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
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.”
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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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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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Parks maintenance bill passes key committee
Montana Sen. Steve Daines last week urged Congress to pass the America the Beautiful Act, which addresses maintenance backlogs in national forests and national parks like Glacier National Park.
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River Fest coming to Columbia Falls on July 10
The Flathead Rivers Alliance will host a Wild and Scenic River Fest July 10 at Marantette Park in Columbia Falls to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the three forks of the Flathead River designation as Wild and Scenic under federal law.
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After flooding, Glacier getting back to normal, Highline, Ptarmigan Tunnel trails open
Some popular high country trails in Glacier National Park remain closed due to damage from flooding last week, though most other services are back to normal.
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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.
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Longtime Columbia Falls city clerk retires
Longtime Columbia Falls City Clerk Barb Staaland retired at the end of June.
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New health food store for pets opens in Columbia Falls
A new health food store for dogs and cats recently opened in Columbia Falls.
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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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A man of many talents takes helm of Glacier National Park Conservancy
For Tagen Vine, the mission of the Glacier National Park Conservancy is simple.
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Many Glacier Valley trails closed due to flood risk
The entire Many Glacier Valley of Glacier National Park was closed Monday as widespread, heavy rainfall drenched the region.
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Parks maintenance bill passes key committee
Montana Sen. Steve Daines last week urged Congress to pass the America the Beautiful Act, which addresses maintenance backlogs in national forests and national parks like Glacier National Park.
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