Mineral County Performing Arts Council presents 'Jaca'

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council was formed in 2007 and sponsored a set of informal concerts to immediate public enthusiasm.

Legislation to fund Public Law 280 advances in Senate

After a hearing that included testimony from several local officials, legislation that could help Lake County fund law enforcement under Public Law 280 is advancing in the Senate.

Legislators react to GOP's break with Racicot

State legislators in the Flathead Valley are  — like the former governor himself — unsurprised by the Montana Republican Party’s public break up with Marc Racicot.

Fish and Wildlife Commission gains two new members

Ravalli County Commissioner Jeff Burrows and Bozeman-based campground owner Susan Kirby Brooke are officially joining the Fish and Wildlife Commission, the governor-appointed body charged with establishing hunting and fishing regulations and reviewing Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks land acquisitions.

Scrubs & Bubbles: St. Regis health workers launch cosmetic brand

With names like Clark Fork Fog, Crazy Peak Swirl, Oregon Peak Orange, Sweetly Verde Creek, Tamarack lemon Turmeric, Cold creek Bastille, Saltese Sandalwood, Bald Hill Blackberry Sage, Johnson Creek Sage, and Quartz Creek pink salt; right away if you’re a Mineral County resident your interest is piqued.

Consolation rounds test top teams

Often, consolation rounds can have “con” sequences.

State outlines efforts to protect westslope cutthroat trout

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on proposed state efforts to protect native westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead Basin’s tributaries.

Fire chiefs clean up icky situation at Tarkio

One hopes that this was an accident, but nonetheless the responsible party should have made an attempt to clean it up.

Hawks teams split games with Eureka, Loyola

A heart-breaking loss to a non-conference foe followed by a blow-out win over a conference opponent was the story of last week’s Thompson Falls Lady Hawks basketball adventures.

Loge's bill stamps fee on electric vehicles

Legislation that would create an annual registration fee on electric vehicles passed through the state House on Jan. 25.

Superior boys, girls notch key victories

For the Superior High girls basketball team, it was business as usual.

Noxon looks to bounce back after tough week of hoops

It was a busy and tough week for Noxon basketball.

Legislation would combine water quality commissions

A bill that would create a Western Montana Conservation Commission — repealing the Flathead Basin Commission and the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission — had its first hearing in the Senate Natural Resources Committee last week.

Bill looks to cut Huckleberry red tape

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

Trout Creek's Sen. Brown introduces bill asking Congress to fund law enforcement on reservations

Senate Joint Resolution 5, which had its first hearing Tuesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee, calls for Congress to fully fund the public safety and law enforcement needs of Montana’s tribal nations and reservations.

68th Montana Legislature gets underway

The 68th session of the Montana Legislature kicks off Monday, and a daunting to-do list awaits.

Lady Hawks notch another win over Florence-Carlton

A deadly combo is emerging on the courts for the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks so far this season.

Legals for November, 23 2022

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.

Knudsen elected vice chair of the Republican AG association

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was elected vice chair of the Republican Attorney General Association (RAGA), a national political advocacy group, over the weekend.