Five seniors to lead Trotters girls basketball

There is a quiet sense of optimism pervading the Plains High gym these days as the Trotters prepare for the upcoming girls basketball season.

Legals for November, 29 2023

Zinke's Fill the Lake Act meets mixed reactions

Shortly after Rep. Ryan Zinke introduced legislation aimed at keeping Flathead Lake at full pool during the height of summer, operators of the SKQ Dam called the congressman’s proposal unworkable.

Lake County initiates withdrawal from law enforcement agreement

The Lake County Board of Commissioners sent a certified letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday, formally announcing their intention to withdraw from Public Law 280, the nearly 60-year-old agreement that gives the state jurisdiction over felonies committed by tribal members on the reservation.

Montana Supreme Court says counties wrong on 95-mill tax issue

The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Montana county governments in a dispute over the Montana Department of Revenue’s authority to order the full collection of the 95-mill state-level school equalization levy, a formerly obscure piece of tax bills that became a flashpoint this fall as state and local officials contended with frustration over rising property taxes.

Judge limits Montana wolf trapping season over threat to grizzly bears

A federal judge in Missoula issued an order late Tuesday afternoon that will limit Montana’s wolf trapping season to Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 next year in hunting Regions 1 through 5 and three counties along the north-central border, citing the possibility that endangered grizzly bears get caught in wolf traps or snares.

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Susan Lee (Lammert) Flory, 82

Susan Lee (Lammert) Flory, 82

Applications open for art scholarships

Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program.

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.

Forest district honored for recreation program

The West Zone Recreation Program on the Lolo National Forest received the Regional Forester Honor Award for Interdependence, Partnership, and Public Engagement this year.

Salish Language School visits Alberton

“Our people were the first people to live on this land, and our people will be the last ones to leave it,” Allen Pierre told the student body of the Alberton School District recently.

FWP recruiting AmeriCorps applicants

After Hunter Sickerson graduated from MSU-Billings with honors, he knew he wasn't ready to settle down in a typical 8-to-5 job. He worked in the field of archeology, conducting surveys on archeological sites for a private firm until he heard about an opportunity for national service through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks AmeriCorps.

My first muley: Persevering and pushing onward

For the last three rifle seasons, I’ve set out to harvest my first mule deer buck.

Holiday season kicks off in Sanders County

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Sanders County.

COLUMN: Eating crow

I’m sure of only one thing….it tastes really sour and I haven’t had a bite yet.

Plains teacher bags massive bighorn

For 30 years, Mike Tatum has been waiting for the chance.

Locals earn All-State volleyball honors

The votes are in and the outcomes are mostly what was expected.

Underclassmen step up for Blue Hawks basketball

The changing of the guard continues in Thompson Falls.

Prep basketball drops 1-and-1 free throws

Last spring, the National Federation of State High School Associations struck the traditional one-and-one foul shots from its basketball rule books. The move was made to speed up games and eliminate rough play during the first foul shot.