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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 …
Plains superintendent receives a vote of no confidence
At the February meeting of the Plains School Board, over 70 people were in attendance, including 22 district staff members.
Idaho company wins bid for demolition derby
After multiple attempts to secure a contract for the 2025 Sanders County Fair Demolition Derby, the Sanders County Fair Commission has approved a new derby con…
USPS scraps plan to move Missoula mail processing to Spokane
The United States Postal Service will not move mail processing work from Missoula to Spokane after exploring the option last year.
Montana GOP ‘strongly rebukes’ nine state senators for obstructing Republican majority
The Montana Republican Party issued a statement on Monday “strongly rebuking” nine state senators who have formed a working majority coalition with 18 Democrats to effectively run the upper chamber from the floor, …
Alberton School wins Samsung Solve for Tomorrow statewide competition
Alberton School is among 50 public middle and high schools nationwide that are moving forward as state winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow na…
Quilt Guild shares handiwork with local veterans
The Cabin Fever Quilt Guild was organized in 2001 and not long after that, it became a 501(C)3 with membership today of around 40 quilters in Alberton, Superio…
Commission discusses fair security, concert proposal
The Sanders County Fair Commission has approved the creation of a seasonal administrative position, which is set to begin in April. Advertising for the positio…
Thompson Falls considers land swap with school district
Thompson Falls City Council last Monday held a lengthy discussion about a proposed land and building exchange between the city and the Thompson Falls School Di…
Local artist returns home for benefit concert
The Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation will host the Tanner Laws Band at The Rex Theater for a benefit concert on March 29. The concert will feature country…
Officials will consider banning motorized boats on Bull River amidst citizen complaints
Wildlife officials will consider new rules regulating the use of motorized boats on the Bull River south of Libby, following a petition from a local landowner.
Sanders County schools put in extra safety measures
The rural nature of schools in Sanders County means emergency management planning becomes much more important because of the distance and time for emergency re…
Cyr to take over as Alberton superintendent and principal
Having had four school superintendents in three and a half years, Alberton School District has taken a bold move by combining two positions and hired Amanda Cyr beginning July 1.
PHOTO New Day Fellowship men's breakfast
The New Day Fellowship Church in St. Regis holds a men’s breakfast on the second Saturday of each month at the $50,000 Restaurant in Haugan, Montana. It starts…
PHOTO Prospecting Club starts in Mineral County
Clifton Greuter has started a Metal Detecting and Prospecting Club
St. Regis family loses home in structure fire; fatality reported in DeBorgia fire
On Sunday morning, the St. Regis and West End Volunteer Fire Departments teamed up on the second structural fire within a week, this time at 1130 Highway 135.