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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…
Commissioners move ahead on annex, road projects
The Lake County Commissioners moved forward on two major projects Monday morning by hiring a design and build team for the new courthouse annex and awarding an engineering contract for a $13-million road improvemen…
Governor vetoes Hertz’s lakeshore bill
Last Thursday, Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Polson Sen. Greg Hertz regarding structures built in the Lakeshore Protection Zone.
Highway project adds rumble strips on 93
In yet another Highway 93 project, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is teaming up with HighMark Traffic Services to install rumble strips between the Interstate 90 Wye Interchange and Big Arm.
Organization bids farewell to Richardson, welcomes new ED
SAFE Harbor – an organization that assists those dealing with domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and dating violence – is going through its own trans…
Conservation easement proposed along Thompson River
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is initiating public scoping on a potential purchase of a conservation easement in Flathead and Sanders counties, along the Thompson River drainage.
20th Judicial District Court News
Some of last week's proceedings in Judge Molly Owen's court:
Lack of April showers brings diminished snow pack
After a couple of months of above normal precipitation across most of Montana, active weather largely slowed down in April.
Blue Bay receives grant for life-jacket kiosk
The Recreation Management Program that oversees Blue Bay Campground on Flathead Lake received a grant from the Sea Tow Foundation to provide a life-jacket kiosk where guests can check out life jackets free of charg…
Mussel Walk: Students learn to defend Flathead from AIS
Students from St. Ignatius High and Two Eagle River School in Pablo learned about the scourge of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) during a recent Mussel Walk – o…
Ravalli AIS check station open 24/7
As the tourism season amps up, the Aquatic Invasive Species inspection station in Ravalli is gearing up too, and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning May 13.
Library construction starts with demolition
The bright yellow walls of the North Lake County Library District building had big red x’s on them, indicating which wall was to be demolished as construction …
Former police chief pleads not-guilty to DUI
Jeremy Morigeau, attorney for former Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, entered a not-guilty plea to a DUI charge on behalf of his client on April 26 in Justice Court.
Third time’s a charm: Polson voters approve two bond issues
Polson’s two bond issues passed by comfortable margins during last Tuesday’s election.
Judge rules Public Law 280 suit can go forward
The fate of Public Law 280 – the law enforcement agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County and the State of Montana that gives the county jurisdiction over felonies committed on the…
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with cow
DeWayne L. Kemp of Ronan died May 3 when his motorcycle struck a black cow on Highway 93 near the intersection of Lake McDonald Road on Post Creek Hill. He was 59.