Articles Written By: Caleb M. Soptelean
POLSON – The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are “rock solid." That’s the message CSKT communications director Rob McDonald gave at the Polson Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week at KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino. During the monthly luncheon, McDonald spoke positively abo...
BIGFORK – Education and funding are the two biggest things that are needed to prevent a mussel infestation in local lakes. That was the consensus from a panel of experts who spoke at “Science on Tap” at Flathead Lake Brewing Co. on Jan. 3. Funding might come directly from the Legislature...
POLSON — After being as high as four feet above normal in recent months, causing ice to freeze to docks, the water level in Flathead Lake is now normal. That’s the word from Energy Keepers Chief Executive Officer Brian Lipscomb. Heavy rains in the Flathead Basin in October resulted in...
Local legislators convened in Helena on Monday, Jan. 2, for the biennial session, with proposed bills dealing with Public Law 280, aquatic invasive species and permanently moored vessels. State Rep. Greg Hertz, R–Polson, plans to submit a bill requesting the state reimburse counties impacted...
DAYTON – Charitable work can have its hangups. That’s what the volunteers at the “Teacherage” found out recently when their clothing donation building kept coming up short of hangers. The building, also known as the Community of Proctor Exchange or COPE, is located next to the o...
POLSON – Bond was reduced last week for a man facing multiple charges of assault and intimidation. Judge James A. Manley reduced bond from $200,000 to $25,000 for Daniel James Kenmille, 53, for assault on a peace officer and intimidation charges stemming from an Oct. 18 incident in the La...
POLSON – A St. Ignatius man who robbed a German national and a Charlo man last year was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections on Jan. 3. District Judge James A. Manley departed from the recommended sentence in a plea agreement that called for a five-year deferred sent...
Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley is trying to make a difference in the lives of drug users and the community at large. A $360,000 grant from the U.S. Justice Department is expected to come in the spring and could be implemented by summer, he said. Manley wants to use those funds to set up ...
It’s been about six months since Chriss and Laurie Stutzman opened their furniture store, and the business has done exceptionally well, Chriss said. “We believe our furniture sells itself once people get to see it, feel it and touch it,” he said. The furniture is Amish-crafted and 95 ...
HOT SPRINGS — Educating others about good nutrition is part of the driving force behind Camas Organic Market. David Ronniger, 72, moved to Hot Springs five years ago from Moyie Springs, Idaho, which is just across the state line west of Troy. He helped start the first natural foods store in Salt Lak...
