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On Saturday, Aug. 9, approximately 90 people participated in “A Race to Remember,” a two-mile walk/run event held in Polson to honor the lives of those who’ve passed away. Left: Deanna McElwee and Carol Konen pose for a photo. The two hope to see the first annual event become similar to the Relay for Life event that used to be held in Polson. Center: The Krantz family poses for a photo at the event. Right: Participants Chris Clave and the Andrade family take laps around the Linderman track.
News from Montana DPHHS MONTANA - The DPHHS Public Health and Safety Division (PHSD), along with the agency’s Family and Community Health Bureau, has once again secured a renewed national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), extending its current accreditation status fo...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined the Montana Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources and Conservation in urging the Trump administration to keep expanding coal production to increase the supply of affordable and reliable...
The Port Polson Players continue their 50th Summer Theatre anniversary with the hit musical “Who Gets The Lake Place.” Pictured here are Mike Gillpatrick, Neal Lewing, Ann Peacock and Cathy Gillhouse who make up the cast for the 2025 production. This is the third time the Players have produced th...
News and photos from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — On July 13th, Mary Jensen and Jane Larson, judges and members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation, selected the most beautiful gardens in the Polson area. For Businesses, they selecte...
News from USDA LAKE COUNTY — This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used ...
News from Becca MacLean on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation LAKE COUNTY — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has scaled down two projects on U.S. Highway 93 (US 93) in Lake County due to funding constraints. US 93 Post Creek Hill project limits have been reduced...
News from WMCC HELENA — The Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) today invited Montanans to celebrate the Fifth Annual Watercraft Inspector Appreciation Week from Aug. 4 to 8. Watercraft inspectors protect Montana’s waters by preventing the spread or introduction of aquatic invasiv...
As part of Ronan Pioneer Days festivities, a classic car show was held near Glacier Bank on a warm and sunny Saturday, drawing car enthusiasts and curious spectators alike. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring more than 10 eye-catching vehicles and over 20 entries up for voting in the &l...
The second night of the Ronan Pioneer Days Open Rodeo kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 under a clear, warm August sky. The evening began with a moment of patriotism as a single horseman rode into the arena carrying the American flag during the national anthem. The crowd stood silent, hats over hearts, as the f...
