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Jessica Maley, 37
March 28, 2025 midnight

Jessica Maley, 37

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of Jessica Lynn Maley on Feb. 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital in Spokane, Wash.

Patricia Binger
March 13, 2025 midnight

Patricia Binger

Patricia Sue Binger of Big Arm was born in Long Beach, Calif., on Oct. 1, 1944, to Margaret and Hiram Hovick. Ten days later, having never even met her, her father was killed in a DC-3 crash while on a food dropping mission in the Burma/India area during WWII.

March 27, 2025 midnight

Internet access aid should help Montanans not Musk

Monica Tranel has started publishing on Substack under Monica Tranel from Montana Connections. Her article on broadband access caught my eye as at times I am frustrated with my internet access.

March 13, 2025 midnight

St. Ignatius Seniors: Spring into exercise routine

We have sunshine! Regular physical activity (aka exercise) helps to improve mobility, balance, cognitive function, reduce fall risk and improves overall health and well-being.

April 3, 2025 midnight

Polson opens season with 8-5 win over Eureka

While Major League Baseball got started this week, Polson residents didn’t have to go further than Eureka to see some major league fireworks.

Week 1: Mack Days angler lands 38-inch lake trout
March 19, 2025 midnight

Week 1: Mack Days angler lands 38-inch lake trout

The 2025 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake started out with anglers saying “fish on” many times over the first few days of the event.

March 27, 2025 midnight

Polson tennis teams shine in weekend matchups

Polson had a busy start to the tennis season, hosting both Southwest A Conference foe Hamilton and fellow Northwest A Conference squad Libby. The boys split their matches while the girls won both matchups.

April 10, 2025 midnight

Polson offense overwhelms Noxon in 16-1 victory

The Polson Pirates didn’t waste any time flexing their offensive firepower in Saturday’s non-conference matchup, exploding for 16 runs in three innings to cruise past Noxon 16-1 at home.

MAC softball dominates Deer Lodge in shutout win
April 3, 2025 midnight

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.

Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to local veteran
April 10, 2025 midnight

Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to local veteran

Wriggly Zippy is a carefree Boxer, but four-year-old Gretchen has a serious side. The regal black Great Dane with splashy white stockings and white beauty marks is a service dog for Bill.

April 3, 2025 midnight

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.

March 13, 2025 midnight

Polson Seniors: Looking for volunteer drivers

Due to the ever-increasing lunchtime food deliveries, we will be able to add an additional route. Routes should take about 45 minutes, all within a five-mile radius of Polson.

April 3, 2025 midnight

Broadband access grants diverted to billionaire

Montana was awarded $628,973,798.59 through the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program. In March, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that BEAD was reversing the decision to prioritize fiber Internet networks in distributing grants like the nearly $629 million for Montana.

Maddy Illig: A portrait of resilience
March 20, 2025 midnight

Maddy Illig: A portrait of resilience

What does it mean to be resilient? Maddy Illig knows the answer.

Polson Softball battles to draw with Belgrade, shuts out Hamilton
March 27, 2025 midnight

Polson Softball battles to draw with Belgrade, shuts out Hamilton

Polson’s 2025 softball campaign started near the shores of Flathead Lake with two games that provided a good test for the Lady Pirates’ first time out. Polson recorded a hard-fought 4-4 tie against the Belgrade Lady Panthers before bouncing back with a dominant 6-0 win over Hamilton

Siips aims to creatively quench thirst
April 10, 2025 midnight

Siips aims to creatively quench thirst

Does a “dirty” Dr. Pepper, concocted with fresh lime, coconut and vanilla, sound good? Siips at 80 Heritage Lane in Polson makes this drink and many other custom beverages.

MAC Softball bounces back with dominant wins
April 10, 2025 midnight

MAC Softball bounces back with dominant wins

After a tough road loss to Troy earlier in the week, the Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) softball team responded in dominant fashion, racking up a pair of mercy-rule wins to improve to 4-1 on the season.

Lady Pirates stay perfect; Maidens grab first win
April 3, 2025 midnight

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.

April 3, 2025 midnight

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.

Patricia Salomon
April 10, 2025 midnight

Patricia Salomon

Patricia Ann (Greene) Salomon, 95, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Polson, surrounded by family and friends.