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Chiefs get ready for first round of state playoffs against Columbus

Vikings prepare to host Hawks in first round of state

Polson Pirates enjoy bye-week, prepare for second-round opponent

Pirates, Lady Pirates finish strong at state in Kalispell

Maidens, Lady Bulldogs meet each other in first match of District volleyball Tournament in Florence

Scarlets ready to host District Tourney

Area cross country teams PR at state in Kalispell

Mack Days competition tightens

Only nine fish separate the top anglers in the Mack Days competition. 

ROBERT LEE TOELKE

Robert Lee Toelke of Ronan, Montana, passed in peace on Oct. 14, surrounded by his family. 

EUGENE HAROLD GUNLOCK

Eugene Harold Gunlock, 78, quietly passed away at his home near Polson on Oct. 19, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. A graduate of Mission High School in St. Ignatius, he lived in Helena for over 30 years before returning to the Mission Valley in 2003. He was a retired self employed excavator. A humble man with a million-dollar smile, fantastic sense of humor and positive attitude, he had a deep love for family and friends. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife of 39 years, Betty Amdor Gunlock, son Scott Gunlock, his parents Harold and Lillie Gunlock, and other family members. Survived by devoted wife Esther Anne Johnson-Gunlock, son Dan E. Gunlock (Jamie), daughter Krisstyn Leiter, son Jeneth (May) Hawke, grandsons Wyatt, Dillon and Jesse Gunlock, brother Daren Gunlock (Debbie), sister Sandi (Gunlock) Baker, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends including Bill and Janet Austin. A memorial service to honor Gene’s life will take place at the Polson Church of Latter Day Saints in Polson, on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. A luncheon will follow in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to a charity of your choice.

France aims to bring policy experience to SD 47

Democratic candidate Tom France is hoping to bring advocacy experience to Senate District 47 seat. 

Fleming vying to continue career in public service

Democrat John Fleming looking to reclaim Montana House District 93 seat.

Clark running as candidate of the people

Johanna Clark is running at the Republican candidate in the race for House District 93. 

Salomon running as lone Lake County senator

Dan Salomon is running as the Republican candidate in the Senate District 47 race. 

Vikings secure conference title, get home field games in playoffs

Lady Pirates prepare for Billings Central

Chiefs, Maidens' cross country hopes to come up big against Kalispell

Lady Pirates v-ballers make final tune-ups for postseason

Chiefs lose control of destiny in playoffs

Arlee Scarlets roll in three-straight V-ball victories

Pirates soccer concludes season with loss to Corvallis

Salish retrace route to reservation

Members of the Salish tribe walked from Arlee to Stevensville in honor of their ancestors' forced relocation to the Flathead Indian Reservation. 

Search and rescue celebrates new Polson location

Lake County Search and Rescue celebrated their new location in Polson with an open house on Oct. 15. 

Grizzly bear encounters draw concern

A pair of recent grizzly bear encounters has sparked concern among local wildlife officials. 

Elizabeth “Beth” Steen

Chiefs face a 'do or die' situation in upcoming game against Deer Lodge

Olszewski aims to bring legislative skills to Senate

Harmsen hopes to capitalize on unconventional background

In an election cycle that may go down in history as the era of unconventional candidates, Rolf Harmsen is hoping to capitalize on the fact that he’s not a typical politician. 

Polson veterans honored for service

A pair of Polson veterans received a long-awaited “thank you” for their service as they participated in honor flight to Washington D.C. last week. 

New fees in place for licenses

Seniors, disabled citizens and kids between the ages of 12 to 14 will soon have to pay to fish and hunt on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Grizzly bear, cub shot near St. Ignatius

Officials are searching for the shooter of a sow grizzly bear and her cub near St. Ignatius in September. 

More details sought in Arlee murder case

Lawyers for an Idaho man accused of bludgeoning his nephew to death in Arlee in February are questioning who delivered the fatal blows. 

Open house promotes local jobs corps center

The Kicking Horse Job Corps Center showcased its programs during an open house. 

Elizabeth Steen

William Paul “Bill” Gardner

William Paul “Bill” Gardner, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell.

Vikings can clinch conference title, win at home

Pirates look to clinch conference with win over Cats

Pirates soccer to face two-time defending champs Corvallis

This Saturday, both Polson soccer teams will be making a pilgrimage of the pitch down to the Bitterroot for the first round of the soccer playoffs.

Lady Pirates hope to overcome adversity

Lady Pirates, Pirates cross country have 'banner day' at Whitefish Invitational

The Polson Pirates boys and girls cross country teams had a “banner day” according to their Coach Matt Seeley Thursday at the Whitefish Invitational. 

Lady Vikings v-ballers split with St. Regis, Plains prepare for the second half of the season

Chiefs face a 'do or die' situation in upcoming game against Deer Lodge

Polson boys, girls golf finishs big at state match

The Polson Pirates golf team’s quest for a state title came up only 17 strokes short against Hamilton Friday and Saturday at the Hamilton Golf Club.

Kasey Mock

Lady Pirates soccer team ties with Columbia Falls

Lady Pirates v-ballers hope for a second half surge

The Polson Pirates volleyball team is still in the process of modifying their expectations as they hit the halfway point of the season.

Vikings remain in the driver's seat after homecoming win over Seeley

When Charlo High School football Coach Mike Krahn first became the coach of 8-man football, he was quickly given a reality check that a shutout in 8-man just wasn’t “realistic” given the fast-paced nature of the game.

Shirley Cutler Drew

Shirley Cutler Drew, born Aug. 24, 1939 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, died Sept.17 in Polson. She was 77 years old.

Alice Fite Grilley

Jason Daniel Valenzuela

Carl Resner

Mary Eva (Largent) Bray

The Pirates focus on Butte Central after big homecoming win

The Polson High School football team may have put an exclamation point on their 38-0 shutout of Whitefish but Pirates Coach Scott Wilson isn’t in a celebratory mood.

Water break floods road, draws horse

A water main break flooded U.S. Highway 93, snarled traffic and attracted a thirsty farm animal. 

Local man celebrates life with living wake

Local cheesemaker Joe Arnold is holding a living wake after surviving a bought with cancer. 

Demonstration marks Polson homecoming

Demonstrators march outside Polson High School's homecoming celebration on Sept. 30 after pictures emerged of students wearing racially-charged clothing.