Sometimes we all need a hand

Last Thursday, I walked to work in a snowstorm. I walked home in a blizzard.

Word from Helena: Media makes picture worse

It was great to have two extra days off to rest and celebrate Easter with my family. Things get pretty hectic in Helena. But once again I have to tell you that the newspapers and television make it seem much worse than it is.

Polson library prepares to host eclipse event

The North Lake County Public Library is ready for day to turn into night Monday as a solar eclipse makes its way across Montana and the United States.

Cheerful Heart, hospital team up for upgrades

POLSON — Upgrades on the third floor oncology wing of St. Joseph’s Medical Center moved into the second phase this fall.

Jore weighs in on legislative impasse

By Rep. Rick Jore

Did state use Enron accounting tricks?

It was great to be home for Easter. I hope that yours was full of meaning and that everyone could be with his or her family and friends. Only 22 more days left in the legislative session.

A look inside the Lake County jail

Federal emergency funds help with jail improvements, but lawsuits challenge the county to address alleged inhumane conditions.

Everything you really don't need to know about the Montana Primaries

By Jennifer McBride / Leader Staff

Dale Howell

DALE HOWELL

Construction of new Polson distillery begins

Swimming Horse Distillery expected to open this summer after new building is complete.

Live History Days brings history to life

You’ll find lots of history at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson where the exhibits tell the story of America and its peoples. And during Live History Days, many exhibits come alive as skilled craftsmen demonstrate how things were made in the “old days” while volunteers start the engines on what are usually static displays.

Meeting of the minds

Daines visits Salish Kootenai College

PABLO — Last Friday, Congressman Steve Daines dropped by the Salish Kootenai College to tour the campus and meet with newly inaugurated president Robert DePoe, III.

Ninepipes Museum enhancements in progress following needs assessment

Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana is growing up.

Update from Helena

Lots of interesting bills last week. We passed House Bill 175 to put medical marijuana repeal back on the ballot in 2012 to let you vote. The floor debate seemed to center on which poll numbers reported by the newspapers were important. I voted for this.

Update from Helena

As you probably know, I write this column several days before the paper goes to print. I am hoping that when you read this, we are finished or nearly finished. It depends on whether or not the Governor vetoes, amends or line item vetoes House Bill 2.

News briefs, May 13

Three Lake County students receive scholarships

Polson offers a look at history through the glass

Last Friday night, the kids pressing the noses against window glass in downtown Polson weren't looking at prospective Christmas presents. Well, maybe they were, but they also were looking at scenes of living history acted out by local volunteers.

New businesses flood into city

POLSON – City Manager Mark Shrives said the Polson economy is on the verge of a boom.

Arlee board stays busy

ARLEE — This month the Arlee School Board met and reviewed agenda items.

Polson library renovation gets green light

The North Lake County Library will start the New Year moving forward with a major renovation project.