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Fall festival and costume parade held in Thompson Falls
Little goblins and ghouls haunted Ainsworth Park in Thompson Falls this past Saturday during the Fall Festival, wh…
Water rescue training prepares volunteers for emergencies
Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District and Plains Community Ambulance spent last Saturday sharpening their skills on water rescue techniques.
House Speaker refuses to recognize Rep. Zephyr on floor until she apologizes
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first openly transgender woman in the Montana Legislature, will likely not be allowed to speak about bills on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session after Republicans took issu…
House rejects Senate amendments Indian Education for All
The House voted to reject Senate amendments that weakened two bills sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, R- Box Elder, on the floor on Friday.
Funding to send Montana prisoners to Arizona private prison reinstated
The Senate Finance and Claims Committee voted Friday to put the $3.9 million annually that would go toward funding 120 beds for Montana prisoners at a CoreCivic private prison in Arizona into a separate bill after …
Rancher honored for range management
Polson cattle rancher Greg Gardner received the Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award at the Society for Range Management’s 76th Annual Meeting in Boise, Idaho, in February.
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the nonprofit’s next executive director.
Thompson Falls to host asbestos screening Thursday
Libby, Montana was home to a vermiculite mine for over seventy years. The mine closed in 1990, but the damage was already done.
State wants to begin rule-making process on grizzly management
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with a rule making process on administrative rul…
Family-owned food truck marks 20 years
When Tou and Pang Lee first opened their food truck, the Golden Chopstick, in 2003 it was born out of a necessity with a little bit of dreaming mixed in.
St. Regis Beautification Day
St. Regis Beautification Day
Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races
Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races
Superior brightens town with new streetlight banners
Streetlight banners welcome tourists and inform them of what community activities are available, and provide a flavor of the character of the residents.
Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships
The Mineral County Community Foundation was established in 1994 in response to the closing of a major employer, the Crown Pacific sawmill in Superior.
Sheriff Fielders encourages 'survival in support groups'
Sanders County Sheriff Shawn Fielders held a community meeting at the Plains Alliance Church Friday evening to discuss public safety during a local or widespre…
Commission to discuss elk hunting access, bird dog seasons
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in June. Comment is open through May 11.