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Democrats, Republicans debate at political forum Democrats, Republicans debate at political forum

POLSON — On Oct. 3, all Democrat and Republican candidates from HD 12, HD 15, HD 93 and SD 8 were invited to participate in a political forum hosted by the Montecahto Club. Of the nine total candidates, five were able to attend the forum, with Jill Read presenting  prepared answers for Linda Rekst...

Lake County Justice of Peace candidates speak on qualifications

LAKE COUNTY — After eight years on the bench, Justice of the Peace Randy Owens has decided to leave the position at the end of his term. This leaves locals Michael Larson and Rick Schoening as the two candidates for the nonpartisan position. Each answered questions to help voters better understand thei...

SOCKtober needs socks

POLSON — This is the fifth year for Socktober, and we are looking forward to adding more socks to our four-year total of 26,990 pairs of socks in our Montana, Idaho and Wyoming offices. Socks for Lake County will go to Casa and The Bunkhouse of Ronan.

Zero to Five enters second year

News from Zero to Five Flathead Reservation - Lake County Coalition FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Promoting a safe, healthy, and thriving community is key to the work being carried out by the 0-5 Flathead Reservation-Lake County Coalition.  Established in 2021, the group is an extension of the Yo...

UM Spectrum Discovery sends 48 local middle schoolers to Kennedy Space Center UM Spectrum Discovery sends 48 local middle schoolers to Kennedy Space Center

News from the University of Montana LAKE COUNTY — The spectrUM Discovery Area of the University of Montana, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Flathead Reservation and Lake County, has been selected to participate in a program that will bring 48 middle school students from the Flathead...

Ronan local files as write-in candidate for county commissioner Ronan local files as write-in candidate for county commissioner

LAKE COUNTY — Paul Guenzler, a Ronan-area cattle rancher and chairman of the Flathead Irrigation District, filed Sept. 2 as a write-in candidate for District 2 county commissioner, just four days shy of the filing deadline of Sept. 6. Although his name won’t appear on the November ballot, he&rsqu...

Bear sightings in Lake County increase Bear sightings in Lake County increase

LAKE COUNTY — There has been an increase in bear sightings in communities this year, but according to biologists from the Wildlife Management Program of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, it isn’t due to this year’s fire activity.  The main suspected reason, according to b...

A walkthrough of Lake County elections A walkthrough of Lake County elections

This story was produced as part of the Democracy Day journalism collaborative, a nationwide effort to shine a light on the threats and opportunities facing American democracy. Read more at   usdemocracyday.org .  LAKE COUNTY — As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, the Lake Count...

Corn hole tournament to benefit Families First

POLSON — Glacier Brewing in Polson will be holding a Corn Hole for a Cause tournament on Sept. 18 for the benefit of Families First. Funded by several local businesses, with Blackfoot Communications acting as the title sponsor, organizers hope to see anywhere from 20 to 30 people participate in the ...

Garza sentenced to five years

POLSON — A Washington state man was committed at District Court in Polson on Sept. 7 to five years with the Montana Department of Corrections, with none of that time suspended, for dealing drugs in Lake County. Luis Alfredo Garza, 35, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson to criminal ...


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