Latest Covid-19 strain derails some sports events in Western Montana

One of the first and most stringent moves came from Plains School District, which took immediate action and canceled or postponed all “extracurricular activities” until Monday, Sept. 20.

Legals for February, 16 2022

Bill looks to cut Huckleberry red tape

Just try to get a huckleberry picker to divulge the location of their patch.

Red Devils snag win at West Yellowstone

When a couple of six-man Montana High School football teams get together with similar records and an early conference lead, you can probably count on a track meet to break out.

St. Regis could become first town in state powered by renewable energy

Can St. Regis become one of the first towns in Montana to be powered by renewable energy? That’s a question George Bailey posed to a group of local residents on March 27 along with a discussion on how that concept could become a reality.

Superior kids learn lessons on safety and health

Guest opinion: Historic changes occuring for irrigators

Message from Boone Cole, Chairman of the Flathead Joint Board of Control, to Fee Land Irrigators concerning need for upcoming Referendum.

St. Regis schools to celebrate centennial this weekend

For those planning the St. Regis centennial celebration, the long months of putting together all the addresses of former classmates and teachers, as well as organizing activities for them to enjoy, is over. This weekend, St. Regis schools will celebrate 100 years. And while the district is actually 110 years old as it was chartered in 1900, the board is hoping for a great turnout, as this may be a long time before another event similar to this one is planned.

State has new online dashboard for Montana wildfires

The state has experienced nearly 1,800 fire starts this year.

Woodland supports I-185 and I-186

The most democratic way to participate in government is the initiative process. Citizens petition to put a law on the ballot, then voting directly to accept or reject the law.

HELP Act won't bust budget

By Steph Larsen, stephl@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

Grant helps protect against fires

Sanders County received $40,000 of grant money to help create defensible space around structures and property starting in the month of February.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures and no precipitation, Thursday mornings early hour lightning strikes sparked several fires around the mountains of St. Regis and Superior.

Radio station gets a boost

ST. REGIS – More people in Mineral County can now hear the broadcasts from a radio station in St. Regis after a new transmitter was recently installed, greatly improving the range of the signal.

Spring's approach means greater bear awareness

SANDERS COUNTY – With February coming to an end, and warmer temperatures starting to arrive, wildlife will soon begin waking up from their winter hibernations and residents will need to take precautions.

Report from week three: Bills are starting to work their way through

This week saw the hustle and bustle the Legislature is known for. The bills are now coming out of committees and on to the floor in greater numbers. The Senate has also passed enough bills across the floor that they are even showing up in House committees and vice versa.

Counties pressured to object to CSKT Compact

As the deadline approaches to file objections to water rights claims set out in the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes-Montana Water Compact, some local officials are considering the effects of the landmark deal.

State commission finalizes Montana congressional district lines

Chair Maylinn Smith, who was appointed to the commission by the state's Supreme Court, chose a map dividing the state into eastern and western districts.

Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay

The count down is on … to the Fair and also for the start of the School year.