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Missing kayaker's body recovered Missing kayaker's body recovered

  POLSON —  The body of missing kayaker Robert W. McDonald was found 2:45 p.m. Friday in Flathead Lake, just south of Big Bull Island.   Lake County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue boats and the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office boat, who were still out sea...

Take steps to avoid West Nile Virus this summer

News from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Public Health officials are reminding area residents to be aware of the risks of infection with West Nile virus and to take steps to avoid mosquito bites. As the weather becomes warmer and drier in July, m...

Smoke from Washington wildfires causes unhealthy air quality Smoke from Washington wildfires causes unhealthy air quality

Smoke from wildfires raging in Washington drifted over and filled the Flathead and Mission Valleys late last week, creating unhealthy air quality but interesting skies. By Saturday afternoon, the wind and rain helped clear valleys in Lake County. 

Tiny invaders: Locals study wheat midge infestation Tiny invaders: Locals study wheat midge infestation

Wheat farmers beware — a bright orange insect called a wheat midge could be invading your fields.  Wheat in the blossom stage is most vulnerable to wheat midge, according to Jack Stivers, MSU Extension Agent for Lake County. The midge is a predator on spring wheat acreage only, Stivers said, si...

Missing Pablo woman found dead, food drive set for family

FLATHEAD COUNTY — After days of searching for Shannon Turner of Pablo, authorities discovered her deceased body in her maroon Chevy Uplander in southern Flathead County at about 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 8.  In a phone interview on July 14, Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry said Turner’s dea...

Life jackets save lives

News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes LAKE COUNTY — Life jackets are like seat belts, they only work if you wear them. The U.S. Coast Guard estimates that life jackets could save the lives of more than 80 percent of boating fatality victims. Take the time to be prepared before you go...

Drive safely, wear seatbelt

News from the Lake County Buckle Up Coalition LAKE COUNTY — Vacations have begun. Desk chairs sit empty while co-workers enjoy their time away from the job. Phones are ringing off the hook, the copier has been jammed for two days and the office plants are wilting. You are scrambling to tend to the n...

Meet staff, learn about Parents as Teachers

News from the Lake County Public Health Department LAKE COUNTY — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department will be at several community events throughout the rest of the summer, starting with Good Old Days in St. Ignatius on Saturday, July 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. ...

Avoid fires when harvesting

News from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Bureau of Land Management and  US Forest Service LAKE COUNTY — Haying and crop harvesting are under way across Montana. Your local firefighters are asking you to be cautious while operating equipment this summer. To avoid sta...

Businesses awarded for employee commitment Businesses awarded for employee commitment

News from Lake County Job Service POLSON — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee recently recognized three local organizations as this year’s “Employers of Choice.” This award recognizes a small, medium, and large scale business that demonstrates a high level of commitment...


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