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Complex and Seepay fires both over 1,000 acres
SANDERS COUNTY – Both the Seepay Fire and the Thompson River Complex fires remain above 1,000 acres.
Smoke fills area around complex fire
SANDERS COUNTY – Both the Seepay Fire and the Thompson River Complex fires remain above 1,000 acres.
Museum opens fire display
A hundred years ago, on August 20 and 21, one of the largest forest fires burned across three million acres, taking the lives of 86 individuals. Dry conditions and high winds helped to accelerate the fire, which has become known widely as The Big Burn or Big Blowup, which burned through northern Idaho and western Montana, including Mineral County.
Mineral County housing market remains hot
The morning coffee-clutch subjects have gone from bare shelves, back to wolves. Then to the price of fuel to election predications and to the new houses being built and local subdivision rumors in the last 30 days.
Fire danger remains very high
MINERAL COUNTY - According to Forest Service authorities, the fire danger in Mineral County remains at the very high level and stage 1 restrictions remain in place. According to Forest Service Fire Prevention Officer Jim Ward, “There is no change to our drought status over the last week, the current U. S. Drought Monitor shows that we are still in extreme drought and shows impacts may be short and long term.”
Mineral County schools struggle to find substitutes
During a regular school year, it’s already a struggle for Mineral County school districts to find enough substitute teachers...
Three of four Sanders County girls basketball teams are led by new coaches
Hot Springs team eyeing state berth
Eddy Mountain Lookout
Craig Phillips watches out of the Eddy Mountain lookout tower for possible wild land fires last week.
Montana’s proposed digital privacy amendment, explained
As Montana voters head to the polls this fall, they’ll have the chance to amend the state Constitution to add language explicitly requiring law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person’s private electronic data.
Plains Ambulance connects with community
Preparations are underway at the Plains Ambulance as volunteers prepare for an open house, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The open house was planned as a way for Plains Emergency Medical Services volunteers to meet and greet members of the community.
Affordable housing fuels labor shortage
A commission tasked with distributing part of the $900 million in federal coronavirus relief that Montana received has named affordable housing...
Three arrested in Dixon melons burglary
Danielle Switalski
Denley-Magone will vie for House District 14 seat in November
The primary election was held on Tues. June 5, determining which candidates will appear on the November general election ballot. Unofficial election results determine that Republican Denley Loge will face Dem. Diane Magone in the fall. Incumbent Loge beat James Mortenson with 78 percent of the vote to his challengers 22 percent. Magone was unopposed on the democratic ticket.
Bids come in for new firehouse
Superior Fire Chief John Woodland received 12 bids from various general contractors last Monday for work on the new firehouse.
Full day of fun planned for Plains Day
Event organizers have planned events beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday through nightfall at 10:30 p.m.
Lady Hawks soar to divisionals
In an improbable year, with only two seniors, three sophomores and a freshman comprising the varsity squad, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks have silenced their doubters by advancing to the divisional round of the post-season.
Plains basketball teams roll over Trojans
It was a Class B stampede in Troy this past week.
Horsemen and Bluehawks battle at Legends Stadium
KALISPELL – The boys of Sanders County’s Class B schools were also active during last week’s State Championship Meet in Kalispell.
Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages
The cost of living is stretching wallets, but for the men and women doing their best to make public safety a top priority in the county, it is taking a toll.
XC teams run in Missoula
MISSOULA - The Plains High School boys and girls cross-country team participated in the annual Mountain West Cross Country Invitational last weekend.