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Is idle industrial land an option? City commission hears opportunities for potential redevelopment

Back in the day, “everybody had a gas station,” and much of western Montana was fueled by commercial industries like railroads, lumber and mining. Now, those properties, industrial buildings or even plain old residential houses can often contain heavy-metal contamination, various chemicals or asbestos.

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Letters to the editor June 25

Letters to the editor June 25

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More than 30 Polson grads leave school with 3.5 GPA or better

A slew of Polson High Seniors wrapped up their high school career maintaining grade point averages of 3.5 or better.

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Feds prime national forests in Montana and Idaho for salvage sales

The federal government is opening more than 11 million acres of national forestlands in Northwest Montana and northern Idaho to …

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Whitefish Woody Weekend returns to Whitefish Lake

The 14th annual Whitefish Woody Weekend is back and ready to kick off the summer boating season in style.

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Mariners come out even against Loggers

Hunter Rooney went 3-for-3 with three RBIs as Libby took a 13-9 victory over Mission Valley in the opening game …

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Law roundup: Knock three times if you want the music turned down

Someone unsuccessfully tried banging on the floor to get the apartment dweller below them to turn down his music, which …

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Reksten offers update on education issues

The Education Interim Committee met June 15–16 in Helena to hear updates and prepare recommendations for the 2027 Legislature. The …

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Thinning project underway at Lone Pine State Park

A thinning project at Lone Pine State Park is expected to kick off this week.

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Push Play opens new playground in Ronan

Members of the Push Play leadership team gathered at the new playground in Ronan last Tuesday to celebrate the completion …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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Reflecting on Greasy Grass: ‘We weren’t wiped out, and we continue to persevere’

This Thursday marks 150 years since Custer got Sioux’d.

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Looking Back: Polson votes on underground water that “threatens” the city

A look back into the local weekly archives.

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Flathead County Library celebrates America 250 with programming

This summer the Flathead County Library is celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with programming …

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Dolly Parton tribute concert planned in Whitefish

This Summer Concert Music Series performance celebrates one of the most iconic voices in American music, bringing her legendary catalog …

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