Legals for July, 17 2025

Montana Supreme Court case is win for transparency

In a major boost to Montanans’ constitutional right to know, the state Supreme Court recently ruled that citizens who successfully sue for public records are presumptively entitled to recover their attorney’s fees. With this precedent, courthouse doors are more accessible to those who have been wrongfully denied their right to know.

Open house slated Aug. 9 for Dave Stipe Annex

The Lake County Commissioners have scheduled an open house Aug. 9 for the newly constructed Dave Stipe Annex.

"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.

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.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courier, July 17, 1980

Letter to the 400 richest Americans

I just wanted you all to know that I am one American who is really glad that you got a well-deserved tax break in the One Big Beautiful Bill. I know a lot of people are jealous of you because you are really rich, but that’s no reason for you to have to be punished with high tax rates.