RONAN — A team of middle schoolers from Ronan made their school proud, bringing home the traveling trophy for this winter’s annual Lake County Academic Bowl. The Ronan team of sixth, seventh and eighth graders came out with the most points in the annual competition between Polson, Charlo, Ronan and Mission middle schools that tests the students’ academic knowledge in math, science, English, logic and social studies. The competition started with a mixer on Dec. 10, with rounds in January and February rotating among the four schools. The final round was held March 4 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The Ronan team finished with 2,141 points while Charlo had 1,895...
CHARLO — Lake County’s best spellers battled it out last week for the title of spelling bee champion and the opportunity to compete at the state level next month. Eighteen students from St. Ignatius, Arlee, Charlo, Salmon Prairie, Bigfork and Valley View schools participated in the annual spel...
POLSON — Check out our St. Patrick’s Day menu. Wear your favorite costume. We have a position open for part time cook’s helper. Job applications are available at the senior center from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Limited rides are available for seniors with 24 hr. notice ($8 round t...
The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest returns to Polson this weekend for its 14th year of screening a diverse selection of films for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. FLIC 2026 takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main St. Nominated films will rep...
The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest returns to Polson this weekend for its 14th year of screening a diverse selection of films for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. FLIC 2026 takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main St. Nominated films will rep...
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation will go to the polls Saturday, Dec. 13, to elect councilmembers to represent four districts and one at-large councilmember. People can vote now in the main tribal headquarters, or they can vote ...
BOZEMAN – In new research published this week, work by a Montana State University scientist aims to explore the gradations in elevation-dependent changes in climate, including in mountainous ecosystems like those in Montana and the Rockies. John Knowles, an assistant professor in MSU’s Departm...
HELENA — To mark the third day of his 12 Days of Giving, Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged eligible Montanans to give the lifesaving gift of blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana. “Blood donors save lives,” Gov. Gianforte said. “If Montanans are able, I encourag...
POLSON — Effective Jan. 1, 2026, our Transportation (taxi) Service will charge $8 per ride, with a $1 extra stop fee. We only have one driver for each day. Call at least 24 hrs. in advance to reserve your ride. Priority given to medical appointments. Same day requests are seldom granted. Rides are avai...
MISSION VALLEY — Communities are celebrating the holiday season with parades, festivals and other activities in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius in the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Polson Polson’s annual Parade of Lights, a longtime favorite community event, takes place on Friday...
