Study says there are too few homes for growing population

The rub, Horowitz said, is that Montana’s population increased by 10% between 2010 and 2020, according to U.S. census data, while the number of housing units in the state grew by only 7%.

Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges

Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third black bear over bait in the state.

Didn't come up with the same planning board results

I read Ron Olfert’s letter in the May 1st Ledger and, after reading what Ron wrote, decided to read Title 76 of Montana Code Annotated. I find it strange that I did not come away with the same understanding of a growth policy that Ron presented in his letter. For instance, Ron states “… a growth policy must be implemented. The implementation document is the zoning law …”   76.1.601(3)(f) states a growth policy must include an implementation strategy that includes: (i) a timetable for implementing the growth policy; (ii) a list of conditions that will lead to the revision of the growth policy; and (iii) a timetable for reviewing the growth policy at least once every five years and revising the policy if necessary. But 76-1-601(2) states: “The extent to which a growth policy addresses the elements listed in subsection (3) is at the full discretion of the governing body.” This means (3)(f), the implementation strategy, doesn’t have to be considered by the governing body.

Musician Quist wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House

HELENA — Musician and political newcomer Rob Quist on Sunday captured the Democratic nomination for the May 25 special election to fill the state’s only congressional seat.

Bills would help Montana's students

Jim Stipcich, president/CEO Student Assistance Foundation

Superior-Alberton's Comeback Kids

Superior High School senior’s Hillary Stevens and Myranda Kuhl had their first experience playing doubles tennis together at the state tournament freshman year.

Guest opinion: Water law and the compact

As Flathead Irrigation District farmers and ranchers, as irrigators who make their living from the land, we have some grave concerns about the misinformation that is circulating about the proposed Water Use Agreement and the Flathead Reservation Compact.

Mountain Cats claim divisional title

Alberton High School’s Emma Wooldridge had high expectations for herself going into the Southwestern B-C divisional tennis tournament in Darby over the weekend.

Horsemen boys place third at Seeley Invite

For every track meet that Plains attends you can always seem to expect two things: Dillon Fryxell will be sitting at the top of the high jump standings and Trent Thompson will take home a first place in one of the throwing events.

Keeping in Touch: Legislature starts up

On Monday, January 3, 2010, the 62nd Legislature will convene at noon in both the House and Senate Chambers. At this time, 100 House Representatives and the newly elected Senators will officially be sworn into office.

Ishler takes state wrestling championship

Nick Ianniello

Hinkle speaks at meeting

Physician-assisted suicide was the main topic of Senator Gregoray Hinkle’s talk during last Friday’s St. Regis town council meeting.

Softball girls take third

The Plains Trotters placed third at the State BC tournament last week. The girls worked their way up from one of the lowest seeds in the tournament to finish in the top three. 

American Legion burns down

Deputy State Fire Marshal Pat Clinch assesses the scene at the American Legion after the post burned down early Wednesday morning. The investigation of the cause of the fire is ongoing. 

Hot Springs reaches second round of state playoffs

Three candidates running for Senate District 7 seat

With Montana District 7 State Senator Jenifer Fielder due to term out Jan. 4, 2021, three candidates in Northwest Montana are in the running for the seat.

Two Lady Hawks selected for softball classic

The honors keep rolling in for a pair of Thompson Falls softball players.

Plains girls claim sixth at state XC meet

If you are a coach at either of Sanders County’s two cross country schools, you may spend some of the next few months shopping for sunglasses.

Superior's Kovalsky soars to new heights

One day last year, probably several years before that, Lucas Kovalsky looked skyward.

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Wayne Cashman

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Wayne Cashman