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January 6, 2017 11:29 a.m.

Holiday travel breaks records for 2016

More than 103 million Americans were expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to American Automobile Association (AAA). That’s the highest number ever recorded. The reason for the increase is a result of improvements in the labor market and rising wages. Additionally, low gas prices and increased consumer optimism prompted more Americans to travel for the holidays.

Blue Hawks roll Darby, 56-0
September 23, 2020 midnight

Blue Hawks roll Darby, 56-0

One of the basic elements in football is seeking to dominate the opponent.

Chouinard takes over leadership of Hot Springs school
July 10, 2020 5:46 p.m.

Chouinard takes over leadership of Hot Springs school

Like so many of his fellow school superintendents, Gerald Chouinard’s to-do list is topped by the challenges associated with the COVID-19 situation.

Clark Fork Mountain Cats defeat St. Regis, 68-57
February 3, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Mountain Cats defeat St. Regis, 68-57

The Clark Fork boys basketball team solidified its hold on the top spot...

March 17, 2021 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Fraud or fiction?

The soul of democracy is the ability of individuals to have a say in their own future, embodied in the right to vote.

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days
March 20, 2024 midnight

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days

Perhaps among the group of 4-H presenters is a future orator of great skill.

Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment
October 25, 2023 midnight

Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment

In 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad was built through Western Montana, and in 1897 the first large lumber mill was built at St. Regis.

Hot Springs football squad happy for 2021 season
August 25, 2021 midnight

Hot Springs football squad happy for 2021 season

Like so many teams that battled the chaos caused by the dreaded Covid calamity, Hot Springs faced cancellations and rescheduled games like they were an airport in a power outage.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital employee chosen as national mentor
November 24, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Valley Hospital employee chosen as national mentor

Kitty Strowbridge, Performance Improvement Manager for Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, was selected as one of a dozen national Virtual Quality Improvement Mentors.

Historic Plains jail renovations near completion
April 27, 2022 midnight

Historic Plains jail renovations near completion

One of the most historic and often overlooked pieces of Plains’ history is getting a badly needed face lift.

Speed limit lowered on busy section of Highway 135
December 29, 2021 midnight

Speed limit lowered on busy section of Highway 135

Denise Moreth, General Manager of Quinn’s Hot Springs, says the process to lower the speed limit on Highway 135 near the resort was very slow, but professionalism and tenacity eventually paid off.

Candidate filing opens for state and local elections
January 26, 2022 midnight

Candidate filing opens for state and local elections

Most filing for state office occurs electronically in Montana, but candidates can file in-person at the Secretary of State Office. More than 60 legislative candidates had filed as of January 13, which was the first day candidates could file.

Trotters stay hot with volleyball win over T-Falls
October 18, 2023 midnight

Trotters stay hot with volleyball win over T-Falls

Cue the ominous “Jaws” sound bite that was played when a shark was about to attack.

Superior Bobcats stay undefeated
September 14, 2022 midnight

Superior Bobcats stay undefeated

There are routs, and then there are ROUTS.

Plains 4-H club shooters get ready for tournament
January 31, 2008 midnight

Plains 4-H club shooters get ready for tournament

Members of the Southside Sparks 4-H are setting their sights and taking aim at two upcoming shooting tournaments.

Eighth-grader takes Paradise Spelling Bee
February 20, 2008 midnight

Eighth-grader takes Paradise Spelling Bee

Eighth-grader Sarah Necessary correctly spelled "deduce" to win the Paradise School Spelling Bee Friday in the school gym. Angel Crawford of the seventh grade took second with Shailyne Ames and Shaira Caldwell of the fifth grade taking third and fourth, respectively. The four girls will represent Paradise in the Sanders County Spelling Bee in Thompson Falls March 3.

Silhouettes illustrate victims of domestic violence
February 13, 2008 midnight

Silhouettes illustrate victims of domestic violence

"Love should not hurt; love should heal," said Marsha Walton of the Sanders County Coalition For Families, who was coordinating this year's "Love Without Fear Week" and the "Montana Silent Witness" program.

Mental health clinic offers family support programs
August 8, 2008 midnight

Mental health clinic offers family support programs

Struggling families in Sanders County now have another tool to help them during stressful times and crisis, Western Montana Mental Health has begun a new family support program to aid families in need.

March 25, 2008 midnight

Witness, juror fees raise cost of Guill trial

The longest trial ever in Sanders County, which found Douglas Guill guilty of all five felonies last week, came at a high cost. Clerk of District Court Dianne Rummel said she wouldn't be surprised if the cost amounted to around $25,000 because of the many witness fees and juror compensations.

Keeping July 4 cool in Hot Springs
July 9, 2008 midnight

Keeping July 4 cool in Hot Springs

Guitars chords vibrated and barbecues smoked under the banner of the American Flag as Hot Springs residents gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Symes Hotel.