POLSON — Pablo resident Nathan Fisher suffered blunt force injuries in a one-car crash in Valley View on Oct. 6. The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. when Fisher, 25, was driving south on Valley View Road in Polson. The Mercury Mountaineer he was driving drifted across the road, broke through the fence and hit a tree. He was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center where he died early Sunday morning. He was the only person in the SUV. The Montana Highway Patrol is still investigating.

POLSON — Trustees voted 4 to 2 at the October school board meeting to give administrators in the Polson School District a 2-percent raise. In addition to the salary increase, administrators received two more personal days, bringing their total up to seven per year. Each administrator also receives full...

POLSON — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Education and Services hosted its annual “Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence” awards luncheon at the Big Sky Art Bistro on Oct. 10. “These awards were a result of nominations from throughout La...

POLSON — In an election season marred by blind accusations, distortion of facts and horrific political attack ads featuring mudslinging and half-truths by both parties at the state and federal level, civility has become an uncommon phenomenon. That was not the case during the Polson Chamber of...

POLSON — “Harding was still president,” Melvin “Mel” Mohler said, of his birth on Oct. 25, 1922. “I’ve gone through 17 presidents.” Polson resident Mohler said one of his fondest memories was listening to Herbert Hoover’s inauguration on the radio at s...
Polson Heart and Soul Project kicks off its first neighborhood gathering at McCrumb’s Barn, 33213 Finley Point Rd., 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Fun, good conversation and free food are planned and babysitting services are available. Everyone of all ages is welcome to attend with special em...
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council of the Flathead Indian Reservation announces the availability of proposed recreation regulations for the 2013-14 Bird Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Regulations for non-members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes from March 1, 2013, to Feb. 28,...

POLSON — Pumpkins are a big part of Halloween, and to combine the two Polson Business Community is sponsoring a pumpkin painting contest. All pumpkin painters are encouraged to enter the contest. Age divisions are: 0 to 4 years, 5 to 9 years, 10 to 14 years and 15 and up. Pumpkins should b...

POLSON — As big game species populations continue to decline and the demand for tags increases, hunting opportunities for rare game like moose are harder and harder to come by. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, hunters harvested 242 bull moose, 42 cows and seven calves during the ...

POLSON — With 12 candidates vying for Lake County Justice of the Peace, many folks are interested in just what a JP does in of the course of the job. The Lake County Justice of the Peace sees many arraignments and initial appearances of felony cases that are later transferred to another court,...