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Two jailed for alleged fentanyl distribution
A Ronan woman allegedly conspired with a man from Pasco, Wash., to bring large amounts of fentanyl to Lake County …
Arlee/Jocko Valley Museum is a homegrown endeavor
The Arlee/Jocko Valley Museum’s former life was as a Methodist Church in Arlee. Built in 1915, the building became the community’s museum in 1990.
Wide-load snags power line, backs up traffic on 93
Traffic was backed up for around two hours on Highway 93 last Friday afternoon after a wide-load tractor-trailer snagged a power line just east of the Polson b…
PSC candidate appears in Polson Aug. 1
Elena Evans, who is running as an Independent for the Public Service Commission, will meet with voters from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Durham in Polson.
Lightning brings three new fire starts
Lightning started three new fires on the Flathead Reservation on Wednesday night according to the CSKT Division of Fire.
Festival celebrates cherries, community
Although this year’s cherry harvest is meager, thanks to last winter’s prolonged deep freeze, it won’t stop locals and tourists alike from attending the much-a…
Power outage hits more than 600 households
More than 600 households were without power Monday after power to the Bonneville substation on Dixon went offline.
Fire danger moves to very high
Wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire have raised the fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to “Very High,” effective immediately.
Ronan woman faces felony assault charge
A Ronan woman is accused of assaulting her friend after consuming alcohol. Nevona Rose Lafley, 18, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court at Polson July 11 to felony aggravated assault.
Commission says yes to storage units, negotiating manager contract
The Polson City Commission considered two developments and decided whether to pursue an employment contract with the city manager at Monday's meeting.
Paddle Palooza: Cancer survivors paddle for health and healing
When Nan Condit first began paddling dragon boats and a solo outrigger canoe as part of her path to breast cancer recovery, she had no idea her passion would e…
Flathead Monster comes ashore in Polson
A sinuous creature now swims in Sacajawea Park, thanks in large part to the vision of Pat Binger, the artistry of sculptor John Leon, and the hard work of Pols…
Extension crew revs up for Lake County Fair
The Lake County Extension office in Ronan is humming this time of year, as Agents Taylor Mullen and Claudia Andrade gear up for the Lake County Fair.
Tribal Complex named in honor of Vern Clairmont
Vern Clairmont, who died a year ago on July 11, was honored last Friday at the Tribal Complex, which has been renamed in his honor.
The British came to Polson, but didn't stay long
For the third year in a row, Polson parade-watchers were treated to a reenactment of the battles of Lexington and Concord, beginning when Paul Revere galloped …
Training offered July 24 for local government review
Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center will provide support to the 43 municipalities – including Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius – and 12 counties in Montana that are participating in the decen…