Phil Matson, a research coordinator with the Flathead Lake Biological Station, explains to students how easy it is to unknowingly transport microscopic mussel larvae (veligers) as they can survive in standing water for three days. Clean, drain and dry are the aquatic invasive species prevention steps for anyone bringing watercraft to Montana waters.

Annual mussel walk highlights importance of prevention

FLATHEAD LAKE — A tiny creature that poses a huge threat to Flathead Lake was the subject of an annual mussel walk event held April 24 at Salish Point in Polson. Polson Middle School seventh graders cycled thro...

Brock Henricksen swings the racket in a doubles tennis match against Whitefish.

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During my second tour to Iraq as a U.S. Marine, my unit was tasked to help secure the Syrian border. We had received intel that Iran was sending weapons into Syria to smuggle across the border for use against American t...

Abortion restrictions struck down by state court

A state district court judge in Yellowstone County has ruled that three Republican-backed abortion restrictions passed in 2021 are unconstitutional, delivering another blow to conservatives who support limiting when and how Montanans can terminate pregnancies and a win for advocates of reproductive...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

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Montana Co-op gets grant to create community food hubs

RONAN — The Montana Co-op is working to increase community connection first with food then, as Co-op president Jason Moore says, “by using the three C’s - curriculum, community, and cafeteria.” T...

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Polson Police Dept. receives donation for less lethal response training

News from the Polson Police Department POLSON — The Polson Police Department works daily to inspire confidence in all to make Polson a safe and pleasant place to live, work, learn and play. “To optimize our concept for success, we partner with members and guests of our commun...

Women on Target popular, informative

POLSON — It was a typical summer morning at the Polson Shooter’s Association Range, and all the shooting benches were full. Wait, all those shooters were women. There’s a reason for that. The range was hosting its first National Rifle Association Women on Target instructio...