Fun run supports Plains Public Library

For many folks there is nothing like keeping a cold morning at bay with a good book and a warm place to read.

Thompson Falls' Hanks headed to Boise State

For the vast majority of senior student athletes who participated in high school sports this spring, graduation means the end of their organized sports career.

Western Montana tourism group works on new stewardship plan

Thursday evening in the St. Regis Community Center, Racene Friede, president and CEO of Western Montana’s Glacier Country, held a town hall meeting to listen to the residents of Mineral County regarding visitors and tourism to the area.

24 seniors graduates with Plains' class of 2024

Twenty-four students from Plains High School received their diplomas Sunday afternoon, including a Vietnam veteran.

Archie Tamietti, 77

Archie F. Tamietti

Shirley Ann Boles, 83

Shirley Ann Boles, 83

Plains Day events set for June 1

Plains Day, taking place Saturday, June 1 will have activities for everyone’s taste.

Legals for May, 22 2024

Mineral County has new Veteran Service Officer

An estimated 84,000 veterans live in Montana.

Legals for May, 15 2024

Buttigieg highlights US 93 funding during reservation visit

The Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law and its connection to safety for people and wildlife was on Pete Buttigieg’s mind during his recent visit to the Flathead Reservation. Buttigieg, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, was in Western Montana Monday and Tuesday to celebrate funding from the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in 2021.

AG says state will consider funding for PL 280

Whether fueled by election-year largesse or Lake County’s impending withdrawal from Public Law 280, Attorney General Austin Knudsen delivered some long-awaited good news Monday. The office of Gov. Greg Gianforte, he said, “has authorized me to convey to you folks they would sign a bill through the Legislature that provided some law enforcement funding for Lake County.”

Former Plains resident helps his students and school shine

For over two decades, Shane Browning has touched the lives of young students in Sterling, Colorado's RE-1 Valley School District as an elementary teacher.

COLUMN: A thank you

When describing a sporting event, it is often nearly impossible to put pen to paper without the use of terms like “battling,” “fight to the last minute,” "comeback," etc.

Legals for May, 8 2024

Arrival of migrant family in Kalispell spurs concerns from Montana politicians

A migrant family of five flew into Kalispell from New York on Wednesday and ended up on the doorstep of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Brian Heino.

'Star Wars' themed Galactic Gala benefits PEAK Foundation

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" is how the 1977 "Star Wars" movie opened.

CSKT attorney Danna Jackson tapped for District Court judgeship

President Joe Biden has tapped an attorney for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to replace Judge Dana Christensen in the U.S. District Court of Montana.

Legals for May, 1 2024

Local horologist's clock business keeps on ticking

Anderson is a local horologist. But at face value, the average glance at your smartphone digital clock kind of person probably wouldn’t admit to knowing what that is. He and his wife Mia came together like sort of like clockwork to run their small business, Saint Regis Clocks and Collectibles. They are a registered business with the state, servicing and selling antique and vintage clocks from all over the world.