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Enjoy ‘Crown Jewel’ of rails-to-trails

  News from Ride the Hiawatha MONTANA - The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic Bike Trail is a gentle 15 mile downhill pedal, featuring 10 dark train tunnels and seven sky-high historic steel railroad trestles, located just off I-90 close to the Montana -Idaho border.  This family friendly bike trail is easily enjoyed by a wide variety of guests spanning an age range from young children to our legendary seniors. Go to: RIDETHEHIAWATHA.COM for more information.


Spring Mack Days week 7 results announced

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE - The lake trout are still hitting the jigs and lures making for great fishing on Flathead Lake during 2025 Spring Mack Days. Angler totals are going up and the total for the 2025 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event has hit a new high. At the end of the 7th week of fishing 46,586...


Ira Jones Ira Jones

‘Forever Our Ira …’ ARLEE - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our loved one, Ira Jones, 78, of Arlee. He died at his home on April 11, 2025.  Ira was born in St. Ignatius, on his mother’s birthday, Dec. 8, 1946, to John and Amelia Tellier Jones. He was ...


Births for April 7, 2025 Births for April 7, 2025

Sera Vukialau RONAN - Sera Marie Talei Vukialau was born on April 30, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and 20.5 inches long. Parents are Tevita and Michaela Vukialau of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Sisa and Sera Vukialau of Lai...


Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments

  Residents of Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius communities opted to review their current form of government in the June 2024 primary election and that process is now underway. The option for local government review is unique to Montana and was added to the state’s constitution in 1972 to give...


Briefs for April 30, 2025

Ronan man dies in head-on crash News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell RONAN — The identity of the driver killed in a head-on crash at mile marker 50, north of Ronan, on Highway 93 at about 1 a.m. on April 25, is 34-year-old Devin Fryslie of Ronan.  The deceased has been sent to the Stat...


Governor secures tax cut for MT businesses Governor secures tax cut for MT businesses

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA ­­- Joining Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson, Governor Greg Gianforte recently celebrated a $250 million tax cut for businesses. “As a businessman, I know how high taxes can hinder the ability o...


FVCC celebrates student creativity with four events FVCC celebrates student creativity with four events

News from FVCC’s Art Dept. KALISPELL - Flathead Valley Community College’s Art Department invites the community to celebrate student creativity through four unique art events. Hosted in the Arts and Technology Building on campus in Kalispell, these events highlight the talent and hard work o...


Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills

POLSON — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen hosted a hands-on youth education event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hobby Horse Place LLC, aimed at preparing young riders for responsible and skilled travel in Montana’s backcountry. Designed with the next generation in mind, the eve...


Births for April 30, 2025 Births for April 30, 2025

Ezekiel Misa  POLSON - Ezekiel Joy Misa Jr. was born on April 8, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, .4 ounces. Ezekiel’s parents are Emanuelle LaChance and Ezekiel Misa of Polson. Ezekiel’s maternal grandparen...


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