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Past brought to life to support library’s future Past brought to life to support library’s future

POLSON — The community came together to support the North Lake County Public Library as they hosted a unique fundraiser to reach their goal of $2.2 million for the library’s renovation project. On Saturday afternoon, a bit of the past flew into the Polson airport for the 75th anniversary of D-day. The event was unique since the public could climb into a bit of history - the Miss Montana historic DC-3 airplane flown in for the event. The history of Miss Montana spans decades explained one of her pilots Art Dykstra. “They used it for smokejumpers and flying cargo for 30 years,” he said. “This is the airplane that dropped the smokejumpers at Mann Gulch wh...


Polson seniors for Aug. 23

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is looking for help in the Kitchen. Come in for an application. The annual meeting of the Polson Senior Center, Inc. will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the center. We need your input at this meeting. The agenda will include the Annual Report, the nomi...

St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 23, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — We are thankful for all the firefighters that are out on the fire lines. Let’s be “Fire Wise” with all we do. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a site manager. They will work with the kitchen staff to plan meals, complete required computer work, visit...

Car show, art festival, brew fest draw crowds to downtown Polson Car show, art festival, brew fest draw crowds to downtown Polson

The Lake County Courthouse Lawn came alive last Saturday with art, music and people during 52nd annual Sandpiper Art Festival. Presented by the Sandpiper Art Gallery, the event spanned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festival featured a varied lineup of regional fine art, artisans, crafters and live...

What’s to blame for too little water in Flathead Lake: climate or mismanagement?  What’s to blame for too little water in Flathead Lake: climate or mismanagement? 

RONAN — The amount of water flowing into Flathead Lake peaked both lower and earlier than normal this year, frustrating those accustomed to the lake’s reliably clean, clear water for recreation, irrigation and power generation through the summer.  The dam-managed lake at the headwaters of...

Polson seniors for Aug. 16

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is accepting applications for a Director of Nutrition. Contact us for details and an application form.  The annual meeting of the Polson Senior Center, Inc. will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the center. We need your input at this meeting. The an...

Ronan seniors for Aug. 16

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: Wednesday, Aug. 16: Salisbury steak, salad, dessert Friday, Aug. 18: Polish dogs, salad, dessert Monday, Aug. 21: tu...

Ecology, Discovery shared Ecology,  Discovery shared

YELLOW BAY — The clarity of Flathead Lake’s water is the same in 2023 as it was in 1977. This fact, emphasized Flathead Lake Biological Station Director Jim Elser, is something to be proud of. Elser, who also serves as Bierman Professor of Ecology for the University of Montana, spoke to visito...

Numerous wildfires burn throughout county, reservation Numerous wildfires burn throughout county, reservation

News from CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Though cooler weekend weather and rains have helped suppression efforts, several large wildfires continue to burn on the Flathead Reservation.  The Big Knife Wildfire, discovered on July 24, was started by lightning and has burned 4,86...

Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect

News from CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Hot, dry conditions and lack of precipitation forecasted prompted wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire to raise the fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to extreme.  Extre...

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