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Montanans often pay twice for Right to Know requests
Montana boasts a unique and expansive constitutional guarantee to public information. But Montana law allows agencies to charge Montanans a fee for completing Right to Know requests, if the agency chooses to do so.
Spalliero admits to sexual abuse of children
Anthony Joseph Spalliero, 47 of Ronan, admitted to misrepresenting himself on social media to obtain explicit images of underage girls. He pled guilty in District Court in Polson March 12 to four counts of sexual abuse of children and one count of intimidation for threatening a girl to send more. His bail is set at $500,000.
Real problem, wrong solution
There are apparently differences in the expectations of those in the new Trump administration who oppose immigration.
Cut the budget, not the Constitution
Elon Musk, in addition to being the world’s richest person, is probably its largest contractor. He knows where the money is. Does anyone think, in his role as budget czar, that he will crack down on himself?
Why is Gale Decker still on the ballot?
A question myself and a lot of community members would like to know the answer to is how can Gale Decker be on the ballot?
Commissioner takes issue with police chief's book
The last issue of the Lake County Leader included an article about a recent book written and published by Polson City Chief of Police George Simpson titled, “Polson Chief Authors Book on Public Law 280 and Indian Law.”
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories harvested from the Stories harvested from the Lake County Leader, June 6, 2016
Republican senators say leaders must face ethics investigation
As senators, we are charged with the responsibility to serve the people of Montana by working together to shape laws that are in the best interest of our state. As Republican senators, we believe we have been tasked with pursuing fiscal responsibility and limited, effective government.
Choosing Azzopardi over "Rubberstamp" Reksten
It is difficult to write a letter in support of Shirley Azzopardi for House District 13 without comparing her to her opponent, the incumbent Linda Reksten.
Ronan business uses high-tech oven to "cook" wood
About a month ago, a new oven arrived in Ronan that weighs 84,000 pounds. It took two or three cranes to unload the beast and maneuver it into its new home at Tech Woods USA on Terrace Lake Road.
Montana Legislators: Don’t bring back smoking indoors
Some ideas are so bad that they’re ridiculous. Like bringing back smoking rooms to Montana businesses.
Bills would seek to “hold judicial branch accountable”
Senate Republicans have numerous pieces of legislation to consider during the 2025 session, but few are as important as bills to reform Montana’s overreaching courts.
Mentorship helps break cycle of substance abuse
Substance abuse, particularly opioid misuse, continues to devastate families in Montana.
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.
Couple accusing of abusing family member
A Ronan couple is accused of abusing a family member. Eddie Robert Cowen, 41, and Donna Rochelle Vincent Cowen, 65, recently appeared in District Court in Polson separately for arraignment hearings.
Oregon man admits to felony sexual abuse of minor
Tyler Davis Booze, 30, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson to felony sexual abuse of children.
Justice for Kaylee Hale delayed due to no-show
John Philip Donaldson, the primary suspect in the death of Kaylee Hale, failed to appear in District Court in Polson March 24 for a trial on domestic abuse charges dating back to Dec. 30, 2023. The Lake County Attorney’s Office issued a warrant for his arrest in the amount of $200,000.
Commission says yes to storage units, negotiating manager contract
The Polson City Commission considered two developments and decided whether to pursue an employment contract with the city manager at Monday's meeting.