POLSON – After years of research and debate, the Polson City Commission voted unanimously to place a three percent resort tax on the ballot for a special election, slated for Jan. 21. The motion was approved during the commission’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. City finance officer Cindy Dooley walked the council through the final proposal, which would impose a three percent resort tax on luxury items, including dining, beverages, lodging and a variety of retail items. It excludes groceries, medicine and medical supplies and services, appliances, hardware supplies and tools, and other “necessities of life.” Dooley said a conservative estimate, based on...
DAYTON – Neighbors and visitors gathered at the spacious Dayton Park to take part in an afternoon of fun, festivities and fundraising during Dayton Daze on Saturday. “We had a good turnout, all things considered,” said Zoe Lilja, who serves as secretary/treasurer of the Chief Cliff Volun...
POLSON – Dr. Pam Sandall of Polson Family Chiropractic retired at the end of August after 30 years of serving her patients’ chiropractic needs. Sandall called her retirement “an opportunity to enjoy a bit more free time,” but she said she has left her practice in good hands with Dr...
POLSON – With campaign season in full swing leading up to the Nov. 3 general election, local, state and national candidates are stumping for votes in Lake County. Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, who is running to replace his boss, Gov. Steve Bullock, met with around 30 voters in Sacajawea Park on Saturd...
MONTANA — Governor Steve Bullock announced outbreak response protocols to support K-12 schools as they respond to suspected or positive COVID-19 cases and take public health-based measures to minimize the spread and keep students safe and healthy. “The Outbreak Response Protocols provide...
DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still adhering and following social distancing precautions, we are accepting take-out meal requests only. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents ...
ST. IGNATIUS — At our meeting on Sept. 8, the board decided to open on Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. for an extra dinner at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. We will still be serving take-out meals on the regular days, every Tuesday and Friday and the first and third Wednesdays for lunch. We are adding the eveni...
POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. We cannot guarantee your safety against COVID-19 so use your own judgment about the risks of participating in activities. — Exercise on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Bridge played on Tuesday...
PABLO – Flames engulfed the People’s Center on Sunday night where the rich cultural artifacts of the Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai people were housed. “We lost a room full of the stories and belongings of our ancestors, but they are still in our hearts, and we will pick up th...
LAKE COUNTY – It may seem early to start preparing for the Nov. 3rd General Election, but in Lake County voters can start checking the boxes as early as Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. The process is being done by mail this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to concerns about spreading the virus and ke...
