Area legislators talk about pending bills

Three state legislators spoke with about 20 constituents...

Bear attack survivor shares tips for Griz country

As he was dangling from the mouth of a record-size brown bear in Alaska, several thoughts surged through Brent Hudson’s badly bleeding head.

Bumper crop: Morel mushroom picking season ending

Alongside Quartz Creek Road at the Tarkio exit, a small table covered by a white canopy was set up next to a refrigerated truck. A sign with purple and pink letters reads, “Mushroom Buyer Jessica.” Jessica Cruz, along with her sons Timo, 16, and Lucas, 11, and her Asian partner simply referred to as “Q,” sit in lawn chairs - waiting for pickers to show up with baskets full of morel mushrooms.

St. Regis Schools receive $50,000 grant

Superior, Alberton are denied

Hospital looking at implementing two projects

The Mineral County Hospital Board of directors have been working with a steering committee during the past year to explore the possibilities of major improvements to the facility, which, would improve patient care and increase efficiency if implemented. Last Tuesday, August 17, they held a public meeting to gather input on two proposed ideas: building a woody biomass energy system and the construction of a new hospital.

With a new year comes change

SANDERS COUNTY- With elementary through high school classes set to begin in less than one week, teachers, school administrators and other staff are getting ready for the influx of students about to descend upon learning institutions across Sanders County. The inevitable end of summer means the beginning of another year of mathematics, science and homework for students fresh off the euphoria of summer break.

Legals for February, 15 2023

Loser is out

Only the winner will move on from today's game featuring the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks and the Plains Trotters. The game started at 8:00 am, Thursday, February 21. The competition will continue for one team tomorrow in Kalispell. Stay tuned to find out who will move on and who is out for good.

Thompson River Complex grows to over 1,600 acres

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Auction supports Plains-Paradise Rural Fire

On an overcast day with a light rain falling in the Plains area, a group of hearty volunteers and an equally hearty bunch of buyers came together Saturday morning to support a good cause.

Sanford to lead St. Regis boys basketball team

There is good reason to think the 2021 season will be very promising for the St. Regis High boys...

Superior Bobcats hope to fill big shoes of Mask, Waddle

Every year, some holes caused by graduation need to be filled by underclassmen brimming with enthusiasm and hope.

Hot Springs rack up two more wins

It was a good, if not a dominating week for Hot Springs’ six-player football team.

Clark Fork spikers strive for success in 2018 season

Clark Fork would like to continue to climb the proverbial “ladder of success” with its high school volleyball program, and third-year head coach Toni Labbe would be glad to make that happen.

Trotters softball has 'mixed' results in opening week

The Plains Hot-Springs softball team knew the opening portion of their season schedule against Thompson Falls and Florence would provide an immediate challenge.

Positive turnout for flea market

ST. REGIS – Organizers of the last flea market of the year in St. Regis said vendors were pleasantly surprised with the number of Mineral County residents who came to peruse their wares last weekend.

Noxon boys clear slate for tournament play

NOXON – The Red Devils put up a competitive front in last week’s games as they faced off two tough opponents. In their first game of the week, the boys went to Superior were they met the undefeated Bobcats.

Shopping for a good cause

The Superior 4-H building was transformed into a cute little boutique over the weekend. Shoppers, mostly women, although the occasional husband wandered in, were able to peruse gently used clothing, jewelry and accessories at the Booby Boutique. Complete with mirrors and strung lights, the inside of the 4-H building was set for shoppers.

Library opens in DeBorgia

The building that served as the old post office in DeBorgia now has a new purpose serving as the small community’s library, the DeBorgia/ Cooper Library. And though it is small in size, it is serving a large role in the town. There’s also no shortage of books. From romance to Louis L’amour, with self-help and plenty of fiction to choose from, the newly opened library is sure to become a popular spot for those seeking a good read.

Searching for Bears

Brian Bosley scopes the mountainside to look for any signs of bears in the area.