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FLOW swim coach claims three bronze medals
Mark Johnston, coach of the Flathead Lake Open Water Swimmers (FLOWS), earned three bronze medals at the 2025 Worl…
Library continues reopening process
It has been so nice to hear how important the library is to our community and we are so grateful to be able to offer you curbside pickup and home delivery. We have opened our book drop if you would like to return i…
Runoff creates dangerous river conditions
Spring snowmelt has created high water in streams and rivers in Northwest Montana and forecasters say rain this week
Polson’s First Citizens Bank branch sold
Unity Bank, a community bank with 15 locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has purchased First Citizens Bank in Polson. First Citizens Bank opened as Unity Bank on May 18.
Western Native Voices establishes COVID-19 relief fund
The Western Native Voices COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established in a partnerships between Western Native Voice and We Are Montana to help respond to the urgent requests from Native leaders for resources to supp…
Museum takes part in Military Appreciation Month
The Miracle of America Museum in Polson is recognizing Military Appreciation Month in May.
Polson gets funding for SWAT gear
Polson Police Department has been awarded a $72,000 federal grant to purchase quick-response protective equipment.
Missoula man dies in Lake County crash
A 47-year-old Missoula man is dead after crashing the pickup truck he was driving early Friday near Pablo.
Ronan senior uses grandmothers’ legacy to lead through kindness
Brooklyn Kenelty is driven, focused and competitive by nature; but she is equally goofy and fun-loving.
Arlee senior finds science and math a worthy challenge
Denny Nelson-Sween will be giving the Salutatorian speech at Arlee High School’s graduation ceremony this Sunday, May 24. He expects to be finishing his senior…
Polson adopts smoking ban for city parks
Polson has formally adopted a no smoking policy for its city parks.
Fishing access site at Elmo to remain open
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Lake County recently reached an agreement on a temporary five-year license to keep the Elmo Fishing Access on Flathead Lake open for public use.
Missing persons cases decline on Flathead Reservation
Montana Department of Justice statistics indicate indigenous people are four times more likely to go missing as non-indigenous persons. That’s just one element…
Creativity in the face of a new normal
What are business owners to do when their entire business model becomes moot in the face of a pandemic?
Firefighters work together ‘like clockwork’ on tire fire
Ronan Fire Chief Chase Adler is not a man to brag. After every incident, he and his fellow firefighters discuss what went wrong and what needs improvement when…
Command center urges alternate graduation ceremonies
While Governor Steve Bullock has eased restrictions in Montana and allowed school boards to decide if they want to reopen schools and conduct graduations, the Lake County-CSKT Unified Command Center says serious ca…