Lake County Leader

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Mailing Address: PO BOX 1090, Polson, MT 59860 ([email protected])

The Lake County Leader—established in 1910—covers Lake County and the communities of Polson, Pablo, Ronan, St. Ignatius, Charlo, Arlee, Dixon, Big Arm, Finley Point, Yellow Bay, Elmo, Dayton, Hot Springs and Ravalli. Check out the Lake County Leader for local news, sports, and advertising, published every Thursday in Lake County, Montana. Our offices are located at 108 1st Street East in Polson, and our news and advertising teams can be reached at (406) 883-4343.

'Just a cowboy': After accident, Polson rancher navigates the unknown https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2026/jun/04/just...
06/04/2026

'Just a cowboy': After accident, Polson rancher navigates the unknown https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2026/jun/04/just-a-cowboy-after-accident-polson-rancher-navigates-the-unknown/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Long-time rancher and Mission Valley resident Jesse Johnston suffered an extensive injury during his annual cattle branding last month and is now navigating the unknown – a lengthy healing process with a massive medical bill possibly on the way.

Finley Warden bests incumbent Linda Reksten in Republican primary🔹bit.ly/4e7La5JThe most closely watched race in Lake Co...
06/04/2026

Finley Warden bests incumbent Linda Reksten in Republican primary🔹bit.ly/4e7La5J

The most closely watched race in Lake County (or perhaps just in Polson) gave political upstart Finley Warden a Republican primary win over three-term incumbent Linda Reksten in House District 13.

Women 4 Wellness promotes health, prevention🔹bit.ly/3Q3f82BWomen 4 Wellness filled the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness C...
06/03/2026

Women 4 Wellness promotes health, prevention🔹bit.ly/3Q3f82B

Women 4 Wellness filled the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center May 21, as it has every year since 2009. The event focuses on health education and disease prevention by offering free or low-cost health screenings and information designed specifically for women, according to its mission statement.

The Daily Inter Lake is looking for stories about the frontier families who helped shape our region for our America 250 ...
06/02/2026

The Daily Inter Lake is looking for stories about the frontier families who helped shape our region for our America 250 special publication.

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Polls open Tuesday for Election Day🔹bit.ly/43bMKyjAt the new Lake County Election Office, located in the Dave Stipe Anne...
06/02/2026

Polls open Tuesday for Election Day🔹bit.ly/43bMKyj

At the new Lake County Election Office, located in the Dave Stipe Annex, 500 First St. E. in Polson, business has been brisk heading up to Tuesday’s primary election.

Women 4 Wellness promotes health, prevention🔹https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2026/may/28/women-4-wellness-promotes-hea...
06/02/2026

Women 4 Wellness promotes health, prevention🔹https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2026/may/28/women-4-wellness-promotes-health-prevention/

Women 4 Wellness filled the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center May 21, as it has every year since 2009. The event focuses on health education and disease prevention by offering free or low-cost health screenings and information designed specifically for women, according to its mission statement.

🔴Non-stop rainfall causes flooding in the Mission Valley 🔗 bit.ly/4dJF4cPAll the reservoirs are either “close to restric...
06/02/2026

🔴Non-stop rainfall causes flooding in the Mission Valley 🔗 bit.ly/4dJF4cP

All the reservoirs are either “close to restriction or full,” according to Flathead Indian Irrigation Project manager Nick Belcourt, who has been coordinating the efforts to transfer water into the natural drainages to help with flooding mitigation as continuous rainfall floods the Mission Valley.

Polson Commission votes to change meeting time, approves new workers comp carrier🔹bit.ly/4ah6IvlAfter a suggested joke a...
06/02/2026

Polson Commission votes to change meeting time, approves new workers comp carrier🔹bit.ly/4ah6Ivl

After a suggested joke about changing the meeting time, during its meeting May 18 the Polson City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance changing the meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. to better accommodate staff and the public.

Mission Town Council hires temporary clerk, donates back to the community🔹bit.ly/439dfV5The St. Ignatius town clerk, Amb...
06/01/2026

Mission Town Council hires temporary clerk, donates back to the community🔹bit.ly/439dfV5

The St. Ignatius town clerk, Amberly Walker, submitted her resignation and will serve her last day on Thursday, May 28, leaving the town to find a quick solution.

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