Montana, Forest Service, sign forest management agreement

‘First of its kind’ Shared Stewardship Agreement aims to increase forest restoration and timber production, reduce wildlife risk

Mineral County schools struggle to find substitutes

During a regular school year, it’s already a struggle for Mineral County school districts to find enough substitute teachers...

Sheriff's Office orders evacuations for Graves Creek area residents

According to information from West Lolo Complex officials, the areas under the evacuation order are described as “from Cougar Creek south to the intersection of Blue Slide Road and River View Lane.”

Mineral County man charged in stabbing enters not guilty plea

A man accused of stabbing family members in St. Regis earlier this month entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in Mineral County District Court.

St. Regis graduate interns with Sen. Daines

The closest the average citizen gets involved with democratic processes of America, is usually earning their “I Voted” sticker each election year.

Guides and outfitters lament murky minimum wage rule

A newly-enacted executive order requiring an increased minimum wage for federal contract workers has left local outfitting and rafting companies scrambling as they try to determine what the new rule means for their future.

Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness

Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk, was raised in Haugan.

Lady Hawks battle at state volleyball tourney

When they first distribute schedules each season there are a few places players look first.

A Cold Night's Training

The Sanders County Search and Rescue held their annual winter rescue training Saturday with a class and overnight field training in the snowy woods of the Lolo National Forest.

Local veteran suffered through Bataan Death March

Crowd voices opinion on new hunting proposals

SUPERIOR – The public was welcomed to present their concerns on new hunting regulations to representatives of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks at a special meeting Thursday morning.

Hot Springs' new teacher causes a stir in town

HOT SPRINGS –Meet Bart Granlund, fifth grade teacher and the hottest thing at Hot Springs Elementary School. Granlund is a Montana native who has had the unique opportunity to travel all over the world and teach.

Catching a fish tale hook, line and sinker

It’s not uncommon to find 11-year-old Superior resident Jake Lapinski casting his line off of the bridge in Superior on a summer’s day alongside his mother Michelle.

4H participants set to show off animals at county fair

SANDERS COUNTY - With the Sanders County Fair rapidly approaching, young people involved with the organization known as 4-H are preparing themselves for one of the most important agricultural events of the year. Kids from around the area are grooming their animals and putting the finishing touches on arts and crafts projects before the competition in late August.

Relay For Life inspires hope

THOMPSON FALLS - The annual Sanders County Relay For Life fundraiser was held at the Thompson Falls High School on Friday as members of the community rallied together to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Multiple events took place beginning Friday evening and continued throughout the night into Saturday morning.

T-Falls Mayor Jerry Lacy steps in to 'keep things rolling'

When Jerry Lacy was appointed in November to fill the mayor’s seat vacated by Mark Sheets, he rejoined a team who had worked well together for years. He also inherited a veritable blizzard of projects to help steward through to their conclusion.

Setting the record straight

Recently we have heard from many politicians, White House staffers and even the President, who have seen fit to speak out against the new Arizona immigration law.

Superior begins upgrades to sewer system

The town of Superior’s long-awaited sewer system improvement project is officially in motion, with construction that began in March and scheduled for completion by November of this year.

Blue Hawks' season ends at state tourney

There was talk at the beginning of the just concluded boys’ Class B basketball season that 2024-25 would possibly be a rebuilding year for the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks.

Legals for May, 4 2022