-2 in the final seconds for a win Tuesday. Daniel Skinner scored on a penalty kick at the 39-minute mark and Logan Stephens capped off the victory …

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Cats get two big wins on the road against Loggers, Vikings

Columbia Falls blanked Libby 2-0 on the road in a key Northern A conference win in boys soccer Saturday and then edged Bigfork 3-2 in the final seconds for a win Tuesday. Daniel Skinner scored on a penalty kick at the 39-minute mark and Logan Stephens capped off the victory …

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Spikers sweep on the road

Columbia Falls beat its southern foes on the road Saturday, dropping Hamilton 25-11, 20-25, 25-15, 25-17 and Corvallis 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 27-29, 15-12 in Class A volleyball matches. The Kats haven’t lost a complete match this year. Their only losses were individual games against the Corvallis in the tip-off tournament …

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Spikers sweep on the road

Columbia Falls beat its southern foes on the road Saturday, dropping Hamilton 25-11, 20-25, 25-15, 25-17 and Corvallis 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 27-29, 15-12 in Class A volleyball matches. The Kats haven’t lost a complete match this year. Their only losses were individual games against the Corvallis in the tip-off tournament …

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McFadden to coach Wildcats frosh team

One of the most successful girls coaches in Whitefish history is coming to Columbia Falls to coach the boys’ freshmen basketball team.

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McFadden to coach Wildcats frosh team

One of the most successful girls coaches in Whitefish history is coming to Columbia Falls to coach the boys’ freshmen basketball team.

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Kalispell woman killed by bear had Alzheimer's

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Kalispell woman killed by bear had Alzheimer's

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Columbia Falls motel plan faces Oct. 13 public hearing

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Public input sought on city needs, industrial park

From plans for a revamped industrial park to affordable housing, the city of Columbia Falls is looking for input from citizens during two public hearings next week.

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Public input sought on city needs, industrial park

From plans for a revamped industrial park to affordable housing, the city of Columbia Falls is looking for input from citizens during two public hearings next week.

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Hotel plans formalized; public hearing Oct. 13

Plans for a hotel in Columbia Falls are taking formal shape. The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board will host a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 for a planned unit development for the hotel adjacent to Pinewood Park at the former Norem property. The city council will hold a …

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Hotel plans formalized; public hearing Oct. 13

Plans for a hotel in Columbia Falls are taking formal shape. The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board will host a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 for a planned unit development for the hotel adjacent to Pinewood Park at the former Norem property. The city council will hold a …

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Lumber prices down sharply; Tricon announces layoffs

A weak Loonie, an expiring softwood agreement and poor demand from Asia has lumber prices down sharply in the Pacific Northwest.

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Lumber prices down sharply; Tricon announces layoffs

A weak Loonie, an expiring softwood agreement and poor demand from Asia has lumber prices down sharply in the Pacific Northwest.

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The drought is over: Cats beat Dogs

For the first time in 10 years, the Columbia Falls boys soccer team has beaten the Whitefish Bulldogs.

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The drought is over: Cats beat Dogs

For the first time in 10 years, the Columbia Falls boys soccer team has beaten the Whitefish Bulldogs.

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Kats beat Bulldogs, now second in conference

The Columbia Falls girls soccer team dominated ball possession for most of the game against Whitefish Saturday at home, but it took awhile to find the back of the net.

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Kats beat Bulldogs, now second in conference

The Columbia Falls girls soccer team dominated ball possession for most of the game against Whitefish Saturday at home, but it took awhile to find the back of the net.

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Melby's fire likely arson, Sheriff says

Fifty years ago this week, Lawrence Melby announced he was going to build a furniture store in Columbia Falls with partner Reid Stuart.

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Melby's fire likely arson, Sheriff says

Fifty years ago this week, Lawrence Melby announced he was going to build a furniture store in Columbia Falls with partner Reid Stuart.

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Melby's Home Interiors a total loss after fire

Melby’s Home Interiors on U.S. Highway 2 in Columbia Falls was engulfed by a fire Sunday morning. The call came out about 5:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, the fire was already into the attic of the structure and it spread throughout the building, said assistant Fire Chief Jesse Best.

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Melby's Home Interiors a total loss after fire

Melby’s Home Interiors on U.S. Highway 2 in Columbia Falls was engulfed by a fire Sunday morning. The call came out about 5:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, the fire was already into the attic of the structure and it spread throughout the building, said assistant Fire Chief Jesse Best.

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Council says horses make good neighbors, OK permit

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday approved a conditional use permit request from Logan and Hannah Nolan to keep horses on their property off Riverwood Drive.

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Council says horses make good neighbors, OK permit

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday approved a conditional use permit request from Logan and Hannah Nolan to keep horses on their property off Riverwood Drive.

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Cats settle for split in soccer

The Columbia Falls boys soccer team split the bill last week at home.

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Cats settle for split in soccer

The Columbia Falls boys soccer team split the bill last week at home.

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Wanner, DeLorme tops for Cats in Missoula

Sage Wanner led the boys and Genevieve DeLorme the girls at the Mountain West Classic cross-country meet in Missoula Saturday.

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Wanner, DeLorme tops for Cats in Missoula

Sage Wanner led the boys and Genevieve DeLorme the girls at the Mountain West Classic cross-country meet in Missoula Saturday.

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Wildkat spikers squash Pirates

The Columbia Falls volleyball team made short work of Polson for homecoming, dropping their conference rivals in straight games 25-18, 25-13, 25-13 last Thursday.

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Wildkat spikers squash Pirates

The Columbia Falls volleyball team made short work of Polson for homecoming, dropping their conference rivals in straight games 25-18, 25-13, 25-13 last Thursday.

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Kats clobber Libby, Bigfork

The Columbia Falls girls soccer team racked up a couple of conference wins last week. They downed Bigfork 4-0 Sept. 15 at home and blanked Libby 5-0 on Saturday.

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Kats clobber Libby, Bigfork

The Columbia Falls girls soccer team racked up a couple of conference wins last week. They downed Bigfork 4-0 Sept. 15 at home and blanked Libby 5-0 on Saturday.

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Bridwell sets record for TD throws

Dakota Bridwell set a new school record for touchdown passes in a game as the Columbia Falls football team rolled over Browning 54-8 at home Friday night.

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Bridwell sets record for TD throws

Dakota Bridwell set a new school record for touchdown passes in a game as the Columbia Falls football team rolled over Browning 54-8 at home Friday night.

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City manager: Hotel a 'fluid' situation

A hotel, a bakery and a pizza place.

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City manager: Hotel a 'fluid' situation

A hotel, a bakery and a pizza place.

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Trout project targets upper Big Salmon Creek

Delayed by wildfires in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, biologists this week will continue an effort to rid the South Fork of the Flathead River drainage from non-native trout.

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Trout project targets upper Big Salmon Creek

Delayed by wildfires in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, biologists this week will continue an effort to rid the South Fork of the Flathead River drainage from non-native trout.

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Council: Don't drill Badger Two Med

Noting the significance of the landscape to the Blackfeet people's history and culture, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Monday recommended that a longstanding oil and gas lease in the Badger-Two Medicine be canceled.

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Council: Don't drill Badger Two Med

Noting the significance of the landscape to the Blackfeet people's history and culture, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Monday recommended that a longstanding oil and gas lease in the Badger-Two Medicine be canceled.

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Builders rally to assist city 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.

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City planning board OKs economic plan for industrial park

Columbia Falls has hopes of hosting one of the finest industrial parks in the valley. Last week, the city's planning board took the first steps that will set the stage to make it happen.

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City planning board OKs economic plan for industrial park

Columbia Falls has hopes of hosting one of the finest industrial parks in the valley. Last week, the city's planning board took the first steps that will set the stage to make it happen.

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Cats lose to Broncs, 35-21

It was a tale of two halves as the Columbia Falls football team fell to the Hamilton Broncs Friday night, 35-21.

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Cats lose to Broncs, 35-21