Editor
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151.
ARTICLES BY CHRIS PETERSON
With blowdown pervasive in Bob Marshall Wilderness, foundation crews pivot to help
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is adapting its trips this summer in the Bob as the 1.6 million acre wilderness, like many forests in Northwest Montana, has seen extreme blowdowns.
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Report on fatal bear attack in Glacier almost completed
The investigation into Anthony Pollio’s death in Glacier National Park is close coming to a close. Glacier National Park chief ranger Katy Anderson told the crowd at the North Fork Interlocal last week that a board of review is working on a final report that will be published in the …
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Woman killed in Jeep rollover near House of Mystery
A person was killed in a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2 near the House Of Mystery Wednesday morning.
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Gone in a blink: On moose watch in Glacier Park
The big black back moved through the brilliant fall brush and I thought to myself, “My God, that’s the biggest grizzly bear I have ever seen.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO
The question of self-governing powers will go to a vote
After 18 months of deliberation by a government study commission, the City of Columbia Falls will pose the question to voters on whether the city should have self-governing powers.
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Glacier flooding destroyed hydropower plant at Goat Haunt
They’re rationing power in Goat Haunt in Glacier National Park. The remote ranger station and campground in Glacier at the foot of Waterton Lake near the U.S.-Canada border used to rely on a small hydroelectric facility for its power.
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City Council OKs pay hikes for city staff, management
Two key Columbia Falls department heads will see about 10% boost in pay in 2027.
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Company will put barge in Glacier National Park's Kintla Lake to plug old oil well
Folks visiting Glacier National Park’s Kintla Lake this July could see a barge and helicopter traffic over the lake as a contractor works to plug one of the oldest oil wells in the state inside the park.
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So far, so good for Glacier Park Logan Pass shuttle system
So far, so good for Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass Logan Pass shuttle system.
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New Glacier Bank expected by April 2027
The corner of Nucleus Avenue and Highway 2 will be transformed in the coming months as Glacier Bank is building a new building at the location that will not only give customers and staff a new building, but will enhance the nearby falls into a more attractive place to relax.
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Columbia Falls city council has opening after Semok resigns
Columbia Falls City Councilman Christopher Semok has resigned after the mayor and city council sent him a letter of censure recently for not attending well more than half of the meetings since he took office in January.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO
Man severely injured after rock hits vehicle on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
A man was severely injured after a rock fell off from the cliffs above and went through the roof of his vehicle on the Going-to-the-Sun Road near Rimrocks Saturday in Glacier National Park.
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CFAC will pay millions to clean up old aluminum plant. It fought in court to pay far less
Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to pay $57.6 million to clean up the former smelter site in Columbia Falls, according to a proposed agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, though the previous owner ARCO, will ultimately reimburse the company 35% of that cost.
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CFAC will pay $57.6M in cleanup costs
Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to pay $57.6 million to clean up the former smelter site in Columbia Falls, according to a proposed agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency.
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