1. Describe your leadership style and how it would influence the sheriff's office. The team concept is the only effective way to run an office with thi ...

Occupation: Medical Laboratory scientist at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains and Mineral Community Hospital in Superior. I also do laboratory contract work in various other hospitals in Montana.

The Plains Town Council approved a significant price hike last Monday for its water and sewer rates after keeping the rates the same for nearly eight years. Councilwoman Bonnie Manrique made a motion ...

JAY DOWELL, Thompson Falls - “No, it just costs more money.” TAMMY SCHMIDT, Bartlesville, Oklahoma - “Yes, a lot less driving and more rethinking long trips.” NORMAN OLSEN, Thompson Falls - “No, it ...

Scotchman's Coffee in Thompson Falls is under new ownership with a new name. Mandy and Jared Lane re-opened the business as Bearfoot Bakery and Espresso in April. Mandy had been managing Scotchman's ...

The University of Montana held its spring commencement ceremonies last Saturday at the Adam Center. More than 2,000 students received their degrees in spring semester 2026. Students with “cum laude” ...

Scott Brown of Plains has been chosen Traffic Education Instructor of the year by a state organization. Brown, who has been teaching driver's education for 26 years, was given the Outstanding Traffic ...

The Old Jail Museum in Thompson Falls is exploring "The Automobile Age" in Sanders County for its 2026 exhibit, but the historical pieces detail more than cars. The exhibit this year, said docent Vonn ...

Nikolaos Theodoropoulos, 29, stop sign violation, $85, deferred imposition of sentence. Dillon Wheeler, 33, seatbelt violation, $20. Isaiah Burkhalter, 27, operating ...

Mrs. Jane Bailey, probation officer, was called to town on Monday to investigate the case against the four boys for having moonshine in possession at the school house when the carnival dance was held.

Road hazard/blockage, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Road hazard/debris on road, Dixon. Inmate transport, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Plains. Officer flag ...

Two more sculptures were added to the Plains greenway, but the latest has a more personal touch to the wild steel equine herd. Charlie Malek of Plains mixed the ashes of his late wife, J.J. Arnette, ...