Monday, December 15, 2025

Adams County request to open early denied

RITZVILLE — Last week, Adams County commissioners, mayors, legislators and other county officials signed a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking him to allow the county to move to Phase 2 and reopen early. But the request was denied.
SUN TRIBUNE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Inslee releases plan to reopen state economy slowly

OLYMPIA — Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee outlined his plan to slowly reopen the state. The plan involves a four-phase process that will rely on continued monitoring and data of the COVID-19 spread.
SUN TRIBUNE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lake County plane crash victims identified

Three Indiana men died in a plane crash outside of St. Ignatius Thursday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Large burnout operation scheduled to take place in Moss Ranch Fire

A large burnout operation will take place in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Polson Pickle Ball Courts Finished and Ready for Use

The City of Polson, individuals, businesses, and organizations made the three new pickle ball courts a reality when the old city basketball courts, sandwiched between Division Street and the Mariners baseball field in Polson, were repurposed and painted by volunteers Bob and Donna Hislop for pickle ball.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Polson siblings earn UM scholarships

MISSOULA – Polson High School graduates Aubrey and Beatrix Frissell will both attend the University of Montana this fall as recipients of the Presidential Leadership Scholarship.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Input sought on intersection safety south of Pablo

Roadway users will have an opportunity to weigh in on potential improvements to the intersection of U.S. 93 and Old Highway 93 south of Pablo at a public meeting Thursday, June 27 at the CSKT Tribal Council Chambers.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

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Polson resident Kellen Norman has qualified to compete at the Junior Olympic National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin,
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Delays from Jette to Rollins

Motorists can expect delays along U.S. Highway 93 for the next week, as crews maintain the roadway.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nine busted in Polson raids

Two search warrants led to eight arrests on Wednesday, June 27, according to Polson Police Sgt. George Simpson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

M's finish second in American Legion baseball tournament

The Mission Valley Mariners advanced to the AA and A championship game of the Canadian Days American Legion baseball tournametn at Kalispell.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lakers split with Senators, Mariners

Brandon Jordan, Dawson Smith and Johan Freudenburg had two RBIs each to power the Kalispell Lakers to an 11-1 victory in the second game of a nonconference American Legion AA baseball doubleheader with the Helena Senators at Griffin Field on Saturday afternoon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bulldogs' football to have car wash at Valley Bank

Mission High School football coach Tyler Murray has remained adamant about building a program since he was appointed the Bulldogs’ head football coach in 2017.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chiefs, Maidens cross country prepares for Helena

The Ronan Chiefs and Maidens concluded their regular season cross country season at the Western A Fall Classic held at the King Ranch Golf Course in Frenchtown.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ronan Chiefs fall at Stevensville, 27-8

The Ronan High School football team lost 27-8 Monday night at Stevensville.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductions

Today the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the tenth class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Locals inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall Of Fame

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) recently announced the tenth class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hastings to close all U.S. stores

Hastings announced today it will be shuttering all its stores and discontinuing operations at the end of a liquidation process.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local briefs

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'Career ladder' awaits Otter

State lawmakers earlier this week approved a nearly $125 million plan to boost teacher pay.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spelling bee season underway across North Idaho

Time to start practicing your spelling, kids - it's bee season.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Suspect in local pharmacy robberies now tied to three cases in Spokane area

Spokane County Sheriff's Office detectives have identified 26-year-old Brian J. Lindsey as the suspect in three pharmacy robberies in Spokane Valley and Spokane County.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Wedded to controversy

Gay rights issues were among those which sharply divided Gov. Butch Otter and challenger A.J. Balukoff at a gubernatorial debate Thursday in Idaho Falls.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Gay marriage ruling blocked

Same-sex marriage is still against the law in Idaho - for now.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Split decision

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Volleyball briefs, Oct. 15-19

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Prep volleyball roundup, Sept. 24-26

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Local briefs

CROSS COUNTRY
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dragon boats race on north side of Flathead

BIGFORK — A number of local teams competed in the Montana Dragon Boat Festival on Flathead Lake this weekend.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Local Golf Results: Johnston, McDaniel win Elks tournament

POLSON — Jeanne Johnston took home her fourth win at the annual Mission Valley Elks Tournament held at Polson Bay Golf Course last weekend, shooting a 110 through 18 holes.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Prep Football Stat Leaders: Week 2

Points
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Prep Volleyball Stats

through Sept. 9
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Local sports roundup

VOLLEYBALL
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Vikings roll

CHARLO — Michael Delaney threw for 128 yards and four touchdowns as the Vikings routed Noxon, 60-0, on Friday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Prep Soccer Update

from Sept. 3
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lake County Prep Football Stat Leaders: Week 1

Points
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lake County Prep Volleyball Stats

from Sept. 3
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Local Golf Results

Hole in One
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Pioneer Days Rodeo Results

2013 Pioneer Days Rodeo Results
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local Briefs

BASEBALL
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Local Sports Briefs, 7-4

BASEBALL
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kids found near I-90

POST FALLS - A Washington woman sought after her two young sons were found alone along Interstate 90 near Post Falls was arrested Tuesday night in the Spokane area after an anonymous tip.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vehicle sellers keep driving

COEUR d'ALENE - From mini cars to monster pickups, sales of new cars and trucks surged in June and eased concerns that Americans would be turned off by slower hiring and other scary headlines.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Online credits are now required

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Medical marijuana proposed for Idaho

BOISE - A North Idaho lawmaker has introduced a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Luna: School reforms carry $68M price tag in first year

A list of proposed reforms to overhaul public education in Idaho would carry a $68 million price tag next year and be paid for mostly by increasing class sizes.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO