Articles with the Tag: Lake County
MONTANA – While the coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of minds this summer, invasive weeds and aquatic invasive species continue to threaten the ecological, economic, and human health of the region. On June 3, the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region and the Western Governors’ Association ...
Brian Andrew Fernquist, 48, of Mullan, Idaho, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on June 4 to felony criminal endangerment. His plea was entered via teleconferencing due to COVID-19. The charge stems from an alleged drunk driving incident in Ravalli on April 24. Lake County emergency...
Valley Journal staff LAKE COUNTY – The 2020 Primary Election ballots were collected from the mail-in June 2 race with all precincts fully reported, although the results are not yet official. Montana had a 54 percent turnout, and Lake County saw a 53 percent turnout with 10,206 total ballo...
Health Dept. to speak to Pachyderms about COVID-19 News from the Lake County Pachyderms POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderms would like to invite the community to hear the Lake County Health Department share important updates on the Coronavirus. It will take place on June 12 from noon-1 p.m. a...
LAKE COUNTY – Homes in the area are selling quickly. Real estate agents are having different experiences, but overall, they are selling homes despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Local real estate broker Ric Smith, owner of Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate, said that’s mostly due to people from the st...
Schools across Lake County are celebrating 2020 graduating students with banners displayed near their schools. The banners are a way to show support for students who had their final school year cut short and many activities canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In St. Ignatius, the banners are displayed on ...
News from the Montecahto Club POLSON – The Montecahto Club is now accepting applications for its $500 continuing education scholarship, which is for students pursuing a more non-traditional training program this fall. Recent high school graduation is not required, but a high school diplom...
News from the Lake County-CSKT Unified Command Center LAKE COUNTY – South Flathead Lake and the Mission Valley attract summer visitors from all over the country and globe. While Lake and Sanders County have successfully kept COVID-19 numbers low, cluster infections occur quickly when proper ...
LAKE COUNTY – Local schools in Arlee and Polson earned state recognition focused on conservation and sustainability practices. In the spring, a corner of the Polson Middle School grounds becomes lush with food plants. The garden, and programs that utilize the space, earned PMS the SMART Green School...
Camrin James Irvine, 25, of Polson, pleaded guilty at District Court in Polson on May 20, to strangulation of a partner or family member, felony, and misdemeanor charges of violation of a protective order and unlawful restraint. According to court records, on Dec. 24, 2019, a woman ran from a silver Volks...
