Lake County Leader

08/18/2025

Polson Brew Fest spread fun and music on Main Street in front of the Mission Valley Elks Club on Saturday. The annual fundraiser for Polson Rotary raises money for Polson youth groups, according to Rotary President Laura Dever.

Polson Brew Fest spread fun and music on Main Street in front of the Mission Valley Elks Club on Saturday.

08/18/2025

The Flathead Lake Biological Station held an open house and unveiled its new innovative wastewater treatment plant on Aug. 8.

08/17/2025

Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates a year of serving the Flathead Indian Reservation with impacts to families and children.

Friends of the Children-Flathead Nation celebrates a year of serving the Flathead Indian Reservation with impact to families and children.

08/17/2025

The big trees on the Lake County Courthouse lawn shaded artists who brought their goods to the annual Courthouse Art Festival put on by the Sandpiper Art Gallery. Saturday’s one-day art show celebrated its 54th year as a steady stream of folks strolled through the avenues of tents.

The big trees on the Lake County Courthouse lawn shaded artists who brought their goods to the annual Courthouse Art Festival put on by the Sandpiper Art Gallery.

08/16/2025

Charlo School District 7J kicks off the year on Aug. 20 with veteran superintendent Jim Baldwin taking the reins on a one-year contract.

08/16/2025

Four private properties around the St. Ignatius Airport were asked if they would be willing to annex into the city limits of St. Ignatius at the city council meeting on Aug. 5.

08/15/2025

Cruisin’ By The Bay Car Show, held Saturday in Polson, had entries lining Main Street from Hwy. 93 almost to the Mission Valley Elks Club, including some side streets.

08/15/2025

The USDA has declared Lake County in a natural disaster area due to drought, regardless of the nearly 12 inches of precipitation hitting both Ronan and St. Ignatius since the beginning of the year.

08/14/2025

On Saturday the Lake County commissioners held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Dave Stipe Annex to welcome the public into the newly built space on the corner of First St. E. and Fifth Ave. W. in Polson.

08/14/2025

A fire late Sunday afternoon on Fifth Street E. in Polson destroyed David Young’s shop, but was quenched before it could spread to the adjacent family home.

08/13/2025

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire sent out a press release warning residents of high fire danger on the Flathead Indian Reservation on Aug. 12. Polson Rural Fire Distrist also warned residents that Polson was in a Red Flag Warning.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire sent out a press release warning residents of high fire danger on the Flathead Indian Reservation on Aug. 12.

08/10/2025

Three Polson Lady Pirates will continue their softball careers at the collegiate level following standout performances this summer, including appearances at the 2025 VMC (Veterans Memorial Classic) all-star showcase.