Firefighters extract horse from well

The Bad Rock Fire Department saved a horse from a watery death last week after it slipped into a well on Eckleberry Drive.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bad Rock Fire Department saves horse from well

How “Sweets” it is.

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Avalanche Trail reopens to hikers

The popular Avalanche Lake Trail was reopened last week after being closed to hikers by a roaming grizzly bear.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

After two-week search, no signs of man

After another week of searching, including using a remote-controlled underwater vehicle to search the depths of Kintla Lake, a search for a missing Columbia Falls man in Glacier National Park is winding down, park officials said Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls apartment building catches fire again

Columbia Falls firefighters were back on the scene Wednesday morning at an apartment building on Fourth Avenue West that caught fire, again.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bars, restaurants seeing cases

Many of the newest local cases of COVID-19 appear to be associated with those who work in the service industry such as at bars and restaurants, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arson suspected in North Fork fires that destroyed historic cabin

An historic North Fork cabin has been lost in a fire that Glacier National Park officials suspect was arson.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Historic North Fork Cabin burns down in string of suspicious fires

An historic North Fork Cabin has been lost in a fire that Glacier National Park officials are calling suspicious.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Man dies after falling off Dragon’s tail in Glacier National Park

A 20-year-old man is dead after he fell from a mountain in Glacier National Park Tuesday evening about 7:30 p.m.

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State unemployment rate drops to 7.1 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.1 percent in June after the state and national parks reopened to tourists.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fire danger raised to moderate level

Flathead area fire managers moved the fire danger rating to moderate last week as fuels are expected to continue to dry out this week and next.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Missouri man drowns in Middle Fork after crossing goes awry

A man trying to cross the Middle Fork of the Flathead near Essex to go camping drowned, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reports.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls has openings on two boards

The City of Columbia Falls has the following opening on Boards and Committees:

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hiker apparently drowns trying to cross Middle Fork of Flathead

A hiker trying to cross the Middle Fork near Essex to go camping has apparently drowned, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reports.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Make fair entries online

The 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H, FFA and Open Class competitions. The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 19 to 23 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

In the wilderness, girls learning life lessons

This year marks the fifth anniversary for Girls in The Bob – a program of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation designed to introduce young women to wilderness and public lands stewardship.

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Court upholds cancellation of Badger Two Medicine oil and gas lease

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. upheld the cancellation of the last remaining federal oil and gas lease in Montana’s Badger-Two Medicine region adjacent to Glacier National Park on Tuesday. The historic decision protects lands and waters sacred to the Blackfeet and critical for wildlife habitat, advocates for the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls Rotary helps with ‘Tippy Taps’ in Guatemala

Have you heard the one about a pandemic, a friendship, and an international service organization? It’s neither a punch line nor a joke, but a story about quiet yet important humanitarian work being done in the midst of an economic and health crisis by community leaders in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

East Glacier man sentenced in DUI death case

An East Glacier Park man convicted after a drunken driving crash killed one passenger and seriously injured a second passenger in Glacier National Park last year was sentenced earlier this month to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Covid-19 returns to Flathead

Exactly two months after Flathead County had its last reported positive case of COVID-19, the virus has returned to the county, with the Flathead City-County Health Department on Saturday receiving notice from the state of one new confirmed case in Flathead County. On Monday, a second case was reported, a …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier will lift west entrance restrictions Monday; Sun Road will open to Avalanche Creek on Monday, too

Glacier National Park will lift some entrance restrictions starting Monday. The west entrance gate will no longer close at 4:30 pm. and the Going-to-the-Sun Road will open to Avalanche. The Avalanche campground will be available for day-use parking. The restroom at the shuttle stop will also be available.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park plows at Big Drift

Glacier National Park plow crews reached Logan Pass this week and have started clearing the Big Drift, according to a park spokesperson.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls Junior High year-end awards

The Columbia Falls High School recently held its annual year-end junior high awards ceremony. Quinn Clark was named the most outstanding eighth grader. There were 15 nominees.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Poacher shoots, kills, ‘Yogi’ bear

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department are seeking information on the illegal shooting of a female grizzly bear. The GPS-collared bear was last known to be alive on May 11, 2020. Law enforcement agents believe the bear was killed on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firewood permits are free

Firewood gathering will remain free on the Flathead National Forest and other area forests, but wood gatherers will have to get a free permit.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fees rise for rental cabins, some campgrounds

The Flathead National Forest recently announced that fees for its rental cabins and some of its campgrounds will be going up.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bleed Blue Senior Cruise is Friday night

There will be a bleed blue senior cruise from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, to commemorate the senior class of 2020. Organized by the Columbia Falls Class of 2020 parents’ committee, the cruise will gather at the Big Sky Waterslides parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Seniors that need …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Memorial Day events

The Columbia Falls American Legion Freedom Post 72 will hold its annual Memorial Day march from the Nite Owl parking lot to the Flathead River Bridge to lay a wreath for the buried at sea at 11 a.m. There will then be a service at the veterans wall at Marantette …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bullock says state secured more coronavirus tests

Gov. Steve Bullock announced Monday he secured 19,500 swabs and 9,000 coronavirus transport medium from the federal government.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Two grizzlies killed, others moved from Columbia Falls

Two grizzly bears were killed earlier last week after the bears became food conditioned from accessing bird feeders, unsecured chicken feed and other sources near residences north of Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brunz Kennel request on tap

The Columbia Falls City-County planning board will take up a request by Will and Andrea Brunz for a dog kennel business on a tract of land at 443 Rogers Road at its May 12 meeting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Donations give food bank, backpack program, a big boost

The Columbia Falls Food Bank and the Backpack program for local kids both recently benefited from donations.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Park plows working at Haystack Creek

Glacier National Park plow crews were expected to make it into the Haystack Creek area of the Going-to-the-Sun Road this week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls woman killed in rollover

A Columbia Falls woman was killed in a rollover accident on Highway 83 near Condon May 1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Deer Park School gets grant for new bathroom, but it needs a contractor

The Deer Park School District was recently awarded a $174,000 Montana Department of Commerce grant to remodel the bathroom in its old school.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Reopening Big Sky: The details

Following is Gov. Steve Bullock’s three-phased plan for reopening the state. The plan details the factors that will determine when it is appropriate to move to the second phase.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Don K and Subaru donate $12,000 to the C-Falls backpack program

Don K and Subaru recently presented over $12,000 to the Columbia Falls chapter of the Backpack Assistance Program.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

FWP seeking comments on Lost Trail conservation easement

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input on a potential proposal to acquire a conservation easement on approximately 7,274 acres of productive timberland near Marion in Flathead County owned by Southern Pine Plantations.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Expect delays in Bad Rock Canyon as MDT crews start drilling

Motorists can expect delays in the coming weeks while traveling through the Bad Rock Canyon. Crews will be drilling in the Flathead River as well as the highway doing exploratory work for eventually widening the road through the canyon.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

First Flathead County COVID-19 related death announced

The first related death from the COVID-19 virus has been recorded in Flathead County, the city-county health department reported Monday morning.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

FWP kills wounded sow grizzly that bit hiker

A hiker is recovering after fending off a bear attack with his pistol Wednesday evening in the prairie east side of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Somers Beach comment period extended

The comment period for the proposed Somers Beach state park along Flathead Lake’s north shore has been extended to Wednesday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Event next next month gives a big boost to local non-profits

The Whitefish Community Foundation has announced it will join the global giving day to help unleash generosity and connect donors with nonprofits that are suffering operationally during the COVID-19 crisis. The annual Giving Tuesday will be renamed A Day of Giving and Unity and will be a 28-hour campaign beginning …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead National Forest closes campgrounds, cabins; trails open

The Flathead National Forest has closed its developed campgrounds and rental cabins due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Want to help hospitals? Here's how

Kalispell Regional Healthcare has launched Project PPE (personal protective equipment) and has supplied information about how the public can help KRH health-care workers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Flathead National Forest also closes campgrounds, cabins

The Flathead National Forest has also closed its developed campgrounds and rental cabins due to the CODID-19 outbreak.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Flathead National Forest allowing personal use firewood gathering without permit until June 1

The Forest Service announced Wednesday that personal firewood cutting will be free to the general public from April 1 through June 1 on the Flathead National Forest. No permit will be required during this time.

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All state, conference hoops awards announced

All conference and all state basketball selections have been announced.

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County formally closes bars, restaurants, but take-out OK. Grocery stores stay open

Flathead County on Thursday issued an order by the county health officer closing bars, restaurants, casinos, athletic centers, indoor recreation facilities, skating rinks and theaters to the public. The order does not prevent restaurants from operating on a limited basis to provide take-out services, but they must close dining room …

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School board deadline is next week

Folks interested in running for the School District 6 board still have time to file for office. There are currently four candidates for three open seats.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

All state, conference hoops awards

All conference and all state basketball selections have been announced.

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All state, conference hoops awards

All conference and all state basketball selections have been announced.

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Spring sports postponed

All Montana High School spring activities will be indefinitely suspended until further notice, the Montana High School Association announced on Monday.

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Coronavirus update: Springs sports postponed until at least April 13

All Montana High School spring activities will be indefinitely suspended until further notice, the Montana High School Association announced on Monday.

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Montana 206 upgrade may include sidewalk work

The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing the addition of upgraded sidewalks near the Montana 206 and U.S. 2 intersection.

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Highway 206 work starts next year

The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing the addition of upgraded sidewalks near the Secondary Highway 206 and U.S. Highway 2 intersection.

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FEC meeting March 21

All Flathead Electric Cooperative members (anyone who pays a bill to FEC) are invited to attend the Co-op’s 83rd annual members’ meeting on March 21.

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Wizard of Oz starts tonight!

The Columbia Falls High School Theater troupe will present “The Wizard of Oz” this week at the high school Little Theater. Shows are Thursday at 6 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cast includes a host of high school players and local youngsters …

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Highway 206 work starts next year

The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing the addition of upgraded sidewalks near the Secondary Highway 206 and U.S. Highway 2 intersection.

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FEC meeting March 21

All Flathead Electric Cooperative members (anyone who pays a bill to FEC) are invited to attend the Co-op’s 83rd annual members’ meeting on March 21.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Wizard of Oz starts tonight!

The Columbia Falls High School Theater troupe will present “The Wizard of Oz” this week at the high school Little Theater. Shows are Thursday at 6 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cast includes a host of high school players and local youngsters …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Nonresident boaters will need new pass before launching in Montana

Nonresident boaters and anglers visiting Montana will see new rules regarding aquatic invasive species this year, including a fee reduction for anglers.

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Folks who travel are reminded about REAL ID requirements

In preparation for the Oct. 1, 2020, federally enforced deadline for identification changes to fly domestically or enter secure federal facilities, the Montana Department of Justice’s Motor Vehicle Division has issued a reminder and information about obtaining a REAL ID.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Nonresident boaters will need new pass before launching in Montana

Nonresident boaters and anglers visiting Montana will see new rules regarding aquatic invasive species this year, including a fee reduction for anglers.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Folks who travel are reminded about REAL ID requirements

In preparation for the Oct. 1, 2020, federally enforced deadline for identification changes to fly domestically or enter secure federal facilities, the Montana Department of Justice’s Motor Vehicle Division has issued a reminder and information about obtaining a REAL ID.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Canyon Ferry restrictions lifted

Restrictions on Canyon Ferry reservoir boat launches have been removed allowing all boaters to access all boat ramps this year, Montana Fish, wildlife and Parks has announced. FWP says it sought to remove the launch restrictions after three years of testing resulted in no detections of invasive quagga or zebra …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Event on human trafficking this weekend

Love Lives Here in the Flathead is teaming up with the Native American Student Association to present a symposium about human trafficking and training for community members on Saturday, Feb. 29.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Youths encouraged to enter state fish art contest

Flathead Wildlife, Inc., the Hockaday Museum of Art, Glacier Country Fly Fishers and the Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited are sponsoring a regional competition for the national State-Fish Art Contest. The contest is open to all students grades kindergarten through 12. Cutthroat trout were chosen as the Montana state …

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Youths encouraged to enter state fish art contest

Flathead Wildlife, Inc., the Hockaday Museum of Art, Glacier Country Fly Fishers and the Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited are sponsoring a regional competition for the national State-Fish Art Contest. The contest is open to all students grades kindergarten through 12. Cutthroat trout were chosen as the Montana state …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Canyon Ferry restrictions lifted

Restrictions on Canyon Ferry reservoir boat launches have been removed allowing all boaters to access all boat ramps this year, Montana Fish, wildlife and Parks has announced. FWP says it sought to remove the launch restrictions after three years of testing resulted in no detections of invasive quagga or zebra …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Event on human trafficking this weekend

Love Lives Here in the Flathead is teaming up with the Native American Student Association to present a symposium about human trafficking and training for community members on Saturday, Feb. 29.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Jury finds man guilty in Two Medicine DUI fatality

A federal jury last week convicted an East Glacier Park man accused of killing one passenger and seriously injuring a second passenger after he had been drinking and driving and crashed in Glacier National Park last year, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

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Swimmers do well at state

The Columbia Falls swim team wrapped up another successful season with a good showing at the state meet in Great Falls Feb. 15.

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Jury finds man guilty in Two Medicine DUI fatality

A federal jury last week convicted an East Glacier Park man accused of killing one passenger and seriously injuring a second passenger after he had been drinking and driving and crashed in Glacier National Park last year, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

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Swimmers do well at state

The Columbia Falls swim team wrapped up another successful season with a good showing at the state meet in Great Falls Feb. 15.

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SWAT team returns to Hungry Horse

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team and other law enforcement personnel searched a home in Hungry Horse on River Drive late Wednesday afternoon.

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Boys lose squeaker to Loggers

So close.

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Girls drop Loggers, Pirates

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team dropped two conference foes last week in convincing fashion.

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SWAT team returns to Hungry Horse, arrest made

A Hungry Horse man is behind bars after a Flathead County Sheriff’s Department SWAT raid of a home on River Drive Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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Bar stool winners will see $200 purse this year

This year’s bar stool races at Cabin Fever Days will come with a bigger purse for the pusher and the rider.

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Boys lose squeaker to Loggers

So close.

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Girls drop Loggers, Pirates

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team dropped two conference foes last week in convincing fashion.

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Cabin Fever Days winners will see $200 purse

This year’s bar stool races at Cabin Fever Days will come with a bigger purse for the pusher and the rider.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SWAT team returns to Hungry Horse, arrest made

A Hungry Horse man is behind bars after a Flathead County Sheriff’s Department SWAT raid of a home on River Drive Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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Weigh in on the future of West Glacier

The Glacier Park Gateway Project will have an open house at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Flathead Valley Community College Arts and Technology Building.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MatCats wrestle well in Lewistown, will be in Whitefish on Friday

Columbia Falls got a ton of wrestling in at the Class A duals tournament in Lewistown over the weekend. The MatCats made it into the championship round, where they went 1-2 in duals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

FWP makes changes to 2020 licenses, will use regular paper

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ licensing process is becoming more digitally streamlined this year. Hunters and anglers can anticipate a few changes when they buy their 2020 licenses starting March 1. Ultimately, recreationists can expect to complete most of the process from home. Mail-in applications will no longer be accepted …

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FWP seeks volunteers to teach hunter ed

Montana’s hunting legacy depends on active, skilled and ethical hunters who pass on their traditions to new generations and Montana needs more volunteer instructors, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says.

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SWAT team returns to Hungry Horse

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team and other law enforcement personnel searched a home in Hungry Horse on River Drive late Wednesday afternoon.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Weigh in on the future of West Glacier

The Glacier Park Gateway Project will have an open house at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Flathead Valley Community College Arts and Technology Building.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MatCats wrestle well in Lewistown, will be in Whitefish on Friday

Columbia Falls got a ton of wrestling in at the Class A duals tournament in Lewistown over the weekend. The MatCats made it into the championship round, where they went 1-2 in duals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FWP makes changes to 2020 licenses, will use regular paper

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ licensing process is becoming more digitally streamlined this year. Hunters and anglers can anticipate a few changes when they buy their 2020 licenses starting March 1. Ultimately, recreationists can expect to complete most of the process from home. Mail-in applications will no longer be accepted …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FWP seeks volunteers to teach hunter ed

Montana’s hunting legacy depends on active, skilled and ethical hunters who pass on their traditions to new generations and Montana needs more volunteer instructors, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Boys lose to Browning

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team lost to Browning on the road Saturday, 85-49.

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Swimmers compete in Butte

The Columbia Falls swim teams competed in Butte over the weekend, with the girls team taking 10th and the boys team taking seventh.

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Cats speech, debate down rival Bulldogs in Polson

Columbia Falls Speech and Debate fought to a win over Whitefish and 11 other schools at the Polson Pirate Palooza Speech and Debate Tournament on Saturday. The meet was the last regular season match-up. The Wildcats scored 204 total team points, to overcome Bulldog speakers with 120 points.

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Boys edge Bulldogs in swim meet

The Columbia Falls boys won the Cat-Dog Invitational swim meet Saturday in Whitefish in what ended up being a dual against the Bulldogs, 297-283.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Braxton Mitchell files for House District 3 seat

There will be a race in House District 3 this coming election. Braxton Mitchell, 19, has announced he will run for the position as a Republican.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Martin City man admits to meth trafficking

A Flathead Valley man who admitted possessing methamphetamine for distribution and having firearms in relation to meth trafficking was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said in a release.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Wildcats win Frenchtown tourney by wide margin

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team racked up 188 points in its Class A victory at the Frenchtown Invitational over the weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Steele tapped to lead Flathead Forest

The deputy forest supervisor for Idaho’s Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forests, Kurt Steele, has been named the new forest supervisor for Flathead National Forest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls police now have tips app

The Columbia Falls Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fire destroys shop on Conn Road

A workshop was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday at 1060 Conn Road east of Columbia Falls, but Columbia Falls firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to the residence, which was only about 20 feet away.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

MatCats edge Blue Devils in home dual

The Columbia Falls wrestling team had its first home dual of the season, edging Corvallis 36-27 in head-to-head matches Tuesday.

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Artist-Wilderness connection applications now available

Professional artists of all disciplines are once again being invited to spend one to two weeks in a remote part of the Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness areas as part of the 17th year of the Artist Wilderness Connection artist in residence program.

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Cats fall to Bigfork, 47-29

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team lost to Class B Bigfork on the road Friday, 47-29.

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Powers announces candidacy

Democrat Debo Powers has announced her candidacy to run for the House District 3 seat. Powers was appointed to the post last fall by the Democratic Party and Flathead County Commissioners after incumbent Zac Perry resigned to further pursue his post-graduate education.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls MatCats win first home dual

The Columbia Falls wrestling team had its first home dual of the season, edging Corvallis 36-27 in head-to-head matches Tuesday.

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Columbia Falls woman wins Montana Millionaire

Casey Petero of Columbia Falls is a Montana Millionaire winner.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls woman wins Montana Millionaire

Casey Petero of Columbia Falls is a Montana Millionaire winner.

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Deer season meeting is Friday

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting public meetings across northwest Montana (Region 1) in January to discuss proposed hunting season dates and structure changes.

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Columbia Falls teen charged in shooting incident

Officers arrested a suspect Monday in connection with a late-night shooting that injured one person Dec. 21 in Kalispell.

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Speech team gets seventh straight win in Class A

The Wildcat speech and debate team earned its seventh straight tournament win Saturday as they held of Whitefish to win in Hamilton. Columbia Falls held onto its winning streak against tough competition from Class A and B schools around the region.

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Weyerhaeuser announces sale of its Montana lands

Weyerhaeuser Company on Tuesday announced an agreement to sell its 630,000 acres of timberland in Montana to a private timberland investment company for $145 million in cash.

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Many Glacier will see significant road work in the next two years; parts will remain gravel for awhile

Folks heading into Many Glacier for the next two years can expect delays and in some cases, the road to the valley will be closed down entirely.

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Under Big Sky announces 2020 lineup

The Under The Big Sky festival on Friday announced the lineup for its 2020 festival set for July.

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Speech and debate wins in Kalispell

Columbia Falls Speech and Debate competed well at the Western Montana Regional Speech and Debate Tournament in Kalispell over the weekend as the team matched its talents against 22 class AA and A team, and squeaked out a seven point victory over Frenchtown to take home the first place class …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Timber sale means East Side Reservoir Road will be closed on weekdays during the winter

The East Side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir Road (Road #38) will be closed immediately to motorized traffic this winter on weekdays due to a timber sale.

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Hunting season better than last year, hearings on biennial season changes coming up

The general big game hunting season concluded last weekend across Montana, and hunters took more deer than they did last year. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks tallied more than 14,000 hunters at its five check stations across Region 1 this season. Hunters reported 1,022 white-tailed deer, including 816 bucks, as …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service finds no impacts for expansion of resort

The Flathead National Forest has released a draft decision and finding of no significant impact for the expansion of the Hellroaring Basin at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Timber harvesting operation planned north of Olney

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is proposing to harvest timber on several parcels in the Stillwater State Forest.

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Rotary Club's Night of Lights, Brunch with Santa coming up

The 34th annual Night of Lights parade and Brunch with Santa is coming up this weekend in Columbia Falls. The parade is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 down Nucleus Avenue and is sponsored by the Columbia Falls Rotary.

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A host of concerts are on tap this month

Area schools will be hosting a number of holiday concerts over the next few weeks. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:

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Columbia Falls students do well at Model UN

Every member of the Columbia Falls High School Model United Nations team picked up at least one award over the weekend as the team participated in the 55th annual Model UN Conference on the campus of the University of Montana in Missoula.

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Grizzly moved out of Columbia Falls area

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks last week captured a grizzly bear near Columbia Falls and moved the bear to a remote location in the North Fork Flathead River drainage.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bartender bear sprayed, then robbed in Hungry Horse

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery early in the morning at the Dam Town Tavern in Hungry Horse Nov. 12.

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Hunting success up over last year

With two weeks left in Montana’s general hunting season, the percentage of hunters with harvested game is slightly ahead of last year in Northwest Montana, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

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Moose near Libby tests positive for chronic wasting disease

A moose in Northwest Montana has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first time the disease has been detected in the species in the state, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

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Glacier taking apps for artist program

Artists are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Glacier National Park Artist-in-Residence Program. The application period will be until Jan. 6, 2020.

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State waters mussel-free, again

Montana’s watercraft inspection stations set another record for boats inspected in 2019, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks reports. It also has found no evidence of adult mussels or their larvae in state waters, which means restrictions on Canyon Ferry Reservoir could be lifted.

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South Fork Bridge dedicated to KIAs Monday

The U.S. Highway 2 bridge over the South Fork of the Flathead River will be dedicated to Flathead County veterans who have been killed in action.

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Hunting opener slightly below average, FWP notes

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported nearly 2,700 hunters and 240 harvested animals at its five check stations across Northwest Montana’s Region 1.

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Bureau issues warning on smart watches

GPS-connected smart watches are among a growing trend of online devices marketed as keeping kids safe and providing parents peace of mind. Ironically, those same devices may also give predators a new way to track children’s location, steal their data, and send deceptive information to parents, the Better Business Bureau …

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Flathead Forest Supervisor Weber announces retirement

Flathead National Forest Supervisor Chip Weber has announced plans to retire on Jan. 1, 2020, after a 30-year career that took him to four different regions and seven different national forests nationwide.

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Flathead Forest Supervisor Weber announces retirement

Flathead National Forest Supervisor Chip Weber has announced plans to retire on Jan. 1, 2020, after a 30-year career that took him to four different regions and seven different national forests nationwide.

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Two more grizzlies killed by train

Two grizzly bear cubs were found recently killed on the railroad tracks southeast of Trego.

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Bob Marshall bash is coming up

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hosting its 13th annual Voices of the Wilderness celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake at 6 p.m. This year, the keynote speakers will be author and historian Frederick Swanson.

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Glacier has busiest September on record

Glacier National Park recorded its busiest September ever, with just under 489,000 visitors turning the gates. That number is impressive considering the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road was closed for two weeks from Avalanche Creek to Logan Pass for road work.

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Glacier has busiest September on record

Glacier National Park recorded its busiest September ever, with just under 489,000 visitors turning the gates. That number is impressive considering the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road was closed for two weeks from Avalanche Creek to Logan Pass for road work.

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Alpine section of Sun Road closed for season

Closed for good.

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Weather cancels cross country

The Columbia Falls cross-country team didn’t compete last week, due to snow and bad weather east of the Divide. The meet in Helena was canceled as was the junior varsity meet in Browning.

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Langton garners kudos at state golf tourney

Columbia Falls boys golf team had a tough go at the state A golf tournament Oct. 3-4 in Laurel.

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Spikers beat Libby in four sets

The Columbia Falls volleyball team had a light schedule last week. The Wildkats traveled to Libby and dispatched the Lady Loggers in four games last Thursday, 25-21,25-20,25-19,25-15.

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Grant helps Blankenship buy new AEDs

No one expects to have a hear attack, but if you live near Blankenship, they recently received some new gear that could save your life.

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Writing program seeks volunteer coaches

Writing coaches of Montana has announced that Rita Braun will lead the writing coaches program in Whitefish and Columbia Falls for the 2019-20 school year.

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Comment period on Sun Road extended

Glacier National Park has extended the comment period on the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor management plan for another month.

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Top high school students sought

As the first month of school comes to a close, Kalispell Regional Healthcare and the Daily Inter Lake would like to remind you to nominate an outstanding high school student to be considered for the inaugural “Today’s Achievers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” honors. Deadline for nominations is this Friday, Sept. 27. Principals, …

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South Fork bridge repairs start Tuesday

Crews will start work repairing the deck on the U.S. Highway 2 South Fork of the Flathead River Bridge starting Tuesday.

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Park asks folks to help with wildlife crossings on Highway 2

Glacier National Park is asking local residents to join an ongoing effort to record evidence of wildlife crossing roads and rivers in the U.S. Highway 2 corridor.

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Glacier reminds folks that hunting in Park is illegal

With hunting season starting, Glacier National Park reminds hunters that hunting in the park is illegal. It is the responsibility of hunters to ensure that they are not hunting within park boundaries, even if the boundary is not clearly marked or indicated.

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Fundraiser aims to assist ski patrol employee

A fundraiser is set Thursday for Mark Dundas, a Glacier National Park trail crew worker and member of the ski patrol at Whitefish Mountain Resort, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia.

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East Glacier man faces charges in Glacier Park accident, death

An East Glacier area man accused of causing the death of one person and injuring another while driving in Glacier National Park in June pleaded not guilty in federal court earlier this month.

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Wildcats golfers 4th at Frenchtown Invitational

The Columbia Falls golf teams were in action in Missoula last week as they played in the Frenchtown Invitational Wednesday and Thursday.

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Man dies of heart attack in Glacier

A Whitefish man died while traveling on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park over Labor Day weekend.

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Glacier looks to pave over more of the Park in its new Sun Road plan

Glacier National Park late Friday announced the release of its Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Plan, which has been in the works for years now.

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West side access to Logan Pass to close Sept. 16-29

Glacier National Park is reminding visitors that a portion of the Going-to-the-Sun Road between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass will close temporarily Sept. 16-29 to allow pavement preservation crews to complete remaining work on the alpine section of the road.

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West side access to Logan Pass to close Sept. 16-29

Glacier National Park is reminding visitors that a portion of the Going-to-the-Sun Road between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass will close temporarily Sept. 16-29 to allow pavement preservation crews to complete remaining work on the alpine section of the road.

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No injuries in MDF fire

No one was injured in a fire at Weyerhaeuser’s medium density fiberboard plant in Columbia Falls Wednesday night, though the plant saw some water and other damage.

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Northwest Montana Fair had robust numbers as attendance up slightly

Gate attendance at the 2019 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo was up 1,265 guests from last year, a 1.6% increase. Fair officials report that 79,372 people attended events and viewed exhibits Aug. 14-18 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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City OK's resort tax committee

The Columbia Falls City Council last week OK’d the citizen members of a committee that will take a closer look at a possible resort tax here.

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FWP catches griz off Conrad Drive

As autumn looms and fruit trees are bountiful, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials have been kept busy as bears seek food sources.

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Bat in Glacier tests positive for rabies

A bat that scratched a Glacier National Park resident in St. Mary has tested positive for rabies, the park confirmed on Friday.

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Bat that scratched person in Glacier tests positive for rabies

A bat that scratched a Glacier National Park resident in St. Mary has tested positive for rabies, the park confirmed on Friday.

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Reifsnyder, Shafer win Glacier View Championship

Glacier View Golf Club gave away more than $500 in cash and prizes over the weekend as it hosted its annual club championship. Blake Reifsnyder shot a 137 to win the men’s championship while Amanda Shafer won the women’s title after shooting a 201.

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FWP eyes hook restrictions on upper Flathead River sections

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is considering hook restrictions on the upper Flathead River.

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Access to Glacier's Granite Park closes due to grizzly activity

Glacier National Park has temporarily closed the Granite Park area and trails leading to it because of grizzly bear activity.

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At Granite Park, grizzlies ruling the roost; but trails reopened

Glacier National Park temporarily closed the Granite Park area and trails leading to it because of grizzly bear activity late Sunday and all day Monday.

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Pair charged after they're allegedly found dealing heroin, meth

Kalispell police officers on Wednesday arrested Kevin Gaethle, 28, and Nicole Chappel, 19, for possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute.

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Road washout cuts off access to one of the Bob Marshall Wilderness main trailheads

The Meadow Creek Road along the South Fork of the Flathead has been damaged by a washout. The road was damaged last weekend between Larch Creek and Cedar Creek and has caused an emergency closure of the road.

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Rockfall kills girl on Glacier's Sun Road

A 14-year-old girl died Monday from injuries she suffered when falling rocks struck a vehicle on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier Park officials report.

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Teen killed in Glacier after rocks fall on car while traveling the Sun Road

A 14-year-old girl died Monday from injuries she suffered when falling rocks struck a vehicle on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier Park officials report.

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Forest Service issues an area closure around Snow Creek Fire

The Forest Service has issued a large area closure around the Snow Creek Fire in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

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Heavy rain expected this weekend; should stem wildfires

Sick of the smoke from area wildfires? Relief is on its way, the National Weather Service is reporting. A significant rain event is expected Saturday night, with a predicted .9 inch of rain from Saturday evening into Sunday.

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Tragedy in Glacier Park as man dies trying to save his dog in Pray Lake

An 64-year-old Edmonton, Alberta, man was recovered from Pray Lake Aug. 6 in Glacier National Park after he apparently drowned trying to save his dog. He was later identified as Wales Wai Ming Poon.

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Water rate increase proposed for Hungry Horse

The Hungry Horse water district plans on raising rates to meet growing costs, managers say.

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Faldo coming to Eureka

Golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo will be coming to Montana later this summer to host a pair of events at the Wilderness Club Resort in Eureka.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two Martin City residents allegedly had more than 3 pounds of meth

Two Martin City residents are facing federal drug-related charges following an investigation that began late last year by the Northwest Montana Drug Task Force, according to a press release from Sheriff Brian Heino.

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Hockaday Museum to host Women Artists exhibit

The Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell will host a new exhibition of pieces by female artists beginning next month.

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Glacier FEAST to host farm dinner

The Flathead Valley’s newest non-profit collective, Glacier FEAST (Farmers and Eaters Advocating Sustainability Together), plans to announce its launch with a “Join us at the Table” farm dinner Saturday, Aug. 17 at Two Bear Farm.

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Couple more grizzlies moved to Cabinets

Two more grizzly bears from this area have been moved to the Cabinet-Yaak ecosystem near Libby to bolster populations there.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Marmot-eating bear moved from Rising Sun camp in Glacier

Glacier National Park recently moved a family of black bears from the Rising Sun campground area after the bruins killed a marmot near the auto campground and were getting pretty close to people.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hungry Horse timber sale first to utilize state-federal partnership

A timber sale near Hungry Horse is the first on the Flathead National Forest under the Good Neighbor Authority program.

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Gov. Bullock names grizzly council

Gov. Steve Bullock today announced that he has appointed 18 Montana citizens to the Grizzly Bear Advisory Council to facilitate a statewide discussion on long-term grizzly bear management and conservation. Bullock also issued an executive order to guide the council’s deliberations.

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Wildfire burning south of Ronan

Folks traveling south on Highway 93 will likely see a wildfire burning. The Lake County Leader reports that a large burnout operation will take place today in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

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Rangers searching for 'golfer'

Yes, it’s crowded in Glacier National Park.

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Timber sale set to begin near Hungry Horse

A timber sale near Hungry Horse is the first on the Flathead National Forest under the Good Neighbor Authority program.

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Man reported missing on Highline Trail in Glacier Park

After an extensive search that included a high-tech helicopter and drones, searchers still haven’t been able to find a man who went missing last week in Glacier National Park.

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A week later, no sign of missing man in Glacier

After an extensive search that included a high-tech helicopter and drones, searchers still haven’t been able to find a man who went missing last week in Glacier National Park.

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Glacier hosting alpine bird count

To celebrate the birds of Glacier National Park’s alpine areas, the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center and park wildlife staff are hosting the second Alpine Bird BioBlitz on Friday, July 19.

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New waterfowl regs see changes

Waterfowl and webless migratory bird regulations are complete for the 2019-20 hunting seasons. The regulations are online at http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/regulations, and hard copies will be available soon at license providers.

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Vehicle drives off Going-to-the-Sun Road Monday afternoon

Three people were injured when a vehicle went off the Going-to-the-Sun Road Monday near Packer’s Roost in Glacier National Park about 5 p.m., in what was a very busy day for park rangers.

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Car plummets off Sun Road near Packer's Roost

Three people were injured when a vehicle went off the Going-to-the-Sun Road Monday near Packer’s Roost in Glacier National Park about 5 p.m., in what was a very busy day for park rangers.

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Glacier seeks help in mapping wildlife crossings on Highway 2

Glacier National Park asks local residents to join an effort to record evidence of wildlife crossing over roads and rivers in the U.S. Highway 2 corridor.

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Man robbed of cell phone at gunpoint

A Kalispell man has been arrested and charged with several felonies after he allegedly robbed a person and led law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase that started in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff says he'll set up mobile jail in Hungry Horse on July 4th

Folks are reminded that fireworks are illegal in Columbia Falls as well as state, National Forest and National Park lands this Fourth of July.

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Glacier International Airport to host rare WWII aircraft

Glacier International Airport will play host to five rare aircraft July 3-5 as the Wings of Freedom Tour will display three World War II bombers and two fighters.

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Gianforte recognizes Johnston

Kyla Johnston of Columbia Falls was recognized as one of two recipients of Congressman Greg Gianforte’s Spirit of Montana commendations this week.

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Park moving forward with fish preservation project

A plan to expand the native fish population in the Camas Drainage of Glacier National Park is moving forward.

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Kramer and Dutton top Father's Day Scramble

The duo of Jeremy Kramer and Clark Dutton were the big winners at this weekend’s Father’s Day Scramble Tournament at the Glacier View Golf Course in West Glacier. The pair shot a combined 10 under par to win the tournament while the Mark and Jody Arvidson had the lowest score …

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New 'dashboard' provides visitors real-time Glacier Park info

Visitors to Glacier National Park now have a new way to keep up with the park’s ever-changing weather and traffic conditions.

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Grizzly deaths in region continue an upward trend

Three grizzly bears — a sow and two cubs — were hit and killed by trains about two miles east of Marias Pass on June 6, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials said.

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Passenger killed in Two Medicine rollover

A passenger in one one-vehicle rollover on Glacier National Park’s Two Medicine Road died Wednesday (June 12) about midnight.

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Glacier Twins shut out Bandits at home

The Glacier Twins held Cranbrook scoreless on Sunday in a shutout home win, 9-0.

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Hungry Horse News wins photo, writing awards

The Hungry Horse News won several 2018 Montana Newspaper Awards. Jeremy Weber won for best sports feature on a story about Mick Ruis’s horse qualifying for the Kentucky Derby. Chris Peterson won the Mark Henckel Outdoors Writing award for a piece on the 40th anniversary of the Great Bear Wilderness.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Property appraisals in the mail

The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties, showing their market and taxable values for the 2019-2020 appraisal cycle.

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Water leaks delay Two Medicine campground opening

Glacier National Park’s Two Medicine Campground will not be opening on schedule as crews are working to repair multiple water leaks there.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Charges in crow bar assault

A Columbia Falls woman faces multiple charges after she allegedly hit another woman with a crow bar and her fists during an altercation on May 23.

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Fed bear, dead bear: Chicken-eating griz, horse feed-eating black bear have to be put down

Wildlife officials killed two male bears in recent days, including a grizzly north of Kalispell and a black bear in Glacier National Park, after concluding the bears had become conditioned to human food and posed a risk to human safety.

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West Side Reservoir Road will see closures

The West Side Reservoir Road will see some temporary closures starting next week for bridge repair work.

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First case of 'zombie' deer disease found west of divide in Libby

The first known deer with chronic wasting disease west of the Divide was recently killed in Libby.

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Wolf certification course offered by FWP

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering a free wolf trapper education and certification course near Kalispell on Saturday, June 1.

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Two women killed in U.S. Highway 2 wreck

Two 18-year-old Great Falls women were killed in a car accident on Highway 2 Wednesday near Essex.

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As weather turns warmer, Park opens more roads

Glacier National Park has opened the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Avalanche Creek to motor vehicles. The Many Glacier Road, Two Medicine Road, Bowman Lake Road and Chief Mountain Road are open as to vehicles as well.

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Numerous shots fired into Columbia Falls home

Police continue to follow leads on an early morning incident where numerous shots were fired into a home on 10th Street in Columbia Falls April 22.

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Hikers and bikers will see some weekday restrictions on the Going-to-the-Sun Road later this month as Glacier National Park crews will start pavement preservation work on the road.

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Man with long criminal history here has died

A man with a long criminal history in Flathead County has died.

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Christopher Showen, a man with long criminal history here, is apparently dead

A man with a long criminal history in Flathead County has apparently died.

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Free Glacier hiker-biker shuttle starts Saturday

This weekend Glacier National Park will offer its free shuttle service for hiker and bikers to and from Apgar to the closure gate on the west side.

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Glacier completes prescribed burn up the North Fork

Glacier National Park did a prescribed burn in an ecologically important meadow last week and could do another one this month in a meadow further south.

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With bear season, make sure your after the right bear

Montana’s spring black bear hunting season opened April 15 and it’s important for hunters to refresh themselves on tips for identifying the difference between black bears and grizzly bears, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials note.

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Survey to help guide C-Falls growth policy update

As Columbia Falls updates its growth policy, a process that is done about every six years, city leaders are surveying residents in order to give the planning board and city council guidance as the process progresses. The updated growth policy is expected in the fall. The planning board is currently …

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Bullock to establish grizzly advisory council

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock today last week that he will establish a Grizzly Bear Advisory Council to help initiate a statewide discussion on grizzly bear management, conservation and recovery. The Council will be selected through an application process that ends April 12.

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Park formally releases plan for utilities to Kelly's Camp in Glacier

Glacier National Park has formally announced that it intends to allow the extension of electric and telephone service to Kelly’s Camp in Glacier National Park.

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Man pleads not guilty to Coram homicide

During his arraignment Thursday morning, Martin J. Chandler pleaded not guilty to charges of felony deliberate homicide and felony use of a firearm following a Feb. 14 shooting in Coram that left another man dead.

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Students do well at school, county, science fairs

Columbia Falls students did well at recent science fairs, both at the school and county levels. Top placers included:

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Monitors sought for area lakes

Love to spend time on lakes? Interested in water quality? The Northwest Montana Lakes Volunteer Monitoring Network is looking for lake property owners and/or homeowners, summer cabin owners, recreationists, and just people who are interested in lakes to become volunteer monitors. There are currently 41 lakes in the program, and …

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Wilderness grants for creatives available

The University of Montana Wilderness Institute is now accepting proposals for grants that support historical research, creative writing and wilderness studies projects that explore Montana’s land and people.

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FEC meeting coming up

All Flathead Electric Cooperative members (anyone who pays a bill to FEC) are invited to attend the Co-op’s 82nd Annual Members’ Meeting March 16 at Canvas Church, located at 255 Summit Ridge in Kalispell.

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Golf in the snow at church

All Saints’ Church will host the 12th Annual Chili Open. This event benefits the Humane Society of Northwest Montana, the Flathead County Animal Shelter, the Spay and Neuter Task Force, and Spay Montana. The golf tournament in the snow takes place on the church grounds.

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FWP biologists recognized for work

Two fisheries biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Region 1 received a pair of awards at the annual meeting of the Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society recently

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Glacier Distilling recognized by Esquire

Glacier Distilling in Coram was recognized as producing some of the best whiskey in the country in a review by Esquire magazine.

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Talk on Sperry Chalet is next week

The National Park Service in partnership with Glacier National Park Conservancy will host an evening about Sperry Chalet on Feb. 13 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell.

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DNRC is hiring seasonal firefighters

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is now accepting applications for more than 160 seasonal firefighting jobs across the state.

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New page details Flathead Valley trails

Outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the county’s network of trails have a new web tool at their disposal. As part of an update of the Flathead County Trails Plan, the People, Athletics, Travel, Health and Safety (PATHS) Advisory Committee worked with the Flathead County Geographic Information Systems Department to …

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Symposium talks focus on problems across the pond

Flathead Valley Community College’s 2019 Honors Symposium opens Feb. 21 and will feature a series of five Thursday evening lectures that will address this year’s theme of “Europe at a Crossroads: Social and Political Threats to European Unity and Why They Matter.”

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Government shutdown ends at least for awhile; Tester part of negotiating team

President Trump late Friday said he would end the partial federal government shutdown until at least Feb. 15, which will reopen government services while Congress tries to hammer out a deal on southern border security.

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AIS inspectors were busy last year

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks’ aquatic invasive species program had a record number of watercrafts inspected, a record number of water samples analyzed and no mussel larvae or adult mussels detected in 2018.

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History society will feature Flint; elects new officers

The Columbia Falls Historical Society has elected new officers for 2019. Serving as president will be Peg Sorensen. Other officers are Dorothy Downen, vice-president, Lois Smith, secretary, and Steve Skyberg, treasurer.

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Speech and debate wins again at Corvallis meet

The Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team started 2019 with a win as they earned first place at the Corvallis Invitational over the weekend.

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Man with dementia who wandered away from home found OK

A Columbia Falls man with dementia who wandered away from his home was found safe Friday after an extensive search.

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Deer meetings next week in Kalispell

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting four upcoming public meetings to discuss deer populations and potential future management strategies for hunting seasons in northwest Montana.

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Park Service to host Sperry Chalet event in January

The National Park Service in partnership with the Glacier National Park Conservancy will host an evening about Sperry Chalet on Jan. 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.

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Man who was found dead in car fire ID'd

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a Dec. 8 car fire near Lion Lake in the Hungry Horse area as Conrad Peak, 77.

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C-Falls gets back bell-ringing crown

The bell-ringing crown will return to Columbia Falls.

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Mexican tries to sneak into U.S. via Glacier Park

An immigrant from Mexico had an interesting scheme to hook up with his girlfriend in the United States, by taking a long hike in Glacier National Park.

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Feds say 'disabled' man had affinity for his Harley

A Columbia Falls man accused of stealing government benefits by overstating his disabilities admitted fraud and theft charges in federal court on Dec. 12, U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme said in a release.

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Council OK's Nicosia contract

The Columbia Falls City Council recently approved a new contract for city manager Susan Nicsoia. Under the terms, Nicosia will make $83,793 retroactive to July 1 of this year to June 30 next year.

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Heart cancer survivor needs help

A Gofundme page has been set up for a Columbia Falls woman who is suffering from the side effects of a cancerous tumor in her heart.

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France top country as C-Falls does well at model UN

Columbia Falls High School’s Model United Nations team recently returned from the 53rd annual Montana Model United Nations Conference at the University of Montana in Missoula.

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Fundraiser for Fishel is Friday at Ruder

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Lindsey Fishel is this Friday at Ruder Elementary School. Fishel has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre´ syndrome, which attacks the nervous system.

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Hunters saw less success as season closes

The general big game hunting season ended with lower-than-average numbers Nov. 25, with the exception of mule deer, where numbers were more than double what hunters took a year ago.

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Wish tree helps vets at Christmas

The public is again invited to participate in providing Christmas gifts for veterans residing at the Montana Veterans’ Home through the Christmas wish tree at the Kalispell Center Mall.

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FWP lion meeting is this Thursday

A public information meeting on the conservation and management of mountain lion populations in Montana is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29, in Kalispell.

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Zinke says he will appeal judge's Badger-Two Med ruling

Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke said last week he would appeal a judge’s ruling that would allow oil and gas exploration on the Badger Two Medicine.

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Night of Lights, Brunch with Santa coming up next month

The annual Night of Lights parade and Brunch with Santa is coming up next month. The Night of Lights parade is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 down Nucleus Avenue.

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Grizzly cub killed near Columbia Falls. 48 less grizzlies so far this year in region, most of them dead

A male grizzly bear cub was killed in a train collision last week on the railroad tracks near Columbia Falls.

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Triplett takes fifth at PBR World Finals

Columbia Falls bullrider Matt Triplett took fifth in the Professional Bullriders World Finals in Las Vegas recently.

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Man injured in bear attack up Trumbull Canyon

A 36-year-old Whitefish man is in stable condition after being attacked by a bear while hunting.

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Hunters overall having less success than last year

Hunting season continued its slower than normal pace in week three, with 6,748 hunters reporting a total of 328 whitetail deer at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks check stations for the season to date.

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Two weeks in, big game season still slow

Big game check station results indicate a slower than average start to hunting season in northwest Montana. After the first two weeks of the general hunting season, a total of 4,788 hunters have stopped at five check stations across the region. Hunters have reported a total of 241 white-tailed deer, …

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Man steals car, with child inside, then drops kid off with construction workers

A Kalispell-area transient was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Hungry Horse, only to discover a 2-year-old child sleeping in the back seat. He dropped the child off with construction workers at a nearby gas station and left in the vehicle, which he later crashed as officers …

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The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hosting its annual Voices of the Wilderness celebration and fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake at 6 p.m. This year, the keynote speakers will be United States Forest Service employees discussing winter travel and conducting snow surveys in the …

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School phone fundraiser is a scam, police warn

If you’ve gotten a call from a company selling T-shirts to benefit the Columbia Falls basketball team, it’s scam, the school and police are warning people.

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Smith takes Texas parks post

Glacier National Park’s second in command has taken a new post in Texas, the Park Service announced last week. Deputy superintendent Eric Smith was named superintendent of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument north of Amarillo, Texas.

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Glacier visitation won't break a record, but still near 3 million, despite fires

Visitation to Glacier National Park in September was up over the previous year, with 434,600 people coming to Glacier, an increase of 11.7 percent.

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Snow, ice, closes most of Glacier Park's roads

Weather rules the roost in Glacier National Park. As such, the Park announced Tuesday it closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road for the winter.

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Writing coaches sought for Col. Falls school program

If you can write a snappy sentence and would like to help students as well, you just might make a good writing coach.

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Writing coaches sought for new junior high program

If you can write a snappy sentence and would like to help students as well, you just might make a good writing coach.

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West Valley bird overlook celebration

The Flathead Land Trust, Flathead Audubon and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will celebrate a conservation easement and bird viewing area in the West Valley from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6.

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County will have flu shot clinic Tuesday

The Flathead City-County Health Department will be setting up their annual flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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With snow expected, Glacier closing down campgrounds, services, for the winter season

The National Weather Service is calling for snow in higher elevations of Glacier starting tonight through the weekend, with snow levels dropping to 4,000 feet. The east side of Glacier is expected to see moderate snow accumulations Saturday night, while the west side could see a slushy rain-snow mix, with …

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Biel awarded for work in Glacier Park

Glacier National Park Natural Resources Program Manager Mark Biel has earned the 2017 National Park Service Director’s Award for Professional Excellence in Natural Resource Stewardship. Biel won the regional award last November and competed with finalists from six other regions for the national award.

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A host of prescribed burns planned for area

Folks may see plumes of smoke in the next few weeks as a host of prescribed burns are planned for the area the Forest Service recently announced.

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Wildcats golf 10th in Kalispell

The Wildcat golf team came away with a 10th place finish last week as it played at the Kalispell Invitational Wednesday and Thursday.

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Snow removal topic of city council meeting

Snow removal on U.S. 2 and Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls will be discussed at the Columbia Falls City Council meeting today.

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Next week is Columbia Falls High School homecoming

Next week is homecoming in Columbia Falls. Here’s a look at the events on tap:

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Two more grizzlies killed recently; one a collared sow hit by a car

Two more grizzly bears died recently, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

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Glacier to offer limited free shuttle service on the west side of Sun Road to Logan Pass

Starting Sept. 7, Glacier National Park will start offering shuttle rides up the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the west side to Logan Pass.

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Rising Sun Campground in Glacier goes to hard-sided camping after bear rips into tent

Camping restrictions are in place at Glacier Park’s Rising Sun Campground after a suspected bear ripped into the side of a tent on Friday and pulled out bedding and pillows.

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Two Forest projects set to move forward on east side of reservoir

Two Forest Service projects are set to move forward on the east side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir.

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After rains, Waterton Lakes National Park reopens

Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada has reopened after the Boundary Fire saw rain Sunday and Monday.

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Howe Ridge Fire grows to 3,500 acres

The Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park has grown to 3,500 acres after an active fire day Wednesday.

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County will enter Stage II fire restrictions Thursday morning; no campfires allowed

Flathead County will enter Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12 a.m. Thursday following the approval by county commissioners Tuesday morning.

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Bob Marshall Wilderness has first large fire of the season

The Bob Marshall Wilderness has its first large wildfire of the season. The Brownstone Fire is burning near Brownstone Creek and Brownstone Peak roughly a mile southeast of the Big Prairie Ranger Station. It was started by lightning July 28.

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Bison 'matador' ends up in jail

A man was arrested Aug. 2 at the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park after park rangers responded to a report of two guests arguing loudly and creating a disturbance in the hotel dining room. The man had a warrant out for his arrest after being caught on video …

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Glacier Park pass now available online

Glacier National Park hopes to cut down on the wait times at park entrance gates with its new digital entrance passes available for purchase online.

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After fall in Bob Marshall, California man rescued

Search teams rescued a missing California man on Tuesday who broke his leg while hiking alone along a cliff in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

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Friess, longtime Columbia Falls dentist dies

Longtime Columbia Falls dentist Robert Friess died of natural causes last week. He was 74.

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Filmmaker gets grant to help shoot film here

A California writer and director recently was awarded a $50,000 Big Sky Film grant to eventually shoot a film in the Columbia Falls and West Glacier areas.

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Two killed in fatal accident on Highway 2

A fatal head-on crash shut down U.S. 2 north of Glacier Park International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

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Motorcyclist dies on Sun Road

On Friday, July 20 at approximately 10 a.m., a 78-year-old man of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania died while traveling westbound on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. He was 1.7 miles east of Apgar Village, traveling with friends.

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Area opening up next week for firewood gathering

The Flathead National Forest will open roads for personal use firewood collection from July 30–Aug. 30 in the Hungry Horse Ranger District.

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Heritage Days lineup of events is now set

Next week Columbia Falls celebrates Heritage Days, with class reunions, car shows, concerts, and parties all week long and a big parade on Saturday. This year’s theme is “Then and Now.”

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Science and history day is next week in Waterton

With talks on a host of different topics — from trees after fire to the Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier Waterton Lakes International Peace Park is again hosting its annual science and history day July 24.

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Academy graduates three from C-Falls

The commencement ceremony for the 38th class of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy was last month at the campus of Montana-Western in Dillon. Among the 113 graduating cadets were Columbia Falls residents Jordyn Buck, Skyler Warner and Hunter Collins.

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Couple killed in Plains wreck

A former Columbia Falls man and woman were killed July 7 in a single vehicle accident on Montana Highway 28 near Plains.

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FWP asks folks not to build dams across creeks

As summertime temperatures heat up and the chance to cool down in the water arrives, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is reminding people that building dams in creeks and streams can have negative consequences for fish. This is especially true for species such as bull trout, which ascend small tributaries …

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Ideas sought for how to best fund AIS inspections moving forward

Potential funding options for Montana’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program were presented at a recent meeting of the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission (UC3) at the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Flathead Lake.

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Fundraiser set for C-Falls woman needing lung transplant

A Columbia Falls family is asking for help as a woman with a rare disease seeks a lung transplant.

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Bear that attacked woman in Cabinets was a griz, and an old one

The bear that attacked a researcher in May was a 24-year-old grizzly, according to a report issued last week from the Wildlife Human Attack Response Team of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

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C-Falls athletes named to Academic All-State list

Columbia Falls picked up 38 Academic All-State selections for the fourth quarter of the 2017-18 school year, led by 14 from the junior class.

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Canine creature was in fact, just a wolf

The canine creature shot in Montana a month ago that captured the curiosity of the nation is indeed a gray wolf, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confirmed Monday.

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Animal shot in eastern Montana confirmed as a wolf

The canine creature shot in Montana a month ago that captured the curiosity of the nation is indeed a gray wolf, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confirmed Monday.

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Grizzly bear near Carter eats insecticide, dies

A grizzly bear in north central Montana died Monday after getting into insecticide in an open garage.

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Next river meeting is June 20 in Kalispell

The next comprehensive river management plan for the three wild and scenic sections of the Flathead River is June 20 in Kalispell.

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Robison named most outstanding eighth grader

The Columbia Falls Junior High recently held its year-end awards ceremony. The top award — most outstanding eighth grader, went to Maddie Robison.

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High school golf team looking for players

Though the school year is barely over, now is the time for Columbia Falls students interested in being on the golf team in the fall to start working on their swing.

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Heino, Brodehl win primaries

Randy Brodehl has won the Republican primary for Flathead County Commissioner and Brian Heino won the primary for Flathead County Sheriff.

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Cyclist dies on Sun Road

A cyclist died of natural conditions while biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road on May 25.

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Brodehl, Heino win primaries

Randy Brodehl has won the Republican primary for Flathead County Commissioner and Brian Heino won the primary for Flathead County Sheriff.

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Mow, Weber, Landstrom to highlight public lands and tourism talk Tuesday

Wondering what to expect from this year’s tourist season?

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More roads open in Glacier Park

Glacier National Park plows were beyond Big Bend in the Grouse Point area as of presstime, which is less than 3 miles from Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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At Michigan State, Law doing well

Columbia Falls alumna Natalie Law is making her mark in the world of music at Michigan State University.

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Through April, Glacier visitation down

Glacier National Park visitation for the year through April is down about 10 percent compared to last year. So far this year about 66,783 people visited the park. Last year, that number was 73,865.

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Woman attacked by bear south of Libby; GoFundMe account set up

A GoFundMe page has been set up by friends to

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Park plows nearing Big Bend

Glacier Park plow crews continue to make progress toward Logan Pass. On the east side, crews were to Jackson Glacier Overlook as of presstime. On the west side, they were looking to pioneer to the base of the Weeping Wall, which is just below Big Bend, about three miles from …

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Smoky fire damages home

Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a house fire on Eighth Street West Sunday afternoon shortly before 4 p.m.

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Glacier Guides and Montana raft recognized by Gov. Bullock

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft was recently recognized by Montana State University Extension and Montana Governor Steve Bullock for its pollution prevention efforts and statewide environmental leadership.

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CFAC tour planned; no cameras allowed

The public is invited to a Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. community liaison panel and tour of the defunct site on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will include a project update. No photography or video will be allowed during the tour, however, company officials note. To sign up for …

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Park opens Camas Road to vehicles

Glacier National Park has opened the Camas Road to vehicle traffic for the summer. The road opened earlier this week.

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Students do well in math competition

Thirty-eight sixth through eighth grade students from Columbia Falls Junior High participated in the 2018 Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Math Contest at Flathead Valley Community College recently. Students competed in number concepts, dimensions and shapes, potluck, foundations, and team tests. Students who earned an honorable mention scored …

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Public hearing on coffee drive through

Columbia Falls could soon have another drive-through coffee shop. The city-county planning board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit at 6:30 p.m. April 10 at the city hall on a request by Three Byrds Properties to build a small drive-through coffee shop adjacent to O’Brien’s Liquor …

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Glacier superintendent receives award

Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow has received an award for outstanding stewardship of public lands.

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Grizzlies awake on the Front

Just in time for the beginning of spring, grizzly bears have been reported out on the Rocky Mountain Front, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Tuesday.

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Boaters: Mandatory AIS inspection stations open now, or will open soon

The first watercraft inspection stations of 2018 have opened in Ravalli, Blue Bay and Kalispell, and vessels traveling into the Flathead Basin are now required to undergo inspections to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Familiar foes: O'Neil will square off against Perry in House race

A longtime Republican lawmaker will once again square off against House District 3 Democrat Zac Perry in the general election.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Open house with Sperry architects is next week in Columbia Falls

The discussion of Sperry Chalet’s future will continue with an open house next week in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

County meeting on paths later this month

The Flathead County PATHS Advisory Committee, comprised of trail enthusiasts from across Flathead County, is requesting community input regarding a multi-use trails system at their next community meeting on March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Commission approves special mule deer hunt

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission last week approved a new limited draw for mule deer bucks in a section of the Fisher River in Hunting District 103 near Libby. The new permit area will take effect this year with a quota of five draw permits. Applications will be …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Meeting on Sperry Chalet rebuild held Wednesday

Glacier National Park leaders will give the public a first look at its vision for rebuilding the Sperry Chalet at a meeting in Kalispell on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

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Meeting on Sperry Chalet rebuild next week

Glacier National Park leaders will give the public a first look at its vision for rebuilding the Sperry Chalet next week at a meeting in Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Perry files for reelection

Columbia Falls’ incumbent representative Zac Perry of Hungry Horse has filed for re-election for House District 2, which includes the City of Columbia Falls and the Canyon. If elected, this would Perry’s third term in office.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bighorn ram from Wild Horse Island likely a world record

A 9-year-old ram whose skull was found on Wild Horse Island is poised to break the record for world’s largest ram.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cabin Fever Days is set for this weekend

Cabin Fever Days marks its 40th anniversary this year, with the famous bar stool races scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Two school board seats up for re-election

Two school board seats are up for re-election this spring. School board President Jill Rocksund is up for re-election as is Jim Henjum. Both are three-year terms. People interested in filing for the election must do so by March 29.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Speech team cruises to win at divisional tourney

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team dominated the Western A divisional tournament Saturday in Ronan, racking up 206 points for the championship. Whitefish took second with 122.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Skier rescued from Apgar Mountain

A 25-year-old skier from Great Falls was rescued on New Year’s Day after he got stuck in deep snow on Apgar Mountain in Glacier National Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Plenty of winter walks on tap this month

If you’re interested in a winter woods excursion but don’t want to go alone, this month is featuring a host of free snowshoe and ski tours in the region.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two snowboarders die in separate incidents

Two snowboarders died in separate incidents in Flathead County on Saturday, one near Blacktail Mountain and the other at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls speech and debate team needs volunteers for home meet

Columbia Falls’ speech and debate team got back to its winning ways at the Hamilton Invitational last week. With their full team on hand, the Wildcats notched a solid victory with multiple placings in every event, beating Whitefish 219-114.

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Speech and debate take third among ABC in Kalispell

The streak is over.

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Coram home destroyed in blaze

A home off Gladys Glen Drive in Coram was destroyed by a late-afternoon fire Tuesday.

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Coram home destroyed in blaze

A home off Gladys Glen Drive in Coram was destroyed by a late-afternoon fire Tuesday.

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FWP traces illegal walleye back to Helena

Biologists have been able to trace walleye that were illegally introduced into Swan Lake back to a lake near Helena by analyzing the fishes’ ear bones.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cats edge Bulldogs to keep winning streak alive

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team edged Whitefish at the Whitefish Invitational Saturday by just nine points, 165-156.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Forest seeks input on Crystal Creek trails

The Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest is asking for public input on management opportunities on Forest Service lands north of Columbia Falls and west of the Flathead River. This area includes Crystal Creek, Cedar Flats, Spoon Lake, Blankenship, and Teakettle Mountain.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Griz shooting marks at least fourth by a hunter this year

Wildlife officials say hunters shot and wounded an adult female grizzly bear north of Bigfork on the last day of hunting season, Nov. 26. It marks the fourth grizzly shot by hunters in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and the third known female grizzly.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hail Finland! Students do great at model UN competition

Several students from Columbia Falls ranked in the top 1 percent at the 52nd annual Montana Model United Nations Conference at the University of Montana November 20-21.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

All-state, all-conference football announced

The Columbia Falls football team had several all-state and all-conference selections. All-state offense included center Hayden Falkner, guard Gage Karlin, tackle Jacob Hagen and quarterback Austin Green. All-state defense included lineman Kyler Koski, inside linebackers Colten McPhee and Tanner Gove, safety Ben Windauer, defensive end Logan Kolodejchuk and cornerback Devron …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls woman killed in crash

A Columbia Falls woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Montana Highway 35 just north of Creston Thanksgiving night.

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Health department seeing uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease

Flathead County is currently experiencing an increase in reports of hand, foot and mouth disease in the

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Wildcat speech and debate takes first at Loyola tourney in Missoula

A split Columbia Falls Speech and Debate team won the Loyola Invitational Saturday and took second at Browning with a limited squad.

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Hungry Horse man wanted for attempted homicide

Authorities are looking for a man wanted for attempted deliberate homicide.

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Applicants sought for Soroptimist dental program

The enrollment period is underway for Soroptimist International of Whitefish’s Smile of Hope dental program for women.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Glacier tops 3.276 million visitors for the year

Continuing a yearlong trend, Glacier National Park visitation in October was up over last year by 11 percent. The Park saw about 84,000 visitors in October and has seen more than 3.276 million visitors for the year — an all-time record.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Elk poaching case cracked by FWP near Lewistown

Twin brothers have been charged with 16 crimes, including eight felonies, stemming from what Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials describe as years of poaching activity on a Fergus County ranch.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

School hopes for big crowd for game; lost money on Miles City quarterfinal

School District 6 is hoping for a good crowd for the state championship football game this Saturday. The school actually lost money after the playoff game against Miles City.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Speech team does well against AAs in Bozeman

Columbia Falls traveled to Bozeman High School for the biggest speech and debate tournament of the season. More than 800 competitors from all over the state - most from Class AA schools, came for an intense two-day matchup of words and wills.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls firm to guide backcountry ski trips near Essex

A Columbia Falls-based guide company has been issued a temporary special-use permit to lead backcountry ski trips near the Izaak Walton Inn in the Flathead National Forest.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local firm to guide ski trips near Essex

A Columbia Falls-based guide company has been issued a temporary special-use permit to lead backcountry ski trips near the Izaak Walton Inn in the Flathead National Forest.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wildkats come up short in divisional playoffs

The Columbia Falls volleyball team came up short for a state A championship playoff berth at the Western A divisional tournament in Butte last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

All-state, all-conference soccer

Columbia Falls soccer squads had several all-state or all-conference players this season.

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Pheasant hunter shoots, kills, charging grizzly

A pheasant hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear Nov. 4 near Pendroy along the Rocky Mountain Front that charged him after it was surprised by the hunter’s bird dog, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Monday.

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Wildcat speech, debate team rocks it in first tourney

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team opened its season with a victory in Stevensville, outpacing rival Whitefish by 114 points to open the season.

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Kats take second at tourney

The Columbia Falls volleyball team is peaking as the postseason begins. On Saturday, the young Wildkat squad narrowly lost to Libby in the championship match of the Northwest A tourney, 22-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-12.

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Forest Service also proposes several fee hikes

The Flathead National Forest is looking to boost fees for several of its rental cabins and campgrounds.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Spikers drop Polson; do well at Missoula Invite

The Columbia Falls volleyball team continues to improve as the postseason begins this weekend. The Wildkats dropped Polson on the road last Tuesday to wrap up the conference schedule, 24-26, 25-20, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13. Trista Cowan had 13 kills in the win, while Kiera Brown had eight blocks and Hannah …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Youth Flint does well at the Fair

Teagen Flint of Columbia Falls has been named the 2017 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo Exhibitor of the Year.

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West side of Sun Road set to reopen to Avalanche tomorrow afternoon

Glacier National Park is going to reopen the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Avalanche Creek at noon tomorrow, Park spokeswoman Lauren Alley said.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Delaney wins LeGrizz ultra

Jason Delaney of Polson was the overall winner in the LeGrizz 50-mile ultramarathon in Polebridge Saturday.

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Spikers hang tough against rival Bulldogs

The Columbia Falls volleyball team may be young, but they’re getting better every match.

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Spikers drop Stillwater at home

The Columbia Falls volleyball team dropped a conference match to Libby on the road last Thursday, 25-18, 25-16, 25-22, but beat Stillwater Christian at home Saturday in a nonconference tilt, 25-13, 26-24, 25-18, 25-17.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

X-country runs well in Helena

Gabe Knudsen took 13th to lead the Columbia Falls boys cross-country team at the 7 on 7 meet in Helena Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Calf-killing griz caught and killed on Front

A large male grizzly bear, suspected of killing cattle, was captured this over weekend west of Dupuyer and euthanized on Monday after consultation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Boys take second, girls third at Whitefish Invite x-country

The Columbia Falls boys took second the girls took third at the Whitefish Invitational last Tuesday.

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Columbia Falls senior Lybbert cracks top 25 at state golf in Sidney

Senior Logan Lybbert shot a two day score of 177 for 22nd place to lead Columbia Falls golfers at the state A tournament in Sidney last week. Lybbert carded an 85 and 92 respectively. He was followed by teammates Tyler Langton 92-88-180 (28th) and LJ Panasuk 96-90-186 (39th).

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man killed after motorcycle wheelie goes awry

A 31-year-old Kalispell man died after performing a wheelie on his motorcycle shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Jordan Munoz was traveling between 60 and 70 mph on Montana 206, north of Jensen Road, when the crash occurred.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spikers down Browning

The Columbia Falls girls volleyball team split last week, taking Polson to five games in a loss at home last Thursday, 21-25, 25-21, 25-16, 16-25, 15-12, but thrashing Browning at home Saturday, 26-24, 25-18, 25-18.

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As fall arrives, services winding down in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park has begun preparing for the fall and winter seasons, with many services set to close in the coming month.

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Grizzly bears nab 10 calves

A ranch about five miles west of Dupuyer near the Rocky Mountain Front lost 10 calves last week to grizzly bears.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sprague Fire meeting tonight

The Central Montana Type II Incident Management Team and Glacier National Park will be hosting a public meeting for the Sprague, Adair Peak and Elder Creek Fires tonight (Friday). The meeting will be at the Community Building at Glacier National Park Headquarters at 7 p.m.

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School closed throughout Flathead County

Schools throughout Flathead County, including Columbia Falls and most of the large districts, are closed Thursday due to threats received via text message. Flathead Valley Community College also announced a closure.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Grant takes 33rd in world mountain bike race

CAIRNS, Australia — Columbia Falls mountain biker Rose Grant finished 33rd at the UCI women’s elite cross country Olympic world championships on Saturday, finishing nearly 11 minutes back of the overall winner.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Glow Run, rescheduled for October, due to smoke

Unhealthy air conditions caused by the numerous fires in Northwest Montana have forced this year’s Glacier Glow Run/Walk to be pushed to a later date.

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Kenow Fire burns through Waterton; Prince of Wales hotel OK

The Kenow Fire burned through and beyond Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada on Monday.

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Glacier suspends issuance of backcountry permits

Glacier National Park announced Friday that it would issue no new overnight backcountry permits, saying the Park expects extreme fire activity this weekend, with the possibility of dry thunderstorms and increased wind.

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The Columbia Falls boys golf team took third at the Ronan Invitational last week.

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The Columbia Falls volleyball team beat Browning in straight sets 25-19, 25-23, 26-24 last week.

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Glacier looks to hike annual pass to $60

Glacier National Park is soliciting public comment for a proposal to change the price of the Glacier National Park Annual Pass from $50 to $60. No other entrance fees are proposed for change.

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Spikers compete at Northwest-Southwest tip-off tourney

The Columbia Falls volleyball squad competed hard at the Northwest-Southwest A tip-off tournament last weekend.

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Golfers win Columbia Falls invite at West Glacier

Tyler Langton shot a 78 and the Columbia Falls boys golf team won its own invitational at the Glacier View Golf Course in West Glacier Aug. 22.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls woman allegedly bilked Safeway

A 47-year-old Columbia Falls woman who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from the Whitefish Safeway has been charged with felony theft and recently plead not guilty in Flathead County District Court.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New research suggests hybridization of pine martens

The elusive American pine marten, a little-studied member of the weasel family, might be more diverse than originally thought, according to new research published by a University of Montana professor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Snelson tapped for Spotted Bear District Ranger post

Scott Snelson has been selected as the new Spotted Bear District Ranger and will start his tenure on Dec. 10. He replaces Deb Starling Mucklow, who retired earlier this year after a long career with the Forest Service.

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Columbia Falls outdoor opportunities showcased at Fest next week

Columbia Falls will be in the outdoor industry limelight next week as it hosts the Last Best Outdoors Fest next week.

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Columbia Falls swimmers do well at state tournament

The Columbia Falls summer swim team recently wrapped up a successful season, with several swimmers nabbing medals at the state meet Aug. 5-6.

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Violent thunderstorm wracks Glacier National Park with lightning fires; Park closes backcountry campgrounds including coveted Sperry Trail, chalet

A violent storm that moved through Glacier National Park Thursday evening triggered about 150 lightning strikes throughout the Park, sparking multiple fires.

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Hockaday opens annual women's art exhibition

In August and September, the Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell will hold its third annual exhibition and sale: A Timeless Legacy – Women Artists of Glacier National Park. The event opens with a fundraising sale Aug. 12, and the show runs Tuesday through Saturday, Aug. 15 through Sept. 23. …

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Stoltze to implement restrictions on its lands due to fire danger

With the fire danger rated at extreme, F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. has implemented several restrictions on its lands, beginning Monday, Aug. 7. They include:

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Columbia Falls bull rider Matt Triplett made the most of his trip to his home state, winning Big Sky PBR, a Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour event on July 29 at Sage Brush Field.

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Heritage Days three-on-three tourney results

There were more than 60 teams participating in the Heritage Days three-on-three basketball tournament over Heritage Days. The annual event is sponsored by the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce.

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There was a light agenda at the July 24 School District 6 board meeting. Board members voted on final changes to the policy handbooks in preparation for the upcoming school year. Discussion was minimal, as the board has been working on hirings and policy updates all summer.

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No luck for Glacier Twins in District tourney last week

Bad luck last weekend for the Glacier Twins at the District Tournament.

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District baseball teams to compete this weekend

The 2017 American Legion Baseball Western District Class A Tournament is this week in Whitefish, bringing together eight teams from across Western Montana and British Columbia. All games will be played at Memorial Park, home of the Glacier Twins American Legion Baseball Club.

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Twins have week of wins

In a Wednesday doubleheader against the Missoula Mavericks A, the Glacier Twins A snagged an easy 10-3 win in Game 1 and squeaked by in the nightcap with a final score of 13-12.

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No foul play in woman's death

The Flathead County Sheriff’s office is still working on leads regarding the death of Kassy Lynne Browning, also known as Kasey Faulk, but at this point “there’s no reason to suspect foul play,” Sheriff Chuck Curry said Monday.

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South Fork Bridge closed Saturday morning

The bridge over the South Fork of the Flathead River will be closed early Saturday morning.

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Firefighters battle MDF sawdust fire for hours

Columbia Falls and a host of other fire departments worked until 1 a.m. Friday morning to put out a sawdust fire at the Weyerhaeuser Medium Density Fiberboard plant.

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Twins show promise, lose in semis

Several AA and even AAA American Legion teams were present for the Sapa/Johnsrud Memorial Tournament, hosted by the Glacier Twins A squad last week.

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Babe Ruth tourney this week

Glacier Babe Ruth is hosting the 2017 Montana Babe Ruth Tournament for all age groups, with 17 teams coming to play. The 13-year-old and 14-year-old teams will play mainly at the Sapa Johnsrud Field and the 15-year-olds will play in Whitefish at Memorial Field. Schedules are available online at the …

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Glacier National Park visitation in June was up a whopping 28 percent over last year, setting a new record for the month. This year,620,962 people came to the park in June.

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Hungry Horse woman's body found in river

A Hungry Horse woman’s body was found in the Flathead River last week and her death is still under investigation.

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Appraisal notices sent out

The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing classification and appraisal notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. The department’s determination of a property’s market and taxable values for the current appraisal cycle is shown on the notice.

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Hungry Horse News garners writing, photo awards

The Hungry Horse News won two photo awards and editor Chris Peterson won the Mark Henckel Outdoor writing award in the annual Montana Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper contest.

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Bring the family to Ed Gallo Tournament in Whitefish

The 28th Annual Ed Gallo Memorial Wood Bat Baseball Tournament will run Thursday through Sunday. This tournament, hosted by the Glacier Twins and American Legion Roosevelt Post 108 of Whitefish, began in 1990. It is dedicated to Ed Gallo, a longtime supporter of the Glacier Twins Baseball program.

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Glacier Twins win big at Helena tourney

The Glacier Twins A team swept the competition at the Cloninger Classic in Helena, nabbing wins every day.

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On June 9, a student at Glacier Gateway Elementary was diagnosed with mumps. Mumps is a virus that is spread much like influenza or the common cold. From now until June 22, anyone exposed may begin showing signs or symptoms, and can be contagious up to seven days before showing …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Softball all-state, all-conference

Columbia Falls senior softball players Peyton Kehr, KJ Schweikert, and Sydney Hovde were recently named first team all-conference and all-state. Trista Cowan, Hannah Freeman and Taylar Putnam were second team all-conference.

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Information sought on grizzly dumped in river

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on the shooting death of a boar grizzly bear found by recreationists in the Stillwater River downstream of the Farm to Market Road Bridge, west of Whitefish.

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Man scratched by mountain lion near Libby

A Libby man was scratched by a mountain lion while cutting firewood last Friday.

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Libby firewood cutter scratched by mountain lion

A Libby man was scratched by a mountain lion while cutting firewood last Friday.

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Many Glacier Park services open for Memorial Day weekend

Many services and facilities in Glacier National Park will be open for Memorial Day weekend.

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Glacier Twins win a pair

The Glacier Twins bagged two victories in Bozeman last weekend.

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Senior Molly Schmit was the lone state qualifier in tennis after divisional play last week. Schmit took second in the Western A divisional last week, losing in the championship round in No. 1 singles to Cassie Carlyle of Polson, 6-2, 6-0.

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After knife incident, Columbia Falls man nabbed in manhunt

Police conducted a manhunt for a man who allegedly used a knife on a family member Monday night.

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Trailer fire sends black smoke plume over Columbia Heights

Fire consumed a junk trailer Thursday morning at the Oh’s Body Shop wrecking yard in Columbia Heights off Jensen Road. Bad Rock Fire Chief Kirk Katzenmeyer said a brush fire caught the trailer on fire.

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Trailer fire reason for smoke plume over Columbia Heights

Fire consumed a junk trailer Thursday morning at the Oh’s Body Shop wrecking yard in Columbia Heights off Jensen Road. Bad Rock Fire Chief Kirk Katzenmeyer said a brush fire caught the trailer on fire.

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Academy wants to restore the Old Main

A non-profit group that already runs a garden at the Montana Veterans Home now hopes to restore the oldest building on the campus.

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Council will hold hearing on community needs

Columbia Falls City Council will hold a public hearing to gauge community needs at its meeting May 17.

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Overall snowpack now 135 percent of average, more rain on the way

Rain and snow every day last week has boosted the snowpack to 135 percent of average in a time when the snowpack should be eroding.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gas tax hike is coming; locals voted against it

Montana’s 65th Legislative session is came to a close last week and your gas and diesel taxes are going up.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wildkats clobber Hamilton 17-4 in softball

The Columbia Falls softball team hit the tar out of the ball, downing Hamilton 17-4 at the Frenchtown Invitational Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hockaday events on tap

The Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell invites Flathead Valley residents and visitors to their May exhibitions and events. Every Saturday at 1 p.m., learn about the exhibits from a trained docent. Participation in a guided tour is included with admission.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Swim team coaches resign

Columbia Falls and Whitefish will need new swim team coaches next season. Both head coach Amy Caudill and Mike Nelson have resigned.

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Whitefish, Columbia Falls swim coaches resign

Columbia Falls and Whitefish will need new swim team coaches next season. Both head coach Amy Caudill and assistant coach Mike Nelson have resigned.

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Freeman, Schweikert sign with UGF

Two Columbia Falls senior softball players have signed to play college ball with the University of Great Falls. Hannah Freeman and KJ Schweikert have both signed on with the private Frontier Conference Catholic college.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Teen homelessness spotlighted in campaign

Homeless teens often remain faceless and nameless to the people who pass them by, but the everyday challenges they face are highlighted by Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana in the third annual “Somebodies” campaign.

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Don K donation helps grandstands

The effort to rebuild the Glacier Babe Ruth grandstands in Columbia Falls got a boost last week.

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Kats open season 0-3

The Columbia Falls softball team had a tough road opener Saturday. The Wildkats lost to Belgrade 13-0 and then to Butte Central 9-6 in Polson.

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FVCC hosts logger sports April 8

The Flathead Valley Community College logger sports team will host the 2017 Stumpjumper Days competition April 8. The event is free and open to the public. It will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the FVCC Logger Sports Arena, accessible via the first exit off the Hutton Ranch Road …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Get out the bear spray, put away the bird feeders, bears are awake

Grizzly and black bears are leaving their dens according to radio collar locations, track reports and observations from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. FWP asks residents to remove bear attractants by Saturday.

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Megafires presentation at FVCC

The community is invited to a presentation on the “Era of Megafires” April 25, at the Flathead Valley Community College, Arts and Technology Building Room 139 at 6 p.m.

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USFS needs help with identifying trails in need

The Northern Region of the U.S. Forest Service invites the public to help identify trails that need maintenance.

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Goalie Karberg signs with Northwest University in Washington state

Senior Brandon Karberg signed last week to play soccer at Northwest University, a Christian college in Kirkland, Washington.

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Glacier Park eases boat ban; will allow non-trailered, hand-propelled watercraft this summer

Glacier National Park is easing its boat ban as spring approaches, but no private motorized boats will be allowed on Park waters this year.

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Mundel garners All-American honors at Carroll

Columbia Falls runner Samantha Mundel is now an All-American in the college ranks. Mundel was sixth in the 3,000 meters (9:57.62) to be an All-American at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Johnson City, Tenn.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Sevesind to attend medical conference in Mass.

Columbia Falls freshman Graceanne Sevesind has been selected to be a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Massachusetts this June.

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Conservation film on tap March 11

The Flathead Land Trust, Montana Land Reliance, and the Vital Ground Foundation will host the northwest Montana film premiere of “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of Montana Private Land Conservation” on Saturday, March 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

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FWP looks to clamp down on mussel spread, offers rule changes

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants comments on proposed rule changes needed in the battle to prevent the risk of spreading invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species to other state waters.

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FWP sets up mussel division

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will open a new bureau in March to prevent mussels from invading Montana’s waters. The agency began a nationwide recruitment for a bureau supervisor last week.

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Native Plant Society to celebrate its 30th anniversary

The Montana Native Plant Society has some upcoming events, including a celebration of its 30th anniversary.

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Wildcat swimmers do well in Havre

The Columbia Falls swim teams did well at the Havre Invitational Saturday, the last meet before the state meet in Great Falls this Friday and Saturday.

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Cabin Fever Days next weekend in the Canyon

If you haven’t started on your sled, you’d better get going.

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Babcock wins two races in Missoula

Columbia Falls senior Colton Babcock continued his winning ways in the water, nabbing first place in the 200 freestyle (1:44.48) and 100 butterfly (52.54) at the Missoula Invitational swim meet Saturday.

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Winter lecture series begins Thursday at Conrad

The Glacier Institute presents their three-part 2017 winter lecture series at the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell this Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. for coffee and wine, desserts, and conversation. The presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end by 8 p.m. A $15 admission per person is charged to …

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A film on climate change is screening at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish on Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. “Before the Flood”, presented by National Geographic, features Leonardo DiCaprio.

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The following football players were named academic all-state for the first quarter: Dakota Bridwell, Trevor Hoerner, Austin Green, Ben Windauer, Parker Greene, Michael Hoerner, Logan Bechtel, Trey Gates, Drew Morgan, Jared Reynolds, Kade Johnstone, Hayden Falkner.

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Conger, Norick and Foster lead speech and debaters

Annabel Conger and Colin Norick nabbed first in policy debate and Chloe Foster was first in memorized public address as the Columbia Falls speech and debate team won the Class A sweeps at the Corvallis/Hamilton Invitational Tournament over the weekend.

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MatCats take third at Ronan duals

The Columbia Falls wrestling team took third at the Western Montana duals in Ronan last Friday and Saturday.

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Polson, Libby drop Wildcats

The struggle continues for the boys basketball team this season as they lost a pair of games on the road. On Friday, Libby dropped them 51-43 and on Saturday Polson beat them 74-62.

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No new mussel detections

Test results earlier this month from 182 water bodies in Montana have turned up no new detections of invasive mussels, according to the Montana Mussel Response Team.

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Columbia Falls grapplers do well at Mining City duals

The Columbia Falls wrestling squad had a solid week of wrestling.

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Deer season had strong harvest numbers

Deer hunters had a good year as the hunting season in Montana came to a close Sunday. At the six northwest Montana check stations through the end of the season a total of 17,656 hunters checked 1,494 white-tailed deer — 1,069 of these were bucks, 146 mule deer, and 72 …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant will fund research in Flathead Valley rivers, streams

The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station has been awarded a $2 million grant to study diversity among insects, crustaceans and other arthropods in river floodplains and how they might be affected by climate change, including work in the Flathead River.

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Grilley, Johnson selected for Hall of Fame

Columbia Falls athletes Sydney Grilley and Ellie Johnson will be inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame this winter.

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With many out, speech and debate still wins in Polson

They had a thin squad heading into Polson. They still came home with a win. The Columbia Falls speech and debate team won the ABC sweeps at the Polson Invitational Saturday, with 119 points. Whitefish was second with 72 and Polson was third with 56.

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Elk hunter mauled by sow grizzly near Choteau

An 55-year-old elk hunter from Montana was mauled by a female grizzly on the Rocky Mountain Front Sunday morning after he surprised the bear and her two cubs.

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Speech team wins ABC sweeps in Missoula

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team earned 45 tournament points to take the first place sweeps in the ABC category, easily besting rivals Corvallis and Loyola Sacred Heart at the AA tourney in Missoula over the weekend.

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Egregious poaching case comes to a close

The final person involved in a major poaching case was sentenced in Flathead County Justice Court Nov. 1, ending the investigation and prosecution of nine young men who illegally shot 15 deer and an elk.

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Perry holds off challenger Rose

In a night where Republicans ruled elections and Donald Trump won the presidency, incumbent Democrat House District 3 representative Zac Perry held on to beat GOP challenger Taylor Rose, 2,464 - 2,186. The district covers Columbia Falls and the Canyon.

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Tiny Talks of pig bladders and rabbit therapy

Pigs bladders and the great outdoors. Rabbit therapy for veterans. Those are just some of the interesting topics that will be discussed in this year’s “Tiny Talk” series at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish this Saturday.

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FWP seeks information on wasted moose

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is looking for information on a moose poaching incident that occurred over the weekend on Crane Mountain. Someone killed a moose and took the two hind quarters and the head, abandoning the rest. Anyone with information should contact FWP Warden Chuck Bartos at 253-2934; or …

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All state, conference soccer

Columbia Falls has several all-state and all-conference selections in soccer.

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Wolf shot in Judith Gap traveled 700 miles from Washington state

A wolf shot near Judith Gap in central Montana spent the previous three months traveling about 700 miles, starting in western Washington, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials said Monday.

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Remote cameras turn up no sign of grizzly

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks investigators found that there were no images of bears on the wildlife cameras installed near a recent bear attack site northeast of Whitefish.

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Kats drop Stillwater, heading to Missoula

The Columbia Falls girls volleyball team dispatched Stillwater Christian School at home Saturday, 25-8, 25-20, 25-14 to remain undefeated on the season.

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Lybbert 34th at state golf

Logan Lybbert led the Columbia Falls golf team at the state tournament in Hamilton last week. Lybbert carded a 91 and 84 for a two-day total of 175, good enough for a tie for 34th.

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Kats remain unbeaten on the season, face Corvallis at home

The Columbia Falls volleyball team continued its winning ways last week, dropping conference rival Frenchtown in straight sets, 25-14, 25-10, 25-14.

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Spikers remain undefeated

The Columbia Falls girls volleyball team remains undefeated in Northwest A action with a sweep over Polson last week, 25-15, 25-14, 25-11.

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Wildkats fall in pair of close matches

Columbia Falls girls soccer let a pair of early leads slip away last week against top Northwest A opponents.

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Boys soccer on top in Northwest A

Wildcat soccer stands alone at the top of the Northwest after a pair of impressive conference victories last week.

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Wildcats rough up Browning

Columbia Falls football is undefeated heading into its bye week after a 56-0 victory at Browning on Friday.

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Runners to race during night at Glacier Glow

Columbia Falls will trip the light fantastic Friday as it hosts its first ever Glacier Glow Run.

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Kats spike Lady Dogs

Wildkat volleyball dropped rival Whitefish in four sets Thursday for a key conference victory on the road.

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Girls soccer shuts out Park High

The Wildkats dominated Park High on the road Saturday in a 6-0 nonconference soccer victory.

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Peacock top freshman at Flathead Invite

Columbia Falls freshman Kimberly Peacock clocked a 19:42.57 on a challenging course at Rebecca Farm to place 12th overall at the Flathead Invitational on Friday in Kalispell.

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Columbia Falls soccer tested on road trip east

Wildcat boys soccer settled for a 2-2 draw Saturday in a tough nonconference match at Livingston.

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Wildcats buck Broncs 35-21, stay undefeated

Columbia Falls football remains undefeated after grinding out an impressive 35-21 road victory at Hamilton (1-2) on Friday night.

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Climber dies in fall on Glacier's Mount Jackson

A mountain climber died Tuesday while descending Mount Jackson in Glacier National Park. The Park Service reported that two men, a father and son, were descending the east face when they slipped and fell on a snowfield. The son was able to self-arrest and had injuries, but he could not …

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Lakeside fire in mop-up mode; Copper King smokes up lower end of valley

A fire that sprouted up near Lakeside off Bierney Creek Road is now in the mop-up stage and is expected to be fully contained by Sept. 5. The human-caused Bierney Creek Fire started Aug. 22 two miles west of Lakeside, surrounding some homes and threatening 75 structures.

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Peck shoots 85 at WF

Logan Peck shot an 85 and the Columbia Falls boys golf team took second behind Polson last week at the Northwest A Kickoff Tourney at the Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

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A 60-year-old man from Columbia Falls died in an ATV wreck on Sunday and was identified Monday as Daniel Weber. The accident happened northwest of Whitefish, KPAX news reported. At around 2:30 p.m. the vehicle lost control while traveling 35 mph eastbound on Good Creek Road. Montana Highway Patrol said …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Twins fall just short at state

The Glacier Twins A squad fell just short of a bid to win a state championship, losing 9-7 to the defending champion Bitterroot Red Sox in the Montana/Alberta American Legion Class A state baseball championship on Monday at Centene Stadium in Great Falls.

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70 years of great pictures

The Hungry Horse News celebrates its 70th year in 2016. The first newspaper was published Aug. 8, 1946 and was called the “Hungry Horse News and Columbian” by founder Mel Ruder.

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Glacier extends shuttle service on west side

Glacier National Park’s free optional shuttle system that provides daily service along the Going-to-the-Sun Road during peak season begins operating on Friday and will continue through Sept. 5.

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New views unfold in Glacier after wildfires

The hike to St. Mary and Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park has always been one of the most popular strolls in the park.

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Survey says national parks span partisan divide

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Survey says national parks span partisan divide

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Glacier Park book wins MNA award

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Glacier Park book wins MNA award

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Cat-Dog smoker results

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Cat-Dog smoker results

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Glacier sets visitation record for May

With warmer than average temperatures, little snow at lower elevations and a national campaign to experience the country’s national parks, Glacier National Park experienced record visitation during the month of May. According to visitor use statistics, the park’s visitation for May was 178,218 recreational visitors, an increase of more than …

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Glacier sets visitation record for May

With warmer than average temperatures, little snow at lower elevations and a national campaign to experience the country’s national parks, Glacier National Park experienced record visitation during the month of May. According to visitor use statistics, the park’s visitation for May was 178,218 recreational visitors, an increase of more than …

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Getts takes fourth in state tennis

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Getts takes fourth in state tennis

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Flathead Lacrosse finishes season with a solid show at state

The Flathead Lacrosse Club’s high school team made a run in the Montana State Lacrosse Championships held at the University of Montana May 21-2. The team is comprised of players from Columbia Falls and Whitefish.

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Flathead Lacrosse finishes season with a solid show at state

The Flathead Lacrosse Club’s high school team made a run in the Montana State Lacrosse Championships held at the University of Montana May 21-2. The team is comprised of players from Columbia Falls and Whitefish.

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USFWS researcher gets prison for molesting colleague in Glacier Park backcountry cabin

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and scuba diver was sentenced May 20 in federal court to 6 months in prison for abusive sexual contact for sexually assaulting a female co-worker while the two were staying at a cabin in Glacier National park’s Quartz Lake.

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USFWS researcher gets prison for molesting colleague in Glacier Park backcountry cabin

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and scuba diver was sentenced May 20 in federal court to 6 months in prison for abusive sexual contact for sexually assaulting a female co-worker while the two were staying at a cabin in Glacier National park’s Quartz Lake.

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North Fork road reopens; Sun Road still closed

With the rain stopping overnight, flood waters near Blankenship and the Canyon are receding. The North Fork Road reopened to vehicle traffic about noon today. The Sun Road remained closed at Apgar, however, except for park personnel and guests to the Lake McDonald Lodge.

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North Fork road reopens; Sun Road still closed

With the rain stopping overnight, flood waters near Blankenship and the Canyon are receding. The North Fork Road reopened to vehicle traffic about noon today. The Sun Road remained closed at Apgar, however, except for park personnel and guests to the Lake McDonald Lodge.

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C-Falls musicians get top ratings

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C-Falls musicians get top ratings

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Glacier Park encourages folks to do BioBlitz

Great at finding critters? The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center will host a summer-long National Park Service Centennial BioBlitz at Glacier National Park. Visitors to the park are invited to become citizen scientists by documenting wildlife sightings within Glacier on the free iNaturalist app. The public may also …

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Glacier Park encourages folks to do BioBlitz

Great at finding critters? The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center will host a summer-long National Park Service Centennial BioBlitz at Glacier National Park. Visitors to the park are invited to become citizen scientists by documenting wildlife sightings within Glacier on the free iNaturalist app. The public may also …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Grizzly monitoring begins in Glacier

Glacier National Park asks visitors to be “bear aware” in the Park. A long-term interagency program to monitor grizzly bear population trends in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem will continue at the Park this year.

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Grizzly monitoring begins in Glacier

Glacier National Park asks visitors to be “bear aware” in the Park. A long-term interagency program to monitor grizzly bear population trends in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem will continue at the Park this year.

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Twins drop a pair to Bitterroot

Glacier Twins A struggled to get any offense going in a pair of non-conference American Legion baseball losses to the Bitterroot Red Sox A over the weekend.

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Twins drop a pair to Bitterroot

Glacier Twins A struggled to get any offense going in a pair of non-conference American Legion baseball losses to the Bitterroot Red Sox A over the weekend.

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Weyerhaeuser plywood plant has fire in dust collection system

Firefighters from Columbia Falls with assistance from Bad Rock and Whitefish spent more than two hours Friday evening putting out a fire at the Weyerhaeuser plywood plant in Columbia Falls.

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Weyerhaeuser plywood plant has fire in dust collection system

Firefighters from Columbia Falls with assistance from Bad Rock and Whitefish spent more than two hours Friday evening putting out a fire at the Weyerhaeuser plywood plant in Columbia Falls.

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Centennial party planned in West Glacier

Glacier Country Montana is hosting its own celebration for the National Park Service centennial. The birthday party is May 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier.

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Centennial party planned in West Glacier

Glacier Country Montana is hosting its own celebration for the National Park Service centennial. The birthday party is May 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier.

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Sparrow's Nest launches homeless student campaign

Homeless mannequins are hanging out around Columbia Falls and other cities in the Flathead Valley this week.

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Sparrow's Nest launches homeless student campaign

Homeless mannequins are hanging out around Columbia Falls and other cities in the Flathead Valley this week.

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Retrospect: Conrad Burns brought home the bacon to many local projects

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Retrospect: Conrad Burns brought home the bacon to many local projects

Hungry Horse News

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Montana visitors spent $3.7 billion last year; about 20 percent went toward fuel

Nonresidents spent a lot of money visiting Montana last year.

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Montana visitors spent $3.7 billion last year; about 20 percent went toward fuel

Nonresidents spent a lot of money visiting Montana last year.

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Columbia Falls grizzly moved to North Fork

A 3-year-old male grizzly bear was captured April 10 at a private residence along Tamarack Road northwest of Columbia Falls. The 211 pound bear was captured by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear and lion specialist Erik Wenum after the resident reported a bear had killed some of his young …

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Columbia Falls grizzly moved to North Fork

A 3-year-old male grizzly bear was captured April 10 at a private residence along Tamarack Road northwest of Columbia Falls. The 211 pound bear was captured by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear and lion specialist Erik Wenum after the resident reported a bear had killed some of his young …

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Controlled burns scheduled in Glacier Park

Two prescribed fire projects are planned along the Inside North Fork Road area of Glacier National Park in the next month, depending on weather and fuel conditions.

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Controlled burns scheduled in Glacier Park

Two prescribed fire projects are planned along the Inside North Fork Road area of Glacier National Park in the next month, depending on weather and fuel conditions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Getts starts off tennis season undefeated in first matches

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Getts starts off tennis season undefeated in first matches

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Spring open burning ends April 30

Open burning season, requiring no permits, is open until April 30 in Flathead County. Permits are required in May and June.

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Spring open burning ends April 30

Open burning season, requiring no permits, is open until April 30 in Flathead County. Permits are required in May and June.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Burns wins dunk contest

Senior Kyler Burns won the slam dunk contest at the Les Schwab shootout in Kalispell last week. Burns threw down a 38-point windmill dunk in the final round to win the title.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Burns wins dunk contest

Senior Kyler Burns won the slam dunk contest at the Les Schwab shootout in Kalispell last week. Burns threw down a 38-point windmill dunk in the final round to win the title.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Babcock breaks swimming record

Columbia Falls swimmer Colton Babcock did well at the 2016 Northwest Speedo Senior Sectional Championships in Federal Way, Washington, recently.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Babcock breaks swimming record

Columbia Falls swimmer Colton Babcock did well at the 2016 Northwest Speedo Senior Sectional Championships in Federal Way, Washington, recently.

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Wrecks in the Canyon occur during hailstorm

A hailstorm in the Canyon led to two accidents this afternoon.

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Wrecks in the Canyon occur during hailstorm

A hailstorm in the Canyon led to two accidents this afternoon.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Woman dies in Highway 206 wreck, child OK

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Woman dies in Highway 206 wreck, child OK

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Columbia Falls area students do well at county science fair

Columbia Falls area students did well in the Flathead County Science Fair last week. Here are the local winners:

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Columbia Falls area students do well at county science fair

Columbia Falls area students did well in the Flathead County Science Fair last week. Here are the local winners:

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Hoops all-state, conference announced

Nathan Riley was named first-team all-conference in basketball for the season. Riley, a senior, was the only player selected from the team this year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Hoops all-state, conference announced

Nathan Riley was named first-team all-conference in basketball for the season. Riley, a senior, was the only player selected from the team this year.

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Caudill named swim coach

The Board of Directors for the Columbia Falls summer swim team has announced that Amy Caudill has been selected to be the new head coach for the squad.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Caudill named swim coach

The Board of Directors for the Columbia Falls summer swim team has announced that Amy Caudill has been selected to be the new head coach for the squad.

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Columbia Falls' Allyson Gimbel

Allyson Gimbel (33) of Columbia Falls looks to take a shot against Butte Central in the first half of the state A girls basketball finals in Belgrade, Saturday, March 12. (Chris Peterson/Hungry Horse News)

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Columbia Falls' Kiara Burlage

Kiara Burlage of Columbia Falls (32) goes up for a shot against a host of Butte Central defenders in the girls state A basketball tournament championship game in Belgrade, Saturday March 12. (Chris Peterson/Hungry Horse News)

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

FWP seeks comment on rule change to boat inspections

Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks has proposed a rule change to further prevent the infestation of aquatic invasive species in waters.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

FWP seeks comment on rule change to boat inspections

Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks has proposed a rule change to further prevent the infestation of aquatic invasive species in waters.

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Open burning season starts today

Open burning season started today in Flathead County.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Open burning season starts today

Open burning season started today in Flathead County.

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Flathead National Forest closes two forest roads near Martin City

Two U.S. Forest Service roads that are about one mile south of Martin City are now closed to public traffic due to logging.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flathead National Forest closes two forest roads near Martin City

Two U.S. Forest Service roads that are about one mile south of Martin City are now closed to public traffic due to logging.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tourists who bought Montana products spent more than tourists who didn't

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tourists who bought Montana products spent more than tourists who didn't

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Germann leaving Glacier Park

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Germann leaving Glacier Park

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Many Glacier Campground reservations are available at Glacier Park

Advance campground reservations for Many Glacier Campground in Glacier National Park will be available for the upcoming summer season beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 8 a.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Many Glacier Campground reservations are available at Glacier Park

Advance campground reservations for Many Glacier Campground in Glacier National Park will be available for the upcoming summer season beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 8 a.m.

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UM study: More visitors came, but spent less

Preliminary estimates by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana show that approximately 11.7 million nonresidents visited Montana in 2015 and spent almost $3.6 billion in the Treasure State.

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UM study: More visitors came, but spent less

Preliminary estimates by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana show that approximately 11.7 million nonresidents visited Montana in 2015 and spent almost $3.6 billion in the Treasure State.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls speech and debate win divisional crown

Columbia Falls speech and debate took first place at the Western Divisional tournament in Hamilton with 232 points, Whitefish had 218. Third place was Polson with 75 points. All competitors on the team qualified for state and will be competing next weekend in Belgrade.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls speech and debate win divisional crown

Columbia Falls speech and debate took first place at the Western Divisional tournament in Hamilton with 232 points, Whitefish had 218. Third place was Polson with 75 points. All competitors on the team qualified for state and will be competing next weekend in Belgrade.

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C-Falls speech, debate take first in Bigfork

Columbia Falls speech and debate team traveled to Bigfork for their final regular season tournament Saturday. The team claimed their third consecutive victory over Whitefish with 185 sweepstakes points to Whitefish’s 170. Debaters Annabel Conger, Colin Norick and Gabby Merrell placed first in their events. First place finishers Emily Getts, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls speech, debate take first in Bigfork

Columbia Falls speech and debate team traveled to Bigfork for their final regular season tournament Saturday. The team claimed their third consecutive victory over Whitefish with 185 sweepstakes points to Whitefish’s 170. Debaters Annabel Conger, Colin Norick and Gabby Merrell placed first in their events. First place finishers Emily Getts, …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls swimming: Nelson sets new school mark

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls swimming: Nelson sets new school mark

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Snowmobile use is limited along reservoir

The East Side Reservoir Road, Forest Road No. 38, and the Meadow Creek Road, Forest Road No. 2826, will be closed during the week to all motorized use, including vehicle and snowmobile traffic.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Snowmobile use is limited along reservoir

The East Side Reservoir Road, Forest Road No. 38, and the Meadow Creek Road, Forest Road No. 2826, will be closed during the week to all motorized use, including vehicle and snowmobile traffic.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Beaver Creek project meeting is Thursday

The Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest will hold a public meeting Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Forest Service Condon Work Center to discuss the Beaver Creek Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment.

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Beaver Creek project meeting is Thursday

The Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest will hold a public meeting Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Forest Service Condon Work Center to discuss the Beaver Creek Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hunting tree stands must be removed

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Frank Bowen reminds hunters that tree stands used for hunting and all other temporary structures must be removed from the lands of the Montana

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hunting tree stands must be removed

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Frank Bowen reminds hunters that tree stands used for hunting and all other temporary structures must be removed from the lands of the Montana

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Legacy Foundation helps fund vital bear programs

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Legacy Foundation helps fund vital bear programs

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Feds eye $200 mil upgrade of Hungry Horse dam

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Feds eye $200 mil upgrade of Hungry Horse dam

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Matthews named class A volleyball coach of the year

Columbia Falls varsity volleyball coach Jessy Matthews has been named the 2015 Montana Coaches Association Class A volleyball coach of the year. Matthews led the Wildkats to a state Class A championship in her first season as head coach. Matthews had been the freshmen coach prior to this season. She …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Matthews named class A volleyball coach of the year

Columbia Falls varsity volleyball coach Jessy Matthews has been named the 2015 Montana Coaches Association Class A volleyball coach of the year. Matthews led the Wildkats to a state Class A championship in her first season as head coach. Matthews had been the freshmen coach prior to this season. She …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Seven selected for Wildcat Hall of Fame

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Seven selected for Wildcat Hall of Fame

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Cats drop Polson, Dillon, Sidney in duals

They didn’t make the championship round, but the Columbia Falls wrestling team made its mark against AA schools at the Mining City Duals over the weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cats drop Polson, Dillon, Sidney in duals

They didn’t make the championship round, but the Columbia Falls wrestling team made its mark against AA schools at the Mining City Duals over the weekend.

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Swim team has another strong week

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Swim team has another strong week

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Glacier National Park breaks visitation record

When it doesn’t rain in June, people flock to Glacier National Park and this year they did just that, breaking an all-time attendance record in the Park for the year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Glacier National Park breaks visitation record

When it doesn’t rain in June, people flock to Glacier National Park and this year they did just that, breaking an all-time attendance record in the Park for the year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Soroptomist campaign against violence

Soroptimist International of Whitefish is joining the international campaign, 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence, which takes place annually and runs from through Dec. 10 (International Human Rights Day).

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Soroptomist campaign against violence

Soroptimist International of Whitefish is joining the international campaign, 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence, which takes place annually and runs from through Dec. 10 (International Human Rights Day).

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Freezing rain makes for treacherous driving, especially on Highway 2 near Marias Pass

Freezing rain overnight has resulted in treacherous driving conditions. Many side streets in Columbia Falls and other towns up the line are ice-covered.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Freezing rain makes for treacherous driving, especially on Highway 2 near Marias Pass

Freezing rain overnight has resulted in treacherous driving conditions. Many side streets in Columbia Falls and other towns up the line are ice-covered.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls speakers take second

Columbia Falls speech and debate team placed second in the Kalispell Regional Speech and Debate Tournament behind Whitefish and just ahead of Loyola recently.

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Columbia Falls speakers take second

Columbia Falls speech and debate team placed second in the Kalispell Regional Speech and Debate Tournament behind Whitefish and just ahead of Loyola recently.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Most of Glacier's secondary roads closed for winter

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Most of Glacier's secondary roads closed for winter

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Speakers take second again

Columbia Falls speech and debate team placed second in the Kalispell Regional Speech and Debate Tournament behind Whitefish and just ahead of Loyola.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Speakers take second again

Columbia Falls speech and debate team placed second in the Kalispell Regional Speech and Debate Tournament behind Whitefish and just ahead of Loyola.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fourth graders can get a free Christmas tree permit

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fourth graders can get a free Christmas tree permit

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Thanksgiving dinner feeds 10 for about 50 bucks

The annual Thanksgiving feast this year will cost a little more, the Montana Farm Bureau notes, but it’s still a cheap meal.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Thanksgiving dinner feeds 10 for about 50 bucks

The annual Thanksgiving feast this year will cost a little more, the Montana Farm Bureau notes, but it’s still a cheap meal.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Deer, elk harvest up over last year

Whitetail deer harvest rebounded this weekend and elk harvest in northwest Montana is up as compared to last year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Deer, elk harvest up over last year

Whitetail deer harvest rebounded this weekend and elk harvest in northwest Montana is up as compared to last year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Food-conditioned grizzly bear destroyed in Coram

A grizzly bear was euthanized last week by officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks after repeated incidents in the Canyon demonstrating it had become food-conditioned.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Food-conditioned grizzly bear destroyed in Coram

A grizzly bear was euthanized last week by officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks after repeated incidents in the Canyon demonstrating it had become food-conditioned.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kats advance to state semis

Columbia Falls is once again in the state A volleyball semifinals in Bozeman. The Wildkats downed Billings Central in the opener 26-24, 19-25, 28-26, 25-20 and then beat conference rival Corvallis 25-20, 19-25, 25-16, 25-23 in the quarterfinals Thursday to advance to semis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Kats advance to state semis

Columbia Falls is once again in the state A volleyball semifinals in Bozeman. The Wildkats downed Billings Central in the opener 26-24, 19-25, 28-26, 25-20 and then beat conference rival Corvallis 25-20, 19-25, 25-16, 25-23 in the quarterfinals Thursday to advance to semis.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hunting success on par with last year so far this season

Hunting success this season is on par with last season to date. At the six northwest Montana check stations through Sunday, a total of 8,634 hunters checked 442 whitetail deer (335 of these were bucks), 61 mule deer, and 55 elk for a 6.5 percent rate of hunters with game, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hunting success on par with last year so far this season

Hunting success this season is on par with last season to date. At the six northwest Montana check stations through Sunday, a total of 8,634 hunters checked 442 whitetail deer (335 of these were bucks), 61 mule deer, and 55 elk for a 6.5 percent rate of hunters with game, …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Merger marks end of an era

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Merger marks end of an era

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Speech and debate team takes first place at Ronan

Columbia Falls speech and debate team took first place Saturday at the 10-team Ronan Invitational Tournament, with 177 points.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Speech and debate team takes first place at Ronan

Columbia Falls speech and debate team took first place Saturday at the 10-team Ronan Invitational Tournament, with 177 points.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Plum Creek, Weyerhaeuser announce merger

Plum Creek Timber Co. and Weyerhaeuser announced Sunday the two companies would merge, creating the largest private owner of timberlands in the U.S. with more than 13 million acres in timber and other land holdings. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Plum Creek, Weyerhaeuser announce merger

Plum Creek Timber Co. and Weyerhaeuser announced Sunday the two companies would merge, creating the largest private owner of timberlands in the U.S. with more than 13 million acres in timber and other land holdings. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Karper, Fisher, Piper win city council seats

Two incumbents and a longtime resident won the Columbia Falls City Council race Tuesday. Incumbent Doug Karper led the way with 329 votes, incumbent Darin Fisher garnered 322 votes and John Piper, who grew up in Columbia Falls and was fire chief for years, got 290 votes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Karper, Fisher, Piper win city council seats

Two incumbents and a longtime resident won the Columbia Falls City Council race Tuesday. Incumbent Doug Karper led the way with 329 votes, incumbent Darin Fisher garnered 322 votes and John Piper, who grew up in Columbia Falls and was fire chief for years, got 290 votes.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Triplett wraps up season fourth in world

Columbia Falls bullrider Matt Triplett had a great showing at the Professional Bullriders Built Ford Tough Series World Finals in Las Vegas over the past week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Triplett wraps up season fourth in world

Columbia Falls bullrider Matt Triplett had a great showing at the Professional Bullriders Built Ford Tough Series World Finals in Las Vegas over the past week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In local forests, a host of prescribed burns planned

Ranger Districts on the Flathead National Forest are planning to conduct multiple fall season prescribed fire projects, when weather, fuel conditions and air quality is favorable. Burning started last week and will continue through the close of open burning season on Nov. 30. Smoke will be visible from various places …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

In local forests, a host of prescribed burns planned

Ranger Districts on the Flathead National Forest are planning to conduct multiple fall season prescribed fire projects, when weather, fuel conditions and air quality is favorable. Burning started last week and will continue through the close of open burning season on Nov. 30. Smoke will be visible from various places …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Love leads Cats in golf

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Love leads Cats in golf

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Hiker said he heard 'tremendous roar' before griz bite

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hiker said he heard 'tremendous roar' before griz bite

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Hungry Horse Dam visitor upgrade planned

Visitor facilities at Hungry Horse Dam will receive accessibility improvements starting in April 2016. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently awarded a $1.2 million construction contract to Advanced Solutions Group, LLC, a small business based in Kaysville, Utah.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former co-owner of the Hungry Horse News dies in crash; driving wrong-way on Interstate

The former co-owner of the Hungry Horse News was killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 90 near Anaconda.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former co-owner of the Hungry Horse News dies in crash; driving wrong-way on Interstate

The former co-owner of the Hungry Horse News was killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 90 near Anaconda.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Love takes 12th at Kalispell Invite

The Columbia Falls boys golf team took eighth at the two-day Kalispell Invitational last Thursday and Friday. The Wildcats were led by Gabe Love who shot a 79 and 88 to take 12th overall.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Love takes 12th at Kalispell Invite

The Columbia Falls boys golf team took eighth at the two-day Kalispell Invitational last Thursday and Friday. The Wildcats were led by Gabe Love who shot a 79 and 88 to take 12th overall.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park fees going up

Hungry Horse News

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park fees going up

Hungry Horse News

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Host parents cleared in Big Mountain death

The host parents of a foreign exchange student, who died in 2010 after falling in a tree well while skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort, have been dismissed from a lawsuit over his death.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Host parents cleared in Big Mountain death

The host parents of a foreign exchange student, who died in 2010 after falling in a tree well while skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort, have been dismissed from a lawsuit over his death.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire closures lifted; Spotted Bear, Meadow Creek roads reopen

The Spotted Bear District has lifted an area closure around the Trail Creek and Bear Creek Fires. The Spotted Bear River Road and the Meadow Creek Road are now open. In addition, the Youngs Creek area and the trails near the Lena Lake Fire are also open.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire closures lifted; Spotted Bear, Meadow Creek roads reopen

The Spotted Bear District has lifted an area closure around the Trail Creek and Bear Creek Fires. The Spotted Bear River Road and the Meadow Creek Road are now open. In addition, the Youngs Creek area and the trails near the Lena Lake Fire are also open.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls OKs $7.6 million budget

The Columbia Falls City Council on Tuesday approved a $7.568 million budget.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Big Mountain pass deadline soon

Only a few weeks remain to purchase a winter pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort at the early-season rates.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Big Mountain pass deadline soon

Only a few weeks remain to purchase a winter pass to Whitefish Mountain Resort at the early-season rates.

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After fall, park employees rescued above Avalanche Lake

About 40 Glacier National Park and local searchers spent most of Monday and part of Tuesday morning looking for two of their own employees after they were hurt on a cliff face above Avalanche Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

After fall, park employees rescued above Avalanche Lake

About 40 Glacier National Park and local searchers spent most of Monday and part of Tuesday morning looking for two of their own employees after they were hurt on a cliff face above Avalanche Lake.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hungry bears close St. Mary camp to tenters

Hungry bears have caused Glacier National Park officials to close the St. Mary auto campground to tent campers. Hard sided-campers, such as recreational vehicles and truck campers are still allowed in the camp.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hungry bears close St. Mary camp to tenters

Hungry bears have caused Glacier National Park officials to close the St. Mary auto campground to tent campers. Hard sided-campers, such as recreational vehicles and truck campers are still allowed in the camp.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Marston Fire lines hold

Whitefish Pilot

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Marston Fire lines hold

Whitefish Pilot

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Wilderness access sharply reduced by fires

As fires bloom, the options to recreate in the Bob Marshall Wilderness are rapidly diminishing.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Essex evacuation ordered; Highway shut down

Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry ordered a mandatory, but precautionary, evacuation for Essex today and Highway 2 was closed at milepost 176.8 and 185.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier 15s go 1-3 at Babe Ruth World Series

The Glacier 15s went 1-3 at the Babe Ruth World Series in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The team lost to Sarasota, Florida 13-5 in the opener on Aug. 14 after rain delayed the tournament a day.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier 15s go 1-3 at Babe Ruth World Series

The Glacier 15s went 1-3 at the Babe Ruth World Series in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The team lost to Sarasota, Florida 13-5 in the opener on Aug. 14 after rain delayed the tournament a day.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier bans backcountry campfires

With continued hot and dry conditions, Glacier national park has banned all campfires in backcountry campgrounds. Fires will be allowed in designated sites in front country campgrounds, however.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier bans backcountry campfires

With continued hot and dry conditions, Glacier national park has banned all campfires in backcountry campgrounds. Fires will be allowed in designated sites in front country campgrounds, however.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Attorney dies in ATV accident

A man died Saturday in an all-terrain-vehicle crash that also hospitalized his 8-year-old son.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Attorney dies in ATV accident

A man died Saturday in an all-terrain-vehicle crash that also hospitalized his 8-year-old son.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park's Thompson Fire balloons to more than 11,000 acres; puts up huge plume of smoke

The Thompson Fire in Glacier National Park has grown significantly in the past day and is now 11,400 acres at last estimate, according to Glacier National Park spokeswoman Denise Germann.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park's Thompson Fire balloons to more than 11,000 acres; puts up huge plume of smoke

The Thompson Fire in Glacier National Park has grown significantly in the past day and is now 11,400 acres at last estimate, according to Glacier National Park spokeswoman Denise Germann.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Twins take second in divisional tourney

The Glacier Twins 'A' run to claim the Western A District title came up just short last week after falling to a hot Bitterroot Red Sox club twice in the double-elimination tournament at Polson.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Twins take second in divisional tourney

The Glacier Twins 'A' run to claim the Western A District title came up just short last week after falling to a hot Bitterroot Red Sox club twice in the double-elimination tournament at Polson.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Logan Pass will see west side opening tomorrow

It’s official, Logan Pass will reopen from the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road Wednesday, though no overnight parking will be allowed and rangers may turn away people if crowds get too thick.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Logan Pass will see west side opening tomorrow

It’s official, Logan Pass will reopen from the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road Wednesday, though no overnight parking will be allowed and rangers may turn away people if crowds get too thick.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reynolds Creek fire size reduced; Lake Ellen Wilson camp opens

With better mapping, the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park has been officially listed at 3,158 acres. The fire is now 20 percent contained and saw rain on Saturday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reynolds Creek fire size reduced; Lake Ellen Wilson camp opens

With better mapping, the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park has been officially listed at 3,158 acres. The fire is now 20 percent contained and saw rain on Saturday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

15Us win state title

The Glacier All-Stars won the Montana Babe Ruth 15U baseball State Tournament on Sunday by defeating rival Kalispell 6-2 in the championship game.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

15Us win state title

The Glacier All-Stars won the Montana Babe Ruth 15U baseball State Tournament on Sunday by defeating rival Kalispell 6-2 in the championship game.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Twins go 18-3 in league play

The Glacier Twins A squad secured the top record in the conference after a strong finish to the regular season last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Twins go 18-3 in league play

The Glacier Twins A squad secured the top record in the conference after a strong finish to the regular season last week.

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Twins win Sapa-Johnsrud in sweep

The Glacier Twins A squad hammered the Spokane Cannons 9-1 to take the title at the Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament in Whitefish.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Twins win Sapa-Johnsrud in sweep

The Glacier Twins A squad hammered the Spokane Cannons 9-1 to take the title at the Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament in Whitefish.

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Kids Marathon training coming up

A training session for the Two Bear Kids Marathon Program will be held at Pinewood Park in Columbia Falls on July 15 from 6-7 p.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kids Marathon training coming up

A training session for the Two Bear Kids Marathon Program will be held at Pinewood Park in Columbia Falls on July 15 from 6-7 p.m.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

12U travel team doing well

Last January, the Flathead Valley's first 12-U travel baseball team was formed. Some of the top players from Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls were selected and the Montana Regulator 12-U program began an intensive winter workout schedule. Head coach Trevor Kjensrud set the foundation for success by focusing on the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

12U travel team doing well

Last January, the Flathead Valley's first 12-U travel baseball team was formed. Some of the top players from Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls were selected and the Montana Regulator 12-U program began an intensive winter workout schedule. Head coach Trevor Kjensrud set the foundation for success by focusing on the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fire crews have spot fires in Glacier Park "dead out"

Fire crews on the Glacier Rim Fire now have several spot fires in Glacier National Park “dead out,” according to the Forest Service.

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Fire crews have spot fires in Glacier Park "dead out"

Fire crews on the Glacier Rim Fire now have several spot fires in Glacier National Park “dead out,” according to the Forest Service.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fire destroys Hungry Horse home

A fire destroyed a home on Fourth Avenue South in Hungry Horse Tuesday night. No one was seriously injured in the blaze, which started in the second story of the house, Hungry Horse Fire Chief Clifford Nelson Jr. said. Firefighters got the call about 10:30 p.m., Nelson said.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fire destroys Hungry Horse home

A fire destroyed a home on Fourth Avenue South in Hungry Horse Tuesday night. No one was seriously injured in the blaze, which started in the second story of the house, Hungry Horse Fire Chief Clifford Nelson Jr. said. Firefighters got the call about 10:30 p.m., Nelson said.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier shuttle service is now available

Glacier National Park’s free, optional shuttle bus system that provides shuttle services along the Going-to-the-Sun Road starts today (July 1) and runs through Sept. 7.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Glacier shuttle service is now available

Glacier National Park’s free, optional shuttle bus system that provides shuttle services along the Going-to-the-Sun Road starts today (July 1) and runs through Sept. 7.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters have line around Glacier Rim fire; Stage 1 restrictions now in effect

The Glacier Rim Fire is now 30 percent contained and firefighters have cut a line around most of the fire’s perimeter, fire information officer Colter Pence said.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters have line around Glacier Rim fire; Stage 1 restrictions now in effect

The Glacier Rim Fire is now 30 percent contained and firefighters have cut a line around most of the fire’s perimeter, fire information officer Colter Pence said.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Highs should hit 101 by Sunday

If the hills could sing, they’d be singing “How dry I am.”

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Highs should hit 101 by Sunday

If the hills could sing, they’d be singing “How dry I am.”

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Mexican restaurant built on love

Elva Camarillo has cooked all her life - quick, flavorful, wonderful meals for her 10 children and now, her grandchildren.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mexican restaurant built on love

Elva Camarillo has cooked all her life - quick, flavorful, wonderful meals for her 10 children and now, her grandchildren.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

DEQ, CFAC enter partial cleanup plan

From the state side of things, the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality have agreed to at least part of a cleanup plan for the idled plant.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

DEQ, CFAC enter partial cleanup plan

From the state side of things, the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality have agreed to at least part of a cleanup plan for the idled plant.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dog eating bear in Glacier Park euthanized

Glacier National Park rangers captured and killed a marauding black bear at the head of Lake McDonald on June 1 after it killed and ate a 15-pound pet shih-tzu.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dog eating bear in Glacier Park euthanized

Glacier National Park rangers captured and killed a marauding black bear at the head of Lake McDonald on June 1 after it killed and ate a 15-pound pet shih-tzu.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Teen killed in Sunday morning pursuit

A Hungry Horse teenager is dead after a pursuit by Columbia Falls Police early Sunday morning. Pierce Norman Beach, 15, was killed when the Ford F-150 he was driving with two occupants went off River Road Junction near the South Fork of the Flathead River and struck a tree about …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Teen killed in Sunday morning pursuit

A Hungry Horse teenager is dead after a pursuit by Columbia Falls Police early Sunday morning. Pierce Norman Beach, 15, was killed when the Ford F-150 he was driving with two occupants went off River Road Junction near the South Fork of the Flathead River and struck a tree about …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Logan Pass opens

With sunny skies and almost perfect weather, Logan Pass opened to motorists today from the west side only. Crowds were actually light for an opener, finding a parking spot at the Logan Pass parking lot was easy.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Logan Pass opens

With sunny skies and almost perfect weather, Logan Pass opened to motorists today from the west side only. Crowds were actually light for an opener, finding a parking spot at the Logan Pass parking lot was easy.

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Sun Road will open to Logan Pass west side tomorrow

The wait is over.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road will open to Logan Pass west side tomorrow

The wait is over.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Twins win a pair

The Glacier Twins A picked up a pair of wins over the past week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Twins win a pair

The Glacier Twins A picked up a pair of wins over the past week.

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Man dies in tractor accident

An 85-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed after a tractor rolled over him while he was working on the radiator at a home on Highway 40 Monday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man dies in tractor accident

An 85-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed after a tractor rolled over him while he was working on the radiator at a home on Highway 40 Monday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man drowns in North Fork

A 30-year-old Polebridge and Park City, Utah man drowned Monday evening in the North Fork of the Flathead River. He was apparently “surfing” on the river with a surfboard that was to tied to a snag across the river with a rope. He was trying to get on the surfboard …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man drowns in North Fork

A 30-year-old Polebridge and Park City, Utah man drowned Monday evening in the North Fork of the Flathead River. He was apparently “surfing” on the river with a surfboard that was to tied to a snag across the river with a rope. He was trying to get on the surfboard …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls man settles against Whitefish police

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C-Falls man settles against Whitefish police

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Zinke bill takes aim at 'frivolous' timber lawsuits

A bill sponsored by Rep. Ryan Zinke calls for limiting lawsuits filed by environmentalists against Forest Service timber projects while encouraging collaboration between stakeholders and making changes to forest project and rural school funding.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Zinke bill takes aim at 'frivolous' timber lawsuits

A bill sponsored by Rep. Ryan Zinke calls for limiting lawsuits filed by environmentalists against Forest Service timber projects while encouraging collaboration between stakeholders and making changes to forest project and rural school funding.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road not open to vehicles this weekend

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road will remain gated to motor vehicles at Avalanche Creek this weekend but remain open to hikers and bicyclists.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sun Road not open to vehicles this weekend

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road will remain gated to motor vehicles at Avalanche Creek this weekend but remain open to hikers and bicyclists.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boy rides to Logan Pass on seventh birthday

Micah Saugen, of Kalispell, recently rode his bike 15.5 miles and 3,216 feet up from Avalanche Creek to Logan Pass for his seventh birthday.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Boy rides to Logan Pass on seventh birthday

Micah Saugen, of Kalispell, recently rode his bike 15.5 miles and 3,216 feet up from Avalanche Creek to Logan Pass for his seventh birthday.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Coram man dies in crash

An18-year-old Coram man died in a head-on collision on U.S. 2 north of Evergreen on June 2.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Coram man dies in crash

An18-year-old Coram man died in a head-on collision on U.S. 2 north of Evergreen on June 2.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County looking at former box store for new jail

Flathead County has made an offer to buy the former Walmart building in Evergreen for a potential future expansion of the county jail, county officials confirmed June 2.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County looking at former box store for new jail

Flathead County has made an offer to buy the former Walmart building in Evergreen for a potential future expansion of the county jail, county officials confirmed June 2.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dry conditions could prevent full pool in Flathead Lake

A spokesman for Northwest Energy, which took over operations at Kerr Dam last November, recently said the company has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that this year’s unusually dry conditions and early snowmelt might prevent Flathead Lake from reaching full pool by June 15.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dry conditions could prevent full pool in Flathead Lake

A spokesman for Northwest Energy, which took over operations at Kerr Dam last November, recently said the company has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that this year’s unusually dry conditions and early snowmelt might prevent Flathead Lake from reaching full pool by June 15.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trueblood named to all state team for softball

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trueblood named to all state team for softball

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Twins snap seven-game losing streak

The Glacier Twins A squad snapped a seven-game losing streak, downing the Bitterroot Bucs in a doubleheader Sunday in Whitefish 4-1, 2-1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Twins snap seven-game losing streak

The Glacier Twins A squad snapped a seven-game losing streak, downing the Bitterroot Bucs in a doubleheader Sunday in Whitefish 4-1, 2-1.

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C-Falls wins smoker, 6-4

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls wins smoker, 6-4

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Art event includes Red Bus tour

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Art event includes Red Bus tour

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School news

Deans list

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School news

Deans list

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for meth sales

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for meth sales

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local climber to bag peaks in the Andes

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local climber to bag peaks in the Andes

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Community news

Zinke meet and greet

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community news

Zinke meet and greet

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Trail fundraiser

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Trail fundraiser

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Citizen science continues in Glacier Park

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Citizen science continues in Glacier Park

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Logan Pass closed to motor vehicles this weekend

The west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road will not open to motor vehicles past Avalanche Creek this weekend. Hikers and bicyclists will have the Sun Road all to themselves for a little longer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Logan Pass closed to motor vehicles this weekend

The west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road will not open to motor vehicles past Avalanche Creek this weekend. Hikers and bicyclists will have the Sun Road all to themselves for a little longer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish funding aquatic invader programs

The Whitefish City Council on May 18 approved spending $35,000 on efforts to keep aquatic invasive species out of Whitefish Lake and other area water bodies. The city spent $40,000 on AIS programs in both 2013 and 2014.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Whitefish funding aquatic invader programs

The Whitefish City Council on May 18 approved spending $35,000 on efforts to keep aquatic invasive species out of Whitefish Lake and other area water bodies. The city spent $40,000 on AIS programs in both 2013 and 2014.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twins lose three in a row

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twins lose three in a row

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Getts takes fourth at state

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Getts takes fourth at state

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Jersey hiker rescued up the North Fork

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Jersey hiker rescued up the North Fork

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Hunter cited for mistaken grizzly killing

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hunter cited for mistaken grizzly killing

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Teen service projects in Glacier National Park

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Teen service projects in Glacier National Park

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park volunteers recognized

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park volunteers recognized

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Lion sightings pose dangers at Park campgrounds

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Lion sightings pose dangers at Park campgrounds

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

School superintendents discuss religion

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

School superintendents discuss religion

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dead griz found near Paola Creek

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special agent and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks grizzly bear biologists investigated and retrieved the carcass of an adult female grizzly bear from the Paola Creek area of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River drainage on May 20.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dead griz found near Paola Creek

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special agent and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks grizzly bear biologists investigated and retrieved the carcass of an adult female grizzly bear from the Paola Creek area of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River drainage on May 20.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ferndale man sentenced for killing three grizzlies

A 34-year-old Ferndale man was sentenced to three years of probation, including 60 days in a prerelease center, and a $15,000 fine for shooting three grizzly bears at his residence in Ferndale in spring 2014.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ferndale man sentenced for killing three grizzlies

A 34-year-old Ferndale man was sentenced to three years of probation, including 60 days in a prerelease center, and a $15,000 fine for shooting three grizzly bears at his residence in Ferndale in spring 2014.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park community meetings

Glacier National Park will host two community meetings to share information about Park activities and provide an opportunity for personal dialogue between Park leadership and local community members and neighbors.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park community meetings

Glacier National Park will host two community meetings to share information about Park activities and provide an opportunity for personal dialogue between Park leadership and local community members and neighbors.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

River meeting

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

River meeting

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community news

Jazz concerts

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community news

Jazz concerts

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park campgrounds opening

Many of Glacier National Park’s campground facilities will open on Memorial Day weekend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park campgrounds opening

Many of Glacier National Park’s campground facilities will open on Memorial Day weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park concessioner schedules

The operating dates for Glacier National Park concessioners for this year have been scheduled. The concessioners work under contract with the Park and provide visitor services, lodging, food service, retail shops, tours, transportation, horseback riding, guided day hikes and backpacking trips, boat tours and small boat rentals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park concessioner schedules

The operating dates for Glacier National Park concessioners for this year have been scheduled. The concessioners work under contract with the Park and provide visitor services, lodging, food service, retail shops, tours, transportation, horseback riding, guided day hikes and backpacking trips, boat tours and small boat rentals.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service campgrounds opening for season

Flathead National Forest campgrounds began to open in early May, and all campgrounds are scheduled to be open by the Memorial Day holiday weekend, weather permitting.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forest Service campgrounds opening for season

Flathead National Forest campgrounds began to open in early May, and all campgrounds are scheduled to be open by the Memorial Day holiday weekend, weather permitting.

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Mahlen lands 1,338 fish for Mack Days

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mahlen lands 1,338 fish for Mack Days

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Glacier Twins go 2-2 on the week

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Glacier Twins go 2-2 on the week

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kemppainen signs with Montana Tech

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kemppainen signs with Montana Tech

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Improvements planned for Teakettle access site

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Improvements planned for Teakettle access site

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Camera lost in Avalanche Creek returned, three years later

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Camera lost in Avalanche Creek returned, three years later

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Seniors take flight over Glacier Park mountains

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Seniors take flight over Glacier Park mountains

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Memorial Day ceremonies

United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will present military honors at various locations and cemeteries around the Flathead Valley on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The public is invited to attend these ceremonies at any location.

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Memorial Day ceremonies

United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will present military honors at various locations and cemeteries around the Flathead Valley on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The public is invited to attend these ceremonies at any location.

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Community news

Jazz concerts

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community news

Jazz concerts

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Outdoor news

Fly fishing films

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Fly fishing films

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FWP looking at trapping restrictions to protect lynx

A plan to restrict trapping near Glacier and Yellowstone national parks to protect lynx was presented to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on May 14.

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FWP looking at trapping restrictions to protect lynx

A plan to restrict trapping near Glacier and Yellowstone national parks to protect lynx was presented to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on May 14.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Alcohol a factor in fatal rollover

A 29-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were ejected from a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe after it rolled on Highway 206 near Kelley Road early in the morning on May 14.

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Alcohol a factor in fatal rollover

A 29-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were ejected from a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe after it rolled on Highway 206 near Kelley Road early in the morning on May 14.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local lacrosse team closes season on high note

The Flathead Lacrosse varsity team matched up against Sandpoint, Idaho, on May 9, knowing that the game’s winner was guaranteed a first-round bye at this weekend’s state championships in Bozeman. Flathead responded with its most complete effort of the season and an 18-3 victory.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local lacrosse team closes season on high note

The Flathead Lacrosse varsity team matched up against Sandpoint, Idaho, on May 9, knowing that the game’s winner was guaranteed a first-round bye at this weekend’s state championships in Bozeman. Flathead responded with its most complete effort of the season and an 18-3 victory.

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Fish & Game conducting creel survey

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Fish & Game conducting creel survey

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Man dies at Glacier Park lodge

Glacier National Park officials report that a local contractor died of natural causes while working on a carpet installation project at the Lake McDonald Lodge.

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Glacier Park news

Park volunteers

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Glacier Park news

Park volunteers

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Outdoor news

Bike and bird

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Bike and bird

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Community news

Senior awards

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Community news

Senior awards

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fire engulfs appliance pile at landfill

A large fire broke out early Sunday afternoon at the Flathead County landfill north on U.S. 93. Water tankers from at least seven different fire departments moved in and out of the landfill as firefighters battled a large fire in the appliance pile.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fire engulfs appliance pile at landfill

A large fire broke out early Sunday afternoon at the Flathead County landfill north on U.S. 93. Water tankers from at least seven different fire departments moved in and out of the landfill as firefighters battled a large fire in the appliance pile.

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Zebra mussels found on boat headed for Whitefish Lake

A new check station set up on U.S. 2 near Browning in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation is credited with stopping a boat from Minnesota bearing adult zebra mussels headed for Whitefish Lake.

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New Blackfeet check station finds zebra mussels

A new check station set up on U.S. 2 near Browning in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation is credited with stopping a boat from Minnesota bearing adult zebra mussels headed for Whitefish Lake.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Blackfeet check station finds zebra mussels

A new check station set up on U.S. 2 near Browning in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation is credited with stopping a boat from Minnesota bearing adult zebra mussels headed for Whitefish Lake.

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Bowman Lake fishermen should be aware of closure

Anglers may want to take note of a new fishing regulation in Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bowman Lake fishermen should be aware of closure

Anglers may want to take note of a new fishing regulation in Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park.

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Streamflow forecast changes with declining snowpack

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has changed its streamflow predictions in the Flathead River basin for the rest of the year because high-elevation snowpack is melting earlier than normal.

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Streamflow forecast changes with declining snowpack

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has changed its streamflow predictions in the Flathead River basin for the rest of the year because high-elevation snowpack is melting earlier than normal.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park snowplow crews reach Oberlin Bend

Glacier National Park reports that snowplowing crews are closing in on Logan Pass from both the west and east sides of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Glacier Park snowplow crews reach Oberlin Bend

Glacier National Park reports that snowplowing crews are closing in on Logan Pass from both the west and east sides of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Bullock vetoes tax simplification bill

For the second straight legislative session, Gov. Steve Bullock has vetoed a bill aimed at simplifying Montana’s individual taxes.

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Bullock vetoes tax simplification bill

For the second straight legislative session, Gov. Steve Bullock has vetoed a bill aimed at simplifying Montana’s individual taxes.

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BNSF oil train derails and burns in North Dakota

A BNSF Railway train hauling crude oil from the Bakken region derailed and caught fire on May 6 at around 7:30 a.m. prompting the evacuation of the 20-resident town of Heimdal, N.D., about 115 miles northeast of Bismarck.

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BNSF oil train derails and burns in North Dakota

A BNSF Railway train hauling crude oil from the Bakken region derailed and caught fire on May 6 at around 7:30 a.m. prompting the evacuation of the 20-resident town of Heimdal, N.D., about 115 miles northeast of Bismarck.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Solenex urges judge to act on Badger-Two Medicine oil leases

The Louisiana-based company that holds oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area south of Glacier National Park has asked a federal judge to resolve its lawsuit challenging the federal government’s suspension of the leases so the company can begin drilling this summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Solenex urges judge to act on Badger-Two Medicine oil leases

The Louisiana-based company that holds oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area south of Glacier National Park has asked a federal judge to resolve its lawsuit challenging the federal government’s suspension of the leases so the company can begin drilling this summer.

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Flathead defeats Helena in OT

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Flathead defeats Helena in OT

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Triplett takes fourth at Rumble in Rockies

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Triplett takes fourth at Rumble in Rockies

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Williams MAC champion

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Williams MAC champion

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State trust fund created to fight aquatic invaders

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State trust fund created to fight aquatic invaders

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Visitor attitudes on crowding surveyed

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Visitor attitudes on crowding surveyed

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Six accused priests worked in C-Falls

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Six accused priests worked in C-Falls

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Park officials explain Sun Road impacts and plans

Last week, Glacier National Park unveiled five preliminary alternatives for a long-term management plan along the 50-mile scenic route, along with the pullouts, trails and other infrastructure connected to Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Park officials explain Sun Road impacts and plans

Last week, Glacier National Park unveiled five preliminary alternatives for a long-term management plan along the 50-mile scenic route, along with the pullouts, trails and other infrastructure connected to Going-to-the-Sun Road.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Zinke bucks party to vote against federal land transfer

Rep. Ryan Zinke sharply criticized a federal budget resolution provision that called for selling or transferring federal lands, breaking with a majority of Republicans to vote against the measure on April 30.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Zinke bucks party to vote against federal land transfer

Rep. Ryan Zinke sharply criticized a federal budget resolution provision that called for selling or transferring federal lands, breaking with a majority of Republicans to vote against the measure on April 30.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bullock's veto of anti-public lands bill

Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed a bill that would have created a task force to study how the state could take ownership of federal lands in Montana.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bullock's veto of anti-public lands bill

Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed a bill that would have created a task force to study how the state could take ownership of federal lands in Montana.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community news

School musical

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community news

School musical

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Creel survey

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Creel survey

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stronger standards but lengthy timetable for oil trains

Thicker steel tanks, a thermal lining and improved fittings are part of the stronger safety standards for railroad cars hauling crude oil and other flammable liquids that were unveiled by U.S. and Canadian transportation officials on May 1.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stronger standards but lengthy timetable for oil trains

Thicker steel tanks, a thermal lining and improved fittings are part of the stronger safety standards for railroad cars hauling crude oil and other flammable liquids that were unveiled by U.S. and Canadian transportation officials on May 1.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Eight Republican bills vetoed

Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed eight Republican-sponsored bills on April 27 as the Montana Legislature came to a close last week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Eight Republican bills vetoed

Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed eight Republican-sponsored bills on April 27 as the Montana Legislature came to a close last week.

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Kats drop Libby in tennis

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Kats drop Libby in tennis

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Twins start strong, go 3-1

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Twins start strong, go 3-1

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Outlaws win Fury Tourney

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Outlaws win Fury Tourney

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Powder Puff volleyball fundraiser

A Powder Puff volleyball game between the junior boys and senior boys will be held in the Columbia Falls High School gym on Wednesday, May 6, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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Powder Puff volleyball fundraiser

A Powder Puff volleyball game between the junior boys and senior boys will be held in the Columbia Falls High School gym on Wednesday, May 6, starting at 5:30 p.m.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Park visitors spent $432.1 million last year

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Park visitors spent $432.1 million last year

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Bad check writer gets 15 years

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bad check writer gets 15 years

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Community news

School musical

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Wilderness talk

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Outdoor news

Wilderness talk

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community news

School musical

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hunting and fishing fees to increase

A bill to raise the price of hunting and fishing fees to support the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Park’s budget has passed both houses of the Montana Legislature.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hunting and fishing fees to increase

A bill to raise the price of hunting and fishing fees to support the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Park’s budget has passed both houses of the Montana Legislature.

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Glacier Park news

Park volunteers

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park news

Park volunteers

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Phosphoric acid spilled in truck wreck

A semi-trailer truck carrying phosphoric acid flipped on its side on Highway 35 along the east shore of Flathead Lake on April 23. About 125 gallons of the acid spilled in the incident.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Phosphoric acid spilled in truck wreck

A semi-trailer truck carrying phosphoric acid flipped on its side on Highway 35 along the east shore of Flathead Lake on April 23. About 125 gallons of the acid spilled in the incident.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Four earthquakes reported near Sandpoint, Idaho

U.S. Geological Survey geologists say four earthquakes centering in Idaho were recorded from 8:32 p.m. on April 23 into the morning of April 24.

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Four earthquakes reported near Sandpoint, Idaho

U.S. Geological Survey geologists say four earthquakes centering in Idaho were recorded from 8:32 p.m. on April 23 into the morning of April 24.

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Park snowplows near Triple Arches

Glacier National Park officials reported April 23 that snowplow crews on the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road have cleared snow around Big Bend and reached Riprap Point below Triple Arches.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Park snowplows near Triple Arches

Glacier National Park officials reported April 23 that snowplow crews on the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road have cleared snow around Big Bend and reached Riprap Point below Triple Arches.

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Glacier and Yellowstone visitors spent $432.1 million last year

According to a recent National Park Service report, the 4.5 million visitors to national parks in Montana last year spent $432.1 million in Montana.

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Glacier and Yellowstone visitors spent $432.1 million last year

According to a recent National Park Service report, the 4.5 million visitors to national parks in Montana last year spent $432.1 million in Montana.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CSKT water compact not a done deal

Congressional ratification and lawsuits loom

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CSKT water compact not a done deal

Congressional ratification and lawsuits loom

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Property taxes, raw milk and campaign regulations

Bills that would shorten the property tax reappraisal cycle and revise campaign finance laws were passed by the Montana Legislature, but a bill to allow the sale of raw milk failed to get out of the Senate and a resolution to confirm the appointment of a new political practices commissioner …

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Property taxes, raw milk and campaign regulations

Bills that would shorten the property tax reappraisal cycle and revise campaign finance laws were passed by the Montana Legislature, but a bill to allow the sale of raw milk failed to get out of the Senate and a resolution to confirm the appointment of a new political practices commissioner …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Triplett bucked off in Billings

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Triplett bucked off in Billings

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C-Falls academic all-state athletes

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls academic all-state athletes

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Stoltze conservation plan to be presented next week

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Stoltze conservation plan to be presented next week

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Group sues to list rare aquatic insect in Glacier Park

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Group sues to list rare aquatic insect in Glacier Park

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Major U.S. 2 roadwork planned for next year

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Major U.S. 2 roadwork planned for next year

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West Glacier students win poster contest

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

West Glacier students win poster contest

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wrong grizzlies captured near Mud Lake

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported April 21 that bear managers trying to capture a grizzly suspected of killing two calves instead captured two other male bears.

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Wrong grizzlies captured near Mud Lake

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported April 21 that bear managers trying to capture a grizzly suspected of killing two calves instead captured two other male bears.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bear country: Stay calm and use bear spray

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bear country: Stay calm and use bear spray

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community news

Senior book sale

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community news

Senior book sale

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Park volunteers

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Outdoor news

Park volunteers

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New law clarifies game tagging rule

A bill that clarifies when hunters must tag animals they successfully take in the state was signed by Gov. Steve Bullock on March 31.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New law clarifies game tagging rule

A bill that clarifies when hunters must tag animals they successfully take in the state was signed by Gov. Steve Bullock on March 31.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Streamflow forecast good despite low snowpack

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Streamflow forecast good despite low snowpack

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Flathead Forest offers 14 cabins for rent

Outdoor enthusiasts who want a comfortable base of operations while they explore Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the North Fork, the Swan Valley and other parts of the Flathead, the Flathead National Forest has 14 cabins available to rent on an overnight basis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Forest offers 14 cabins for rent

Outdoor enthusiasts who want a comfortable base of operations while they explore Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the North Fork, the Swan Valley and other parts of the Flathead, the Flathead National Forest has 14 cabins available to rent on an overnight basis.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls man killed in ATV wreck

A 30-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed while riding an ATV on Sophie Lake Road near Eureka on Saturday, April 18.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls man killed in ATV wreck

A 30-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed while riding an ATV on Sophie Lake Road near Eureka on Saturday, April 18.

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DUIs, e-cigarettes, speed limits and human trafficking

Legislation to address DUIs, prevent minors from purchasing e-cigarettes, increase speed limits on interstate highways and strengthen state laws against human trafficking made progress last week in the Montana Legislature.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

DUIs, e-cigarettes, speed limits and human trafficking

Legislation to address DUIs, prevent minors from purchasing e-cigarettes, increase speed limits on interstate highways and strengthen state laws against human trafficking made progress last week in the Montana Legislature.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Federal lands task force bill moving through legislature

A bill calling for the creation of a federal lands task force was approved by the Senate Natural Resources Committee by 7-5 on April 15 despite opposition from conservation groups.

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Federal lands task force bill moving through legislature

A bill calling for the creation of a federal lands task force was approved by the Senate Natural Resources Committee by 7-5 on April 15 despite opposition from conservation groups.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vandals trash the Whitefish Trail

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reports that vandals used guns and a chainsaw to damage signs and other infrastructure along the Whitefish Trail earlier this month.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Vandals trash the Whitefish Trail

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reports that vandals used guns and a chainsaw to damage signs and other infrastructure along the Whitefish Trail earlier this month.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Elite youth baseball tryouts

Montana Elite Baseball, a nonprofit, youth sports organization, will hold tryouts for the Montana Elite Baseball 13-14 year-old team.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Elite youth baseball tryouts

Montana Elite Baseball, a nonprofit, youth sports organization, will hold tryouts for the Montana Elite Baseball 13-14 year-old team.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Triplett returns to PBR action in Billings

Columbia Falls professional bull rider Matt Triplett recently returned to Montana to compete at this weekend’s Stanley Performance in Action Invitational in Billings in the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Triplett returns to PBR action in Billings

Columbia Falls professional bull rider Matt Triplett recently returned to Montana to compete at this weekend’s Stanley Performance in Action Invitational in Billings in the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CSKT water compact bill passes legislature

The bill that ratifies the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes water compact with the federal and state governments was passed in the Montana House on April 16 by 53-47. The bill has been transmitted to Gov. Steve Bullock for his signature.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CSKT water compact bill passes legislature

The bill that ratifies the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes water compact with the federal and state governments was passed in the Montana House on April 16 by 53-47. The bill has been transmitted to Gov. Steve Bullock for his signature.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Two Medicine Campground could open soon

Glacier National Park officials say the road to Two Medicine and a loop of the Two Medicine Campground are expected to be open by mid-day on Saturday, April 18. Services will be limited.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Two Medicine Campground could open soon

Glacier National Park officials say the road to Two Medicine and a loop of the Two Medicine Campground are expected to be open by mid-day on Saturday, April 18. Services will be limited.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Open house planned for Stoltze conservation plan

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold an open house in Columbia Falls to take preliminary public input on two proposed conservation easement projects on lands owned by the F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co.

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Open house planned for Stoltze conservation plan

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold an open house in Columbia Falls to take preliminary public input on two proposed conservation easement projects on lands owned by the F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co.

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State youth bowling tournament week 1

Results from week one of the Montana USBC Youth State tournament at Fireside Lanes in Billings, which runs on three weekends from April 11 to 26.

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State youth bowling tournament week 1

Results from week one of the Montana USBC Youth State tournament at Fireside Lanes in Billings, which runs on three weekends from April 11 to 26.

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Dark money, sex offenders and bullying

Bills to shine the light on dark money political groups, restrict where sex offenders can live and outlaw bullying in public schools are moving through the Montana Legislature.

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Dark money, sex offenders and bullying

Bills to shine the light on dark money political groups, restrict where sex offenders can live and outlaw bullying in public schools are moving through the Montana Legislature.

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UM online mag expands to include Yellowstone

The University of Montana recently published a new Crown of the Continent and Greater Yellowstone e-magazine, which reveals essential work being done by UM and its partners in two of America’s most iconic landscapes.

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UM online mag expands to include Yellowstone

The University of Montana recently published a new Crown of the Continent and Greater Yellowstone e-magazine, which reveals essential work being done by UM and its partners in two of America’s most iconic landscapes.

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Tester secures $250,000 for SmartLam

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Tester secures $250,000 for SmartLam

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Flathead Lacrosse goes 2-1 on the week

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Flathead Lacrosse goes 2-1 on the week

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Forest Plan comment period extended 10 days

The Flathead National Forest has announced that the comment period for the proposed Forest Plan update and related grizzly management amendments will be open to public comment for an extra 10 days. The deadline for comments is now May 15.

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Forest Plan comment period extended 10 days

The Flathead National Forest has announced that the comment period for the proposed Forest Plan update and related grizzly management amendments will be open to public comment for an extra 10 days. The deadline for comments is now May 15.

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Governor signs bill to protect freedom of the press

A bill that updates Montana’s shield law to protect freedom of the press was signed by Gov. Steve Bullock on April 9.

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Governor signs bill to protect freedom of the press

A bill that updates Montana’s shield law to protect freedom of the press was signed by Gov. Steve Bullock on April 9.

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High school endowment fundraiser slated

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High school endowment fundraiser slated

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C-Falls man killed in motorcycle crash

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C-Falls man killed in motorcycle crash

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Junior High talent show winners

More than 25 students competed in the Columbia Falls Junior High School talent show on March 26, which featured everything from original songs to magic.

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Junior High talent show winners

More than 25 students competed in the Columbia Falls Junior High School talent show on March 26, which featured everything from original songs to magic.

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Park accepting art for annual pass contest

Glacier National Park and the Glacier National Park Conservancy are accepting art submissions from sixth through 12th grade students for the annual park pass artwork contest. The winning art will be displayed on the 2016 Glacier Park annual park pass.

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Park accepting art for annual pass contest

Glacier National Park and the Glacier National Park Conservancy are accepting art submissions from sixth through 12th grade students for the annual park pass artwork contest. The winning art will be displayed on the 2016 Glacier Park annual park pass.

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Outdoor news

Avalanche talk

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Outdoor news

Avalanche talk

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Community news

Clean The Falls

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Community news

Clean The Falls

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School news

School election canceled

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School news

School election canceled

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