Four-day journey focuses on unresolved hit-and-run deaths

“Mika Matters,” “Justice for Mena,” “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” and “Justice 4 Aiden” signs waved above a group walking from Polson Super 1 to the Lake County Courthouse lawn Friday afternoon – the last stop on a four-day journey that began in Arlee.

A day at The Paw Spa

Let’s face it, dogs stink. They roll in foul smelling things they find in pastures, mountain trails, and even their own back yard. The smellier, the more they seem to enjoy it. They also enjoy romping through the mud and thistles and can end up pretty messy by the end of the day. Despite these habits, people love their dogs. As of 2017 over 60 million U.S. households owned a dog and $69.5 billion was spent on these furry family members, according to an American Pet Products Association survey.

Forest Service answers questions

Letters to the editor - June 26

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.

Remembering Kenny New scholarship honors memory of local hero Kenny Marjerrison

The Plains schools have been blessed in having so many great instructors and teachers over the years.

Halloween chance to let your hair down

Halloween is here again. That time of year where normally “sane” people can take on a new persona, at least for a night, without concern.

Kvelve's Comments: 'Merry Thanksmas'

Not sure how this happens every year, but it’s already Thanksgiving again.

Kvelve's Comments: Halloween chance to let your hair down

Halloween is here again. That time of year where normally “sane” people can take on a new persona, at least for a night, without concern.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Intervalley Unit 1 wrestling results

Sanders County little guy wrestlers traveled to Libby this past weekend and many wrestlers qualified for the state competition in Colombia Falls this upcoming weekend. Here are the placers from the county.

Savenac hosts 15th reunion

Two distinguished speakers highlight history and the role Savenac played following 1910 fire

School board ties up loose ends before first day

PLAINS – The Plains School Board of Trustees met on Monday, August 19 to provide updates and help tie up any loose ends before the school year began.

Thompson Falls splits with St. Ignatius

In boxing parlance, the pair of games this past week between St. Ignatius and Thompson Falls basketball teams was a split decision.

T. Falls boys second at Jim Johnson

Spring has arrived and with it the track and field meets in Montana. The first big track meet for many Sanders County teams was recently held and tested the athletes abilities and agility in many different events; running, relays, discus, javelin, hurdles, high kump, pole vault, triple jump, and shot put. The Plains, Hot Springs, Thompson Falls and Noxon track teams were in action on Mar. 30 in Frenchtown at the Jim Johnson Invitational.

State champion Thilmony leads Sanders, Mineral county medalists

Wrestlers from Sanders and Mineral counties enjoyed successful weekends at the Montana High School Association Class B-C state...

St. Regis woman makes tack with flair

Tack is equipment or accessories outfitted on horses and other equines in the course of their use as domesticated animals.

Sales pick up at Saltese Swap Meet

The weather was ideal and the mix of vendors had the shoppers/browsers thoroughly entertained at the Saltese Swap Meet and Flea Market last week.

UM students keep traditions alive ahead of Foresters’ Ball

Kidnapping a mounted moose head comes with challenges. Just ask the students in the University of Montana’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law.

Hot Springs and St. Regis split meeting

It was a mixed bag of basketball for the Hot Springs boys and girls basketball teams this past week.