KRISTI NIEMEYER
Kristi Niemeyer is editor of the Lake County Leader. She learned her newspaper licks at the Mission Valley News and honed them at the helm of the Ronan Pioneer and, eventually, as co-editor of the Leader until 1993. She later launched and published Lively Times, a statewide arts and entertainment monthly (she still publishes the digital version), and produced and edited State of the Arts for the Montana Arts Council and Heart to Heart for St. Luke Community Healthcare. Reach her at editor@leaderadvertiser.com or 406-883-4343.
Recent Stories
Bill rescinds $63 million for Hwy. 93 reconstruction
The “Big Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump signed July 4 dealt a less-than-lovely blow to reconstruction of Highway 93 near Ninepipe Reservoir, especially the stretch from Eagle Pass Trail to Brooks Lane, originally slated for 2027.
Commissioners told farmers market should stay put
More than 40 people crowded into the Polson City Commission chambers and the adjacent hallway for Monday night’s meeting. Most were there to speak on behalf of the Polson Farmers Market remaining at its current downtown location.
Library bans blind man, citing harassment
The world doesn’t look the same to Michael Ross as it does to most of us. He can’t read these words printed on a page, or discern doorways or stop signs or people’s expressions.
Commerce turns down resort designation
City Manager Ed Meece informed the Polson City Commission that the Department of Commerce has denied the city’s request that it be designated a resort community.
Missing rower was part of round-the-world team
As of Tuesday, Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Search and Rescue were continuing to search for James "Dingo” Dominguez, 58, of Cheyenne, Wyo., whose non-motorized boat capsized July 15 on the turbulent waters of Flathead Lake.
Artists sell creations at annual festival
“Kids are easy to take care of. You just give them some concentrated coffee and some water,” says Bitterroot Valley artist Daryld Pepprock as he helps his granddaughters and a friend with their paintings.
Weather poses challenges for cherry growers
The dark red sweet cherries the Flathead is famous for have made their appearance. About a week and a half ago, cherry stands in Polson and along the east shore of Flathead Lake began selling local cherries.
Paddling into the wind: Flathead Lakers face funding cuts
White caps were beginning to take shape on Flathead Lake Saturday morning as participants in the Flathead Lakers annual Poker Paddle returned to Boettcher Park.
"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.
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.