Ryan Zinke, Republican candidate for Montana’s Western District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, waves to motorists in downtown Polson last Friday.

Zinke stops in Polson, encourages leaving anger out of discussions

By Boone Goddard / Valley Journal On Friday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m., U. S. Representative Ryan Zinke, incumbent candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, showed up for a rally on Highway 93 near Polson ...

Mission Bulldogs stop Blackhawk forward play with a tackle. The Blackhawks won the game against the Bulldogs, 6-34

Homecoming heartbreak: riveting game ends in home team defeat for Bulldogs

ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs created a spirited atmosphere and a sea of school colors during their homecoming game on Friday. The dogs were unable to garner a victory against the visiting Blackhawks, 6-34, but h...

Legislative Notes

A recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life.&nbs...

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.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

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

Wild photos for April 15, 2020

Wild photos for March 18, 2020

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...