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Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community
Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.

Legislation would assist in tribal management of bison
Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sovereignty into the management of bison herds on tribal lands.

What’s next in the push to restore southern Montana’s passenger rail service
Last week the Federal Railroad Administration announced that it awarded a $500,000 grant to the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to explore the feasibility of restoring passenger rail service along the North Coast Hiawatha route, which passed through many of Montana’s largest cities along its Chicago-to-Seattle route before the service was scrapped four decades ago.
Plains bowling scores
Plains bowling scores
The 12 days of Christmas, legislative edition
We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share some of the good work your state lawmakers accomplished in the legislative session at the beginning of the year, in a shortened format of the song.
COLUMN: Failed resolutions
I really don’t make New Years’ resolutions any more.
St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams
It was a clash of top area boys basketball teams.
Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers
As complicated as they can be, sports are also as basic as the numbers used to designate success on the field or court of play.
Plains basketball teams roll over Trojans
It was a Class B stampede in Troy this past week.
Hawks boys and girls post convincing wins over Wardens
Thursday night was a great night to be a Blue Hawks basketball fan.
Thompson Falls teams split weekend games
A split against two good teams is not perfect but it ain’t bad.

I-90 bridge work wraps up for winter
When you see the geese migrating north next spring, watch for the orange cones and barrels to return on I-90.

Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties
When Dawn Terrill left her position as commissioner assistant and human resource director with Mineral County last year after her appointment as a county commissioner upon Laurie Johnston’s retirement, those hired for the position have not stayed.

Superior students shop for Christmas donations
Every year, Stacy Crabb’s 6th grade students in Superior have a wonderful time shopping for kids in the area that could use some extra Christmas presents.
St. Regis High School Winter Concert
St. Regis High School Winter Concert

Public Law 280: The path forward
“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded meeting at the Lake County Courthouse last Thursday.

Spotlight on the Arts: Maddox VanElswyk
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Virginia Carol Hayen Brown, 89
Virginia Carol Hayen Brown, 89
Deadline extended for migratory bird stamp art contest
The deadline for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks new Migratory Bird Stamp art contest is now Jan. 31. The Wetlands Protection Advisory Council will select the winning piece of art in February. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2024.

Plains girls hand Hot Springs first loss in OT thriller
It may be way too early to label a game so young into the new season as the “game of the year,” but the clash this past Tuesday between Hot Springs girls and Plains girls would get some votes.