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Turkey Trot revs appetite and gives back
On a brisk, sunny Thanksgiving morning, around 100 people gathered near the intersection of Hwy. 93 and 35 for t...
Polson City Commission considers lakeshore regs
The question of how best to update Polson’s antiquated Lakeshore Protection Regulations was posed to the city commission at Monday’s meeting.
Native American Heritage Day: Polson students study heritage and traditions
Students at Polson Middle School set aside their regular studies Tuesday to learn about the cultural and artistic traditions of Salish and Kootenai people du...
Man in custody for negligent homicide after 17-year-old dies near Mission Dam
David Hammer Jr., 17, of St. Ignatius was found injured and unconscious by family members near Mission Dam in the early morning hours of Nov. 20.
Polson woman pleads not guilty to meth charges
Marcyanna Rose Dimond, 44, of Polson appeared in Missoula Nov. 17 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto and pled not guilty on charges of possession with intent to distribute meth.
Harlan Vaska found guilty of 11th DUI
Harlan Gerald Vaska sat before a jury and District Court Judge Robert Whelan Monday after pleading not guilty to an 11th DUI charge dating back to 2021.
First Quarter Honor Rolls: Arlee & Polson
Arlee and Polson high schools recently released their first quarter honor rolls.
Polson Seniors: Thanksgiving feast served Nov. 18
Congratulations to those elected to office – in your positions please be sensitive to the needs of the senior citizens and others.
Highway 93 updates
Work begins on Ronan-North project, fencing underway near St. Ignatius, and don't crowd the plows.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Warm meals for winter
The St. Ignatius Center offers warmth, a warm meal and companionship at our noon meals.
Republicans best Dems again in Lake County
Results from last Tuesday’s election in Lake County show another Democratic rout in the few contested races.
Both sides comment on lopsided election
Predictably, representatives for local Republicans and Democrats voiced very different views of the outcomes from last Tuesday’s general election.
County governments pressured to object to CSKT compact
As the deadline approaches to file objections to water rights claims set out in the Flathead Water Compact, some local officials are considering the effects ...
Polson Invitational: A different brand of athleticism
With their season just getting underway, five Polson students and one Ronan student took a brief time out from the Polson Invitational Speech and Debate Tour...
Arlee voters approve bonds for building project
Arlee School District voters approved two bond issues in last Tuesday’s election, clearing the way for the district to build a new 20,000-square foot structure to house grades 3-6.
Hearing on lakeshore regulations draws crowd
A surprisingly crowded council chamber awaited Lake County Commissioners last Thursday for a hearing on a resolution to amend the Lakeshore Protection Regula...