Who will speak out for Mahmoud?

I raise my voice for Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Kahlil. Trump is silencing Mahmoud through politically-targeted illegal deportation. Trump doesn’t like Mahmoud’s opinions and activism on Gaza.

Mack Days anglers haul in more than 20,000 lake trout

The third week of Spring Mack Days ended with a total of 20,211 lake trout entries. Weekend totals were 1,939 on Friday, 1,806 on Saturday, and 1,821 on Sunday.

Lake County athletes shine at Frenchtown Invite

The Polson and Ronan track and field teams made a strong statement at the highly competitive Frenchtown Invitational on Saturday, March 29, racking up top finishes, personal records, and championship-worthy performances.

Woman charged with stealing from family trust

A Ronan woman is accused of stealing from a family trust account. Lindsey Montgomery Polchies, 37, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson March 26 to felony theft.

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

Douglas J. Wold, 85

Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected attorney, passed away on March 8, 2025, peacefully at his lake home in Polson.

Major drug bust at KwaTaqNuk results in one arrest

A woman from Kennewick, Wash., is accused of dealing large amounts of fentanyl in Lake County. In total, about 3,000 suspected fentanyl pills were recovered March 16.

Legals for April, 3 2025

Lady Pirates stay perfect; Maidens grab first win

It was a full week of high school softball action for Lake County Class A teams as the Polson Lady Pirates remained undefeated, while the Ronan Maidens picked up their first win of the 2025 season in a dominating home showing against Browning.

Local ranchers feted at annual ag banquet

St. Ignatius farmers Dennis and Melvina Krantz were honored for their contributions to agriculture in the Mission Valley at the 45th annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, held March 28 at the community center in Ronan.

Chiefs fall to Bigfork in home opener

The Ronan Chiefs opened their home schedule on Friday afternoon but couldn’t keep pace with a surging Bigfork squad, falling 10-3 in a Class A baseball contest.

Polson tennis teams defeat Stevi, Ronan

The Polson tennis teams served up some home cooking, racking up four victories in home matches against Stevensville and Ronan on Thursday, March 27.

Polson Boxing Club fighters gear up for regional events

Three young fighters from the Polson Boxing Club are gearing up for a busy April in the ring.

Mentorship helps break cycle of substance abuse

Substance abuse, particularly opioid misuse, continues to devastate families in Montana.

MAC softball dominates Deer Lodge in shutout win

Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball continued its dominant start to the 2025 season with a 15-0 shutout victory over Deer Lodge on Tuesday, March 25, at home.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Mission Valley News, April 4, 1984

MAC baseball squad kicks off season with tough tests

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo baseball team opened its season with two challenging matchups last week, facing off against veteran Class A programs Corvallis and Hamilton.

Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball reloaded, ready to rock

With 24 athletes out for the Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball program this spring, head coach Jessie Nesper is feeling optimistic.

Don’t let Montana’s water protections be washed away

Montana is under threat – not from a natural disaster, but from a wave of legislative proposals that would erode the very laws designed to protect our water, our communities, and our future.

Vaping makes dangerous inroads with students

A formidable foe seems to be actively affecting the youth of the Mission Valley.Vaping, which simulates smoking, has been around for at least two decades. But public school officials says it's getting more prevalent.