Ruana knives stand the test of time

Most people who own an earlier Ruana knife have it tucked away with their shotguns that can’t shoot steel shot and family heirlooms because they have become very valuable.

Trotters head into postseason

Sheriff's report

An excerpt from the Sanders County Sheriff’s report week of 7/27 - 8/2.

Surge of out-of-state hunters dominates FWP citizens advisory meeting

Concern over out-of-state hunters dominated a meeting of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Citizens Advisory Committee for Region 1 earlier this week.

Local candidates sound off at forum

Sanders County residents had a chance to listen, ask and talk with multiple candidates running for local and state seats last week.

Debate over canines

SUPERIOR – A misunderstanding over a decision made by Mineral County Commissioners regarding the presence of dogs in the emergency services dispatch center in Superior set off a debate at the commissioner’s meeting Friday, Aug. 29.

SCCHO partners with tribal housing authority

The Sanders County Community Housing Organization has entered into a "mentoring" relationship with the Salish and Kootenai Tribal Housing Authority, an important step toward Community Housing Development Organization certification and opening doors for low-income Sanders County residents. SCCHO was founded in 2003 and obtained IRS tax exempt status in 2006. The organization's goal, according to executive director Nancy Combs, is to promote the availability of affordable housing for low to moderate income residents of Sanders County.

Mineral County Parents as Teachers receives national recognition as a 'Blue Ribbon Affiliate'

The Mineral County Parents as Teachers program successfully completes the Quality Endorsement and Improvement process with the Parents as Teachers national office

Legals for September, 7 2022

County XC Invitational held in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS – The Thompson Falls and Plains Cross country teams returned to Sanders County after a few weeks on the road for a meet at River’s Bend Golf Course in Thompson Falls last week.

Blood drives scheduled for Sanders, Mineral counties

There is no blood donation waiting period for those who have received a flu shot or a Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or booster, so long as they are symptom-free.

Wildland firefighters train for upcoming season

Wildland firefighters train for upcoming season

Sanders County sheriff's report

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Up in smoke?

On Friday evening near the Plains Grainry a suspicious fire was intentionally set in a storage box underneath a broken window.

Plains council talks asphalt prices, parks, junk cars

The Plains town council meeting came to order Monday evening with a full agenda. Missing during this month’s meeting was councilor Connie Foust.

Hyatt leads Bluehawks at state meet

Thompson Falls runner Will Hyatt finished eighth overall at the State B cross country meet Saturday in Missoula.

Community calendar

Community calendar

Bluehawks bring home second

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawk Track and Field team showed a strong performance at the Jim Johnson Invitational in Missoula, bringing home a second place finish. The boys finished with a score of 72.5, almost 13 points ahead of Hot Springs who landed in third place.

Savage Heat track boats solid core of underclassmen

How do you replace two of the best athletes to don Hot Springs uniforms in recent memory? With a talented and eager group of youngsters.

Pat's Knob Lookout reopened for fire season

Forest Service crew members Wesley Buchanan, AJ Jermyn and Tanner Ovitt made the long drive to the top of Pat’s Knob to open the historic Patrick’s Knob Lookout for the 2023 fire season.