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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
Journey to the Sun: Documentary connects past and present of the iconic Glacier National Park road
Two filmmaking brothers from Arlee have made a documentary on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, covering the early history of Glacier’s Indigenous peoples to the clearing and opening of the historic highway today.
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Columbia Falls OKs new land use plan, zoning regulations
The Columbia Falls City Council last week finalized a new Future Land Use Plan as well as zoning and subdivision regulations that are designed to comply with the mandates of the Montana Land Use Planning Act as well as set a future vision for growth.
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A One Tree Hill
“You want to go up to that tree?” I asked the Boy, pointing to a tree that was way up there in the hills.
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Columbia Falls OKs new land use plan, zoning regulations
The Columbia Falls City Council Monday finalized a new Future Land Use Plan as well as zoning and subdivision regulations that are designed to comply with the mandates of the Montana Land Use Planning Act as well as set a future vision for growth.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO
Trump can’t ax Glacier Park signs, podcast, judge rules
On June 12 a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered interpretative signs and other materials in national parks like Glacier National Park that were taken down because the Trump Administration found them offensive to be put back in place or made available to the public.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO
Question of self-governing powers will likely appear on ballot in Columbia Falls
After 17 months of deliberation, the Columbia Falls Study Commission will likely proceed with placing the question of self-governing powers for the city to a public vote in the November election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover medical expenses.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Man recalls grizzly bear attack in Many Glacier
A San Diego man is recovering at home after a grizzly bear broke his arm on May 28 in Glacier National Park.
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Arlee brothers complete Sun Road documentary
Two film-making brothers from Arlee have made a documentary on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, covering the early history of Glacier’s indigenous peoples to the clearing and opening of the historic highway today.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Graduation 2026, in photos
Scenes from Columbia Falls graduation ceremonies on June 6, 2026
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Girl in ICU after raft accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover medical expenses.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover medical expenses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Question of self-governing powers will likely appear on ballot
After 17 months of deliberation, the Columbia Falls Study Commission will likely proceed with placing the question of self-governing powers for the city to a public vote in the November election.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Opinion: Of purple mushrooms and black slugs
Every once in a while I like to grovel a bit while hiking in the woods. You know, get down on my belly and really take a look at things, usually with a macro lens or a wide angle lens, which focuses fairly closely (a few inches).
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