EPA Superfun nears completion

SUPERIOR – The Environmental Protection Agency presented a final update to the County Commissioners on the Superfund cleanup of mine waste in Superior.

Judge James investigation still under way

SUPERIOR – The Montana Department of Justice investigation into Mineral County Justice of the Peace Wanda James’ connection to missing court funds is still underway.

Legals for October, 4 2023

Town prepares for county fair

PLAINS – With the Sanders County Fair right around the corner the fair board came together for one final meeting before the big event.

Loge talks about issues which hit close to home

House District 14 Rep. Denley Loge, R-St. Regis, was at the Mineral County Commissioners meeting to give a legislative update from Helena on Friday.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital no longer delivering babies

Citing mounting challenges in staffing, training and patient numbers, Clark Fork Valley Hospital is discontinuing its delivering of babies effective Jan. 1, 2024.

William Curry

William C. Curry was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Kirkland, Wash., “to be close to his parents.” That’s how he would tongue-in-cheek phrase it.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital ramps up telehealth option

Telehealth is nothing new to the healthcare industry and Clark Fork Valley Hospital, but it will now be a tool that is utilized more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic to connect patients and providers.

More Patriot Front members on trial in Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d’ALENE — Local police officers took the stand Wednesday and described their roles in the arrest of 31 Patriot Front members in June 2022.

Missoula pediatrician supports Tranel for PSC post

As COVID 19 cases rise in Montana, we are all grappling with decisions that will impact the way forward for our families and children.

Paradise sewer opponents undaunted despite legal setback

Despite a recent setback, members of the Paradise sewer construction project say they have not...

Kalispell man charged for threats to Senator Tester

A Montana man has been charged with threatening the life of Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester via voicemails left at his Kalispell office, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

County Commissioners support historical project

Keeping in touch: News from committees

On Friday, January 21st, the Health and Human Services Committee which I serve on held a hearing on House Bill 68.  HB 68 is “an Act Revising the Medical Marijuana Act to Create a Licensing and Regulatory System for People Who Grow, Manufacture, Distribute or Sell Medical Marijuana; Requiring Montana Residency to Obtain a Registry Identification Card or a License; Clarifying Requirements for Physicians Who Provide Written Certification; Providing Local Government Authority to Regulate Medical Marijuana Licensees; Establishing Prohibitions on the Medical Use of Marijuana by People; Expanding the Limitations on the Medical Use of Marijuana; Providing Definitions; Providing Rulemaking Authority; Creating a Special Revenue Account; and, Appropriating Funds.”

Hot Springs residents voice concern over growth policy draft

A unanimous crowd of almost 40 people denounced the new Hot Springs Growth Policy at a public comment meeting hosted by the Hot Spring’s Planning Board at the town’s senior center last Tuesday.

Fair Board holds May meeting at fairgrounds

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Board met for their regular May meeting last week at the county’s fairgrounds pavilion.

CFVH recognized for rural healthcare

PLAINS – A group of cyclists, biking across a wide swath of the country this summer, stopped by Plains last week.

Clark Fork Hospital is all about being baby friendly

Recently Terry Miller of the Department of Public Health and Human Services visited with officials from the Clark Fork Valley Hospital(CFVH) to welcome them into the Baby Friendly Initiative program.

MCPC offers bus transportation

MRHC helps people understand new healthcare policies

SUPERIOR – With the application deadline just around the corner, county residents were invited to the Mineral County Library in Superior to learn more about new healthcare options.