Sanders County 4H picks finalists for demonstrations

THOMPSON FALLS – The 4H demonstrations kicked off in full swing on Saturday morning at the Thompson Falls High School with a full day of presentations.

4H kicks off annual sale

SANDERS COUNTY - The Sanders County 4-H clubs are kicking off their first county-wide activity of the 4-H year, selling fruit and flower bulbs to the community in hopes of raising money for the group.

New veterinarian finds home in Sanders County

Growing up on a farm or a ranch seems to set the bar pretty high for developing a strong work ethic...

Polson eyed for hydropowered crypto data center

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte last week announced preliminary plans for a new cryptocurrency data center to be constructed in Polson, potentially in partnership with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

St. Regis artist makes handmade jewelry

Following a rewarding career working in various medical laboratories, St. Regis resident Cathy Hansen retired and discovered her niche, this time it’s in her home workshop making unique handmade jewelry.

School board wraps up the school year, looks into future

PLAINS – The Board of Trustees met on Monday and tended to business as usual in a two hour meeting at the Plains High School, wrapping up the school year in preparation of a new one.

Hot Springs suspends dogcatcher position indefinitely

The president of the Hot Springs City Council suspended the town’s position of animal control officer until a committee can be formed to review the town’s animal control ordinances and any complaints against the suspended dogcatcher can be resolved.

Rate change for public transportation begins June 30

The Mineral County Pioneer Council is a group of volunteers with a representative from the Montana Transit Association, that meets monthly to discuss the needs, changes, challenges and costs of providing public transportation in Mineral County.

Law enforcement appreciation week

SANDERS COUNTY- The new FWP Region 1 Game Warden, Troy Hinks, set out last week on Wednesday on a trip up a back country road to examine a set of animal trap sites that were found along some streams. His mission was to make sure that the trap sites were not live, were within a legal area, and to see what people were trapping for along the mountain road.

Letters to the editor - June 26

Experts optimistic about efforts to curtail invasive lake trout

Competition from lake trout in Montana waters continues to cut into the population of native fish, but experts are optimistic that ongoing efforts will manage and potentially reverse the decline.

Exempt wells undermining water rights and resources

It is time to end Montana’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” groundwater development policy.

Brain Bash tests students' mind, body

Even at the last day of school, the student of Plains High School had to use their brain power. But this time it was for fun, said teacher Betty Taylor, who heads the Jobs For Montana Graduates class.

TRACS hosts fly-in event to raise funds for animals

THOMPSON FALLS – Wine, beer, and good food greeted the guests at the annual Thompson River Animal Care Shelter’s fundraising event.

A closer look into the world of fishers and martens

Raise your hand if you have ever seen a marten in the wild. OK, how about a fisher?

COPING CHOICES: Eating disorder-what is it?

Dear Choices:  Is eating disorder about more than just what you eat?  I get so frustrated and confused and would like to be able to understand it.

Huckleberry Festival brings fun, food

Danielle Switalski

Local students get taste for aerospace science in MSU project

In a project that could help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) integrate drones into the national airspace, Montana State University professor Doug Cairns and a team that includes two high school students simulate drone-aircraft collisions using a giant slingshot.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

Patriot Day falls on the 11th of September, 2014 (also commonly known as ‘Nine-Eleven’) and is remembered globally as the anniversary of the catastrophic terrorist attacks on the USA that fell on September 11, 2001.  An event that touched all our lives in some way, not to be forgotten.

Christmas time…oh my!

Danielle Switalski