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 ...
POLSON – When kids flew off the first bus parked in front of Polson’s brand new Boys and Girls Club on Monday, they opened doors to “a dream come true,” says executive director Aric Cooksley. “For me personally, the biggest thing is that we, as adults within this commun...
Lake County has posted its highest number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began last spring. As of Sunday, the county posted 179 active cases, up 25 from Friday, with two deaths since the pandemic began. The uptick mirrors an increase in coronavirus infections across the state that has many hea...
With Election Day less than two weeks away, the Valley Journal wraps up its coverage with brief profiles of three uncontested local races: District Judge James Manley, who is running unopposed for another six-year term; Republican Greg Hertz, who is running unopposed for Senate District 6, the seat currently...
MONTANA — As Montanans stirred in the early hours of Nov. 9, 2016, one of the state’s marquee races was still too close to call. An early Democratic lead from the night before had already dissolved, and when the election dust finally settled, five-term state legislator and retired Billings school...
POLSON — St. Luke Community Healthcare presented a $2,675 check to the Polson High School’s Athletic Department on Friday evening during halftime at the football game. The money for the donation was raised from sports physicals performed over the summer and early fall. For each exam, a $25 don...
