Danielle Wood murder trial postponed

The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 has been postponed.

Wood’s murder trial rescheduled for January

The trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 has been rescheduled for early next year.

Food for thought

What to do about the Holiday Blues

St. Regis Senior Center offering sweet treats

Fundraising is no small effort and doing so in a year like 2020 has proven even more arduous...

Housing shortage continues to plague Mineral County

There was an open house in Superior at Maple Street Cottages last week. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath rental units are available for seniors who are 62 years of age and older, and are on a fixed income. The hallway that leads from the front sitting room and kitchen are wide enough for wheelchairs and the shower is equipped for handicapped individuals. “We call these ‘aging in place’ units,” said Jim Morton with the Human Resource Council and he oversees programs in Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli counties.

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This is a very busy and exciting time in my life. By the time you read this, I will have been sworn in as your representative to the Montana House District 14.

Time to end the sewer nightmare

When I read the Opinion article in the Valley Press by Dan Risland, I realized that there may be a lot of us here in Paradise that are going through a lot of stress and worry as a result of this ongoing, and unwelcomed, sewer project here.

County businesses struggle to fill job openings

Restaurants to grocery stores, the lumber mills and corner gas stations everywhere are looking for workers, and they’re all facing a similar struggle.

Paradise Cemetery accidentally locked

The Paradise Cemetery gates were accidentally locked after an Easter service event preventing loved ones from access to the grounds recently.

A hiker's nightmare: stranded for hours after tearing a tendon

A local hiker’s trip on the Fourth of July turned quickly from a morning hike into an ordeal that has shaken his confidence in Mineral County’s Search and Rescue.

Letters to the Editor - August 21

Packages aim to spread cheer to Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK – Members of the Trout Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church came together right before the holidays to ensure those less fortunate also got a surprise on Christmas.

Avista's golf tournament to support TRACS

THOMPSON FALLS - Avista will hold a four-person scramble at the River’s Bend Golf Course in Thompson Falls, Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to be involved even if you are not a golfer.

Superior soap maker sticks to tried and true methods

Angie Mellen, founder of Mellen Patch Soaps, is new to the industry but sticks to the proven method.

Tree lighting welcomes holidays and honors deceased

ALBERTON – The building festivities of the holidays saw the community gather to spark the Christmas season and honor passed loved ones Friday, as the Alberton community held a Christmas tree lighting and tribute at the Alberton Community Center.

Better Business Bureau warns: Beware of tax identity theft this season

The Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is warning the public about the dangers of tax identity theft this tax season.

Registering to vote

I'm sorry Sanders County, but it's official, I have de-registered(I'm not sure if you can do that or not) from Missoula County elections and registered for Sanders County.

Hot Springs PTO put the Christmas in bazaar

The Hot Springs PTO group brought a lot of Christmas cheer to their annual fundraiser over the weekend.

Legislative agenda aimed at real problems

By Attorney General Tim Fox

Legislators worked together for public safety and privacy

By Attorney General Tim Fox