Tobias Becker, wearing the blue hat in center, stands with his father behind him and with a group of other students from across the country selected to participate in a SpaceKids Global learning trip.

Ronan fifth grader wins trip to Florida to learn about space careers

Building bigger, better rockets for astronauts to go to space in is what 11-year-old Tobias Becker of Ronan wants to do when he grows up. The future rocket scientist traveled to Florida last month to learn more about...

SKC Bison basketball team wins first two games at home

PABLO — The Salish Kootenai College Men’s Basketball team began working hard well before the first whistle of the year, training and practicing just weeks into the start of school. On Saturday morning, Nov. ...

Legislative Notes

A recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life.&nbs...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

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Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

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Finley Point Grill head chef Pedro Vera and owner Dirk De Coninck encourage community members to participate in their annual Christmas Community Toy Drive.

Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of ...

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Lake County Sheriff-elect Don Bell, right, chose Jim Atkins as his undersheriff.

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Lake County Sheriff-elect Don Bell and Jim Atkins, his undersheriff, will take office one second after midnight on Jan. 1, 2015. Bell said Atkins is “hardworking, honorable and has integrity.” Atkins currently works for the Polson Police Department and has worked in the past for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.

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