POLSON — A handful of cold-water enthusiasts received an icy shower from the Polson Fire Department in response to the Special Olympics of Montana virtual polar plunge fund raising challenge. “It was cold, but it wasn’t as bad as we thought,” said Bethany Butler. Her sibling Tristan Butler raised a little more than $650 for the Special Olympics. Saturday morning’s event was held at the Polson Search and Rescue Building and featured a limited group of first responders and top fund raisers from this year’s virtual polar plunge. “Because of the COVID-19, we held virtual plunges as an option for those who wanted to support us,&rdquo...
State political leaders condemn the violence that happed at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Montana’s congressional delegation and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte disavowed those actions on social media. The comments come after Montana’s two Republican members of Congress, Sen. Ste...
POLSON — This year’s bone-chilling annual Polson Polar Plunge was officially put on ice, but on Friday afternoon, several dozen swimmers unofficially gathered along the boat launch ramp and frosty shoreline of Riverside Park to celebrate New Year’s Day with a plunge into the frigid waters o...
Sen. Dan Salomon, Ronan: dan.salomon@mtleg.gov and 406-253-9724; Sen. Greg Hertz, Polson: greg.hertz@mtleg.gov or 406-253-9505; Rep. Joe Read, Ronan: joeread2019mt@gmail.com or 406-253-1130; Rep. Linda Reksten, Polson: reksten4mthouse@gmail.com or 406-471-8359. For more information on the s...
When the 67th session of the Montana Legislature convenes this week, in the midst of a pandemic and with anticipated revenue shortfalls, legislators will have plenty on their plates. They’ll also have a new governor following Greg Gianforte’s inauguration Jan. 4. For most, the session ma...
It should come as no surprise to Lake County residents that housing and property sales are booming in these parts. Just scan the for-sale signs or notice the out-of-state plates on vehicles that aren’t just passing through. According to Trudy Samuelson of Mission Valley Properties in St. Ignat...
After the Montana Water Rights Protection Act went to President Donald Trump’s desk on Sunday, Dec. 27, and was signed into law many celebrated, including state and tribal leaders, but not everyone joined the festivities. Mission Irrigation District Commissioner Tim Orr was one of those not c...
POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. We cannot guarantee your safety from COVID so use your best judgment about activities and meals. We still have See’s Candy for sale. Volunteer lunch drivers are needed. It only takes an hour. Activities: Veterans’ rep...
After years of negotiation, water rights issues on the Flathead Reservation flowed to the top level as the Montana Water Rights Protection Act passed with bipartisan effort in the United States Senate on Monday, Dec. 21. Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Chairwoman Shelly R. Fyant called the event h...
News from St. Luke LAKE COUNTY – St. Luke Community Healthcare recently received COVID-19 vaccines to protect healthcare workers and nursing home residents. Further information will be shared as the vaccine becomes available to the public. “We were able to administer the vaccine to ...
