On Thin Ice

PABLO – With scores of trips to remote corners of the Arctic and sub-Arctic, it’s safe to say that Dr. Frank Tyro is the “polar” opposite of a snowbird.

Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK- Thousands of people flocked to the small lakeside community of Trout Creek over the weekend for the 34th annual Huckleberry Festival. While the huckleberry may be the state fruit of Idaho, the plant is celebrated in Sanders County with a festival that draws vendors and crowds from around the region.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Mineral County Court Report

Mineral County Court Records from July 19 to July 24

Giving and receiving thanks in wake of fire

In the midst of the West Mullan Fires, Tim and Sara Buchanan received questions from their two children, 11-year-old Wesley and eight-year-old William, regarding the fire – wondering if they and the town would be safe.

4Hers compete at congress

Eight Sanders County youth attended the 83rd Annual 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman July 9-12. “4-H in Action” was a perfect theme for the event at which youth gained skills in the areas of technology, leadership, communication, community service and team work; powerful tools that will benefit them on their journey through life.

A blast from the past: A trip to the Eddy Creek Mine

PLAINS – In the early 1900s the Plains mining district located in Sanders County saw activity in two major mines around the area – one in Swamp Creek and the other in Eddy Creek.

Richard "Dick" Blanchard

Richard “Dick” Blanchard

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.

Contests, theater at 34th Huckleberry Festival

TROUT CREEK - This year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek is rapidly approaching, and the weekend will include both old favorites and new events to keep festival attendees entertained.

Letters to the editor - June 26

After the Gold Rush

In 1931, fifty years after a gold rush brought over 10,000 fortune seekers to the Cedar Creek area of Superior, Gus and Fern Gildersleeve began building their mine on land near the original claims. What began as Depression-era subsistence mining has blossomed into one family's legacy of mining for four generations in Superior.

Elks celebrate Flag Day

THOMPSON FALLS- The Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls held their annual Flag Day celebrations on Saturday in commemoration of the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.

64th annual Homesteader Days takes over Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS - The 64th annual Homesteader Days celebration kicked off on Friday in Hot Springs with vendors setting up their booths and live music on Main Street. The festival is designed to celebrate the history and heritage of the original Native American and white settlers that chose to make a home in the area.

Senator Fielder reaches number two spot in state GOP

Bozeman, MT – With a massive groundswell of support, Northwest Montana’s freshman Senator, Jennifer Fielder (R) Thompson Falls, was elevated to the number two spot in the Montana Republican Party during the state convention June 7-8 in Bozeman.

Cuts to FEMA's flood plane mapping program could impact the accuracy of flood insurance maps for county

As the United States grows warmer and extreme weather more common, the federal government’s flood insurance maps are becoming increasingly important.

2013 Fourth quarter honor roll - Sanders County

Plains Honor Roll

Superior celebrates class of 2013

The gym at Superior High School was filled to capacity Sunday, as friends and family of the class of 2013 gathered to see the graduating seniors off into the next chapter of their lives.

Registration for the 34th annual Huckleberry Festival is underway

TROUT CREEK - This year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek is rapidly approaching, and the weekend will include both old favorites and new events to keep festival attendees entertained.

Noxon seniors graduate

NOXON – In an intimate setting at the Noxon High School, the Red Devils took their first step into the future and out of high school life - graduating from many years of schooling and moving into a future with many unknowns.