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Mineral County holds 4-H beef weigh-In
February 1, 2023 12:05 a.m.

Mineral County holds 4-H beef weigh-In

Another sign that spring is close is the 4-H beef were weighed and measured at the Mineral County Fairgrounds last Sunday.

November 23, 2022 midnight

Counties pressured to object to CSKT Compact

As the deadline approaches to file objections to water rights claims set out in the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes-Montana Water Compact, some local officials are considering the effects of the landmark deal.

April 19, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Take it slow

My old guy is about to emerge.

Groups band together to help reforest Sunrise burn area
June 19, 2018 9:20 p.m.

Groups band together to help reforest Sunrise burn area

Looking over the terrain of Sunrise Mountain swaths of black tree stands are a stark reminder of the wildfire that ravaged the area last summer. The fire chewed through 27,000 acres which was primarily Lolo National Forest Land. The area is a mix of conifer forest on steep mountainous terrain and affected a number of drainages including Trout, Cougar, Verde, Sunrise, Meadow, and Quartz Creeks.

Scientist tests Thompson water
October 8, 2008 midnight

Scientist tests Thompson water

Along the banks of the Thompson Falls Resevoir Thursday, University of Montana Geomorphologist Johnnie Moore bent down to take several sediment samples from the property of Thompson Falls resident, Jon Sonju. Moore was searching for contaminants that washed downstream from the Milltown Dam, breached last March. Sonju, a geologist, invited Moore to test the sediment after he noticed a green discoloration of the water near his home at the edge of the river. Moore has conducted previous research in conjunction with the U.S. Geological Survey and PPL Montana, which owns the Thompson Falls hydroelectric dam on the Clark Fork River.

Plains wildlife artist a master of stone
January 6, 2021 midnight

Plains wildlife artist a master of stone

Most often, he has to lay them out on the floor and study the stones and their natural patterns before selecting the next one...

Ladine Pidgeon
September 27, 2017 4 a.m.

Ladine Pidgeon

Our angel passed on to join her family and the Lord on Sept. 14.

March 22, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Lure of coaching

It is, or for sure can be, one of the greatest experiences a sports-minded person can have.

January 6, 2010 midnight

From the top of the trail

Summer Crosby

Local veteran keeps fighting to keep his home
September 18, 2013 11:40 a.m.

Local veteran keeps fighting to keep his home

PLAINS – After fighting a two-year bankruptcy battle, Renn Bodeker is refusing to leave his property – a property the banks claim they have control over.

September 7, 2022 midnight

COLUMN: Hallowed turf in Hot Springs

There are places in life we wind up in that we will never forget.

Local expert shares tidbits on how to 'spoil your horse'
May 18, 2022 midnight

Local expert shares tidbits on how to 'spoil your horse'

If you’re new to the horse community, tricks of the trade should be pretty darn valuable.

March 6, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Go, Joansie, go

Phone. For the love of God, where is my phone?

New superintendent hopes to bring cooperative approach to Glacier
July 27, 2022 midnight

New superintendent hopes to bring cooperative approach to Glacier

When David Roemer earned his graduate degree from the University of Montana, he never dreamed he would later return to the state as the superintendent of Glacier National Park.

Kokanee are running
September 25, 2019 12:45 p.m.

Kokanee are running

One of the most highly anticipated fishing ventures for anglers in Northwest Montana is the run of the kokanee. This is the time of the year when the waters of a few streams and rivers turn red with the flashing of piscine tails and bodies.

April 30, 2009 midnight

Plains School Board Trustees candidates

1. Why are you seeking a position on the school board?

Paradise woman dances with horses
September 2, 2009 midnight

Paradise woman dances with horses

Matt Unrau

May 28, 2009 midnight

Song of the South

Melissa Oyer

July 2, 2025 midnight

Kvelve's Comments: Thank you

It is a day you can see coming, especially the closer you get.

Reigning champs move to 11-man football
August 24, 2022 midnight

Reigning champs move to 11-man football

After coming off the top of the pile last season, Thompson Falls High football coach Jared Koskela will have a new, more daunting challenge this year.