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🌱 How close did the Wildkats come in the first Cat-Dog clash?

Columbia Falls, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Columbia Falls! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close did the Wildkats come in the first Cat-Dog clash?
  • Key Columbia Falls estate and court deadlines you might be missing
  • Why a Columbia Falls therapist is jailed on a $1 million bond

Also on today's calendar: Badrock Farmers Market and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 71, low: 38.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Whitefish wins first Kat-Dog in 5 sets (dailyinterlake.com) — Columbia Falls’ Wildkats pushed Whitefish to five sets in the first Cat-Dog volleyball showdown, with standout performances from Peyton Ross and Anabelle Middlesworth despite the narrow loss. Detailed stats highlight Columbia Falls’ strong hitting, digging, and serving, giving local fans a clear picture of how close the rivalry match was and which players are emerging as leaders this season.
   

• Legals for October, 2 2026 (thewesternnews.com) — A batch of public legal notices includes a Columbia Falls estate planning attorney handling a probate case, with full local contact details for residents who may have claims. Alongside that are notices about a vehicle bid sale, disaster recovery consulting, a Libby sewer project hearing, and child welfare court citations, all of which could affect northwest Montana residents’ legal or civic responsibilities.
   

• The Daily Roundup: Senate Candidates Meet for Debate in Whitefish (flatheadbeacon.com) — A regional political newsletter recaps a U.S. Senate debate in Whitefish and then flags several top stories, including serious charges against a Columbia Falls therapist now held on $1 million bond. While most of the piece focuses on statewide politics, it also points readers to ongoing legal developments affecting the Columbia Falls community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I believe this business has the very best customer service in Kalispell.
    Their hiring practices are exceptional. The staff are the most courteous and respectful I have encountered in the 8 years I have lived here. I have… (Nextdoor Sawtooth Trail)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Columbia Falls. Apply here.
  • Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Columbia Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Proposal Submitted To Build Sightseeing Tram Near Glacier National Park (yardbarker.com)

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Ok Columbia Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Columbia Falls

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