Confirmed CWD leads to more sampling on the reservation
A recent confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) south of Ninepipes Lodge has led the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Program to increase hunter check stations to better understand how widespread it is across the reservation.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 DAY, 4 HOURS AGO
Tour of Asia restaurant headed to Polson
Missoula restaurant owners will bring a variety of Asian food to Polson soon and plan to open a dine-in option once they complete renovations on the former Thai Hot Spot Cafe.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 DAY, 4 HOURS AGO
Small fire departments battle big equipment costs
As firefighting equipment increases in price since the pandemic, small departments such as those in Ronan, Arlee, Charlo and St. Ignatius struggle to find funding, navigate the cost and look for other resources.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 DAY, 4 HOURS AGO
Vehicle submerged in Flathead River
Around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 a call rang out over dispatch for a vehicle in the Flathead River on the corner of 7th Avenue and Kerr Dam Road in Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 DAY, 11 HOURS AGO
Mission council passes cannabis ordinance and seeks new librarian
The St. Ignatius City Council completed the second reading of the cannabis ordinance, looked for a new librarian and authorized laptop purchases for the council on Nov. 18.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
CSKT hires a new disaster and emergency coordinator
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes hired a new Tribal Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Services coordinator this summer, who is embracing the role by connecting with the community, learning as much as she can and updating disaster plans for the community.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Polson City Commission amends chicken ordinance to include ducks
The Polson City Commission added ducks to the domestic chicken ordinance, swore in a new fire chief, and filled a vacancy on the Polson Golf Course Board during the Nov. 17 meeting.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
City loses revenue on Bunkers but unsure what’s next
After the City of Polson lost its restaurant manager for Bunker's Bar & Grill earlier this month, City Commissioner Jake Holley questioned during last week’s meeting if the city should still be managing the grill.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
MDT finalizes study, access management plan for Polson to Somers Corridor
The Montana Department of Transportation has published the final U.S. Highway 93 Polson to Somers Corridor Study and Access Management Plan, which includes a 70-page appendix compiled from public comments.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Ronan School Board selects new superintendent
Ronan School District School Board selected the current director of curriculum, Sandra Beal, as the new superintendent during a special meeting on Nov. 10. She’ll step into her new role on July 1, replacing current superintendent Mark Johnston.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
St. Ignatius Town Council tweaks cannabis ordinance
The St. Ignatius Town Council approved the first reading of the cannabis ordinance, approved fire department equipment purchases and drafted a golf cart ordinance on Nov. 4.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Eyewitness to History: WWII veteran witnessed Japan’s historic surrender
From the moment he heard about Pearl Harbor at 15 years old, Jim Sivelle said he knew he would join the service and “go fight.”
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
City of Polson department heads recap year
During the Polson City Commission meeting on Nov. 3, multiple city departments gave presentations on projects, accomplishments, and policy development and implementation from the dates of July 2024 to November 2025.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
American Red Cross Lifesaving Award presented to Polson firefighter
Representatives from the American Red Cross joined the Polson City Commission meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, to award Polson firefighter Casen Elmore the National Lifesaving Award for his quick action while off duty.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Book offers a look at the transitional American West
Award-winning author Sally Thompson has written a book intertwining the lives of Jesuit missionary Father De Smet and Chief Charlo in the Rocky Mountains.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Polson grad and aspiring astrophysicist earns scholarship
Aspen McKee, a graduate of Polson High School class of 2023 recently earned the Montana Learning Center Awards Founders’ Scholarship.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Woman charged with deliberate homicide in Polson shooting
Last Thursday’s shooting in Polson resulted in the death of Adam Mowatt, 39. A woman, 33-year-old Ashley Whitmore, is in custody at the Lake County Detention Center and has been charged with deliberate homicide.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Woman charged in fatal Polson shooting
A 33-year-old woman has been charged in a shooting death in Polson last week.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Male killed in possible homicide
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 the City of Polson Police were dispatched to Fifth Street East and 15 Street Avenue East regarding a male with a gunshot wound.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO
Book offers a look at the transitional American West
Award-winning author Sally Thompson has written a book intertwining the lives of Jesuit missionary Father De Smet and Chief Charlo in the Rocky Mountains.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
“Potential move” dismissed for Polson Farmers Market
The Polson mayor attempted to “provoke a thought” for the Polson Farmers Market to consider moving during a meeting held Oct. 28 in the community room of the North Lake County Public Library.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease deaths could cause increased bear activity
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Management Program suspects Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is causing an uptick in white-tailed deer deaths in the Mission Valley. Consequently, recreators are warned of possible increases in bear activity near waterways as bruins feed off these deer carcasses.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Jocko Pipelines Project moves forward in the off season
The Jocko K Canal irrigation service area is under construction as the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project puts almost 18 miles of pipe into the ground to rehabilitate, better and modernize water delivery to the area.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Smith pleads guilty to disorderly conduct after St. Ignatius High School incident
On Monday night Nathaniel Luke Smith appeared before Judge Mary Leishman in St. Ignatius after a disturbance at Mission High School on Oct. 8.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Musicians Co-op hosts a day concert for local senior citizens
The Western Montana Musicians Co-op hosted a day concert for local senior citizens last Friday at the Pearl Theater in Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
City of Polson Police Officer awarded a Distinguished Service Medal
Polson Police Officer Michael Wharton was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal at the Polson City Commission meeting last week after a routine traffic stop earlier this year turned into a chase with shots fired towards Wharton.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
SKC kicks off their basketball season
Salish Kootenai College Bison kicked off basketball season on Friday with an alumni game.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Town Pump grants $2 million to combat Montana hunger
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $2 million in grants this fall to combat hunger in Montana, including local Ronan and Polson food banks.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Ronan Native American Club attends Black Hills Powwow
The Ronan High School Native American Club traveled to the 37th annual Black Hills Powwow for a unique experience. The celebration in Rapid City was a three-day extravaganza with dancers, singers, artists, and vendors. According to the Visit Rapid City website, the powwow draws in spectators from across the country …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Post Creek Hill project continues with partial grant funding
The Montana Department of Transportation announced the US Highway 93 Post Creek Hill project is continuing with new grant funding, but the project still exceeds available funding.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Proposed beaver transplant program could restore waterways
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is considering a new program that provides guidance on how beavers could be transplanted to different areas and ecosystems across the state and is asking for public comment.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Polson alumni and aspiring astrophysicist earns scholarship
Aspen McKee, a graduate of Polson High School class of 2023 recently earned the Montana Learning Center Awards Founders’ Scholarship.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Unused and unmanaged lakeview property pushed again by Polson City Commission
Kootenai Avenue Right-of-Way situated above Salish Point on Flathead Lake has been left unmanaged and has become a point of discussion and confusion at the Polson City Commission meetings a handful of times.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
RHS Native American Club attends Black Hills Powwow, works on fundraising efforts
The Ronan High School Native American Club traveled to the 37th annual Black Hills Powwow for a unique experience. The celebration in Rapid City was a three-day extravaganza with dancers, singers, artists, and vendors. According to the Visit Rapid City website, the powwow draws in spectators from across the country …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
The Mission Valley's invasive chorus of American Bullfrogs
In the dark of night, a kayak glides along the shoreline. Headlamps cut through the darkness and reflect their beams off two emerald-green eyes of an American Bullfrog. As the light freezes the frog in place, the Montana Conservation Corps crew draws their spears. A quick thrust pierces the frog’s …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
A repair turned to a community effort
Paul Watrous, the owner of the Polson Cert-A-Roof branch and president of Cert-A-Roof overall, got a call for a small roof repair. Watrous started explaining his process to the homeowner's friend, and it was clear that the cost was out of reach.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Five acres burn on Jette Hill
Polson Rural Fire responded to a report of a control burn on top of Jette Hill and US Highway 93 last week, which resulted in a five-acre brush fire and home evacuations.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
First Montana football game and a coin toss make a dream come true
Polson local Elijah Crick was chosen by the Montana Hope Project in partnership with Dream Come True, to celebrate with the Griz homecoming last weekend and be their coin tosser.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Thelen seeks Polson mayor position to resolve financial and quality-of-life issues
47-year-old Phil Thelen is running for Polson mayor and aims to resolve the financial challenges and address the quality-of-life issues that face the community.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Dever seeks Polson mayor to prioritize communication and push public involvement
57-year-old Laura Dever aims to encourage public participation and build the city's communication across all platforms as Polson mayor.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Powwow celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day with a Beartracks Celebration Powwow in Missoula at Caras Park on Monday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Small fire inside Western Bee
Around 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 a report of a building fire at Western Bee Supplies Inc. rang out across dispatch and quickly the City of Polson Fire Department arrived on scene.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Gearing up for CSKT Tribal Council primary election
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are having their primary election on Oct. 11 to consolidate the candidates to two for each of the four districts in preparation for the general elections.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
A highway dedication to war hero Laverne Parrish
About a three-mile stretch of Highway 93 between Ronan and Polson was officially designated as the “Laverne Parrish Memorial Highway” last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
A donation in honor of Ed Loder
A year after the community mourned the loss of 67-year-old Ed Loder, who was killed on Aug. 30, 2024, Loder was honored by a large donation to Lake County Search and Rescue.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Purple and gold spirit prevails during homecoming week
The Pirate spirit was strong and widespread for the week of homecoming. From the volleyball game cheering to wacky dress-up days, Polson Pirates showed up.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Pumpkin’s splat at St. Ignatius Airport
By the side of the runway at the St. Ignatius Airport people gathered, waiting for a plane to fly low and throw a pumpkin to the ground. The game was to guess which of the 100 squares outlined on the airport grass the pumpkin would land on and buy a …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Councilman Heffern aims to keep building a better St. Ignatius
Fifty-four-year-old Chris Heffern, who grew up in Great Falls, is hoping to be elected to his third term on the St. Ignatius Town Council to continue making the town a better place.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Four St. Ignatius candidates for town council
Shay Farmer, Steve McCollum, incumbent Daniel Thompson, and incumbent Chris Heffern are running for two open seats on the St. Ignatius Town Council. The Lake County Leader was unable to reach Steve McCollum for an interview before the deadline for publication.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Thompson looks for new revenue streams, not high taxes
Daniel Thompson is running for his second full term on the St. Ignatius Town Council in hopes of finding new revenues sources for the town, while also making improvements.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Farmer aims to bring a creative viewpoint to council
Thirty-eight-year-old Shay Farmer is running for St. Ignatius Town Council and hoping to bring a new creative viewpoint.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
The Mission Valley's invasive chorus of American Bullfrogs
In the dark of night, a kayak glides along the shoreline. Headlamps cut through the darkness and reflect their beams off two emerald-green eyes of an American Bullfrog. As the light freezes the frog in place, the Montana Conservation Corps crew draws their spears. A quick thrust pierces the frog’s …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Tips on keeping hungry bears at bay
As the temperatures chill and the crisp leaves start to fall to the ground, the burly black and brown creatures known as bears start to enter hyperphagia. Gorging and foraging through the berries and cherries, they’re on the hunt for anything to stuff their faces and fat reserves before winter.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Charlo Vikings celebrate homecoming week
The Charlo Vikings marked homecoming week with spirited events, a bonfire and tough competition against strong defensive teams.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Another record year for Ronan Harvest Festival
Fifty vendors, selling everything from jewelry, to food, to woodworking, filled downtown Ronan Saturday for the annual Chamber of Commerce Harvest Festival.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Polson mourns death of Charlie Kirk
Flowers, posters and American flags filled the courthouse lawn in honor of Kirk as people shed tears and offered prayers. A variety of speakers, including Lake County Commissioners Bill Barron and Gale Decker, along with several community pastors shared their respect and admiration for Kirk.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Parents say homeschool offers more freedom to students
Across the Mission Valley about 400 homeschoolers head back into their academic year with opportunities for sports, jobs and a new online program.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
“Never Forget”: Remembering the firefighters who died on 9/11
From dawn to dusk the St. Ignatius Fire Department firefighters stood outside Allard's Stage Stop in full gear with empty gear lying below the American flag to represent the lost lives of first responders during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Commissioners pass $67 million budget
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners adopted their final operating budget Sept. 4 for Fiscal Year 2026 with some adjustments such as lower property taxes, a Polson airport project and lower dump costs.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Parents say homeschool offers more freedom to students
Across the Mission Valley about 400 homeschoolers head back into their academic year with opportunities for sports, jobs and a new online program.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Devious, decorated & colorful: Villain hay bales invade Ronan
Fifty bales cover the sides of the road from the drive just north from Crow Creek through Ronan to Pablo.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Rollover on McDonald Lake Road kills driver
On Sept. 11, 28-year-old Lindsey Tryon of St. Ignatius overcorrected her truck on McDonald Lake Road, which caused her vehicle to skid and head off the road.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Mission Bulldogs enjoy triumphant homecoming
With a parade, tailgate and a dominating game against Plains (54-12), homecoming in St. Ignatius was declared a success.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Family and community members march for justice after toddler’s death
As the anniversary for four years since the death of Aniyah Star Charlo approaches, her family and members of the community marched to the Lake County Court House to demand justice on Sept 5.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Cattle, Herding & Haulers: FFA stockyards renovated and open for business
The stockyards, which provide local producers and 4-H members with a livestock scale and loading chutes, were built around the 1950s. With old wooden beams holding the yards together, the FFA alumni decided it was time for some improvements.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Mission Mountain Empowerment celebrates 50 years of serving people with disabilities
Mission Mountain Empowerment, a non-profit agency for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is celebrating 50 years with a community party at their location on Polson Hill.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
MSU names new athletic facility after star Polson athlete
Rob Stark, a three-sport star from Polson High School and the University of Montana, was also a legendary MSU track and field coach. His illustrious history was recently honored when Montana State University named its new athletic facility after him.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO
Arlee heads back to school with leadership changes, new building
At the Arlee School District, Anne Tanner is taking over the reins of grades K-8 and an Arlee veteran, Jake Bosley, is moving into a new role as high school principal.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO
School tuition bill could force rural districts to close
The tuition bill (House Bill 203) enacted by the 2023 state legislature is taking full effect this year as K-12 schools are billed for last year's out-of-district student attendance.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius skatepark vandalized
On the night of Aug. 21 an individual or possibly individuals threw rocks, a metal pole, garage and other debris into the St. Ignatius Skatepark bowl along with filling it with three to four feet of water.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Rail enthusiast fundraises for college by train
Zach Wilde is visiting his great-grandfather, Gil Mangels, the founder of the Miracle of America Museum, and while he’s in town he’s giving away free train rides and raising funds for the start of his college career.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
PHS Athletics hosts third annual Purple and Gold Day
Polson Pirate athletes filled Linderman field Aug. 21 for Purple and Gold Day with the goal of meeting and interacting with the next generation of Pirates.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Sćilíp Skatepark: Proposal that felt impossible comes to fruition
With music, food and skateboards, the Sćilíp Skatepark’s grand opening kicked off Aug. 23 in Sćilíp, the community formerly known as Dixon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Pulse Block Party
On Third Avenue East, the street filled with live music, small businesses and kids with cotton candy as the Polson Chamber of Commerce kicked off a new concept on Aug. 22.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Ronan School District kicks off the year with new teacherages
On Tuesday, Ronan School District started off the year with four newly built teacherages and already has them fully occupied.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Powered by melons: Dixon thrives during harvest season
The storied Dixon Bar is under new but familiar management and the changes – along with the harvest of the fabled Dixon melons and a coffee shop in the mercantile – are drawing a crowd to the small town.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Powered by melons: Dixon thrives during harvest season
The storied Dixon Bar is under new but familiar management and the changes – along with the harvest of the fabled Dixon melons and a coffee shop in the mercantile – are drawing a crowd to the small town.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
SKC to start the semester with a new president
Salish Kootenai College heads into the fall semester on Sept. 15 with a new president taking the reins.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Enrollment, upgrades and hot lunches: Rural schools get in gear
In the small school of Dayton Elementary, there is no lunch program or gym but the community has rallied together to provide hot and cold lunches for the upcoming school year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
SKC starts the semester with new president, construction and $75,000 grant
Salish Kootenai College heads into the fall semester on Sept. 15 with a new president taking the reins.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
St. Ignatius schools add more than 100 new students
St. Ignatius Schools start classes next week with a significant increase in enrollment of more than 100 new students.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
CSKT Division of Fire reports new fire starts
Four fires started on or near the Flathead Reservation Sunday, burning along Hwy. 200. The Mile Marker 91 was at 308 acres and Knowles (which is off the reservation) had leapt to more than 2,000 acres by Wednesday. The Magpie Creek fire, west of Dixon, remained small at 2.5 acres …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
County cuts ribbon, welcomes public to Dave Stipe Annex
On Saturday the Lake County commissioners held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Dave Stipe Annex to welcome the public into the newly built space on the corner of First St. E. and Fifth Ave. W. in Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates first anniversary
Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates a year of serving the Flathead Indian Reservation with impact to families and children.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Mission town council considers annexation
Four private properties around the St. Ignatius Airport were asked if they would be willing to annex into the city limits of St. Ignatius at the city council meeting on Aug. 5.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Charlo Schools start year with interim superintendent
Charlo School District 7J kicks off the year on Aug. 20 with veteran superintendent Jim Baldwin taking the reins on a one-year contract.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Bio Station declares wastewater treatment plant ‘open for pooping’
The Flathead Lake Biological Station held an open house and unveiled its new innovative wastewater treatment plant on Aug. 8.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Regardless of rainfall, Lake County still impacted by drought
The USDA has declared Lake County in a natural disaster area due to drought, regardless of the nearly 12 inches of precipitation hitting both Ronan and St. Ignatius since the beginning of the year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Regardless of summer rainfall, Lake County is still declared a drought area
The USDA has declared Lake County in a natural disaster area due to drought, regardless of the nearly 12 inches of precipitation hitting both Ronan and St. Ignatius since the beginning of the year.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
CSKT Division of Fire and Polson Rural Fire warn residents of fire danger
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire sent out a press release warning residents of high fire danger on the Flathead Indian Reservation on Aug. 12.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
SNAP cuts create “big gap” in food assistance
The Montana Food Bank Network reports 12,000 Montanans at "immediate risk” for losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility after the U.S. House passed its reconciliation bill on July 4.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Musician’s Co-op brings music back to the Entertainer
The Western Montana Musician's Co-op has found a new acoustic space to suit their needs at the Entertainer Theatre in Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Boots, grit, and super nachos: Pioneer Days rodeo and big parade
Pioneer Days was a packed weekend with a fishing derby, live music, classic cars and two open rodeos, plus Bulls and Broncs on Friday. Jamie Buhr, a member of the Pioneer Days group, said it’s been a good year with all activities being well attended.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
MDT seeks community input on Hwy. 93, Polson-Somers
Montana Department of Transportation has recently completed a comprehensive long-range plan for management and development across the Highway 93 corridor from Polson to Somers. The study evaluated existing conditions, projected growth, safety and environmental impacts to create recommendations for the corridor's needs through 2045
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
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