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CSKT officials raise fire-danger level to 'high'

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution when outdoors.

Public Meetings, July 1-8

Lake County government and school meetings.

Sports calendar

Lake County sports schedule and results for week of July 1-8.

Senior Center Calendars

Dixon Senior Center

MMIP benefit concert set for Monday at Kwataqnuk

All proceeds will benefit the Snowbird Fund, which helps families with the costs of searching for their loved ones.

Lake County man convicted of 2001 shooting sent back to prison for 30 years

David Matthew Crumley Jr. admitted to multiple probation violations as part of a plea agreement.

Community Notes: PHS class of 1980 reunion set

Also: Summer reading program, P.E.O. luncheon, animal shelter drive and Bobcats gathering.

Parades ready to roll through Charlo, Polson

Polson fireworks show begins at dusk Sunday.

Lake County Leader claims 15 statewide newspaper awards

The Leader collected 15 awards, all in writing and photography categories.

Mission Valley Super Oval racing results, June 26

Recent racing results from Pablo.

Area softball teams kick up dust at Missoula Rumble

16/18U Lady Pirates finish second at Missoula tournament.

Mariners win three at Libby

Mission Valley A squad is 7-3 in conference play.

Mission Mountain Rodeo results and photos

Lake County got its rodeo on once again over the weekend as the two-day Mission Mountain Rodeo returned to Les Baldwin Arena at the Polson Fairgrounds.

Department of Revenue issuing property appraisal notices

The notices are not tax bills.

State reports continued rise in fentanyl-related deaths

There have been 22 total confirmed fentanyl-related fatalities through May of 2021.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Kenneth Melvin 'Kenny' Torgrimson, 97

Kenneth Melvin “Kenny” Torgrimson, age 97, of St. Ignatius, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Bonnie Dru Teel Seago, 81

Bonnie Dru Teel Seago died June 23, 2021 in Midland, Texas.

Donna Carolyn Smith, 82

Donna Carolyn Smith (Dolly), age 82, was released onward to her next journey beyond on May 29, 2021.

Service notice: Michael Lies, 89

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10.

Service notice: Dr. Ralph K. Campbell, 92

Dr. Ralph K. Campbell, 92, of Polson, went to God on Jan. 12, 2020.

State missing persons task force discusses root causes, structural change

Montana's task force on missing Indigenous people met in Helena this week, digging into strategies to tackle the state's intractable crisis.

Ronan High School fourth-quarter Honor Roll

The following students have met the requirements for fourth-quarter Honor Roll at Ronan High School.

Polson Middle School fourth-quarter Honor Roll

The following students have met the requirements for fourth-quarter Honor Roll at Polson Middle School.

Mission High School fourth-quarter honor roll

Mission High School

Mission Middle School fourth-quarter honor roll

Mission Middle School

Arlee High School fourth-quarter honors

Arlee High School

Arlee Junior High fourth-quarter honors

Arlee Junior High

Dixon third-trimester honor roll

Dixon School District

St. Luke doctor honored for dedication to teaching

Dr. Zach Hovorka is among Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences' preceptors of the year.

Flathead Lake fishing crew captures human remains

The discovery was reported around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Pirate palace: New Linderman gym in final stages

Open house set as 3.5-year, $8.9 million project is nearly complete.

Back in the saddle: Mission Mountain Rodeo rides again at Polson Fairgrounds

After a one-year hiatus, the Mission Mountain Rodeo returns to the Polson Fairgrounds this weekend.

Three mayoral seats up for grabs in November

Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius municipal races set for Nov. 2 election.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for June 24.

Glacier Lake graduates two with speeches and talent show

Elina Moore and Rachel Brown graduated from Glacier Lake School in St. Ignatius in a combined ceremony and talent show.

Time Capsule: Case of the stolen chicks

This week in Lake County news archives.

Legals for June, 24 2021

Public meetings, June 24 to July 1

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Interior Dept. finalizes return of Bison Range to tribes

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday it has finalized the transfer of the 18,800-acre National Bison Range to the trust ownership of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Montana Legislature withdraws subpoenas, drops case against judicial branch

The Legislature on Tuesday announced it will withdraw all outstanding subpoenas issued against members of the judiciary over the past three months.

Flathead Indian Reservation fire-danger level is moderate but rising

Weather forecasters predict hot and dry conditions by the end of the week with temperatures ranging into the 90s throughout the region.

Senior Center Calendars

Events and menus for Polson, Dixon and Ronan.

Polson U18 girls squad wins state soccer title

Over the course of the championship weekend the Polson team went 4-0, scoring 17 goals and only allowing three.

Mariners roll Loggers

The Mission Valley Mariners A squad cruised to a doubleheader sweep on the road Saturday against the Libby Loggers.

Sports calendar

Sports calendar for June 24 to July 1

Community Notes: Summer Reading Program features FWP presentation

Lake County community notes.

Mission Valley Super Oval racing results, May 28 to June 5

Recent racing results from Pablo.

Summer softball squads compete at Great Falls and Oregon

Mission Valley area softball teams competed at the Falls Fusion Classic among four age groupings last weekend at Great Falls.

Photos: Ronan Chainsaw Rendezvous

Todd Coats' grizzly bear sculpture brought in $3,800 at auction.

St. Ignatius and Finley Point RFD fundraisers on tap

Volunteer fire departments at St. Ignatius and Finley Point are holding their annual community fundraising events Saturday.

Resurfacing near Lakeside postponed until September

MDT has postponed the remaining work until September to allow for better weather conditions.

Shirley Ann Moody, 85

Shirley Ann Moody, age 85, of Polson, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Luke Community Healthcare in Ronan.

Service notice: Winnie Jones, 93

Winnie Jones, 93, of Polson, passed away on Oct. 19, 2020.

Sheila Schmitz Conner

Sheila Schmitz Conner passed away Jan. 18, 2021.

Jerry Allen Peterson, 82

Jerry Allen Peterson, age 82, of Montana, passed away Saturday, June 5 in Polson.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

Lake County teens complete Montana Youth Challenge Academy

Four Lake County residents were among the 79 cadets who were honored during a commencement ceremony.

MSU announces spring graduates

The following Lake County area students graduated from Montana State University this spring.

Carroll College announces spring dean’s list

The following Lake County students at Carroll College were named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list.

MSU Northern announces spring dean's list

The following students from the Lake County area made MSU Northern’s spring semester 2021 dean’s list.

Spring debris burning by permit ends June 30

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Division of Fire would like to stress to the public to be safe when debris burning

James T. Brown, 84

James T. Brown, age 84, of Polson (formerly of Smithfield, Ky.), passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Jim Willis, 77

For over 40 years he served as a town dentist for thousands of grateful patients.

Cherry Hill renovation preserves vintage atmosphere

The iconic motel is receiving a loving makeover by its new owners.

Polson bull riders qualify for high school nationals

A pair of Polson rodeo standouts punched their tickets to 2021 nationals.

Lake County's Sciaretta named Deputy of the Year

Det. Sciaretta kept a cool head during a potentially fatal incident in December.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for June 17.

Ronan's Detwiler lands with Argos

The Ronan senior signed a letter of intent to compete in track and basketball for the University of Providence in Great Falls.

Mission students apply local microgrants to serve community

Students in the St. Ignatius High School leadership class were among the first applicants to qualify for grants from Spring House Resource

Letters to the Editor: Apologies for my actions

June 17, 2021 Letters to the Editor.

Legals for June, 17 2021

Public meetings, June 17-24

Lake County government and school meetings.

Ronan readies for Chainsaw Rendezvous weekend

Activities also include food vendors, dances, auctions, ax throwing, an obstacle course, a bouncy house and more.

M-A-C lands three on all-state softball team

Pitcher/third baseman Liev Smith, the team’s only senior, goes out with an all-state nod.

Filing period open for municipal positions, Charlo School Board

The candidate filing period for municipal positions on the Nov. 2 ballot closes at 5 p.m. Monday, June 21.

Senior Center Calendars

Polson and Dixon senior centers.

Three Chiefs Culture Center celebrates new home

With ceremony and prayer, the Three Chiefs Culture Center in St. Ignatius celebrated its grand opening.

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports schedule and results.

USA summer softball Lady Pirates finish second at Kalispell

The team will travel to Great Falls this weekend for the Falls Fusion Classic.

Twins sweep Mariners in Sunday twin bill

Dawson Dumont went 2 for 3 in the opener and scored Mission Valley’s only run with a solo homer.

Terrance ‘Terry’ Joseph Simkins, 83

Terrance "Terry" Joseph Simkins passed away in his 83rd year at his home on Feb. 16, 2021.

Guest column: Montana's lost Congressional seat is returned

Thirty years ago, Montana lost one of the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives we had held for 80 years.

Fourth of July parades return to Polson, Charlo

The streets of Polson and Charlo will be dipped in red, white and blue once again this July.

Martin Charlo will serve on Upper Columbia panel

Minutes from the CSKT Tribal Council's June 10 meeting.

Ellie Bundy honored for MMIP work

CSKT Councilwoman Ellie Bundy of St. Ignatius recently was recognized with the Award of Excellence from the Montana Department of Justice.

Community notes: Tip-a-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics

Also: Hamburger feed and community yard sale coming to Big Arm.

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Charlo’s Love named UM Dean’s Leadership Scholar

Aryal Love is interested in psychology and exploring law school after graduation.

May marriages

Lake County marriages for May 2021

Fire danger is moderate on the Flathead Indian Reservation

Although we have received some precipitation, temperatures have begun to climb into the 90s.

Public comment sought on chief water judge applicant

Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 7.

Polson woman dies after being struck by car

A Polson woman died at a local hospital Thursday after being struck by a car near St. Ignatius.

Montana State University announces spring honors lists

Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2021.

University of Montana announces spring honors lists

At the University of Montana, 2,550 undergraduate students made the spring semester 2021 Dean’s List or President’s 4.0 List.

UM Western announces spring honors lists

The University of Montana Western named 540 students to the 2021 spring semester Dean’s List.

Polson Middle School wins SMART Schools Challenge

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality recently awarded Polson Middle School a state recognition through SMART Schools.

Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation names award recipients

Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation awarded 26 scholarships totaling $40,500.

Death notice: Franklin D. Clement, 86

Franklin D. Clement, 86, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.

Quick response limits barn fire damage at Miracle of America Museum

Museum operator Gil Mangels hopes most damaged antiques will rise from the ashes.

Corrigan-Ekness resigns from Polson City Commission

The Polson City Commission accepted the resignation of Ward 2 Commissioner Patricia Corrigan-Ekness on Monday night.

Polson grads urged to follow their own path

Enjoy the journey, get to know people and take the time to do the little things for others that may seem insignificant because they’re actually very important.

Mission graduates share sage advice

Speakers included co-valedictorians Sydney Brander and Keana Thomas, and salutatorian Brynn Pule.

Polson coaches earn statewide awards

Hanson, Hislop, Souhrada to be honored July 29 in Great Falls.

Charlo's Carlee Fryberger signs with UM

Fryberger boosted the Lady Vikings to an eighth-place finish in the team standings at the state meet in Missoula with top 5 finishes in five events.

Eighth-graders experience Montana history up close

The trip is an annual event for the Montana History class in St. Ignatius.

Legals for June, 10 2021

Port Polson Players return to the stage with 'Dirty Work at the Crossroads'

The Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, are set to reopen Polson’s beautiful 1938 log theater on Flathead Lake on Friday.

Photos: SKC class of 2021

More than 200 students officially earned bachelor's degrees, associate degrees or certificates of completion Saturday from Salish Kootenai College.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for June 10.

Senior Center Calendars

Polson Senior Center

Community notes: Reksten to address Pachyderms

Also: Library's summer reading program begins

Public meetings, June 10-17

Lake County government and school meetings.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Lake County Justice Court actions

Lake County Justice Court

Registration now open for 2021 Montana Farm to School Summit

Registration is now open for the Montana Farm to School Summit: Digging Deeper, to be held Aug. 11-12 in Helena.

Stacy A. Courville, 53

Stacy A. Courville, born Dec. 13, 1967 passed away at his home on Feb. 15, 2021.

Vernon Edward Frisk, 78

Vernon Edward Frisk, 78, passed away May 29, 2021 of complications from a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Fire destroys building at Miracle of America Museum

The fire originated in a barn-like building just behind a separate building that serves as the museum’s entrance.

All state softball list includes four Lady Pirates and a Maiden

Druyvestein named Northwest A MVP; Hanson is Coach of the Year.

Arlee seniors challenged to give back while moving forward

Valedictorian Isabelle Pape, who came to the school during her junior year, thanked her classmates for welcoming her and allowing her to be herself.

Ronan seniors graduate with gratitude

Madeline McCrea served as 2021 valedictorian, while Tucker Lytton was salutatorian.

Legals for June, 3 2021

Public Meetings, June 3-10

Lake County government and school meetings.

Maynard Billings Adams, 76

On May 26, 2021, a loving and joyful soul left our lives. Maynard touched many lives, and his smile and loving heart will be missed.

Death Notice: Donna C. Smith, 82

Donna C. Smith, 82, passed away Saturday, May 29, at the Bee Hive Homes Assisted Living in Kalispell.

Grand opening event set for Three Chiefs Culture Center

Three Chiefs Culture Center, formerly The People’s Center, will celebrate its grand opening of the new temporary site in St. Ignatius on Friday.

Safety improvements planned for Glover Road north of Pablo

The purpose of the project is to improve safety through the curves and bridge at the canal.

Reign reclaimed: Lady Pirates earn eighth softball state title

Polson goes undefeated at state tournament in Butte to claim first Class A title since 2012.

Lady Pirates dominate at state

Polson girls doubles teams finish first, second and fourth; boys duo is runner-up.

Fryberger, Brooks capture state track titles

Charlo senior sets state record in 100 meter hurdles along the way.

M-A-C earns program-best second at state

Young team has bright future as just one senior is moving on.

Montana Historical Society to honor Ninepipes museum founder

He will be honored at the 48th annual Montana History Conference to be held in Butte Sept. 23-25.