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"

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.

Mission Valley Mariners notch two wins at Harp Tournament

The Mission Valley Mariners posted a 4-2 record last week, sweeping a home doubleheader against Libby before notching two dominant wins and suffering a pair of close losses at the John Harp Tournament in Kalispell.

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.

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Legals for July, 17 2025

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.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courier, July 17, 1980

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.

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.

And we thought Montanans were finished with robber barons

By the slimmest of majorities, Republicans of the 119th Congress just rammed through their Big Ugly Bill, a regressive tax-and-spending blueprint that redistributes wealth from the poorest to the richest Americans over the next decade.

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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.”

Polson Seniors: Happy Bastille Day

Happy Bastille Day! The French celebrate their rebellion (July 14, 1789) from the King of France. The rebellion was sparked by hunger, and the blind eye of the King toward the basic needs of the citizens of France.

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.

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.

Good Old Days offers three days of family fun

Good Old Days in St. Ignatius turns 42 with a flurry of family-oriented fun, July 11-13 at Good Old Days Park.

Scammon admits to stealing church day-care funds

A Dixon woman admitted to embezzling money from a church-run daycare and trying to cover it up. Kelly Lynn Scammon, 51, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson July 2 to felony theft by embezzlement and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

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.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Get ready for Good Old Days

Good Old Days is coming up – Our Senior Center will be having their pancake breakfast, July 12, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will be raffling off a basket for Good Old Days. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the barbecue Friday night, July 11 at the Pavilion. There are framed pictures, folding table, knife set, Nikon pix camera, and a stained-glass art and a few more items.