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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
Judge dismisses Columbia Heights couple's case against EPA
A federal judge in August dismissed a Columbia Heights couple’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Pursuit proposes tram for Columbia Mountain again
Pursuit Glacier Park Collection formally announced Thursday that it was again seeking to build a sightseeing tram up Columbia Mountain.
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Pursuit proposes tram for Columbia Mountain, again
Pursuit Glacier Park Collection formally announced Thursday that it was again seeking to build a sightseeing tram up Columbia Mountain.
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Columbia Falls High School $76M bond election fails for second time
"While this wasn't the result we hoped for, our mission doesn't end here," the community group Yes4CFHS posted. "We will continue to advocate for safety, opportunity, and better facilities for all of our Wildcats."
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Flathead Valley developer Ruis responds to federal indictment
Flathead Valley developer Alvin “Mick” Ruis and two other men face federal charges of major fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and criminal forfeiture from a case involving scaffolding contracts with the U.S. Navy in 2020 and 2021.
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Judge dismisses Columbia Heights couple's case against EPA
A federal judge in August dismissed a Columbia Heights couple’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Cedar Flats trail users taking more precautions after bear mauling
Hikers and bikers who frequent the trails in the Cedar Flats area north of Columbia Falls are taking more precautions since a woman was mauled by a grizzly bear while walking her dog Aug. 31.
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Cedar Flats trail users taking more precautions after bear mauling
Hikers and bikers who frequent the trails in the Cedar Flats area north of Columbia Falls are taking more precautions since a woman was mauled by a grizzly bear while walking her dog Aug. 31.
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Columbia Falls Eyecare welcomes new doctor
Longtime Columbia Falls optometrist Dr. Troy Ypma and staff have a new spacious facility on Third Avenue East.
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Flathead Valley developer Ruis responds to federal indictment
Flathead Valley developer Alvin “Mick” Ruis and two other men face federal charges of major fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and criminal forfeiture from a case involving scaffolding contracts with the U.S. Navy in 2020 and 2021.
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Columbia Falls High School bond election fails for second time
The Columbia Falls School District 6 bond election to build a new high school failed to pass muster with voters Tuesday, with a preliminary tally of 2,430-1,547.
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High school bond election fails for a second time
The Columbia Falls School District 6 bond election failed to pass muster with voters, 2,430-1,547 Tuesday in a mail-in ballot.
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Ruis responds to federal indictment
Columbia Falls developer Alvin “Mick” Ruis and two other men face federal charges of major fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and criminal forfeiture from a case involving scaffolding contracts with the U.S. Navy back in 2020 and 2021.
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Columbia Falls passes emergency bear ordinance
The Columbia Falls City Council passed an emergency bear ordinance Monday night requiring people to secure garbage and other attractants from bears roaming into town.
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