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PLAINS – At first glance, the whitebark pine trees near Three Lakes Peak are just conifers in a forest full of green needles; however, the trees are among a dwindling number of their species devastated by disease in recent years. Last weekend, the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation held its annual conference at the Salish Kootenai College. About 35 attendees traveled from SKC to the Three Lakes Peak trailhead in Plains. They drove up a winding road for an hour before walking on a trail for a mile to see a rare set of the trees they’re working to save. About 80 people attended the conference from Montana, Washington and Idaho. Whitebark pines look a lot like lodgepol...
POLSON – Following months of discussions, Lake County commissioners Dave Stipe, Bill Barron and Gale Decker unanimously decided on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to move forward with a proposed ballot question this fall that will ask the voters to decide whether additional jail and courtroom space is worth a pro...
RONAN – Between warm hugs and continuous words of thanks, the employees at Mission Mountain Enterprises had a little ice cream on Thursday afternoon in the park to celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. MME Director Whitney Cantlon stood in front of the crowd of employees and friend...
RONAN – Between warm hugs and continuous words of thanks, the employees at Mission Mountain Enterprises had a little ice cream on Thursday afternoon in the park to celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. MME Director Whitney Cantlon stood in front of the crowd of employees and friend...
Ken Lambeth “Well, I used to work at the jail. You know, I think it has to be supported. It is more tax dollars spent but its full to the max all the time.” Susan Evans “I think it is needed, desperately; however, I am of the opinion that we should be putting our fund...
POLSON – The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County broke ground on a new clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10. The facility will be located across the street from the Polson Middle School on the corner of 17th Avenue West and 2nd Street West. The club’s e...
RONAN – A different kind of film festival designed to support local businesses and provide an accessible venue for small filmmakers to have their ideas seen and reviewed is showing a film for the first time in Ronan at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Gray Leaf Gallery, located next to the movie th...
CHARLO – The Charlo Lady Vikings volleyball squad opened homecoming weekend on Thursday evening with a non-conference 25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23 win over visiting Class B Mission Lady Bulldogs. Kassidi Cox led Charlo with 21 digs and 10 assists. Liev Smith had nine kills and 17 digs. Junior sette...
News from MMAPP RONAN — On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate will host its second annual ride through the Mission Valley, showcasing local farms and agriculture. The 40-mile ride begins and ends at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan. Cycling participants will m...
POLSON – It’s nearly time for Lake County residents to make their voices heard in the upcoming local, state and national elections, but only those with an up-to-date registered-voter status can cast votes. On Sept. 24, National Voter Registration Day, citizens can register to vote or upd...
