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Animal shelter still full despite successful adoption event Animal shelter still full despite successful adoption event

Jacky Boy and Pierre are two happy dogs. These two best buds get to start their new adventure together side by side in a loving home. They were the first of 14 animals adopted last week during a special adoption event at Mission Valley Animal Shelter funded in part by a $1,000 Kia Pet Adoption Grant from the PetFinder Foundation. The grant allowed the shelter to charge a reduced adoption fee of $25 per animal throughout the week. “Double the love, double the fun - Jacky Boy and Pierre were adopted together today,” shelter staff wrote on the Facebook page announcing the adoption of the inseparable duo. “We’re so excited for them and their new family - there&rsqu...


Local actor to star in Montana-made film Local actor to star in Montana-made film

News from Coffeeybean Productions MINERAL COUNTY – Coffeybean Productions is proud to announce the captivating performance of Derek Sorrell in their upcoming film, “They Prey in the Night.” “They Prey in the Night” is a thriller film directed by Tanya Lewis and features ...


Polson Booster Club unveils ‘The Shirt’ Polson Booster Club unveils ‘The Shirt’

PHS senior Emma Boogerd and PHS teacher Brett Owen created “The Shirt” for the 2025-’26 school year. This is a new idea for the Polson Booster Club as it is the only apparel that we will sell this year. Mr. Owen had students in one of his classes come up with a design that they thought woul...


Governor’s appointment challenged

News from Upper Seven Law  HELENA - On Wednesday morning, Jefferson County resident Jordan Williams challenged Governor Greg Gianforte’s appointment of Representative Marta Bertoglio as Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. At the time of her appointment, Bertoglio was a sitting mem...


A Race to Remember A Race to Remember

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...


DPHHS Public Health and Safety Division maintains top-tier national accreditation

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...


Gov. Gianforte, state agencies advocate for coal power

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...


‘Who Gets The Lake Place’ opens Aug. 14 ‘Who Gets The Lake Place’ opens Aug. 14

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...


Wachholz Film Series to feature live Interview with director of film, ‘Thousand Pieces of Gold’ Wachholz Film Series to feature live Interview with director of film, ‘Thousand Pieces of Gold’

News from FVCC, Wachholz College KALISPELL — The Wachholz College Center’s new film series, “Made in Montana,” continues every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Curated by Wachholz’s Technical Director, Dwight Camillucci, and Flathead native, Clayton McDougall, each screening has...


Fall Mack Days begin Sept. 4 Fall Mack Days begin Sept. 4

It is time…the 2025 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 4 and end Sunday, Nov. 2. Nine weeks of lake trout fishing for anglers of all ages and skills will be casting their lines in the hope of catching lake trout at the end of their lines. Come out and join al...


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