Clark Fork Valley Press & Mineral Independent

07/08/2025

While many wait on U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen’s rulings on Libby’s shuttered asbestos clinic, new court filings indicate the July 2 sheriff’s sale will be put on hold.

07/08/2025

The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.

07/07/2025

When the Community Food Bank of Mineral County moved to their location of 45 Mullan Road West in Superior a few years ago, they understood that the building needed repairs.

Afterall, it might have been the oldest commercial building in the town.

When the Community Food Bank of Mineral County moved to their location of 45 Mullan Road West in Superior a few years ago, they understood that the building needed repairs.

07/07/2025

Due to recent moisture, wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire have lowered the fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to moderate.

07/04/2025

For 72 years, white crosses have stood as silent sentinels along Montana highways as reminders of lives lost in traffic accidents and warnings to those who pass by to "please drive carefully."

07/04/2025

From an All-American track performance to big hits on the baseball diamond and a win for the West in the Shrine Game — we’ve got your full sports recap. Catch the latest episode of the Keeping Score podcast.

07/03/2025

Pat Saffel is the Fisheries Program Manager at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. He remarked, “It looks like we’re headed for hoot owl restrictions that would prohibit fishing after 2 p.m. There could be closures at creek mouths where bull trout are finding refuge.”

The Clark Fork River is an angler’s delight during the summer months in Montana. It’s known for its diverse fish populations, including several trout species like rainbow trout, brown trout, and the native westslope cutthroat trout. You can also find mountain whitefish, smallmouth bass, and even...

07/03/2025

Western Montana College in Dillon may have found the ultimate in talent and value in the presence of Plains High graduate Darren Standeford.

Throughout his time at Plains as a member of the Horsemen sports teams, Standeford emerged as a leader with talent to spare, no matter the sport.

And he has maintained his standing as one of the top students at the school along the way.

College recruiters are not just looking for the best player at the best position.

07/02/2025

🤩There are plenty of events planned around the region, from parades and cookouts to fireworks displays. Here's a rundown of what's happening this Fourth of July weekend.

Independence Day revelers will have a long weekend to celebrate with the holiday falling on a Friday this year.

06/30/2025

“Rivers don’t care about political borders, and so rivers that cross political borders are often in a unique position where resources need to be shared,” said Meryl Storb, a hydrologist at the United States Geological Survey who studies water quality in the U.S. portion of the Kootenai River Basin.

Another aspect of the watershed that is shared is pollution, Storb said.

This summer, researchers are slated to begin a new $4.9 million transboundary study aimed at promoting “a common understanding” of longstanding pollution concerns in the Kootenai River system.

06/29/2025

“Attitude, posture, how they interact with the public and especially the up-and-coming generations by being solid mentor," she said. "They will be representing the sport and the culture of rodeo itself.”

To be eligible to participate to become the Junior Rodeo Princess for the Superior LIONS Go for the Gold Rodeo at the Mineral County Fair, young ladies must be between 13 and 20 years of age.

06/27/2025

"Our smaller communities in Sanders, Mineral and Lincoln counties, are all, I would say, pretty hardship counties," Zinke said during an interview on Missoula's KGVO Radio.

Congressman Ryan Zinke visited the Noxon bridge last week after requesting $10 million in the federal appropriation bill to replace the historical span.