Valley Journal
Valley Journal

This Week’s e-Edition

Current Events

Latest Headlines

What's New?

Send us your news items.

NOTE: All submissions are subject to our Submission Guidelines.

Announcement Forms

Use these forms to send us announcements.

Birth Announcement
Obituary

News

Local candidates answer questions at political forum Local candidates answer questions at political forum

Reproductive rights were a hot button topic at a political forum hosted by the Lake County Republican and Democrat groups on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Polson’s Montecahto Club. The most vocal response from audience members, both for and against, came during candidate response to the proposed constitutional amendment that would secure abortion rights as a private health care decision. About 65 people, in addition to candidates, attended, filling the upstairs meeting area of the venue to near capacity. Seven candidates for local house district and senate district seats answered five prepared questions and then additional questions from audience members. Polson High School government t...


SIM-MT partners with SKC, St. Luke for emergent simulation trainings SIM-MT partners with SKC, St. Luke for emergent simulation trainings

News and photos from SIM-MT On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Simulation in Motion Montana (SIM-MT) partnered with junior and senior nursing students at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo to conduct vital pediatric simulations. The training included scenarios such as asthma, overdose, burns, and hypothermia, provid...


Arlee CDC hosts open house featuring artwork of Sean Parson Arlee CDC hosts open house featuring artwork of Sean Parson

News from the Arlee CDC  ARLEE – Mixed media artist Sean Parson is the featured artist at the new exhibit opening Oct. 3 at the Arlee Community Development Corporation. Parson works with materials usually found at his job site as a tile installer, including natural stone and various types of ...


Section of Highline Trail in Glacier Park remains closed after bear encounter

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — A section of Highline Trail in Glacier National Park remains closed from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet after a visitor’s encounter with a bear on the morning of September 19. The trail will reopen once park rangers patrolling the area ca...


St. Luke Community Healthcare welcomes three new providers in October St. Luke Community Healthcare welcomes three new providers in October

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare LAKE COUNTY — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce the addition of three outstanding healthcare providers to its team: Dr. Michael Dolecki, Dr. Jay Perret, and Katie Troxel, DNP, FNP-C. Their arrival brings expanded services and expertise to ...


Fall Mack Days third week results announced

News from CSKT 2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake continues on until Nov. 3. Anglers just completed the third week of the nine-week event. Mack Days Fishing Events are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes with up to $200,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded at the conclusion of the...


Public invited to Mount Brown Hawk Watch event

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER – Glacier National Park will host its annual Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. near Lake McDonald Lodge. The event will be held at the Golden Eagle interpretative sign near Jammer Joe’s parking lot, beginn...


St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 2, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS - A yard/bake sale will take place on Oct. 4 and 5 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be cookies, breads, bars, and many more items for the bake sale and    clothes, craft items, bedding, kitchenware, and many other items in the yard sale. On Oct. 12...


Ronan Seniors for Oct. 2, 2024

RONAN – The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals because you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: ­-  Wednesday, ...


Back Road Bikers Back Road Bikers

A 48-mile bike tour was a feast for the senses as 175 cyclists wove their way through area back roads sampling locally sourced foods and learning about area history at stops along the way.  The scenic ride took cyclists over mostly paved, mostly back roads, to a farm, flower and vegetable gardens and...


Sponsored by: