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Mission graduates celebrate success Mission graduates celebrate success

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission High School released 26 graduates into the world on Saturday afternoon while the popular song “Who Let the Dogs Out” played over the loud speaker during the outdoor ceremony. The community came out in droves to support these students with an in-person ceremony on the football field. The students were able to sit as a group during the ceremony this year to hear speeches and words of congratulations. Two valedictorians were chosen this year with Sydney Brander and Keana Thomas sharing the honor. Brynn Pule was the salutatorian.  During the ceremony, graduates took turns sharing memories. Lalo Bravo came up to share some “senior advice&...


Fallen heroes saluted Fallen heroes saluted

POLSON — Over the recent Memorial Day holiday weekend, parade-goers gathered along Main Street in downtown Polson to pay tribute to those men and women who lost their lives in service to our country. The local National Honor Guard also held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Polson Cemetery which inclu...


Montanans encouraged to make brain health a priority

News from the Alzheimer’s Association of Montana MONTANA — With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many Americans are looking forward to resuming their lives and returning to normal. During June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association ur...


Daines visits Boys and Girls Club Daines visits Boys and Girls Club

Senator Steve Daines traveled to Polson to tour the new Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, which is providing incredible resources to help Montana students succeed in the 21st century. The Senator had a great time speaking with some of the students, answering their questions and...


Daines’ bills protect from fraudulent schemes 

News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced two bipartisan bills that would help combat fraud and scams impacting Montanans. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on enough hardships, and now Montanans are being targeted by scammers,”  ...


USDA offers grants for urban agriculture, innovative production

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production is accepting proposals for pl...


PPP opens season PPP opens season

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, reopen Polson’s beautiful 1938 log theatre on the lake Friday, June11. “Dirty Work At The Crossroads” ushers in the 46th season to welcome audiences back afte...


State, local health officials encourage safe, healthy swimming

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Spending time outdoors around water and in swimming pools is a great way to stay active and healthy during summer in Montana. The Department of Public Health and Human Services, along with local health authorities, want to remind Montanans to stay safe while having fun...


St. Ignatius seniors forJune 9, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — This time in May is so glorious. The lilacs and spring bulbs are putting on a wonderful show.   Our rummage and bake sale was very successful. Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, and bakers;  and of course, our customers. We so appreciate the community support for our o...


Tester, colleagues demand beef market investigation

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — Senator  Tester and his bipartisan colleagues are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether the control large meatpackers have over the beef processing market violates U.S. antitrust laws and fair competition principles...


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