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Articles with the Tag: Polson

State, Tribes, Feds hash out compact

POLSON – State, federal, and tribal leaders seemed to agree on a critical legal aspect of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Water Compact at a Nov. 5 negotiating session, although they were still slightly at odds over certain water management priorities.  The negotiating session is one of th...

Lake County citizens vote Daines, Zinke Lake County citizens vote Daines, Zinke

POLSON — Unofficial Lake County election results were released early on Nov. 5 with a 53 percent voter turnout rate.  Results will be official after they are canvassed Nov. 17. In the race between House District 15 candidates Joe Read and George G. Kipp III, Kipp passed Read with 1,018 votes...

City commission looks at wastewater management project

POLSON — Polson City Engineer Shari Johnson presented information on the wastewater management system at the Polson City Commissioner’s Nov. 3 meeting. In May commissioners selected a membrane type of treatment system, according to their informational PowerPoint presentation.  In a phone ...

Man pleads not guilty in child shooting Man pleads not guilty in child shooting

POLSON – Galen Hawk, 26, pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide charges on Nov. 5 for the shooting death of a toddler that occurred two weeks earlier.  Hawk said nothing in Lake County District Court, as his attorney made the not guilty plea for him to negligent homicide charges and another 2...

Bond reduced in Lozeau homicide case Bond reduced in Lozeau homicide case

POLSON – Judge James A. Manley lowered bail Nov. 5 for a Ronan man set to stand trial in February on murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing his brother.  Bond was reduced from $1 million to $300,000 for Harry Lozeau, 53, who led authorities on a two-day long man hunt through rugged t...

Doggone quilt to raise funds for Brody’s vest Doggone quilt to raise funds for Brody’s vest

POLSON — Brody needs a bulletproof vest. Brody is the new Polson Police canine officer, and the Mission Bay Wednesday Quilters are doing something about Brody’s vest — they stitched a quilt, the “doggone quilt,” and are raffling it off to raise money.  The ladies call th...

Quilt auction benefits preschool

POLSON —  Several quilts have been donated for a silent auction to benefit Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool. Designed by Bea Radermacher and sewn by Marian Retzer, the quilts come in a variety of sizes and patterns. One quilt was created from drawings by the preschool students.&nb...

Holiday raffle adds extra incentive to shop local

POLSON — Thanksgiving is on the horizon, but when the turkey and stuffing are leftovers then it’s time for the serious business of holiday shopping. A few overachievers have already started tucking away holiday treasures and stocking stuffers.  In an effort to keep shoppers in the local c...

Volleyball Divisional Smackdown Volleyball Divisional Smackdown

LIBBY – After a first round win, the Lady Pirates had a tough time getting past opponents in the Northwestern A Divisional Tournament, taking the 1-2 divisional battle record home to complete their season. In game one on Friday, the Lady Pirates dominated Whitefish, pulverizing the Lady Bulldogs in ...

Polson soccer athletes receive All-State honors Polson soccer athletes receive All-State honors

POLSON – Two Lady Pirates and one Pirate have been honored with All-state titles. Sarah Howell and Olivia Hewston were named All-State for the girls, marking a third All-State nod for Howell in her senior year. Alex Helgeson snagged an All-State honor for the Pirates, also picking up an All-Confe...


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