Snowpack drops as stream flows increase

April ushered in the transition from winter to spring in the Montana snowpack accumulation season.

Legals for May, 15 2025

Legals for June, 5 2025

Legals for June, 4 2025

No more parking behind Ronan Liquor Store

Janelle Campbell of the Ronan Liquor Store asked the Ronan City Council to abandon or change the wording of the City of Ronan easement behind the store during its meeting last Wednesday.

Legals for May, 14 2025

James "Jim" Thomas Collins, 82

On the evening of April 25, 2025, James “Jim” Thomas Collins ascended from this earthly realm, carried on the mighty wings of an eagle, departing from Silver Springs Assisted Living Facility in Townsend, Mont. Jim’s final resting place will be the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, with interment June 6, 2025. A memorial service is planned for June 7, at 1 p.m. at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Townsend, followed by a small reception at the Mint Cafe/Bar.

Legals for May, 22 2025

Letter from yore offers reminder of immigrants' value today

Several decades ago, Mr. Grit Boring, an immigrant to this country, wrote a letter to the editor of the Missoulian with a grateful message to Judge Russell Smith and to the citizens of this country.

Motorcycle fatality reported at Buffalo Bridge

On Wednesday, the Lake County Sheriff released the name of a 41-year-old man who died after an off-road motorcycle crash May 25 near the Flathead River. Jake D. McConnell of Belgrade died at approximately 2:25 p.m. while riding his motorcycle near Buffalo Bridge.

The Big (true) Beautiful (not so much) Bill

After all the concern about runaway government spending and the hand wringing about the budget deficit why on earth would Congress want to pass a tax bill that cuts taxes for the 400-plus American billionaires, pays for it by penalizing sick and lower income people and STILL increases the deficit by $3 trillion?

St. Ignatius Seniors: Balance is important for health and safety

As we age, balance is important for health and safety. Decrease in balance can lead to falls, injuries and reduced independence.

Commissioners hold hearing on proposed construction notice

The Lake County Commissioners are holding a public hearing today on a resolution that would require property owners to file a “notice of new construction” with the planning department. The proposed fee is $5 if filed before the project begins, and goes up to $1,000 if filed after construction begins.

Legals for May, 29 2025

Richard H. 'Rick' Taylor, 78

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our beloved Dad and Grandpa, Richard Harvey “Rick” Taylor, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home in Polson.

SKC names health science building for Dorene Vallee

Salish Kootenai College honors the legacy of Dorene Dupuis Vallee with a ceremony naming the Vallee Building at 11 a.m. May 30.

Harvey Kenitzer, 80

Harvey John Kenitzer, a longtime resident of Polson, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 80. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m.

Harvey Kenitzer, 80

Harvey John Kenitzer, a longtime resident of Polson, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 80. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m.

"Big Beautiful Bill" a raw deal for Montanans

Northern Plains Resource Council believes that our country has never seen a bill of this size and severity introduced in the past, and Montanans of all backgrounds will experience deep impacts.

Polson Boxing Club member competes at Golden Gloves

Polson Boxing Club athlete Oziah HeavyRunner represented Montana at the Rocky Mountain Regional Golden Gloves Tournament, held April 12-13 in Salt Lake City.