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GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke
May 25, 2022 midnight

GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke

Four Republican candidates for Montana’s new western U.S. House seat debated in Whitefish on Friday, generally finding agreement on a number of points related to the state’s agricultural challenges and preserving the rural Montana lifestyle.

Trotters and Hawks tangle at Western B tourney
May 25, 2022 midnight

Trotters and Hawks tangle at Western B tourney

If speed kills, good pitching throttles.

Gianforte talks ag at Sanders County Feed
May 18, 2022 midnight

Gianforte talks ag at Sanders County Feed

Governor Greg Gianforte continued his 56-county tour though several towns in western Montana this past week.

Lady Bobcat netters headed to state
May 18, 2022 midnight

Lady Bobcat netters headed to state

Good things are in the works for the Superior High School tennis team.

May 18, 2022 midnight

Riverdogs hit rough patch after blazing start

As every bird hunter knows, there may be brief stretches each year where the river is too high and the dogs would not do well in the current.

Historic Plains jail renovations near completion
April 27, 2022 midnight

Historic Plains jail renovations near completion

One of the most historic and often overlooked pieces of Plains’ history is getting a badly needed face lift.

Legion Baseball: Riverdogs sweep series with Mariners
April 27, 2022 midnight

Legion Baseball: Riverdogs sweep series with Mariners

After a long wait to come home from a road game split with a Class A Legion team, the Missoula Mavericks, the Clark Fork Riverdogs were more than raring to go on their home field.

Plains breaks ground on new wastewater plant
April 20, 2022 midnight

Plains breaks ground on new wastewater plant

It has taken several years amid a lot of anxiety while engineers and Plains town officials held their collective breath hoping for the best.

HD-14 candidate Rep. Denley Loge
April 20, 2022 midnight

HD-14 candidate Rep. Denley Loge

There will be two Republican candidates for the primary election on June 8 for the Montana House Representative from District 14. Both live in St. Regis, with Rep. Denley Loge as the incumbent and Randy Mitchell vying for the position. HD-14 covers areas in three different counties.

Potting Shed owner escapes wind wreckage
April 13, 2022 1 a.m.

Potting Shed owner escapes wind wreckage

Last week, when high winds toppled two mature pine trees onto Milton Pearce’s greenhouses in St. Regis, it not only took down his garden structures, it knocked him down to the ground as well.

New barber shop opens in Plains
April 6, 2022 midnight

New barber shop opens in Plains

It's been a feast or famine situation for guys wanting to get a haircut in Plains the last few years.

March 30, 2022 midnight

Expanding rail service will create greater connectivity in Montana

For over a century, passenger rail has been part of Montana’s heritage, culture, and economy. It’s currently a lifeline for Hi-Line communities. And, without a doubt, it is part of Montana’s future.

March 23, 2022 midnight

Mission West roundtable sparks grand ideas

Every five years, stakeholders in Mineral, Sanders and Lake counties gather to redevelop an overall plan addressing the main issues the counties face together.

Thompson Falls organizing neighborhood watch program
March 23, 2022 midnight

Thompson Falls organizing neighborhood watch program

Concerned citizens of Thompson Falls met Tuesday evening at the Black Bear ballroom to discuss ways to continue the efforts of organizing a neighborhood watch program.

Superior students excited for European tour
March 16, 2022 midnight

Superior students excited for European tour

One really can’t refer to them as "field trips" when the kids are flying seven time zones from home to Europe.

Harris Wiltzen
March 16, 2022 midnight

Harris Wiltzen

Harris Wiltzen

Local standouts earn All-State honors
March 9, 2022 midnight

Local standouts earn All-State honors

Let the accolades roll.

John Dwight Day
March 9, 2022 midnight

John Dwight Day

There will be a memorial service March 12 at 1 p.m. for Mr. John Dwight Day who went to be with Jesus Feb. 17, 2022. The service will be held at the Plains Bible Chapel, 8 Combust Creek Road in Plains, and all members of the community are invited to come and celebrate the life of this amazing man.

Lloyd W. Austin
March 9, 2022 midnight

Lloyd W. Austin

Lloyd W. Austin, 87, of Whitepine, passed away on Feb. 28, 2022.

The Lady Eclectic: Local artist launches online store
March 2, 2022 midnight

The Lady Eclectic: Local artist launches online store

The development of online craft marketplaces like Etsy has served a unique role in establishing up-and-coming entrepreneurs, small businesses and artisans that otherwise wouldn’t have the means or opportunity to sell their one-of-a-kind creations.