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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Agreement boosts lake level through July
Energy Keepers Inc., which operates SKQ Dam, has announced a partial remedy for this summer’s predicted low lake levels.
Mission Valley Food Fling: Trucks & Stands
Whoever said that good quality cuisine had to be served out of a brick-and-mortar building clearly has never had food from a truck or stand. Fortunately, Polson is home to a few options that are more than worth giving a shot.
Theater rolls out the red carpet for the Boys and Girls Club
Move over Tom Cruise, get out of the way Julia Roberts. There are some new young stars taking on the glitz and glamour of the red carpet. This past Friday the Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street in Polson was packed with members of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club for a special presentation of the newest Disney and Pixar flic, “Elio.”