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"Quiet" Campaign: High-powered fundraising allows St. Joe's to break ground on new clinic
July 17, 2025 midnight

"Quiet" Campaign: High-powered fundraising allows St. Joe's to break ground on new clinic

“This is a place of good heart in our language,” said former Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Councilman Steve Lozar of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. There was plenty of “good heart” on display Monday at the groundbreaking of St. Joe’s new clinic.

July 17, 2025 midnight

Legals for July, 17 2025

July 10, 2025 midnight

Legals for July, 10 2025

Terry Ewing, 68
July 10, 2025 midnight

Terry Ewing, 68

Terry Lynn Ewing died July 6, 2025, in Kalispell.

Arlee parade celebrates "Home of the Free"
July 10, 2025 midnight

Arlee parade celebrates "Home of the Free"

The weather was overcast with occasional spits of rain; but it was the Fourth of July, and Arlee celebrated with a parade – number 76 to be exact. The 2025 theme was “Home of the Free Because of the Brave.”

Crowd estimated at 800 to 1,000 for Charlo's parade
July 10, 2025 midnight

Crowd estimated at 800 to 1,000 for Charlo's parade

Organizers estimate that 800 to 1,000 people lined Hwy. 212 for Charlo’s annual Fourth of July parade, which travels through town twice.

Dancers, drummers converge for Arlee Celebration
July 10, 2025 midnight

Dancers, drummers converge for Arlee Celebration

Dancers, drummers, singers and stick game players and their families have enjoyed the Arlee Celebration for 125 years, along with community members and, increasingly, visitors from all over the world. This year’s powwow, held June 30-July 6 at the powwow grounds south of town, was no different.

Big Splash: Paddle Palooza brings 180 paddlers to Polson
July 17, 2025 midnight

Big Splash: Paddle Palooza brings 180 paddlers to Polson

Kimokeo Kapahulehua, called “Uncle” as a term of respect for the Hawaiian elder, gave a blessing last Friday, the opening night of the sixth annual Paddle Palooza held at the Polson Fairgrounds.

Good Old Days dubbed "one of best ever"
July 17, 2025 midnight

Good Old Days dubbed "one of best ever"

Good Old Days, the annual community celebration in St. Ignatius, drew locals and visitors alike last weekend. “I would say this was one of the best Good Old Days to date,” said Darren Orr, one of the event organizers.

The British invade Polson’s Fourth (but the parade still goes on)
July 10, 2025 midnight

The British invade Polson’s Fourth (but the parade still goes on)

Main Street in Polson was the place to witness the surrender of British Redcoats, a hoard of kids racing through town and a procession of humans and animals decked out in red, white and blue last Friday.

Art4Polson initiative inspires "pride of place"
July 17, 2025 midnight

Art4Polson initiative inspires "pride of place"

Art murals keep cropping up around Polson, thanks to the efforts of Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts and a host of volunteers and donors.

Polson High sophomore launches football camp
July 10, 2025 midnight

Polson High sophomore launches football camp

Kids of all ages and from all over western Montana attended the first=ever MTAG camp, but Case Cox was the sole participant who could say he was responsible for starting the whole thing.

July 10, 2025 midnight

Local talent shines at 2025 Splash Classic

A hot weekend of softball wrapped up July 5 at the Polson Softball Complex as the 2025 Splash Classic brought together youth teams from across western Montana to compete in 10U, 12U, and 16/18U divisions. The tournament featured strong performances from Polson’s Lady Pirates and other local athletes, who left their mark both on the field and at the home run derby.

Linda Werdin, 84
July 10, 2025 midnight

Linda Werdin, 84

Linda Dee (Roseleip) Werdin, 84, passed away on June 30, 2025, in the hospital in Lewistown, Mont., after entering an assisted living facility in October 2024.

Allen Roger Sloan, 78
July 17, 2025 midnight

Allen Roger Sloan, 78

Allen Roger Sloan, 78, of Ronan, passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. July 25 at the Ronan Cemetery. Light refreshments will follow at the North Crow Clubhouse.

Charlo's frybread chef: It's all about tradition
July 10, 2025 midnight

Charlo's frybread chef: It's all about tradition

For Nancy Vaughan, the frybread she makes every year for Charlo’s Fourth of July festivities is a matter of tradition.

Lake County athletes shine at state fastpitch tournament
July 17, 2025 midnight

Lake County athletes shine at state fastpitch tournament

Polson, Mission, and Arlee fastpitch players brought home hardware this past weekend at the 2025 Montana Junior Olympic Fastpitch State Tournament, held July 11–13 at the Bozeman and Belgrade softball complexes.

William Owen Lambson
July 17, 2025 midnight

William Owen Lambson

An affinity with water flowed through William Owen Lambson’s life, from his childhood in Lexington, Ky., to his death July 7, 2025, at his home near the edge of Flathead Lake.

July 10, 2025 midnight

Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to Mission Valley events

Mission discus champ aims high for senior year
July 10, 2025 midnight

Mission discus champ aims high for senior year

When Ryan Sharbono stepped into the discus ring at the MHSA Class B/C State Track and Field Championships in Missoula this May, he wasn’t just competing against a field of strong athletes – he was competing against his past self.