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February 21, 2013 11:06 a.m.

Don't leave it to luck, buckle up

Did you know that a properly worn seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a motor vehicle crash? Yes, I said seat belt!

October 4, 2018 12:49 p.m.

Pioneer bus a Mineral County asset

The Pioneer Council provides transportation to your friends, family and neighbors in Mineral County more often than most people realize. Besides the five scheduled trips to Missoula each month, The Pioneer bus is also going to Plains, and from Saltese to Superior and back.

April 24, 2015 5:33 p.m.

Ends don't justify means

By Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen

January 30, 2013 9:15 a.m.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital joins Montana Telestroke Network

Clark Fork Valley Hospital joins Montana Telestroke Network

May 29, 2013 11:40 a.m.

FWP reminds everyone to "Inspect. Clean. Dry."

This spring and summer remember to inspect, clean and dry your boats, trailers and fishing gear to stop aquatic hitchhikers from taking hold in Montana.

November 13, 2013 10:36 a.m.

Lady Panthers senior gets ready to graduate

ALBERTON – Lady Panther Ryan Vicek recently finished her last volleyball season before graduation.

April 12, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Hands off my sports

This planet that is now home to somewhere in the crowded neighborhood of 8 billion human beings by most estimates, is an amazing, if not crazy place.

October 20, 2021 midnight

State says Infant cereal tested above safe arsenic levels

The recalled infant cereal was distributed nationally through Walmart stores and online.

Superior holds round-up of future kindergartners
April 9, 2008 midnight

Superior holds round-up of future kindergartners

Wednesday morning was the first day of an exciting new career at school for next year's kindergarten class at Superior Elementary School.

September 6, 2018 12:12 p.m.

Tribal Health offers new walk-in hours, clinics

ST. IGNATIUS — Tribal Health (TH) is working in the community to provide more access to health care for Tribal Health recipients.

Plains Schools to create new logo
October 29, 2019 9:20 p.m.

Plains Schools to create new logo

In school sports, the school’s integrity, emotion, attitude and appearance can widely be attributed to, and represented by, their mascot.

July 20, 2010 10:33 p.m.

'First responders' host day of demonstrations

First responders spend day educating public about who they are and what they do

Paradise residents continue fight against sewer plan
November 18, 2020 midnight

Paradise residents continue fight against sewer plan

Paradise residents continue fight against sewer plan

Plains Horsemen prepare for first game of the season
August 21, 2013 12:01 p.m.

Plains Horsemen prepare for first game of the season

PLAINS- After the first practice of the season, the Horsemen of Plains are ready to rebound from a disappointing 2012-2013 season. Coach Juan Lulack is busy preparing the team to take the field for the first game of the season against rival Thompson Falls on August 31. If the coaches have their way, the Horsemen will have a few surprises in store for their opponents this season.

August 3, 2014 11:48 a.m.

Thompson River Complex grows to over 1,600 acres

UPDATE: 

New Plains store equips rock hounds
August 3, 2022 midnight

New Plains store equips rock hounds

Mining is a whole lot of knowledge mixed with a helping of persistence and topped off, often, by good old fashioned luck.

Students learn life lessons through newspapers
November 6, 2013 12:54 p.m.

Students learn life lessons through newspapers

HOT SPRINGS – Newspapers in Education is a program designed to help teach students about the world around them. Most use national news coverage of events to educate students. Hot Springs fifth grade teacher Bart Granlund however, uses the Valley Press to give his students a better understanding of what is going on around them.

Class of 2035 getting off to early start
April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

Class of 2035 getting off to early start

The start of a school year can be an interesting challenge for children and parents. The class of 2035 began their academic introduction early as they took part in the Kindergarten Roundup in Plains March 30. There were 22 young boys and girls going in and out of two kindergarten classes at Plains Elementary to go through many different tests. There were many adults there in the two classrooms checking the future kindergarteners for a variety of skills, abilities, including counting, building a three block tower, standing on one foot, identifying the letters of the alphabet, having their eyes checked, and a nurse getting information on their current health.

St. Regis team competes at the Academic World Quest
February 29, 2016 8:18 p.m.

St. Regis team competes at the Academic World Quest

On Feb. 23, nearly 300 high school students from around the state competed at the 12th annual Academic WorldQuest competition organized by the Montana World Affairs Council.

February 4, 2011 4:24 p.m.

Hunting classes start

Spring Hunter Education Classes have been scheduled for Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Bigfork, and Libby in northwest Montana. All hunter education classes are free of charge and open to hunters and non-hunters alike.  By state law, anyone born after January 1, 1985, must have completed the Hunter Education Course to buy a hunting license in Montana.  The minimum age for hunting in Montana is 12 (11-year olds who turn 12 by January 16 of the license year can qualify, see regulations).  A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to sign the registration form.