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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

Hungry Horse woman featured at Teakettle Quilt Guild show

If Linda Crandall needs to take a break while she’s quilting, she doesn’t have to look far. Her Hungry Horse home looks down directly at the Flathead River, which slides past her backyard as birds flit amongst the trees from feeder to feeder.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO

State suggests raising speed limit on Highway 2 through city

A recent speed study for U.S. Highway 2 through Columbia Falls to Columbia Heights actually calls for increasing the speed limit in some sections, rather than lowering it as city leaders had hoped.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 23 HOURS AGO

City looks to tighten short-term rental regs, but will not require owner occupancy

The city of Columbia Falls will have a more robust way to regulate short-term rentals in the next year, but stopped short of requiring owner-occupancy of the property as the city’s planning commission had recommended.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 23 HOURS AGO

Rivers plan draws more than 1,000 comments, often with pointed criticism

The Flathead National Forest received 1,088 comments on the draft Comprehensive River management Plan for the three forks of the Flathead River in the National Wild and Scenic River System.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 DAYS AGO

Several properties for sale on Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls

There’s been a surge of commercial real estate available on Nucleus Avenue in the past few months, with several properties listed and contracts in the works for at least a couple.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Trial of former Columbia Falls man who allegedly threatened to 'shoot up' churches set for next week

The case of a former Columbia Falls man who allegedly threatened to “shoot up” area churches as well as harm his ex-wife is set to go to trial in Flathead County District Court on Monday.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Bail raised for man who allegedly hit Columbia Falls teen with stolen truck

Flathead County District Court Judge Danni Coffman increased bail for a man who allegedly ran a red light and rammed his stolen pickup truck into a vehicle driven by a Columbia Falls girl, causing her severe injuries.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Hungry Horse woman featured quilter at show

If Linda Crandall needs to take a break while she’s quilting, she doesn’t have to look far. Her Hungry Horse home looks down directly at the Flathead River, which slides past her backyard as birds flit amongst the trees from feeder to feeder.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

As Montana ages, natural growth almost zero

Without migration, Montana would see a decrease in population, a recent state report found. About 21.2% of all residents are over 65, which is eighth in the nation.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Part of MDF plant suffers fire, explosion

The Weyerhaeuser Medium Density Fiberboard plant suffered a fire and explosion in one of the line sanders and bag houses on Saturday, April 4.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Anyone want to buy a bowling alley? Nucleus Avenue has several properties for sale, some are already under contract

There’s been a surge of commercial real estate available on Nucleus Avenue in the past few months, with several properties listed and contracts in the works for at least a couple.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

For Flamond, bail increased to $500,000

Flathead County District Court Judge Danni Coffman increased bail for a man who allegedly ran a red light and rammed his stolen pickup truck into a vehicle driven by a standout Columbia Falls cross country runner causing her severe injuries.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Bail raised for man who allegedly hit Columbia Falls girl with stolen truck

Flathead County District Court Judge Danni Coffman increased bail for a man who allegedly ran a red light and rammed his stolen pickup truck into a standout Columbia Falls cross country runner causing her severe injuries.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Study: CFAC cleanup will have no lasting impact on endangered species

A supplemental biological assessment on the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site cleanup found the effort is not expected to have any long-term impacts on several endangered species.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Teakettle Heights subdivision will get first look April 13

Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis’s Teakettle Heights project on former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. lands will go before the Columbia Falls planning commission at 6 p.m. April 13.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

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