Thompson Falls students win trip to space center

Who knows — if you look closely you may be able to see an “I Love the Blue Hawks” sticker on the fender of a future NASA mission to the moon.

Roadway improvements begin in Thompson Falls

The Montana Department of Transportation and Razz Construction, Inc. are making significant Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades and roadway improvements along Main Street and Montana 200 as part of the Thompson Falls Urban project.

Junior Rodeo Princess applications due June 14

A big reason many live in rural Montana is to have animals. Raising livestock, especially for children, is a life teaching process stressing the responsibilities of accountability and the repercussions.

Arrowleaf balsmroot a sure sign of spring in Western Montana

Is this year a bumper crop of arrowleaf balsmroot as it appears more abundant, brighter, and in more places?

Lady Hawks make noise with state tourney upset

Notice to future opponents of the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks fastpitch softball team: Do NOT take them for granted.

Group gathers input on proposed passenger rail route

Through a grant made possible by the Montana Healthcare Foundation, The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority has been hosting a series of meetings in rural communities across southern Montana.

Plains star Alexis Deming claims state discus title

Isabella Berry was a one-woman scoring machine.

Local athletes leave mark at Class C championships

It’s not an easy thing to win a state championship. But in the end, that’s one of the things that make a team or individual championship such a coveted achievement.

State taking comments on Upper Thompson conservation easement

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is initiating public scoping on a potential purchase of a conservation easement in Flathead and Sanders counties.

Gianforte vetoes bill to fund law enforcement on Flathead Reservation

Gov. Greg Gianforte last week vetoed House Bill 479 – the only bill regarding Public Law 280 to make it through the 2023 Legislature.

Legals for May, 31 2023

COLUMN: Laurel a fine host

I remember well growing up just 14 official miles from Billings’ “bedroom”, a quiet little community called Laurel.

Northwest Montana pickers prowl for wild morels

Nothing motivates people to scour the deep dark woods and examine the forest floors more than the annual hunt for Morel mushrooms.

Forest seeks to bury power lines at Quartz Campground

The Superior Ranger District is asking for public feedback on the proposed Missoula Electric Cooperative Quartz Campground Project located along Interstate 90 on Forest Service lands in Mineral County.

Superior pool capital campaign making a splash

When the Superior swimming pool closed a few years ago due to the cost of upkeep and needed expensive repairs, the community lost an icon. It was built in the early 60s and was a shining star, especially with longtime residents.

Drug prevention program 'paints the state'

The Montana Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time teen meth use through public service messaging and community outreach.

Photo: International Museum Day

International Museum Day

St. Regis High School scholarships

St. Regis High School scholarships

CFVH nurses honored for National Nurses Week

When a patient faces a difficult health scare or situation, it is often the small things that can bring the most comfort.

COLUMN: Track and field standouts

In the years I’ve been covering high school sports, I’ve often extolled the talents and drive of the young folks I’ve had the pleasure to write about in Western Montana.