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Updated 6 days, 4 hours ago

Thinking of working near a stream? Talk to the experts first

Whether you're a longtime landowner or new to rural life in Lake County, it’s important to understand how water is…

Updated 6 days, 4 hours ago
As season winds down, cherry harvest marred by wind, rain

Cherry season is winding down for Flathead Cherry Growers, but “we harvested and shipped 1.6-million pounds of cherries as of today,” Brian Campbell said Monda…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Polson Seniors: Sturgeon Moon rises Aug. 8

The full moon (Sturgeon) is best viewed Aug. 8. During fire season we call it the red moon.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Pioneer Days heads to the beach

The theme for this year’s Ronan Pioneer Days, Aug. 1-3, is “Beach Party” in honor of a new addition to the menu, the City Slicker Summer Splash presented by Dew Crew Inflatables from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the …

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Ronan man accused of car theft

A Ronan man is accused of felony theft for stealing a car while the vehicle’s owner was dropping off children near the Ronan Library. Leonard Grenier Jr., 40, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polso…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
St. Luke receives national recognition for stroke, heart attack care

St. Luke Community Healthcare has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality, guideline-directed care for both stroke and heart attack patients, earni…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
FLBS hosts open house Aug. 8

The Flathead Lake Biological Station hosts a free Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8. The annual family-friendly event provides opportunities to learn more about the research and work of FLBS scientists and educ…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Quick council meeting deals with business, preps for Pioneer Days

Taylor Lennox of Mission West Community Development Partners updated the Ronan City Council on the Ronan Pilot Tourism Grant during the meeting July 23.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Kids and critters preside at Lake County Fair

With a Barnyard Beach Party theme, chances were good the Lake County Fair would be fun. And it was.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Contest winners announced for Polson in Bloom

Mary Jensen and Jane Larson, judges of the annual Polson in Bloom contest and members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation, …

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Correction

The story titled “Man accused of building illegal road in Woods Bay” that appeared on page 2 of last week’s Leader was inaccurate, due to an inaccuracy in the original charging documents.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Library bans blind man, citing harassment

The world doesn’t look the same to Michael Ross as it does to most of us. He can’t read these words printed on a page, or discern doorways or stop signs or peo…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Community comes together for Charlo 4-H family

Allen Detert, a member of the Charlo Stockgrowers 4-H Club, was injured in a four-wheeler accident on July 2. Allen spent several weeks in Seattle Children’s H…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Art, crafts and sweet treats abound at Flathead Cherry Festival

The sweet dark red cherries the region is famous for ripened early so there were a multitude for visitors to buy during last weekend’s Flathead Cherry Festival…

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Commerce turns down resort designation

City Manager Ed Meece informed the Polson City Commission that the Department of Commerce has denied the city’s request that it be designated a resort communit…