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Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151.

ARTICLES BY CHRIS PETERSON

July visitation to Glacier up 17% over last year

Despite gas prices well over $4 a gallon, visitation to Glacier National Park in July was up 17% over last year.
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Landowners could get snowmobile access to properties in Glacier National Park

For decades snowmobiles have been banned from Glacier National Park. They could return, at least on a limited basis.
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Rains big help in stemming wildfires, smoke

Rains have helped with area wildfires in the past week.
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Capping of oil well at Kintla Lake complete

Crews from Liquid Gold Well Service of Cut Bank last week finished capping and closing one of the oldest oil wells in the state along Kintla Lake in Glacier National Park.
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Inholders could get snowmobile access to properties in Glacier

For decades snowmobiles have been banned from Glacier National Park. They could return, at least on a limited basis.
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The Trail of the Mist

So last week I took a few days off and when I take a “few days off” it means that eventually, I end up in the backcountry.
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Football squad has a host of returning talent

The Columbia Falls football team has a lot of returning talent and should be right in the mix come the postseason.
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Mountain Climber a lifeline for elderly, disabled

The Mountain Climber bus service continues to be a popular option for transportation inside Columbia Falls, particularly for disabled and elderly clients.
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Columbia Falls welcomes new city attorney

Columbia Falls has its first ever full-time attorney. Jeanne Lisowski was sworn in and greeted by the city council Aug. 3.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 10 HOURS AGO

After awful accident, Columbia Falls runner Hazel Alexander cleared to compete

A few weeks ago, Hazel Alexander received a box from her parents. Inside it were a pair of running shoes and a note from her doctor. She was cleared to start running again.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Columbia Falls welcomes city attorney

Columbia Falls has its first ever full-time attorney. Jeanne Lisowski was sworn in and greeted by the city council Aug. 3.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Groups file suit over removal of ‘harm’ from ESA

A host of environmental groups, including Flathead Valley based ones, filed suit recently against the Department of Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and several other Trump Administration officials for removing the word “harm” from rules concerning enforcement of the Endangered Species Act.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

After awful accident, Hazel Alexander cleared to run

A few weeks ago Hazel Alexander received a box from her parents. Inside it were a pair of running shoes and a note from her doctor.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Students learn leadership skills at Rotary camp

Four Columbia Falls students were recognized last week by the Columbia Falls Rotary Club for completing the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Fourth Avenue should be paved before school starts

A project to rebuild Fourth Avenue West and Seventh Street West is about a month ahead of schedule, city manager Eric Hanks told council last week.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

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