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
Grizzly bear mauling death in Glacier: A closer look at full report
A final report on a fatal grizzly bear mauling in Glacier National Park reveals more details on the May 3 death of Anthony Pollio.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO
City resort tax collection slightly less than last year
Columbia Falls resort tax revenue came in a little but less than last year, city manager Eric Hanks noted in a recent report to city council.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
Man nabbed after high-speed chase
A Flathead Valley man who was already well-known to law enforcement faces more charges after a high-speed chase through Columbia Falls in the early morning hours of July 4.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
September trial scheduled in school vandalism incident
A Columbia Falls man was recently fined $495 which will be deferred after 6 months for a misdemeanor charge in Columbia Falls City Court related to vandalism at the high school.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
Bloomberg chosen to fill open council seat
The Columbia Falls City Council Monday night appointed Staci Bloomberg to fill the seat vacated by councilor Christopher Semok, who recently resigned after receiving a letter of censure from the council for not showing up to meetings.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Mail in ballots and chainsaws
For the first time in a long time I actually listened to a speech by President Donald J. Trump last week and I must admit, I was genuinely impressed.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 16 HOURS AGO
Glacier Park Logan Pass shuttle system off to a good start, superintendent says
So far, so good for Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass Logan Pass shuttle system.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
Columbia Falls City Council OKs pay hikes for city staff, management
Two key Columbia Falls department heads will see about 10% boost in pay in 2027.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO
Man dies from injuries sustained in Glacier National Park rockfall on Going-to-the-Sun Road
The man who was struck by a rock that went through the roof of his vehicle on July 11 in Glacier National Park has died from his injuries, park officials confirmed.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Locals lament closure of free camp, boat launch on Hungry Horse Reservoir
A popular free campground and boat launch area on the east side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir will be converted to a day-use only area this summer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Florida man was killed by grizzly likely at or near dark in Glacier National Park
More details have been released on the grizzly bear mauling death of Anthony Pollio in Glacier National Park, though the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, which issued the report, has since taken it off its website.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Locals lament closure of free camp, boat launch on Hungry Horse Reservoir
The Forest Service announced it will convert a popular free campground and boat launch area on the east side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir to day use only.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
City pool needs new liner and other big ticket city budget items
The city pool will soon need a new liner and they’re not inexpensive. A new one could cost $300,000-$500,000 for the aging city pool.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Two years after DUI arrest, couple files suit against police
A rural Columbia Falls couple has filed a lawsuit against two Columbia Falls police officers and the police department two years after a November 2023 arrest.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
