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.

Hot Springs graduates receive diplomas

HOT SPRINGS - Adorned with ribbons, balloons and occupied by proud parents, teachers, friends and family, the gym at Hot Springs High School played host to the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 on Sunday.

Homesteaders to take over Hot Springs soon

The 64th annual celebration known as Homesteader Days will be held in Hot Springs on June 7, 8, and 9. The event will feature live music, street games, a rodeo, car show, food and vendors, arts and crafts and parades. The celebration is intended to honor the original homesteaders in the Hot Springs area.

Savage Heat track and field competes in Laurel

HOT SPRINGS - The Hot Springs Savage Heat boys track and field team scorched the field over the weekend in Laurel during the Class C State Track and Field Meet.

Sanders County Court Report - May 14-20

Sanders County Justice Court week of 5/14 to 5/20/13

Searching for Paradise

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Sanders County track teams gear up for state

Wet conditions did not keep the Plains and Thompson Falls track and field teams from posting some solid results on May 17 at the Western B divisional meet in Missoula.

Wind damage 3

The large tree that fell on the two vehicles once housed a tree-house. The owner suspected the white car to be totaled.

Savage Heat puts on a solid performance

HOT SPRINGS - The Savage Heat track and field team put on a solid performance at the 14C District meet in Polson on May 9.

Sanders County Senior News

Track teams to compete at county meet Thursday

SANDERS COUNTY - The Hot Springs Savage Heat track and field team sizzled at the Arlee Invitational on Thursday. The boys team won the meet led by strong performances in jumping events and relay races.

Sanders County 2012-2013 Third Quarter Honor Roll

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Boomer Boys to rock Mineral County for fundraiser

The Rock N’ Roll music of the 50’s and 60’s comes to Mineral County courtesy of the Mineral County Medical Foundation at its spring fund-raiser on Saturday, April 20 at the Community Center in St. Regis.

All Sanders County teams compete in Thompson Falls Invitational

THOMPSON FALLS - The Plains High School girls track team won an impressive victory at the Thompson Falls Invitational track and field meet on Thursday finishing with 181 points.

Art on the Walls shares art and music at CFVH

PLAINS – Art filled the white walls while music softly drifted down the hallways of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital on Thursday, March 28.

Fishing Through the Fog

There are few friendships among men more sacred than the “fishing buddies.” Like all friendships, it is a bond forged from the passage of time together. Most friendships develop from time spent together during an activity or social function or a shared class in college: doing something. Fishing buddies develop from doing nothing. That is what most fishing consists of, sitting in a boat or on the shoreline doing absolutely nothing but waiting for a fish to make a bad decision.