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Story and photos by Jesse Vargas for the Valley Journal On Saturday, May 17, students at Rolling Waters Jiu Jitsu in Polson organized a surprise event to honor their coach, Owen Garcia, with a visit from a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend — Professor Egan Inoue.  The event, kept secret from Coach Owen for weeks, was a collective effort by the students to show appreciation for his leadership and the community he has built at the gym. What began as a seemingly ordinary open mat quickly turned into a powerful and emotional moment as Inoue entered the building, catching Coach Owen completely off guard.  Inoue, a two-time IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and one of the first ...

News from the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) hosted its annual Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Ranch Tour on May 12, at G&G Livestock and Cathey Cattle Company in Polson. The ranch is owned and operated by Greg and Lynn Gardner, daughter, Britt...

News from Shore to Shore Communications, Inc. POLSON — Kraus-Anderson (KA) has begun construction on the 400 Horses Casino, formerly West Polson Casino, a new gaming facility north of Polson. The casino will be built on tribal land by S&K Gaming (Salish and Kootenai). Designed by LSE Archit...

Randy Holmes speaks with fellow Rock Point Road residents about traffic impacts from the new casino being built north of Polson. About 30 citizens gathered for the May 15 meeting held at the Masumola Club. Making a lefthand turn onto US Hwy. 93 toward Polson is already difficult to do, and even more so durin...

News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON - This year, the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts takes great pleasure in announcing that four deserving students were recently awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $3000. Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ha...

News from Dana Grant RONAN - History connects people with their families, friends, culture, politics and most of all to the bonds that run between generations of society, no matter where or when one might live. Whether in a small rural town or a large urban city, people share certain pieces of history. ...

News from SKC Executive Assistant, Loni Grant PABLO - Salish Kootenai College will hold a ceremony naming the Vallee Building on May 30, at 11 a.m. The building houses SKC’s health sciences programs, including nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, and health promotion practices. The 25,00...

HELENA — Recently legislation brought by Montana Democrats to help young students stay on track for math proficiency was signed into law. Sponsored by educator and House Minority Whip Rep. Melissa Romano (D-Helena) and backed by lawmakers from both parties, HB 338 will offer Montana parents the choice ...

News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Carroll College conferred degrees on 290 graduates of the class of 2025 during its 115th commencement ceremony. Below is a list of Montana students who were candidates for graduation from Carroll College for 2025. Indicated on this l...