It’s huck time in Western Montana

In Western Montana, it is considered a quintessential part of our beautiful and yet brief summers: huckleberries.

Predator management bills headed to Governor's desk

Legislature passes black bear, grizzly bear and wolf proposals

A helping hand: Mineral Moms Support Group

Along with these huge life adjustments many mothers also find that in the social media, pandemic times we live in, isolation can sometimes be the tender topping on the cake of motherhood.

Legals for August, 3 2022

Lady Bobcats claim 14C meet

The Superior Lady Bobcats were indeed superior thanks to depth and outstanding individual performances this past weekend as they ran away with the Western 14C District track and field title at Missoula’s County Public Schools stadium.

Legislators react to GOP's break with Racicot

State legislators in the Flathead Valley are  — like the former governor himself — unsurprised by the Montana Republican Party’s public break up with Marc Racicot.

Four-day journey focuses on unresolved hit-and-run deaths

“Mika Matters,” “Justice for Mena,” “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” and “Justice 4 Aiden” signs waved above a group walking from Polson Super 1 to the Lake County Courthouse lawn Friday afternoon – the last stop on a four-day journey that began in Arlee.

Key Mineral County personnel retire after long careers

Three key positions in Mineral County became vacant as the result of retirements over the past two months. However, they have been filled by familiar faces already seen around the courthouse.

Sanders County players shine in basketball showcase

Sanders County was well represented in the 23rd annual Mission Mountain All-Star showcase Thursday night at the Ronan Events Center.

Kunzer Memorial ATA Shoot a success for local Trap Club

Fifteen squads registered for the recent Tom Kunzer Memorial Firecracker at the Plains Trap Club grounds over the weekend.

Money problems lead to job cuts

After weeks of contract discussions with no discernible progress between county officials and employees, Mineral County Commissioners voted last week to reduce positions in certain departments, in an effort save money.

Superior and St. Regis competition erupts

SUPERIOR/ST. REGIS – The St. Regis Tigers took a hard defeat in a game for county pride against the Superior Bobcats Tuesday, January 14.

Thompson Falls boys & girls suffer losses to Bigfork, Deer Lodge

It would be fair to call last week’s schedule for the Thompson Falls varsity boys’ basketball team the most difficult week of the regular season. After all, the Bluehawks were facing Class B teams ranked No. 1 and No. 5 in Montana.

Plains High School senior Paulsen wins Duck Stamp competition

Malachi Paulsen certainly has an “eye for art.” When he picks up a graphite, color or charcoal pencil, it seems like magical things happen.

On the Fly - Area birders share tips on how to get started birdwatching

POLSON — The mist had barely lifted from Flathead Lake on Monday morning and already Jim Rogers was peering through a scope at a red-tailed hawk on the far shore from the parking area at Ducharme Access on the east shore.

MHP Major Greg Watson presents official findings

Noxon-Thompson Falls baseball claim wins over county rival

This year’s unofficial and non-existent local high school baseball wars trophy goes to the Noxon-Thompson Falls co-opers who could lay claim to the title following a pair of wins over Sanders County rival Plains-Hot Springs this past week.

Governor signs bill addressing Public Law 280

With little fanfare, Senate Bill 393 became law last week. The legislation, carried by Polson Sen. Greg Hertz, signals a major breakthrough in the funding and future cooperation surrounding law enforcement on the Flathead Reservation.

Bill to allow cigar bars in Montana spurs debate

If Montana allows cigar bars, residents and tourists will be able to enjoy a “premium, hand rolled cigar” on their visits, one proponent argued.

Mineral Community Hospital expands offerings

Scheduling important medical appointments and arranging vital procedures can be a challenge living out in rural Montana. Hospitals and clinics are spread few and far between the mountainous landscape that makes up Mineral County.