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Columbia Falls outfitter and guide Hilary Hutcheson testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee last week on the effects of climate change to the outdoor industry.

Responding to calls to remove toxic waste from the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant, the Environmental Protection Agency said it estimates it would cost anywhere from $624 million to $1.4 billion to haul the waste away from the Superfund site.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) plans to inspect the Polson Bridge on U.S. Highway 93 during the week of April 1, weather permitting. The bridge crosses the Flathead River in the heart of Polson.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will be conducting an inspection of the Polson Bridge on US Highway 93 (US 93)

The Clark Fork Coalition is headquartered in Missoula, but their entire mission is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin. That includes Mineral County and Sanders County to where the river joins the Flathead River at Paradise.

Nestled in the heart of Montana, Glacier National Park is a breathtaking wilderness teeming with pristine lakes, towering mountains, and abundant wildlife.

Private property east of Glacier Park International Airport is under consideration for a septage land application site.

Flathead Lake was 2,884.66 feet above sea level Feb. 28, 2023, and sat at 2886.12 feet Tuesday. But neither elevation predicts the summer ahead, or whether a lowered lake level will continue to frustrate boaters and businesses.

Cliff Jennings' photos were captured in the South Chilcotins

Cliff Jennings' photos were captured in the South Chilcotins