'Unstung Heroes' cash in

Lookout Pass brings in crowds

LOOKOUT PASS — For years, skiers, snowboarders and snow lovers have flocked to Lookout Pass Ski Resort, nestled in the mountains of the Silver Valley, even though the destination tucked away on the Montana-Idaho border can seem a million miles from anywhere.

Letters to the Editor - Oct. 9

Plains cross country team returns from state with hardware

PLAINS – In an unexpected series of events, the Plains Trotter Harriers brought home a third place victory from the State Championship meet in Missoula.

Cross Country teams see both group and individual victories

The Thompson Falls Bluehawks cross country team brought home the Western B Divisional conference championship, while Plains Horseman Russell Kujala brought home his second win in two weeks

Plains-Hot Springs hang with Ronan in 15-8 loss

It has been said, possibly ad nauseum, that even a long journey begins with a single step.

Spotlight on the Arts: Zach Storaasli

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive

In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral County students it can be a financial strain acquiring all they need as they enter those hallways once again.

Fixing water, sewer systems is uphill battle

While residents in other parts of Sanders County are dealing with sewer and water systems of their own, Plains has been faced with that and more.

Superior thrift store reopens

The Women in Timber thrift store in Superior opened back up to customers on July 21 after being closed for nearly half a year. One of the original founders of the store, Joann Merseal said, “This has been one of the longest spans of time we’ve been shut down, and we’ve been open since 1987.”

Hot Springs couple realizes their longtime dream of running bison ranch

Hot Springs ranchers Jon Sepp and Brittany Masters are chasing their dreams.

Plains mayor lauds 2020 accomplishments

A long time problem for the Town of Plains took a giant step toward resolution...

Sparks fly at latest Paradise sewage meeting

After suffering a legal setback two weeks ago when a local judge denied their request for a temporary restraining order...

Charlo trips Hot Springs in hoops thriller

The ball rotated slowly on its way to break dozens of hearts, as if it were part of an old-time movie.

Superior food co-op a hit with its members

With nearly 300 members, Frugal Boxes food sharing co-op is sort of a like an old-fashioned farmers market with the camaraderie of a really big family tossed all together.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority adds another member

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) grew a bit larger this week when its board of directors approved...

Rediscovering home: Superior school board

Excuse the pride that surged through my chest as Superintendent Logan Labbe led me through the entry to Superior High School gymnasium.

Tracksters tune up at Kim L Haines meet

That was, in basic terms, a clean-up, rest-up and tune-up weekend for area Class B-C track and field teams as post season playoffs get underway this week.

St. Regis' Pruitt earn All-State honors

Had it not been for St. Regis, this year’s 14C conference basketball would have had a distinctive purple hue, aka Charlo’s Vikings.

COLUMN: Coach Bandel

Come with me now to a mystical place not many get a chance to experience. It is a place of anxiety, joy, happiness, anger, frustration….the gauntlet of human emotions.