The Kootenai National Forest is preparing a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Pilgrim Creek Project on the Cabinet Ranger District. The project will include timber harvest, ...

A member of Rep. Ryan Zinke’s staff visited with Sanders County Commissioners last week to talk about the current legislative session, the Noxon bridge and other topics. Steve Howke, District Director ...

The community showed up in force to help a resident and his family after he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Forty-five-year-old Casey Weeks found out he had ALS - more commonly ...

The horrific murder of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation. A young mother and two children are traumatized and grieving. Another violent killing is added to our country’s grim total. Attacks at schools, ...

We hope to have another English bride’s picture in the paper soon. Sgt. Orval T. Hagerman, son of Mr. and Mrs George Hagerman of Thompson Falls, has been married to Yvonne Scott of Essex, England, for ...

The Kootenai and Lolo National Forests are recruiting applicants to be nominated for the Sanders County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools ...

The Thompson Falls and Plains cross country teams hit the road for the Mountain West Classic invitational held at the University of Montana’s golf course. The teams got a first run on what will be the ...

The Plains School Board took time away from its regular agenda to recognize one of the school's soccer players. Junior Ava Lawyer was honored with a certificate by the Montana High School Association ...

A Trout Creek woman has opened a new health studio. Jennifer Kier is operating Better Way Spinal Flow out of a studio at her home west of Trout Creek. Kier, who has been a massage therapist for many ...

Bret Evenson, 46, negligent endangerment, $235, 1 year jail with all time suspended. Damion Carmen, 21, careless driving, $45. Amy Troutman, 55, operating without ...

Yard work can be tough and tedious, but it's not so bad when neighbors chip in to help. As part of Plains Beautification Day, 15 volunteers spent almost five hours helping residents with yard work.

A local business is changing its strategy with one of its properties. Beginning next month, Quinn's Hot Springs Resort near Paradise will transition its Glacier Cross Roads motel in Plains to be ...