Energy Keepers offers weekly “Range of Forecast”

Energy Keepers Inc., the owner and operator of Salish Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Dam, began posting a new graphic last week that shows the possible lake level ranges this summer.

Lady Hawks top Cats, earn No. 2 seed

Make that five in a row for the Thompson Falls girls who picked up a pair of Western 7B conference wins in the last week of the regular season.

Horsemen earn No. 3 seed in district tourney

Things are looking up, as in up the conference standings ladder, for the Plains Horsemen basketball team.

Plains boys win two at home

Good vibes are the name of the games at Plains High school this year as it relates to sports.

Arlee shows off depth in win at Hot Springs

For the first eight minutes of their game Saturday night in Hot Springs, it looked like experience versus youth was maybe, in this case, overrated.

Lady Hawks take first round over Trotters

Rivalry games are many things: interesting, hard-fought, puzzling, etc.

New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls

A pair of home-towners were recently named activities directors at the two biggest schools in Sanders County.

Plains cross-country stacked with fast fleet

Plains 2024 cross country can be at least partially summoned up by one word: loaded.

Fire restrictions eased across Northwest Montana

Debris burning will remain prohibited until Oct. 1.

World War II-era aircraft set to land at Glacier International Airport

Two iconic veterans of World War II will fly into Glacier International Airport this week, giving aviation enthusiasts a chance at an up close and personal look at a pair of America’s most celebrated aircraft.

America's Sweethearts come to Superior

A trio of New York City-based ladies delighted an audience recently.

Scotchman Peaks volunteers keep trails open for everyone

Overflowing trailhead parking lots are the talk of the town. Over 60 hikers summited Scotchman Peaks on sunny days this summer and fall.

State awards tribal business planning grants

The Tribal Business Planning Grant program assists tribal governments and organizations to deploy comprehensive business planning strategies.

Online permit needed for fall burning

Open burning is allowed again in Mineral County for the grasses, leaves, weeds, branches and pine needles you’ve raked into your autumn burn-pile.

Legals for February, 22 2023

Red Ribbon Week in Superior

More than 50 Superior Elementary students sat mesmerized in the Superior Elementary gym Friday morning as they watched an old television news report chronicling the fate of a child their own age whose life was taken by a drunk driver.

Lookout Pass opens for season

As soon as I see the first snowflakes of the year hit the ground, my thoughts immediately turn to the upcoming ski season and the days seem to drag as I anxiously await the opening of the ski resort. Turns out I'm not the only one.

Air quality rated unhealthy near Sunrise Fire

The valleys of Mineral County have seen increased smoke as the Sunrise and Burdette fire continue to grow east of Superior. Air monitoring stations have been set up in Superior and the Quartz Creek Campground with links to the inciweb.com online page. According to the Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program, there were periods of thick and some poor visibility along Interstate -90 last week. Also periods of unhealthy conditions in Superior and Quartz Creek areas. Other areas including Alberton and St. Regis were experiencing hazy conditions with reports of moderate air quality.

Wildfires produce bumper crop of morel mushrooms

Several National Forests in Montana and northern Idaho began issuing permits for mushroom harvesting on May 7. The following units will be issuing both personal-use and commercial permits:

Letter to Editor

Democrats constantly wonder why so many working people vote “against their own economic self-interests.”