News from the Office of Senator Tester   U.S. SENATE — Critical mental health resources will be more accessible than ever for folks in crisis following the signing of U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 into law.  “Nobody should have to go far for help during a mental health crisis,” Tester said. “Just like those reaching out to 9-1-1 in an emergency, anyone who finds themselves or a loved one in need of immediate access to mental health and suicide prevention resources will be able to dial 9-8-8 and quickly connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trimming the number to an easy-to-r...

MONTANA — Augmented reality, in which digital data is blended with sensory experience via a special headset or similar technology, has been used to train surgeons, to help fighter pilots navigate and to entertain the masses with video games like Pokémon Go. Now, researchers at Montana State Univ...

MONTANA — After encouraging local governments to more aggressively enforce public health orders including a statewide mask mandate, Gov. Steve Bullock said Thursday, Oct. 22, that the state is pursuing enforcement measures against businesses in Flathead County that have repeatedly flouted health mandat...

ST. IGNATIUS — It has been cold outside, and I hope everyone is staying warm.   Menu for the week:   —  Friday, Oct. 30: stir fry with rice, Asian slaw, fruit, rolls, brownies —  Tuesday, Nov. 3: chicken tacos with fixings, Mexican salad with beans, fruit, Jell-...

POLSON  — We are open with masks and social distancing, but we cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19. Use your best judgment before participating in activities or meals. We are in dire need of lunch delivery drivers. You do not need to be a senior. One day a week for about one hour is all ...