Leona A. (Whisennand) Ekstrom

She married Wesley Al Ekstrom on June 19, 1965. To this union were added three daughters that she loved and cherished very much.

Blue Hawks roll over St. Regis/Mullan, 44-26

It may be early in the 2021 Montana 8-man football season, but write Thompson Falls into the “reloaded” category.

Plains man gets prison time for various offenses

Mitchell Bear Raymond, 25, of Plains, pleaded guilty to burglary and bail jumping in August. He was sentenced Sept. 2 to a 5-year prison sentence on the burglary charge and a six-month suspended sentence in the Flathead County jail for bail jumping.

Plakke's four TD passes help Superior improve to 2-0

A much-improved Victor team would probably be among the first to agree after the Bobcats pulled away from a narrow four-point lead and ran to a 48-14 win.

Home schooling more popular for Montana families

Statewide the number of students identified as homeschooled increased by 69.7% from 2019 to 2020.

FWP seeks to bolster Wild Horse Island's declining bighorn sheep population

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says the island's sheep population has declined in recent years and that issues such as inbreeding may impact the group's genetic diversity.

Alberton resident loves working with wood

The Alberton resident has a forestry degree and for several decades he worked at the Superior Ranger District as well as the Thompson Falls Ranger District.

Montana Viewpoint: Keeping it together

A politically divided nation is easy prey to its enemies and a weak partner to its allies.

Fish hatchery manager keeps Montana waterways well stocked

In his words, Mark Kornick was "that guy." The one with all the questions, the one who lives for the minutiae.

Legals for September, 1 2021

Tester secures more than $1 million for CSKT Early Head Start

Funding will expand child care resources and access to early childhood education through Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships

Mineral County Sheriff Toth juggles management of the office

Toth had been a deputy for the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office before going to the Seattle Police Department and had always wanted to return.

St. Regis mill worker inspired to change

Zach Desoto, a log yard worker in St. Regis is enjoying his brand-new Yeti cooler, $200 cash, a smaller waistline, and a new outlook on life.

FWP director talks public access, predators at meeting

During the more than two-hour session, people asked questions and talked about grizzly bears, wolves, elk, public access and the possibility of increasing fees for hunting and fishing.

Chase, McCollum ousted from Paradise Sewer Board

After a recall election tally that was recounted multiple times because it was so close, two members of the Paradise Sewer Board are no longer part of the controversial sewer installation battle.

Blue Hawks rout Charlo, 42-0, in opener

With that thought to ponder, it appears the Blue Hawks are locked and re-loaded heading into the 2021 Montana high school season.

Hot Springs starts strong with rout of Valier, 47-0

Senior wide receiver Kyle Lawson ran for a pair of touchdowns and was on the receiving end of a scoring strike from senior quarterback Jack McAllister.

Fire restrictions eased across Northwest Montana

Debris burning will remain prohibited until Oct. 1.

Trout Creek resident opposes federal money

We are told they had to vote YES or lose the money.

St. Regis/Mullan gridders look for deep playoff run

Or will they run into another buzzsaw team from the Idaho flatlands? One thing is for sure, the two-state Tigers are locked and loaded again this year as they ready for what they hope will be a championship run.