Polson Youth Soccer opens facility

Link Moderie knew something had to be done to upgrade the Polson Youth Soccer facility.

Plains girls basketball team get valuable experience at a nameless Ronan tourney

There were no official winners, losers or even a name for the tournament last Saturday as 30 high school teams from around Montana returned to Ronan for the 16th annual … thing.

Mission Football: Plenty of memories for Hamilton

ST IGNATIUS - When asked about his favorite memory coaching

Catch me if you can

Charlo senior quarterback Chico Stipe looks strong in scrimmage

Mission Valley All-stars end season at state

WHITEFISH — The 15-year old Mission Valley Babe Ruth All-Stars finished up their summer at the state tournament last weekend. While they went winless at the tournament in four games, head coach Arnold Sorrell liked what he saw from the team.

Washington Legislature set to adjourn 105-day session

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers are preparing to wrap up their work Sunday, with final votes on a two-year budget, a new capital gains tax and a low-carbon fuel standard all happening as they move to adjourn their 105-day legislative session.

Saving Big Mountain

The evolution of Winter Sports Inc. quietly started a new chapter when Charles Abell left the board last week.

Local athletes participate in 3-on-3 Battle In the Bay

Ronan High School girls basketball coach Steve Woll has organized more than his fair share of 3-on-3 basketball tournaments throughout a twenty-plus year involvement in the business of basketball.

New hitting mats arrive at WLGC

New hitting mats arrive at WLGC

Winifred Osburnsen

Winifred "Winnie" Osburnsen, 87, peacefully passed away March 28, 2006, surrounded by family at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Whitefish.

Thomas Bright

Thomas Dalton "Tom" Bright, age 80, passed away April 10, 2006, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell.

Earth Day Tips

With over seven different kinds of plastics, knowing which can be recycled in the Flathead is important. When plastics aren't properly sorted, recycling businesses lose money and improperly sorted plastic ends up in the county landfill, an expense tax payers want to avoid.

Wells Fargo Bank in Superior closing its doors

The Wells Fargo Bank in Superior will be closing its doors this summer, according to a letter customers received on May 7. Customers were told they could transfer their accounts to Missoula Wells Fargo Banks, but for many Superior customers the 60 mile drive to Missoula is an inconvenience and many said they will transfer their accounts to the town’s remaining bank, TrailWest.

Soaring to new heights

PLAINS – Airplanes of all ages will soon spot the sky, as the annual Fly-In Breakfast at the Penn Stohr Field in Plains gets ready to take off.

Superior fire department improves ISO rating

SUPERIOR - The Superior Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce that the department’s ISO ratings have improved. ISO has revamped their rating system somewhat, but both changes are an improvement that should mean better insurance rates. 

Noxon gains expereince

NOXON – The Red Devils hit the gridiron against Flint Creek on Friday, Sept. 12, coming out with one touch down and an ultimate loss. The final score was 8-56.

Mineral County hit with scams

MINERAL COUNTY - Western Montana continues to be a target of the phone fraud racket.  Apparently the fraudsters see Montana as a growth market.

F. Eleanor Bell

Eleanor Bell, 81, died Friday, Nov.5 in a Kalispell Hospice facility from complications related to a fall suffered at her home. Eleanor was born and raised in Ontario, Calif., before moving with her husband and five children to her current residence at Lake Five. Eleanor was well known for her love of animals and had numerous cats, dogs and other creatures of nature. She nursed many young birds, squirrels and other wounded animals back to health in hopes of returning them to their homes. Never one to leave an animal hungry, the raccoons, deer, squirrels and birds will miss her generosity and feeding schedule. Surely they are chattering right now as to why their dinner is late.

Local students recognized for college achievements

The following Montana students have been named to Montana State University honor rolls for spring semester 2014.

Filmmaker looks to complete documentary