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Court hears Wood's appeal
At Montana State University in Bozeman on Monday, the Montana Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding two of the issues addressed in former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood’s appeal of her 2021 conviction for deliberate homicide in the M...
Sentence issued for Leisz
The former Sanders County Attorney was sentenced Monday for a 2022 incident that led to her resignation last year. Naomi Leisz pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of obstructing justice on Monday. Leisz was originally charged with felony...
BUSY BEE
A bumble bee clings to the vibrant petals of a daffodil. Spring rains are predicted for Sanders County this weekend. See the full weekend forecast on page 14. Photo by Linda Elliot...
Plains School asks voters for funding
No one from the general public showed up for the Plains School levy forum, but that didn't seem to bother Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Walsh, who held the get together specifically to answer questions...
Noxon store owner planning to rebuild
When the Noxon fire destroyed three businesses it took away livelihoods and security for the owners and townspeople. Teresa Jackson lost her business, the Angry Beaver General Store. She and her...
Our Viewpoint: Doby deserves a day, too
Most people know that April 15 is tax day, but it’s also Jackie Robinson Day, commemorating when Robinson broke the “color barrier” in baseball, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. On April 15, every baseball player wore number 42, Robinson’s jersey...
Board actions questioned
“Why?!” That was what was shouted out by someone on the Board when the motion was made to remove the Associate Supervisors from the Green Mountain Conservation Board (GMCD) last week. Many may not be aware of the role of GMCD. This elected board ser...
Montana Viewpoint
By now most Montana homeowners and business owners have gotten a new and unexpected tax bill from their county treasurers. Here’s why. Due in equal parts to Covid and to the TV series ...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • APRIL 29, 1954 FEASIBILITY OF NOXON RAPIDS DAM TO BE DETERMINED THIS SUMMER The Washington Water Power Co. expects to determine feasibility of the proposed Noxon Rapids dam sometime this summer according to a spokesman for the u...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, April 15 USFS patrol, Heron. Civil standby, Paradise. Welfare check, Heron. Livestock. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Welfare check, Heron. Disturbance, Hot Springs....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Daniel Bruno, 59, speeding in restricted zone, $95. Michael Wait, 38, seatbelt violation, $20. Mathew Coker, 46, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Flansaas, 60, speeding in restricted zone, $95. Jeffery Taylor, 65, speeding in...
Question of the week
DEKLYN MEYERS, Thompson Falls - “I like swimming in the pool.” KIM MILNOR, Plains - I enjoy playing in the sprinkler with my dogs.” DANNI VANHUSS, Thompson Falls - “I like to take my dogs for a walk on Thompson Falls island.” BEBE TOWNSEND,...
Trout Creek man sentenced
Following a global plea agreement that resolves the three cases pending before the court, Alton Steinhoff entered a no contest plea in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday to a felony charge of escape. Per the plea agreement, Steinhoff was...
Farm offers unique goat milk products
A journey toward self-sufficiency has turned into a business for a Sanders County duo. Rogue Hen Camp Farms, located on Blue Slide Road in Thompson Falls, has a herd of goats, chickens, turkeys, and...
Wolf management group plans banquet
A local organization has a special auction item for their upcoming banquet. NFL hall of famer Jerry Kramer autographed a Green Bay Packers helmet for the Foundation for Wildlife Management’s local banquet. Jerry Kramer was born in Jordan in 1936 a...
'Dunk master' uses skills to share inspirational message
The Plains schools were treated to a special assembly series hosted by the PTA on Monday. Arlee native Isaac Fisher, named Dunk Master and Dunk King, joined by his brother Silas Dayrider and his...
Mortgage Minute
If you’ve been in a situation where you just applied for a loan, had your credit pulled, and then start getting phone calls from various creditors; you are not alone. This is called unsolicited credit or “trigger leads.” Trigger leads are creat...
Mayor's Corner
Happy Spring everyone. If it seems this article looks familiar, I did write about the Local Government Review a couple of months back. Because there have been more questions, I have added some additional information. The Local Government Review...
Legislative Update
Property Tax Assistance Program After discussions with the governor, the filing application deadline for the property tax assistance program has been extended until June 1, 2024. This program can help citizens on a fixed or limited income by...
Edward Thompson
Edward Thompson, 76, a long-time resident of Thompson Falls passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs. Services will be announced at a later date. Online...
Christine Robinson
Christine (Tina) Robinson, 67 years old passed away April 3, 2024, in Montana surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 30, 1956, in Kiel, Germany. She is survived by her three sisters,...
Birth: Francesca Rose Kim
James Kim and Andrea Lowell of Thompson Falls announce the birth of their daughter, Francesca Rose Kim. Francesca was born at home on February 21, 2024, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces. This is the first...
FWP seeks comments
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a potential project that would place nearly 33,000 acres of private timberland in northwest Montana under a conservation easement and protect working lands, public recreation acces...
Spotlight on the Arts
Serenity Barrus – Thompson Falls High School by Karen Thorson Students involved in music have many avenues to achieve their goals. "A road less traveled," but taken by some students, is the pursuit o...
