October packed with family-friendly activities

October is spooky month, and in Mineral County there are hordes of family-friendly activities to explore. Whether it’s geared toward little goblins and ghouls, or costume-clad teenagers, all along I-90 Halloween festivities are ripe for the picking this fall.

St. Regis tapped to take part in $1 billion hydrogen project

St. Regis Solar Hydrogen (SRSH2) has been selected to begin award negotiations as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations development of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub involving Washington, Oregon and Montana.

Mineral County reduces school property tax mills

Mineral County Commissioners on Oct. 12 voted 2 to 1 to reduce the amount of state school property taxes it plans to collect, a move that falls in line with many other counties across the state.

Lady Hawks win home XC meet; Tulloch leads Plains runners

It was, to say the least, a good meet for Sanders County high school cross country runners.

Co-op Tigers rebound in win over Lakeside

After last week’s Homecoming loss to Shelby, St. Regis-Mullan Idaho football co-coach Jesse Allan vowed the team would shake it off and get back in the saddle this week.

Legals for October, 18 2023

Legals for October, 18 2023

Legals for October, 11 2023

Buck-N-Bull Coffee Company opens in Alberton

It’s not unusual for the hardworking residents of Mineral County to have to drive long distances for one reason or another on a daily basis.

Old Superior Schoolhouse changes ownership

People in the area know that George and Liz Gupton have carried a heavy load as the owners of the Old Superior School on River Street.

COLUMN: On the road again

It was a stark and beautiful reminder of just how big Montana is.

Shelby grinds out win over co-op Tigers

You’ve no doubt heard of Charles Dickens classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities.”

Hawks runners ready for Western B/C meet

A strong showing by eighth-grade runners is adding a boost to postseason hopes as well as the future of Thompson Falls cross country fortunes.

Ensure food security for our community

We want to thank all of our food bank supporters past and present. Your assistance keeps our doors open and our shelves stocked.

FWP chief takes responsibility for toxic culture at wildlife agency

At a Legislative Audit Committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers had their first chance to address a scathing report that showed more than half of Montana’s game, fish and wildlife wardens fear retaliation and believe the culture in the department is bad, while state auditors found a dearth of required personnel records.

Kootenai campground killer sentenced to state prison

Garry Douglas Seaman, 64, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Thursday and received two 60-year concurrent sentences.

Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90

Imagine a system that could provide public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire abatement and communications in one small fleet of hydrogen powered UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are able to stay in the air up to 13 hours and to be on call day or night in any weather.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital no longer delivering babies

Citing mounting challenges in staffing, training and patient numbers, Clark Fork Valley Hospital is discontinuing its delivering of babies effective Jan. 1, 2024.

UM fall enrollment tops 10,000 students

The University of Montana’s enrollment ascent continues, driven by a 3.7% increase in total student headcount – the largest annual growth rate in 14 years.

Hot Springs thumps six-man rival; Coach Lawson notches 100th win

There was a lot to celebrate Friday night in Hot Springs.