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‘Water Keepers’ documentary to be shown at various local venues ‘Water Keepers’ documentary to be shown at various local venues

“The Water Keepers,” a documentary film that chronicles the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ groundbreaking water-measurement program, will be shown at Ninepipes Lodge on March 18. The 6 p.m. showing is part of the Conservation Speaker Series held at the lodge, sponsored by the L...

Slices of Life

Last week focused on the myriad things we – as humans – can agree on. What started as a short list morphed into something more extensive, so much so that it encompassed two columns.  Turns out agreeing isn’t as hard as we tend to make it out to be. Who would’ve thunk it? But I...

Lake County election candidates listed

LAKE COUNTY — On March 5 the following individuals successfully filed for open government positions in Lake County by closing time at 5 p.m.:     LAKE  COUNTY2026 CANDIDATE FILINGS Party    Name of Candidate Office Sought REP    William “Bill&r...

CSKT staff honored with statewide conservation awards CSKT staff honored with statewide conservation awards

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) are proud to announce that four Natural Resources staff members have received prestigious statewide recognition for their decades of leadership in fisheries and wildlife conservation. Les ...

Home Floor Covering celebrates 50 years in business Home Floor Covering celebrates 50 years in business

POLSON — Home Floor Covering has achieved quite a milestone – 50 years in business under local ownership by the same family, now the second generation. The business celebrated that achievement with a 50th anniversary party last weekend. And the entire community was invited to come help celebra...

‘Go Green or Go Home’: Ronan prepares for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade ‘Go Green or Go Home’: Ronan prepares for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

News from Dana Grant RONAN — Everyone can use a little luck and St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect chance to welcome spring and find that elusive pot of gold under the rainbow. Along with good luck, this fun day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint also conjures up visions of shamrocks, lepr...

Ronan wins 2026 Academic Bowl Ronan wins 2026 Academic Bowl

RONAN — A team of middle schoolers from Ronan made their school proud, bringing home the traveling trophy for this winter’s annual Lake County Academic Bowl. The Ronan team of sixth, seventh and eighth graders came out with the most points in the annual competition between Polson, Charlo, Rona...

14th annual FLIC festival is this weekend in Polson 14th annual FLIC festival is this weekend in Polson

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest returns to Polson this weekend for its 14th year of screening a diverse selection of films for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. FLIC 2026 takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main St. Nominated films will rep...

14th annual FLIC festival is this weekend in Polson

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest returns to Polson this weekend for its 14th year of screening a diverse selection of films for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. FLIC 2026 takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main St. Nominated films will rep...

CSKT Tribal Council candidates speak on issues at forum CSKT Tribal Council candidates speak on issues at forum

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation will go to the polls Saturday, Dec. 13, to elect councilmembers to represent four districts and one at-large councilmember. People can vote now in the main tribal headquarters, or they can vote ...


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