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January 4, 2010 midnight

Annual New Year's Day polar plunge and fun run

Danielle Switalski

High Country Cowboys swing back into Sanders County
November 22, 2017 11:05 a.m.

High Country Cowboys swing back into Sanders County

The High Country Cowboys trio were at Quinn’s Hot Springs last week for a two-night performance.

New store brings warmth to lonesome Lonepine
February 20, 2019 2:59 p.m.

New store brings warmth to lonesome Lonepine

On a bleak, winter drive down Highway 28 from Elmo to Plains, there is suddenly a small splash of color ahead in the gray. It is something you would take for granted in most places. But in Lonepine, a community about six miles north of Hot Springs that lost its zip code years ago, a sign that simply says “Open” is a welcome sight.

Kokanee are running
September 25, 2019 12:45 p.m.

Kokanee are running

One of the most highly anticipated fishing ventures for anglers in Northwest Montana is the run of the kokanee. This is the time of the year when the waters of a few streams and rivers turn red with the flashing of piscine tails and bodies.

HD-14 candidate Randy Mitchell
April 20, 2022 midnight

HD-14 candidate Randy Mitchell

There will be two candidates for the primary election on June 8 for Montana House Representative from District 14.

March 25, 2008 midnight

County residents to get new addresses

Mineral County residents will be getting new addresses this summer to help emergency response vehicles reach their destinations faster.

Red Devils overcome conditions
March 26, 2014 3:31 p.m.

Red Devils overcome conditions

NOXON – Even as the track field sat in an unusable state, with mud piled inches high, the conditions of the track were not enough to stop the Red Devil Track and Field team from starting off their season.

November 25, 2009 midnight

Hot Springs looks to match last year

Danielle Switalski

Piranhas devour the competition in Columbia Falls
June 26, 2013 10:53 a.m.

Piranhas devour the competition in Columbia Falls

COLUMBIA FALLS- The Plains Piranhas went in search of prey over the weekend during the swim meet in Columbia Falls. 22 swimmers from the team competed over the weekend in their first meet on the road.

House Rep. Loge hears from constituents
February 10, 2021 midnight

House Rep. Loge hears from constituents

Tom Heacock, a resident of St. Regis and Denley Loge, House District 14 Representative invited residents to bring their questions and comments to an open house Saturday

October 29, 2019 9:15 p.m.

Food for Thought: Understanding bullying

Bullying is physical or psychological intimidation that occurs repeatedly. The purpose is to inflict injury or discomfort on the victim and create an on going pattern of harassment or abuse.

Ghost and ghouls come to St. Regis on Halloween
November 6, 2013 12:41 p.m.

Ghost and ghouls come to St. Regis on Halloween

ST. REGIS – The day had finally arrived as Halloween settled upon Mineral County and St. Regis Public Schools held their Halloween festivities in the halls of the school building.

April 26, 2017 4 a.m.

John Wilson

1. My wife and I have lived in Thompson Falls for 20 years and have been married for 22 this year. I grew up in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead high School in 1994. We chose the area because of the ease of access to the outdoors and quieter way of life. We also felt that a small school district would be beneficial for children to experience. My oldest daughter graduates from Thompson Falls this year and will head to Bozeman in the fall. My youngest daughter is currently in the 8th Grade at Thompson Falls Jr. High.

March 28, 2015 3:28 p.m.

School board moves forward with sale

PLAINS – The Plains School Board moved forward with the sale of the Wildhorse School property at last week’s meeting.

March 22, 2017 4 a.m.

Local business projects receive state grants

Economic development projects in Kalispell, Libby, Polson and Hot Springs have received grant funding through the Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.

Fairview cruises past Mountain Cats for state title
November 27, 2019 7:22 p.m.

Fairview cruises past Mountain Cats for state title

Imagine being one of the fighters in a much-anticipated matchup of unbeaten heavyweights.

March 26, 2025 midnight

Panthers open track season at Frenchtown Invite

Maybe 13 will turn out to be a lucky number for Alberton High’s track team.

November 22, 2023 midnight

Public takes part in revision of Lolo Forest plan

The Wildland Urban Interface is the lands that are in proximity to structures as mapped by County Wildfire Protection Plans. It is the culmination point where state, federal and local land management plans and programs must merge in an equitable and functional manner.

December 6, 2007 midnight

Good-"buy" America

Just to introduce myself. I am a 75-year-old, white, college educated, male. I have lived through a depression, a world war, two police actions and now, Iraqi freedom.

July 24, 2013 8:57 a.m.

Keith's Column: Hug a firefighter and pray for rain

I was standing in the backyard of my grandparent’s house on Saturday morning along with the rest of the male members of my sister’s bridal party when a light rain began in Southern California.