National, state records set at local powerlifting event

POLSON — One national and 12 state powerlifting records were broken during last weekend’s “Take Back the Power” event held at Polson High School. Addison Geroy, in the junior 16-17 division, b...

Western A Divisional Track meet

Montanans Legislative Notes

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) passed by Congress and signed by President Trump is a game changer that will benefit middle-income, working-class Montanans. Yet Montana Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

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

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Egan Inoue promotes Coach Owen Garcia with two stripes onto his black belt.

Surprise Black Belt promotion, seminar held at Rolling Waters Jiu Jitsu

Story and photos by Jesse Vargas for the Valley Journal On Saturday, May 17, students at Rolling Waters Jiu Jitsu in Polson organized a surprise event to honor their coach, Owen Garcia, with a visit from a Brazilia...

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Governor signs water compact, but irrigators simmer into court

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Governor Steve Bullock signs legislation ratifying the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Water Compact as members of the state legislature and tribal government look on.

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Flathead Joint Board of Control Irrigation Commissioner Tim Orr has a heated exchange of words with irrigators who voiced their displeasure with the board’s recent actions.