Local Forest Service numbers decrease

SANDERS COUNTY – With fire season in full swing, the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District is experiencing a lull in their numbers, with many forest service officials out of the area fighting wildfires or returning to college.

Reno receives 10 years in prison

Jamie Doran

Volunteers, service always needed

I write this in response to Tony Plerini’s previous letter about Mike Bedict. I also have worked many years with Mike and respect him for his years of community service. A service that needs to restructure itself. Tony’s suggestion is one way that service can become better for the people it serves.

Melanie's farewell column: Relations matter most

Ninety-seven issues. That’s my number here at Valley Press – Mineral Independent. It may even be 98, but that very first issue in April of 2011 when I started here was just a few photos of an Easter egg hunt in Superior. Little did I know what lay ahead of me; little did I know how much things would change, and how the slightest, tiniest decisions can create ripple effects that touch so many others.

“Big fruit year” say cherry growers

Flathead cherry season is here, and lots of sweet, juicy cherries are ripe and ready to eat. “Big fruit this year,” said Bruce Johnson, a board member of the Flathead Cherry Grower’s Co-op. “Lots of size, and lots of stands are open.

Frields candidate for three-year term on Thompson Falls School Board

NAME: Ryan J. Frields

'What's The Matter With Kansas?'

The question this year is What’s matter with the United States?

Sanders County Justice Court

Sanders County Justice Court

VIC reopens for summer season

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis Visitor Information Center officially re-opened its doors Memorial Day weekend for another summer season.

County's DUI Task Force sets goals for the next year

The Sanders County chapter of the DUI Task Force met last week in Thompson Falls for their last meeting of 2018, and begin prep for the next year.

Hot Springs man sent to prison for killing roommate

A Hot Springs man convicted of beating his roommate to death in 2020 is headed to prison.

Alberton and Hot Springs clash in volleyball match

It was a tall order indeed for the young, promising Alberton volleyball team.

Hot Springs Savage Heat have first practice of the season

The Hot Springs Savage Heat had their first practice of the season on Monday as athletes and coaches gathered on the gridiron behind the high school. About 20 players attended the practice designed to provide coaches with an early look at what they will have to work with during the 2013-2014 season.

Trials and errors - a gardening column by Green Thumb

Much of gardening is a haphazard sort of adventure. I have a habit, however, of viewing my garden plots as a number of science experiments!

Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham

As legislators, we have had some long days and short nights as we head to the midway point of the session, the transmittal deadline for all non-revenue bills. With transmittal ending on February 27th, we have been hearing an increased number of general bills both in committee and on the floor.

Superior Fire Hall close to construction

Recruits take physical tests

PLAINS - Saturday morning, as a cool wind blew over the Plains High School track, four applicants for the position of Plains Patrol Officer participated in a required PT test.

Community Outreach bus to be terminated

MINERAL COUNTY – As of Thursday, November 21, Mineral Community Hospital will no longer offer the Community Outreach bus as a way for residents to go to Superior.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: How To Handle Yourself In A Potential Assault Situation

Recently a friend of mine e-mailed some advice on how to handle a potential assault...

Business receives award

SUPERIOR – A venerable business in Superior has been recognized for the second year in a row as a leader in the hospitality industry by one of most popular travel websites in the world.