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NEWS

People in the News

The Mission Valley lost several people in 2025 who made outsized impacts on their communities. There were plenty of achievements too.

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Can we learn to co-exist with grizzlies?

This summer, a grizzly cub in Grand Teton National Park gained international fame after an adult male bear killed the …

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New director takes helm of Community Choir

“It’s the only organism that large that breathes at the same time,” said Catherine Gilk-Robinson in an interview last week. …

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The Wrap: Headlines from 2025

Once again, Lake County brimmed with news in 2025. Here are some of the stories that stand out:

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Commissioners slate public meeting for Pablo Sawmill 58-lot subdivision

The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting for the Pablo Mill Village, a proposed 58-lot subdivision, on Jan. …

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Cowboy poet lassos accolades

Local poet Rik Goodell won the International Western Music Association Award of Excellence for his album, “Cowboyin’ with God,” which …

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Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre holds auditions for ‘Madagascar’

This next breakout show based on the DreamWorks movie takes to the stage with dazzling musical numbers and animals galore. …

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Time Capsule: County and Tribes propose new Arlee sewer district

Stories harvested from Mission Valley Press, January 8, 1986

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Varsity Sports Calendar

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Letters to the editor Jan. 1

Letters to the editor Jan. 1

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Camper engulfed by flames in Mission

At around 9 a.m. on Sunday morning, St. Ignatius Fire and Police departments were dispatched to a 20-foot camper in …

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Land Board approves $312,000 timber sale in Lake County

The Montana Land Board recently approved an estimated $312,007 timber sale by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, …

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St. Ignatius Seniors: Stay active with physical and mental workouts

For the New Year 2026, stay physically active with at least 30 minutes of physical activity five times a week.

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Project AWARE hosts workshops, cooking class

“How long do you keep the quills in water?” and “Ouch” and “Where’s the glue?” were the questions and comments …

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Nature the focus of annual Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates speaker series

All talks are held at the Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, and are free. Talks are …

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