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Comment period for annual funding agreement extended

News from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has extended the public comment period for 14 days on the draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed Annual Funding Agreement that would allow the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to manage an...

Governor’s range tour highlights alternative farming techniques Governor’s range tour highlights alternative farming techniques

A few months ago St. Ignatius sheep grower David Sturman walked into a hardware store and was greeted by a neighbor whose salutation was colorful.  “I know you,” the person told Sturman. “You are that radical farmer.”  Sturman laughed about the unscrupulous label last ...

Writing help available for Polson, Ronan students

News from +Writing & Reading LAKE COUNTY — Does your child struggle with writing? According to the Nation’s Report Card, more than 70 percent of students tested in grades 8 and 12 scored below proficiency in writing. +Writing & Reading Specialists offers free tutoring to eligible K-12 ...

Women survive two separate rollover wrecks

LAKE COUNTY — Authorities say seatbelts likely saved the lives of four women involved in two separate rollover accidents that occurred Aug. 19 on Lake County Highways.  Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Casey said two local underage females were traveling west on Round Butte Road outside of ...

Silver lining lessens dark cloud

 Celebrating a silver anniversary of 25 years serving Lake County, Mission Valley Animal Shelter has come a long way in that time. We incorporated in 1989, offering a referral service and foster care program for three years until a temporary, outdoor shelter was established in Polson. By 1994 a small pe...

Lake County law enforcement to target drunk drivers

LAKE COUNTY— From Aug. 13 – Sept. 1, 2014, the Montana Highway Patrol, Lake County Sheriff Office, and Polson Police Department will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown will include increased high-...

Local youth attend science outreach week

News from Montana State University, Bozeman BOZEMAN – Several Lake County teens and adults spent a week on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman as part of BioScience Montana, an immersive health science experience for high school-aged 4-H members. BioScience Montana is a year-long proje...

Lake County Fair results Lake County Fair results

Rifle: Reserve ~ Ruger Andres  Shooting Sports Independent Study: Grand ~ Sackett Andres Shotgun - 11-12 years old: Reserve — Andrey Bauer Standard Breed – Female: Reserve — Afton Brander Standard Breed – Male: Grand —Afton Brander  Best of Show: Grand &...

Fishing derby unites, delights young anglers Fishing derby unites, delights young anglers

Creekside grasses were high, but so were the spirits of small anglers tucked along Spring Creek Friday morning for the 5th annual Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Ronan VFW.  Conrad Todd brought 10 youths from the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, and spent much of his t...

Curlyleaf Pondweed removal project underway

News from the Lake County Conservation District  FLATHEAD LAKE — Aquatic Invasive Species can foul boats, degrade water quality and wreak havoc on a host of native species. The economic impacts are equally adverse. Once aquatic invasive species become established in a watershed, property values...


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