Harvest numbers keep rising

THOMPSON FALLS – Fish Wildlife and Parks met with the Sanders County Commissioners on Wednesday, providing an update on the past hunting season, bear activity, fishery and wolves.

Standout performances on the track at State B meet

The 2025 Class B boys track and field championships quickly became the Trizten Avila show.

Northwest lawmakers seek progress on Columbia River Treaty

The treaty, which took more than 20 years to negotiate, came together after a 1948 flood washed away what once was Oregon's second-biggest city, Vanport.

Memorial Day ceremony held in Plains

A solemn ceremony took place Memorial Day at the grave site of Air Force veteran Robert Louis Wilks at the Plains Cemetery.

Plains Day a welcome return to Clark Fork Valley

If you had a lump in your throat watching the Plains Day parade, you weren’t alone.

Red Devils prep for 6-man season

As is the case with several area teams, Noxon and first-year head football coach Lucas MacArthur will be counting on a group of young players to guide the Red Devils to success in the 2022 Montana 6-player football battles.

UM’s Kyiyo Pow Wow set for April 22-23

One of the nation’s oldest student-run powwows and a beloved University of Montana tradition, the Kyiyo Pow Wow, will be held on campus Friday, April 22, through Saturday, April 23, in the Adams Center. Unifying Native Americans from across the nation and Montana, the annual celebration preserves the rich heritage of tribes and cultures while renewing old traditions.

Trumpeter flock to Flathead River for winter

Even if you weren’t looking for them, there is no way you could miss all the swans on The Flathead River, especially between Dixon and Paradise.

Trumpeter swans flock to Flathead River for winter

Even if you weren’t looking for them, there is no way you could miss all the swans on The Flathead River, especially between Dixon and Paradise.

Just say Merry Christmas

Advent season is in full swing. This should be a season of celebration as we anticipate Christmas and the birth of the Lord Jesus.

Read on further - there is no gray

I like to have people read a chapter in the Bible one at a time. It kind of gives you an idea of the time and what is going on. Some have been telling people that the Bible is gray here is where you prove yourself wrong.

Easter Bunny visits County

Saturday afternoon was rabbit season for many Mineral County families, but there was not a gunshot heard all day.

Noxon routs Sheridan; hosts Gardiner for Homecoming

Noxon stayed in contention for a Class C 8-man football playoff berth with a 55-14 road victory over Sheridan last Friday.

Gary 'Jay' Hanson

Gary “Jay” Hanson passed away in his home in Thompson Falls, Montana, on May 21, 2018, after battling cancer. He was 78 years old.

Savage Heat's Paro, Lawson excel in all-star football showcase

Former Hot Springs Savage Heat player Trevor Paro capped his high school football career at the Class-C, 6-man All-Star Game a couple of weeks ago at Custer.

Civil War veteran Elias Albert Miles recognized

Superior’s RSVP and Community Outreach group will honor Mineral County veterans again this year on Armed Forces Day on May 20. To honor present and past veterans, family and friends have dug through archives, and interviewed relatives to find out more about the men and women who have served our country.

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, a day of hearts, candy, and flowers. When couples express their undying love for one another. When a friend tells a friend that they care, or a child tell their parents they love them. A day full of sentiment and expressions of caring. One of the most popular ways to show those emotions are with flowers, roses to be exact. According to aboutflowers.com, 250 million roses will be bought on Valentine’s Day. Americans will spend $2.1 billion on flowers. It’s the number one holiday for florist.

26th annual Alberton craft fair

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Letter to the Editor: Circus revisited

A recent issue of the Valley Press had an interesting letter by Carl Haywood: Circus back in Town. As a self-appointed circus Ringmaster, Haywood held forth on some things he obviously knows nothing about. While he did rightfully challenge one of two candidates for office for lack of knowledge of the Democratic Party platform, he neglected to note that many of the party faithful share that same lack.