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Flathead Lake’s late summer levels aren't just a local issue
Each summer, as Flathead Lake reaches its scenic peak, calls grow louder to hold the lake level high through August and into September. For lakeshore residents, recreation businesses and visitors, that’s an understandable request. But what’s often missing from the conversation is what that late-summer water is also needed for – and what we lose when we keep it bottled up.
The America I love: Good while it lasted
The country that I love is behaving like a spoiled child. There is a new way of doing in American government that replaces trust with fear, understanding with punishment, and reason with revenge.
"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.
Lake County takes steps to bring home its garbage
After 25 years of shipping household waste to Missoula, Lake County is bringing home its garbage.
Thoughts & prayers just don't cut it
A Minnesota State Representative has been shot and killed. So has her husband. A Minnesota State Senator has been shot, but not killed. So has his wife. And a shocked America offers up its thoughts and prayers, which seems to be the best that a shocked America can do.
What’s the point of being a U.S. Senator if you don’t have guts?
More than half a century ago, when I was a young, enlisted man stationed at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C., I contacted former Montana Senator Burton K. Wheeler. I introduced myself and asked him if I could have a visit with him.
Our senators need to stand up for democracy
The No Kings rallies on June 14 made up the largest single-day protest in US history. In our mostly-red state, Montana had 29 protests, with thousands of participants.
Ronan grads told: "No more time for procrastination"
The Ronan High School Band played the processional ushering in the Class of 2025 last Friday evening. The stands of Laverne Parrish Memorial Field were filled with parents, grandparents, relatives and friends, many holding flowers, who came to celebrate the 89 graduates of Ronan High School.
Audubon presenter explores "The Grandeur of Glacier"
Denny Olson shares "The Grandeur of Glacier National Park" during Mission Mountain Audubon's next community program at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the Polson Library Meeting Room.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Elder scam class on Wednesday
The Montana Department of Justice is holding a class on “Elder Scam and Exploitation Self Defense” Wednesday, June 11, from 1:00-2:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church of St Ignatius.
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.
St. Ignatius Seniors: How to beat the heat
The National Institute on Aging reports the elderly are particularly vulnerable to high heat temperatures, which can put people at risk for fatigue, edema, heat rash, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To lower your risk of heat related illness, drink fluids, avoid alcohol and caffeine.
More than 300 attend Polson's No Kings protest
A colorful crew if protesters lined the intersection of Highways 93 and 35 in Polson Saturday, waving signs and banners opposed to what participants describe as the autocratic leanings of President Trump.
SKC grads: "The world needs what you have"
The Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center was packed to capacity Saturday with Salish Kootenai College graduates seated in chairs on the gym floor and well-wishers crowding the bleachers.
Port Polson Players celebrate 50th summer season
What sounds like the opening scene of a musical led to Karen and Neal Lewing’s real-life marriage a few months later, and the enduring partnership that’s at the heart of the Port Polson Players – now celebrating 50 seasons of summer theatre.
Polson Seniors: Be careful with campfires, fireworks
We are closed the Fourth of July to celebrate the independence of U.S.A from the king of England.
Solstice Brewfest celebrates arrival of summer
It’s time to celebrate the official arrival of summer at the 2025 Summer Solstice Festival and Brewfest, June 21 at the Ronan fairgrounds. For the third year in a row, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce is hosting this family-friendly event with a theme of Brews, Bites and Beats.
Centennial birthday doesn't slow Shirley McConnell down
Shirley McConnell’s birthday was May 7, and since she was turning 100, her family began “planning a big to-do,” she said.
Help and support hallmarks of annual Women 4 Wellness
Women 4 Wellness once again brought healthcare seekers and healthcare providers to the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai College last Thursday.
Polson’s Independence Day celebration shines
This year’s Fourth of July celebration begins with the highly anticipated fireworks show over Flathead Lake on July 3, followed by a new kids' parade and the community parade July 4.