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MSU troupe brings ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ to St. Ignatius and Charlo

On a pleasantly cool and mostly sunny Friday evening, Lake County residents gathered at the Good Old Days Park in Mission for a performance of "King Lear" put on by Montana Shakespeare in the Park.

Republican maps for Indian Country: Broken promises

The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission is responsible for redrawing state legislative districts to reflect every community in Montana.

Bulldogs win boys cross country title at Grant-Kohrs Ranch

Placing five runners in the top-ten, the Mission Bulldogs cross country team dominated the field during the Grant-Kohrs Ranch Run in Deer Lodge on Saturday claiming the boys’ team title.

Polson, Ronan volleyball tip off season in Hamilton

After finishing last season battling in the brackets of the state tournament, both the Polson Lady Pirates and Ronan Maidens volleyball teams are looking to continue that success this season.

Local Sports Calendar

Local Sports Calendar

Prep Football Roundup: Vikings ground Eagles

The Charlo Vikings exploded out of the gate in their season home opener Friday night by grounding the Valley Christian Eagles 42-6.

Ruggless appointed to Polson's Ward 1 seat

The Polson City Commission on Monday voted to appoint Jen Ruggless as Ward 1 commissioner.

Bulldogs corral Horseman in season home opener

The Mission Bulldogs looked dominant in their 58-6 Friday night home season-opener win over the Plains Horsemen.

Golf: Polson Pirates win Ronan Invitational

Polson’s Torrin Ellis shot a blistering 71 to easily win the boy’s individual competition during the Ronan Invitational at Mission Mountain Golf Course on Thursday, hosted by Ronan High School.

Flying high at the Skate Jam

Skateboarders from across western Montana were in Polson this past weekend to enjoy what they do best – skate.

Presumptive case of monkeypox reported in Lake County

The Department of Public Health and Human Services Lake County Health Department and CSKT Tribal Health Department today confirmed a single probable case of monkeypox virus infection in a Lake County adult.

CSKT honors late council member Anita Matt

Confederated and Salish Kootenai Tribal Council member Anita Matt died Monday according to a CSKT press release. The tribes will fly flags at half-staff to honor Matt, who had served in her position representing the Dixon District since 2016.

Legals for August, 25 2022

Polson Police warn about scam phone calls

The Polson Police Department is issuing a warning about scam phone calls after investigating a recent incident in which a person received a phone call that appeared to come from the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s office, but was fraudulent.

Polson foundation awards grants

Since 2009, over $1.1 million has been granted to organizations to meet community needs.

Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Alice Joan Cooper

Alice Joan Cooper

Polson in Bloom winners announced

On Aug. 3, the Polson Beautification Committee of ‘Polson in Bloom’ judges Agnes Rinehart, Jane Larson, and Mary Jensen toured gardens and yards to pick this year’s winners of the competition. The judging categories are business and private residences.

Ronan gathering offers up peace and love

Under the shade of a tent near the banks of the Flathead River and just across Sloan’s Bridge on the road from Ronan to Hot Springs, was a gathering of community members joined in faith and fellowship. Most of the attendees were native people, but all were welcome.

Convoy of Hope rolls through Polson

A convoy of trucks rolled into Polson filled with food, water, cleaning supplies and more. Several community groups and organizations added clothes, shoes, school supplies, books, bicycle helmets, backpacks, infant car seats and a sundry of additional items.

Sports calendar

Sports calendar

Prep rivals battle for more than just bragging rights

High School sports are just blah without a little rivalry, and what better way to celebrate a little competition than with a rivalry trophy?

Polson Police warn about scam phone calls

The Polson Police Department is issuing a warning about scam phone calls after investigating a recent incident in which a person received a phone call that appeared to come from the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s office, but was fraudulent.

Noon appointed to redevelopment advisory board

Polson resident Jim Noon was appointed last week fill a vacancy on the Polson Redevelopment Agency board.

Anita L. (Orr) Matt

Anita L. (Orr) Matt

Charlie Darrell Jacquier

Charlie Darrell Jacquier

Thomas (Tom) David Borr

Thomas (Tom) David Borr

The story of fire retardant and why it works

A thick stream of red mist falling from an airplane is one of the most common and dramatic images of Montana’s wildfire season. But while the photos may seem self-explanatory, that red mist — also called long-term fire retardant — has its own complicated story and history.

Trio of fires burning on Flathead Reservation

Crews were battling a trio of new wildfires that cropped up on the Flathead Reservation last week.

Grant to fund work on 3 Lake County roads

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester recently announced a $12.9 million grant to help rebuild three roads in Lake County.

Legals for August, 18 2022

Thomas “Tom” Stewart Gregg, Jr.

Thomas “Tom” Stewart Gregg, Jr.

Birth Announcements

Birth Announcements

Montana company helps fight Elmo Fire from above

A Montana-based aerial firefighting company has played a major role in helping contain the Elmo 2 Fire as Bridger Aerospace Super Scooper pilots dumped millions of gallons of water on the blaze over the course of several days.

CSKT awarded $200k grant for tribal tourism

The Montana Department of Commerce has awarded more than $1.1 million of grant funding to seven of Montana’s Tribal Nations to enhance tourism activities. The grant funding is provided through Commerce’s Tribal Tourism Enhancement Grant (TTEG) program.

UM Leads $10M project to advance Native American STEM education

The National Science Foundation recently awarded $10 million to a six-state collaborative working to boost the underrepresentation of Alaska Native and American Indian (AI/AN) students in STEM disciplines and the workforce.

Polson Class of 72 gathers for 50th reunion

The Polson High School Class of '72 recently held its 50th reunion.

Letters to the editor Aug. 18

Letters to the editor Aug. 18

MSU series focuses on strategies for non-lethal predator management

BOZEMAN — Montana State University will partner with area organizations to host a free webinar series focused on techniques to mitigate predator-livestock conflicts.

PHOTOS: Kiddie Slicker Rodeo

The Kiddie Slicker Rodeo at the Lake County Fair.

State wildlife officials say wolf populations stable

An annual report issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says the wolf population in the state appears to have stabilized after a drop from previous highs.

Clarence Henry Hendrickson Jr.

It is with great sorrow the family of Clarence Henry Hendrickson Jr., 84, of Spokane, Washington, announces he peacefully passed away on Aug. 10, 2022, of coronary heart disease.

Art festival draws brisk crowd to courthouse lawn

The Sandpiper Art Festival is hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery, a nonprofit cooperative that promotes and supports the arts locally.

Car show ignites memories of yesteryear

The show featured a wide variety of makes, models, years and styles but was mainly dominated by classic American muscle cars like the Chevy Camaro, Chevelle and Ford Mustang.

Grand and reserve showmanship awards from the Lake County Fair

Kids in 4-H spend countless hours honing their skills preparing to show their animals at the fair.

Garceau Fire west of Polson grows to 1,500 acres

A new wildfire that sprung up in the Polson area on Tuesday has grown to roughly 1,500 acres.

NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens in Kalispell

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opened Aug. 17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcycle stunt show, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits.

Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival — A true Montana tradition

Driving south on the Swan Valley highway early Saturday afternoon, all was quiet; the sun shone brightly and it was hot, hot, hot. After rounding a curve, the small town of Swan Lake suddenly loomed.

Commission OKs revisions to Polson redevelopment grant program

Revisions to Polson’s tax increment financing grant program received the green light at the City Commission’s Aug. 1 meeting.

Mission Valley family creates 600-foot slip n slide

While a quick jump into the lake maybe a sure-fire way to beat the scorching summer heat for most, one Charlo area family has found a more novel approach in the fight against sweltering temperatures.

Marva Kirby Christian

Marva Kirby Christian

Legals for August, 11 2022

Henningsen hangs on to win wild buffalo ride at Pioneer Days

After the first five thrill-seeking riders were launched into the air and face planted into the dirt mere seconds into their rides at the Ronan Pioneer Days Rodeo, the last rider of the day, Noah Henningsen, rode the longest, which earned him first place during Sunday’s wild buffalo ride with a time of 6.5 seconds.

Comments sought on CSKT gas tax

The Montana Department of Transportation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are seeking an extension of a gas tax agreement that has been in place for the last decade.

Port Polson Players presents 'Driving Miss Daisy'

"Driving Miss Daisy," Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize winning comic drama, wraps up the Port Polson Players 47th summer season with performances set for Aug. 11-28.

Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Darwin David Ekstrom

Darwin David Ekstrom

Rodney Erick Stedje

Rodney Erick Stedje

Crews gain ground on Elmo Fire

As containment of the Elmo 2 wildfire increased to 61% on Tuesday morning, the Lake County Sheriff's Office downgraded evacuation orders to pre-evacuation warnings for residents along Lake Mary Ronan Road west of Dayton Creek Road, Chief Cliff Lane, Black Lake Road and Big Meadows Road.

Elmo Fire reaches Lake Mary Ronan

Firefighters held the line on the Elmo 2 Fire overnight Thursday, keeping blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan and away from hundreds of structures in the area.

Lake County enters stage 1 fire restrictions

KALISPELL — Lake County is entering stage 1 fire restrictions, effective Friday.

Ribbons awarded at Lake County Fair shows

The weather was scorching hot, but despite that, the kids and animals fared well at the Lake County Fair.

Senior center menus and activities

Senior center menus and activities

Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Corneliusen wins best in show at quilt guild event

The annual quilt show put on by the Quilt Guild filled the Ronan Elementary School gymnasium on Friday and Saturday, July 29-30.

Emma Juanita Andersen

Emma Juanita Andersen

Fae Bingham Laud

Fae Bingham Laud

Legals for August, 4 2022

Ranch Rodeo action heats up a fair

With temperatures in the 90s even in the shade, four teams of four and their steeds gathered to compete against each other in the annual Ranch Rodeo at the Lake County Fair.

Polson festival kicks off Flathead cherry season

Thousands filled the downtown streets of Polson last weekend during the Flathead Cherry Festival hosted by the Polson Business Community and Flathead Lake Growers, Inc.

Lavonne Ida Ness Joseph

Lavonne Ida Ness Joseph

Regina Eva Lies

Regina Eva Lies

Death notices

Death notices

Elmo Fire threatens homes; grows to 16k acres

As of Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, mandatory evacuations remained in place for residents of the Lake Mary Ronan corridor, including Lake Mary Ronan Road, Black Lake Road, and the surrounding areas north of Elmo on the west side of Flathead Lake as firefighting crews continue to battle a 16,200-acre wildfire that ignited July 29.