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PHS welcomes Randy Kelley as head boys basketball coach PHS welcomes Randy Kelley as head boys basketball coach

News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School proudly announces the appointment of Randy Kelley as the new head boys basketball coach, pending board approval. A seasoned coach with a storied history at Polson, Randy Kelley returns to the sidelines after a two-year hiatus, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for the game. Kelley’s journey at Polson began in 1995 when he took the helm as the Head Football Coach, where he dedicated seven years to shaping young athletes both on and off the field. After a brief hiatus, he returned as an Assistant Football Coach before transitioning to lead the Girls Basketball Program in 2008. During his...


Join Polson Schools Summer Activity Expo on May 7

POLSON — Polson School District #23 and Families First present “Family Engagement Night and Summer Activity Expo” on Tuesday, May 7. There will be dinner and fun for the whole family. This event is for K-12 students and their families and includes family cultural activities. You can also le...


Montana Wildlife Federation welcomes groundbreaking new rule

News from Frank Szollosi, Executive Director, Montana Wildlife Federation MONTANA — (April 18) marks a historic shift in the management of America’s public lands with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s finalization of the Public Lands Rule, redefining the management of approximately...


Documentary film about Polson Theatres, Inc. opens April 26 Documentary film about Polson Theatres, Inc. opens April 26

News from David W. King Productions Over the past few years, filmmakers David and Jessica King of Polson have produced three feature-length documentary films about legacy, family-run local businesses. The first, Burgers, Fries & Family Ties (2019), profiles Richwine’s Burgerville and is availa...


Flathead Lake intervenors commend Energy Keepers on recent lake-level updates Flathead Lake intervenors commend Energy Keepers on recent lake-level updates

By Lee Koch, NOSFL Media Representative BIGFORK — As an intervenor on behalf of Flathead Lake in Northwest Montana, the National Organization to Save Flathead Lake (NOSFL) recently commended Energy Keepers, Inc. (EKI), the operators of the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam in Polson, Mo...


MT SBA Working Capital Loan deadline approaches

News from USDA SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, reminds small nonfarm businesses in 15 Montana counties and neighboring counties in Idaho of the May 6, 2024, deadl...


Ronan High School winter honor roll

Freshmen 4.0: Sierra E. Blood, Mckenna J. Corley, Nevaeh A. Draper, Hunter A. Luedtke, Kailyn K. Marengo, William M. Normandeau, Siouxpixm Hunter Qualtier, Oliver D. Rowe, Emily G. Skare, Rayna KM. Tonasket, April A. Uhrich, Zeanna R. Webster, Morgan D. Willer  3.99-3.50: Layton R. Burland, ...


Students learn valuable traits through CharacterStrong initiative Students learn valuable traits through CharacterStrong initiative

News from Polson School District No. 23 Polson School District staff and students are coming together this year to “be kind,” “be strong” and “be well.” Through the implementation of the CharacterStrong (grades 6-12) and PurposeFull People (grades PK-5) curricula, our...


SFCC releases honor roll for Winter quarter 2023

News from Spokane Falls Community College SPOKANE, WASHINGTON — Spokane Falls Community College lists 1,500 students on its honor roll for winter quarter 2023, which ended in December. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll. SFCC is one of two co...


Zinke secures nearly $6M in grants for community projects Zinke secures nearly $6M in grants for community projects

News from the office of Congressman Zinke KALISPELL — Congressman Ryan Zinke recently joined stakeholders from Lake, Glacier and Flathead Counties and Kalispell City Officials for ceremonial check presentations to celebrate the nearly $6 million in grant funding to support five separate public saf...


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