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Human remains identified

News from Lake County Sheriff, Coroner Don Bell LAKE COUNTY — The identity of the human remains located at Buffalo Bridge on Feb. 4, has been determined by the Montana State Medical Examiner’s Office to be 54-year-old Danette Tenas, of Ronan.  Ms. Tenas was reported missing from the Buffalo Bridge area on Oct. 14, 2024.  The cause and manner of death are still under investigation by the Lake County Coroner’s Office.  We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Tenas.


Public invited to second CSKT Safety Action Plan project open house

News from Dawn May at BigSky Public Relations FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION – The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) invite the public to attend a second open house event to learn more about the Community Safety Action Plan (SAP) project and the recommendations to improve roadway safety ...


Cherry Valley celebrates holiday of love Cherry Valley celebrates holiday of love

POLSON - While Valentine’s Day is not the most celebrated holiday around the globe, it is continually growing in popularity. Here at Cherry Valley there is a definite buzz in the air! Our hallways are filling up with fun Valentine’s Day artwork and teachers are leading fun learning activities sur...


GPCF shares love for non-profits GPCF shares love for non-profits

News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The non-profit sector adds tremendous value to our community’s well-being.  GPCF celebrated February “the month of love” by sending their Valentine’s and sweet Trust Based Grant funds to locally selected non-pr...


Polson seniors for Feb. 19, 2025

POLSON - Our Polson Senior Community Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Call us at 406-883-4735 or email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook! A toenail clinic held by a certified nurse will be held on Feb. 28 at the cost of $30. Enroll earl...


Arlee seniors for Feb. 19, 2025

ARLEE - Already January 2025 has passed, bringing us colder weather, beautiful night skies with a full moon and stars abundant, even a bit of Northern lights. Our annual meeting was well attended, and two new members were added to the Board: Ann Younger and Delores Arrowsmith. There are still agendas/minutes...


MSU Extension releases free magazine on Alzheimer’s, related dementias MSU Extension releases free magazine on Alzheimer’s, related dementias

BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has released volume two of a magazine on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The free magazine is designed for Montana agricultural producers facing the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their families and family ca...


4th grade homeschooler wins county spelling bee 4th grade homeschooler wins county spelling bee

ARLEE — Heidi Huber, a fourth grade homeschool student from Bigfork, took first place at the Lake County Spelling Bee by spelling “anthropology” and “liturgy” correctly.  Held in the old Arlee High School gym on Thursday, Feb. 6, the event marks the 60th Lake County Spel...


Hands-on learning at Tech Day inspires future Orediggers

News from MT Technological University BUTTE — It’s more than an eight-hour drive from Oroville, Washington, to Butte, Montana, but Montana Tech mining engineering sophomore Kylie Acord says it was worth traveling to campus for Tech Day to get a taste of the hands-on learning experiences and ...


2nd Chance Electronics, Helping Hands partner for technology access 2nd Chance Electronics, Helping Hands partner for technology access

News from Helping Hands of the Mission Valley POLSON - Colin Gruenfeld and 2nd Chance Electronics have donated 235x Chromebook Computers to our Helping Hands mission of empowering individuals and families. Colin is a lifelong sustainability-focused entrepreneur whose company works with schools, governme...


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