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Bomb threat shuts down CSKT Tribal Complex

Authorities are searching for a person suspected of making a bomb threat via a phone call.

Trail blazers: Volunteers etching new pathway into Polson’s future

Volunteers are building the second section of a foot and bike path for public use in the Ridgewater Drive area of Polson.

Smooth sailing for Lady Pirates

Polson softball feasted on a trio of opponents last week, including Lake County rival Ronan.

Track Roundup: Bulldogs sweep Iceberg meet

The Iceberg Invitational lived up to its name Saturday, though a few top marks were set in chilly conditions for track and field.

Rep. Reksten’s school capital improvement bill becomes law

Freshman Montana Rep. Linda Reksten (HD12) got to witness a bill she sponsored to address large school capital improvement project funding signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte on April 19.

Tennis Roundup: Ronan falls to Whitefish, sweeps Columbia Falls

The Whitefish tennis team rolled through Lake County on April 20 and swept boys and girls matches at Ronan to go with a girls team win at Polson.

M-A-C maintains momentum

Liev Smith struck out eight over three innings and allowed no hits at Deer Lodge.

Polson Bay Golf Course to host 2021 class A state tournament

The class A state golf tournament will tee off on the shores of Flathead Lake next fall.

Woman involved in Highway 93 crash pleads guilty

A Charlo woman accused of driving drunk during a fiery crash on U.S. 93 that left a man with serious injuries last summer pleaded guilty to felony negligent vehicular assault.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for April 29, 2021.

Time Capsule: Cattle guard

This week in Lake County news archives.

PHS senior earns Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship

Victor Perez Carrillo is a participant in the SKC STEM Academy.

Guest column: In appreciation of Stan Stephens

On April 3, Montana lost a wise and deeply decent public servant.

Legals for April, 29 2021

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks coming to Lake County

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks recently announced it will return to in-person performances for its 2021 season.

Community notes April 29

Polson issues reminder on weeds, tall grass

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports schedule and results.

Public meetings, April 29 to May 6

Lake County government and school meetings.

Mariners split with Mavericks

The Mariners A team turned in a big sixth inning in their first contest to secure a 10-1 victory.

Gov. Gianforte signs pair of MMIP bills

Two bills to help address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Montana were signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte in April.

Patricia Ann Murphy, 88

Mrs. Murphy no longer teaches here but her memory will live on with all those that she touched.

Spring burning by permit season starts May 1

A permit to burn dead vegetation on the Flathead Indian Reservation is required from May 1 to June 30.

COVID-19 ‘Variant of Concern’ case identified in Lake County

Lake County health officials this week confirmed that the first case involving a COVID-19 variant has been identified within the county.

Four Arlee students struck by vehicle on Highway 93

A pickup struck four Arlee High School students at around 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Spring Mack Days Top 10 race heating up

Kolton Turner leads Jason Mahlen by just six entries.

Visionary developer Duane Hagadone loved the Lake City

Duane B. Hagadone, a private but devoted family man and an icon of publishing, real estate and hospitality, died Saturday at his winter home in Palm Desert at age 88.

District Court actions, April 21-22

Lake County District Court

Cora Lila Steffes, 96

Cora Lila Steffes, age 96, passed away April 20, 2021 at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Lake County Justice Court actions, April 12-14

Lake County Justice Court

Business briefs: Polson business event set for May 19 at Showboat

Also: Free workshops available through FVCC; Polson KOA campground open for summer

Duane Hagadone, founder of Hagadone Corp., dies at 88

Duane B. Hagadone, 88, died at his winter home in Palm Desert, Calif.

Sen. Hertz at center of Republicans' battle with state Supreme Court

As the Montana Legislature nears the close of its biennial business, Republican lawmakers are mounting a case against the judicial branch and the state Supreme Court with accusations of judicial bias and improper record keeping, while Democrats call the inquiry a “witch hunt.”

Lawmakers rejecting protections for mobile home park residents

As investment firms snap up properties across the state, there are signs that even mobile homes may soon become out of reach for many Montanans.

Montana Historical Society searching for centennial farms and ranches

Applications from qualifying farmers and ranchers in the western part of the state have lagged far behind their eastern counterparts.

Arlee, Elmo powwow celebrations cancelled for 2021

CSKT Tribal Council agrees to postpone events another year on advice from committees.

Biden taps Tracy Stone-Manning of Missoula to head BLM

President Joe Biden has nominated a longtime environmental advocate and Democratic aide to oversee the vast expanses of federally-owned land in western states.

Death notice: Ben Griffing, 62

Ben J. Griffing of Polson passed away on April 15.

Remains of missing Polson man discovered in Missoula County

Ben J. Griffing, 62, was reported missing Feb. 3.

Death Notice: Jacqueline M. Kruzen, 72

Jacqueline M. Kruzen, 72, of Polson, passed away Wednesday, April 21.

What’s happening, Lake County?

Many long-standing spring and summer events are set to return, while the fate of some remains unclear

Is Lake County ready to resume its packed calendar of spring and summer events this year? Well, yes and no.

Time Capsule: They’ve got the beat

This week in Lake County news archives.

Pablo’s Church of the Nazarene celebrating 60 years

The community is invited to join the Pablo Church of the Nazarene on Sunday for a celebration to mark the church’s 60-year anniversary.

Letters to the Editor: Ridiculous catch and release

April 22, 2021 letters to the editor

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for April 22, 2021.

Legals for April, 22 2021

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County sports schedule and results.

Filmmakers seeking Montana production crew and actors

The story, based on a best-selling western novel, takes place circa 1879 and is written by L. J. Martin, who will direct the feature.

Polson Farmers Market opening May 7

Polson Farmers Market is open every Friday from 9 a.m to 1 p.m., May to October.

Senior Center Calendars

Dixon Senior Center meals and activities.

Sen. Hertz playing key role in state income tax revisions

Montana state lawmakers are pushing forward bills posing major and minor revisions to state income tax policies.

Sun and fun at the Dilly Bar Invitational

Six area track teams engage in heated competition, with a few twists

Saturday was a beautiful day in the Mission Valley for track and field and ice cream.

Softball Roundup: Mission Valley teams hitting on all cylinders

It was a week of heavy hitting and stingy defense for Mission Valley softball teams, who went 6-1 with several blow-out wins.

Ronan Police Chief Weaver retiring

Ronan Police Chief Kenneth Weaver announced last month that he intends to retire after 36 years in law enforcement.

Port Polson Players working toward June opening

2021 season expected to open with the classic 1890s melodrama “Dirty Work at the Crossroads"

CSKT Health Outreach Van conducting remote clinics

The new CSKT Tribal Health Outreach Van may be coming to a community near you.

Highway improvements near Lakeside underway

The Montana Department of Transportation began construction to improve U.S. 93 South near Lakeside and Somers on Monday.

District Court actions, April 15

Lake County District Court

Spring Mack Days: Krogstad, Perkins win Bucket Day competition

Krogstad and Perkins turned in the heaviest bucket at 30.3 pounds.

Planning Board recommends denial of outdoor recreation park zoning request

Torsten and Jessica Wedel are asking the board to change zoning regulations so they can build the park on the west side of U.S. 93, just south of Goose Bay and Table Bay.

‘A huge burden off our shoulders’

Communities near and far rally to support Isaiah Allik

Guest column: The truth about the COVID stimulus

When we elect politicians, the hope is that as they share information, they are giving us as much truth as possible.

Time Capsule: New fire rig

This week in the Lake County news archives.

Arlee CDC steps up to the plate

The Arlee Community Development Corporation has been very active and effective in its nearly two decades of existence.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for April 15, 2021.

Pandemic creates new challenges for animal shelters

The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is the only shelter on the Flathead Indian Reservation, an area that stretches from Arlee to Polson to Hot Springs.

Letters to the Editor: Restore lost services

April 15, 2021 letters to the editor

Legals for April, 15 2021

Community Notes: Kindergarten roundups, community cleanup events and an author's reading

Community notes for April 15, 2021

Sports calendar and scoreboard

Lake County high school sports schedule and results.

Public Meetings, April 15-22

This week's Lake County government and school meetings.

Senior Center Calendars

Dixon Senior Center meals and activities.

Shirley M. O’Brien Henderson, 78

Shirley M. O’Brien Henderson, aka Squirrel and Keeka, was born in Longview, Wash., on May 14, 1942.

Municipal candidate filing period opens April 22

Municipal positions in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius are up for election this year.

Softball Roundup: Bulldogs too much for Maidens

Mission-Arlee-Charlo traveled to Ronan and walked away with a 16-3 nonconference victory.

Lady Pirates dominate Dillon

The Polson tennis teams took on Dillon twice in two days on their home courts Friday and Saturday.

Calvin Judson (Jud) Hubbard, 76

Calvin Judson (Jud) Hubbard of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Brander has big day at Frenchtown Invitational

Ronan boys finished sixth in team standings.

Woman involved in fatal Pablo crash pleads not guilty to two charges

A Kalispell woman accused of causing a fatal accident in Pablo last fall while driving a stolen vehicle pleaded not guilty to charges of negligent homicide and theft, both felonies.

Spring Mack Days: Turner extends perfect streak to five days

A total of 14,068 lake trout have been entered so far.

Keith Warren McCurdy, 88

Keith Warren McCurdy has trekked his last hunting trail, delivered his final closing argument, imparted his last sage advice, and honored us with his final compliments as of April 8, 2021.

Lake County District Court actions, April 7-8

Lake County District Court

Lake County Justice Court actions, March 31

Lake County Justice Court

UM student-organized Kyiyo Pow Wow goes virtual this year

One of the nation’s oldest annual powwows will be held virtually this year.

Flathead Audubon offering trio of field trips

Flathead Audubon is offering three great field trips on April 20-22.

Emergency rent, utility assistance available for Montanans

The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program is taking applications from Montanans who have lost income and are at risk of housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Proposed recreation park near Lakeside draws opposition

A proposal to build an outdoor recreation park near the west shore of Flathead Lake has drawn immense opposition from neighbors.

Keeping stretch of Back Road litter free is Ronan man's personal mission

Larry Ruffatto of Ronan makes it hard for the rest of us to come up with excuses.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for April 8, 2021

Time Capsule: Stars of the stage

This week in Lake County news archives.

Letters to the Editor: What's the end game?

April 8, 2021 letters to the editor

Legals for April, 8 2021

Crews contain 316-acre brush fire west of Dixon

The wildfire burned 316 acres along the Flathead River 5 miles west of Dixon.

Polson launches sewer improvement project

Let the digging begin.

Public meetings, April 8-15

Lake County government and school meetings.

William Bryan Ashley, 58

William Bryan Ashley, age 58, passed away April 6, 2021 in Missoula.

Sports calendar and scoreboard, April 7-15

Lake County high school sports events and results.

Evans’ slam boosts Bulldogs

Freshman outfielder Izzy Evans launched a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Mission-Arlee-Charlo a sufficient cushion to hold off visiting Eureka on Friday.

Fryberger, Brander shine at Gene Hughes Invitational

Teams from Charlo, St. Ignatius, Arlee, Polson and Ronan competed in the meet at Hamilton.

Druyvestein blanks Hamilton

Katelyne Druyvestein struck out 13 and didn’t allow a hit in the Polson softball team’s 24-0 five-inning win at Hamilton on Thursday.

Prep Roundup: Pirates tennis sweeps Stevensville

Also: Ronan softball and Ronan and Arlee track.

Rodeos returning to Polson Fairgrounds

Flathead River and Mission Mountain rodeos making a comeback.

District Court Actions, March 31 to April 1

Lake County District Court

Polson's Thiel to play golf at Carroll College

Polson High School senior Ellie Thiel signed a letter of intent last week to play golf at Carroll College in Helena.

Lake County Justice Court actions, March 29-30

Lake County Justice Court

Charlo School District adopts four-day school week

Trustees adopted the change during a special school board meeting on March 31.

Mark Curtis Moderie, 56

Mark Curtis Moderie passed away of natural causes on March 8, 2021.

Spring Mack Days: Turner enjoys perfect weekend

It was a great Easter weekend for Spring Mack Days leading angler Kolton Turner of Kalispell, whose basket was full with his limit of 100 fish all three days.

Charles Lee Hensley, 51

Charles Lee Hensley died March 29, 2021, when he lost his brutal battle with cancer.

St. Ignatius Easter egg hunt was hoppin’

Hordes of children burst onto the fields at St. Ignatius schools Saturday.

Groups launch fundraiser for Bad Rock project

As part of a final push to raise the money necessary to purchase nearly 800 acres along the Flathead River, the Flathead Land Trust and other partners are launching an online auction that will offer bidders a wide range of exclusive outdoor experiences.

View from the Library: Happy National Library Week

National Library Week is April 4-10 this year.

CSKT announces completion of groundbreaking missing persons response plan

CSKT Chairwoman Shelly Fyant announced the completion of the first-in-the-nation Tribal Community Response Plan (TCRP) to address investigations of missing and murdered indigenous persons.

March marriages

Lake County marriages for March 2021

Glacier Park finalizes ticketed entry system

Glacier National Park officials announced Wednesday that a ticketed entry system for the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor is officially a go for the 2021 season.

Patricia Beverly Matuska, 94

Patricia Beverly Matuska, age 94, passed away March 27, 2021.

Missing persons investigations require close ties all around

Whenever the Flathead Tribal Police get a call for help or a tip on a case, they take it very seriously.

Charlo athlete gains insight with cancer diagnosis

Isaiah Allik of Charlo finally figured out why his leg had been bugging him for over a year. Throughout his senior year, he found his flexibility decreasing and his leg weakening. He pushed through it, completing an undefeated season and winning a 2020 state wrestling championship.

Ronan’s Madeline McCrea named TATL award recipient

Madeline McCrea, a senior at Ronan High School, is the latest recipient of the Today’s Achievers, Tomorrow’s Leaders award.

Letters to the Editor: An attack on local government

April 1, 2021 letters to the editor

Time Capsule: Left holding the bag

This week in Lake County News archives.

Birth Announcements

Lake County birth announcements for April 1, 2021

Legals for April, 1 2021