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CSKT issues fish consumption warning for three rivers
June 30, 2025 noon

CSKT issues fish consumption warning for three rivers

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are advising all tribal members to avoid consuming all species and sizes of fish harvested from the lower Clark Fork River from the Bitterroot River near Missoula to the Flathead River near Paradise.

Two firefighters slain in North Idaho ambush
June 30, 2025 midnight

Two firefighters slain in North Idaho ambush

Hours after two firefighters were ambushed and fatally shot while responding to a blaze on Canfield Mountain Sunday, authorities said that the suspected shooter was found dead on the burning mountain.

Community representation a key attribute for rodeo princess
June 25, 2025 midnight

Community representation a key attribute for rodeo princess

To be eligible to participate to become the Junior Rodeo Princess for the Superior LIONS Go for the Gold Rodeo at the Mineral County Fair, young ladies must be between 13 and 20 years of age.


June 25, 2025 midnight

Kvelve's Comments: A chance to live the dream

One of the things I always wanted to be growing up was a sportswriter.

Water quality study bridges U.S.-Canada divide
June 25, 2025 midnight

Water quality study bridges U.S.-Canada divide

This summer, researchers are slated to begin a new $4.9 million transboundary study aimed at promoting “a common understanding” of longstanding pollution concerns in the Kootenai River system.

June 25, 2025 midnight

West wins 5th straight Shrine Game

Merek Mihelish hit Helena Capital teammate Dylan Almquist with a 26-yard touchdown pass late in the first half, Florence’s Mason Arlington made a goal-line interception late and the West defeated the East 14-7 in the 78th East-West Shrine Game Saturday.


Gianforte signs law cracking down on illegal hiring
June 25, 2025 midnight

Gianforte signs law cracking down on illegal hiring

During a stop in Evergreen on Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a bill that expands the state’s authority to police illegal hiring practices.

Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time
June 25, 2025 midnight

Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time

A trapper by the name of “Teaspoon” finished first in the annual Trapper’s Run – a contest of grit and physical stamina held during the 24th anniversary of the Fort Connah Rendezvous, June 14-15 at the historic outpost north of St. Ignatius.

June 25, 2025 midnight

Voices of the valley: Paperwork

Paperwork. My first experience with paperwork beyond the signature line on the page bottom occurred in the Army in 1968 when I unfolded the infamous Standard Form 86.


I-90 flagged as wildlife collision hotspot
June 25, 2025 midnight

I-90 flagged as wildlife collision hotspot

Between 2008 and 2020, nearly 30,000 reported collisions involving large animals occurred in Montana, resulting in 54 human fatalities.

June 25, 2025 midnight

Legals for June, 25 2025

Trail Rail runners breeze through rainy weather
June 25, 2025 midnight

Trail Rail runners breeze through rainy weather

The rain held off for most of race day Saturday as the 13th annual Trail Rail Run commenced up and over the pass near Mullan, Idaho.


PHOTOS DeBorgia Schoolhouse Yard Sale and Flea Market
June 25, 2025 midnight

PHOTOS DeBorgia Schoolhouse Yard Sale and Flea Market

DeBorgia Schoolhouse Yard Sale and Flea Market

Soccer camp a kick for dozens of kids
June 25, 2025 midnight

Soccer camp a kick for dozens of kids

Noxon Youth Soccer began last fall as part of the Clark Fork Soccer Association, which graciously incorporated our program alongside other Sanders County communities such as Plains, Thompson Falls, Trout Creek, and Hot Springs.

Zinke says Noxon bridge replacement a top priority
June 25, 2025 midnight

Zinke says Noxon bridge replacement a top priority

Congressman Ryan Zinke visited the Noxon bridge last week after requesting $10 million in the federal appropriation bill to replace the historical span.


Governor touts effort to streamline small-scale forestry work
June 25, 2025 midnight

Governor touts effort to streamline small-scale forestry work

A ceremonial signing of HB 79 took place last week at Big Sky Forest Products in St. Regis.

Energy Keepers to adjust dam operations to help raise Flathead Lake water level
June 18, 2025 6 p.m.

Energy Keepers to adjust dam operations to help raise Flathead Lake water level

The Interior department on Friday approved a request by Energy Keepers, Inc. to raise the water level in Flathead Lake this summer by adjusting minimum flows at the SKQ Dam.

June 18, 2025 8 a.m.

Motorcyclist killed in crash near Thompson Falls

A Hot Springs man died Tuesday in a motorcycle crash in Sanders County.


Zinke backs 15 Western Montana projects for federal funding
June 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Zinke backs 15 Western Montana projects for federal funding

U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke has requested federal funding for 15 projects in Western Montana to improve infrastructure, economic development and law enforcement capabilities..

Vendors bring variety to the Alberton Community Farmers Market
June 18, 2025 midnight

Vendors bring variety to the Alberton Community Farmers Market

If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for at the Alberton Community Farmers Market this week, don’t worry, your favorite vendor might be back next time.