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Drug Court: Breaking the cycle of addiction
“This is one of my proudest moments,” said Susan Pierre, standing before a crowded courtroom on the third floor of…
Cherry crop damaged by January deep freeze
January’s cold spell has returned to haunt Flathead cherry growers. “It’s something I’ve known since the day after the hard freeze,” said Finley Point orchard …
Ronan secures MREC land from Lake County
There should have been confetti and a parade as Lake County Commissioners made a move to put the Mission Recreation Event Center land to use.
Mission's Class of 2024: "You are capable of greatness"
As St. Ignatius High School Principal Shawn Hendrickson bid farewell to 32 graduates Saturday afternoon, he told the audience that this year’s crop had reeled …
Idaho man pleads not guilty of trafficking fentanyl
An Idaho Falls man is accused of trafficking fentanyl into Lake County. Tyler Jeffrey Parmenter, 32, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court May …
Hammer admits to drug charges, dangerous pursuit
A Charlo man, who led law enforcement on a pursuit while throwing drugs out the window of his car, has admitted to some of the resulting criminal charges. Pasc…
Ronan man admits to attempted firearm theft
A Ronan man admitted to breaking into another man’s home in an attempt to steal a firearm. Warren Edward James, 42, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court May 22, to felony burglary.
Lake level could reach full pool by mid-June
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the remaining flood control restrictions on Flathead Lake Levels, clearing the way for the lake to reach full pool of …
Polson Seniors: Be an informed voter
On June 6, 1944, allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. It was the beginning of the end of Fascism in Europe. Unfortunately, fascist ideology is still promoted worldwide. If you do not vote, you have no v…
Ronan council approves street closures for summer events
The Ronan City Council helped clear the way for summer events Wednesday evening by approving the following open container permits and street closures:
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Prominent Native leader returns to SKC to deliver keynote address
Angelique Albert, CEO of Native Forward Scholars Fund, is the keynote speaker for Salish Kootenai College commencement ceremonies, 11 a.m. June 8 at the the Jo…
SKC student honored with volunteer award
Salish Kootenai College student Andrea Hall was among 18 students honored in April with Montana Student Volunteer Awards.
Women 4 Wellness gives back to the community
A team of “fierce women” spends months piecing together Women 4 Wellness, the giant healthcare fair held annually at Salish Kootenai College. According to Kell…
Memorial Day: “Hard to put into words”
Kids, dressed in red, white and blue, carried plastic bags in hopes candy would be tossed during the Memorial Day parade in Polson. A smattering of adults line…