Articles Written By: Summer Goddard
As we marked the Valley Journal’s 10th anniversary last Saturday, we were thrilled that so many of our friends, neighbors and readers from all over Lake County were able to attend the event at the Ronan Community Center. The group of people that mingled in and out truly represented the broad spectru...
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." ~Albert Einstein YELLOW BAY — Flathead Lake, one of Northwest Montana’s many geologic gems, has a benevolent force quietly working on its behalf monitoring water quality, collecting data for research and educati...
What do a flaming phone, a rope and a bunny have in common? Magic, that’s what. And the undivided attention of an eager, young audience. Local businessman and magician Ken Avison, owner of the Cove Deli and Pizza, has entertained folks of all ages with his magic shows for more than 50 years.&n...
A litter of fox kits frolicked and practiced sneaking up on each other near the Polson Cemetery on a recent sunny afternoon.
PABLO – To give back to their community, nearly 200 faculty, staff and administration from Salish Kootenai College volunteered in various capacities throughout the reservation last Friday during the college’s annual community service day. The college closes for one day every spring so that sta...
Thank you for reading this. Truly. Without readers, we wouldn’t have a newspaper. And I thank you from the bottom of my heart for not only reading this newspaper, but for reading in general. Words are important. They change minds, directions. Even create countries. Our own Declaration of Independence c...
The Valley Journal is adapting its sports coverage beginning this fall, both out of necessity and a desire to try something new. What you may have already noticed, and will continue to see, is a freshly designed sports section featuring score boxes, highlights from coaches and a featured photo of th...
POLSON – The stabbing of a 17-year-old boy, reported to be in “fair” condition with no life-threatening injuries, is currently under investigation by the Polson Police Department. According to Assistant Police Chief John Stevens, the boy was stabbed by another 17-year-old boy multip...
Usually once a day, sometimes more, I witness a fellow driver engaging in truly obnoxious behavior. Their vehicle in motion, sometimes up to speeds of 60+ miles per hour, they’re weaving back and forth in their lane and as I get closer I see the driver’s head bent low over their phone … te...
Lake County Sheriff Jay Doyle has been cleared of a complaint filed with Montana’s Political Practices Commission that his 2010 campaign for sheriff violated Montana law. An investigation conducted by Montana’s Political Practices Commission has concluded Doyle didn’t violate sections 13...
