News from CSKT, EKI POLSON – At a critical time to capture water in Flathead Lake, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Energy Keepers Inc. are implementing a solution to balance the multiple needs of the community. EKI will implement a 45 percent reduction in the license required minimum flows from 12,700 cfs to 7,000 cfs. The reduction will be impactful to the lower river fishery and electricity production for the remaining days of June. However, both impacts will be offset in the last half of July and August with the shift of water volume in the lower river. A trade-off that will provide 46 days of lake access in the top 12 inches and 62 days of access in the top 18...
News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO — Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael M. Munson as the institution’s next president, following an extensive national search and approval by the SKC Board of Directors. Dr. Munson will assume the role effect...
ST. IGNATIUS — Beneath sunny skies and the sound of cannon fire, the Fort Connah Restoration Society welcomed guests to its annual Rendezvous this past weekend, a lively and educational celebration of Montana’s frontier past. The 2025 Fort Connah Rendezvous delivered a vibrant mix of historica...
News from Helping Hands of Mission Valley MISSION VALLEY - All Children ages through 18 years of age are welcome. Nutritious no cost breakfast and lunch. Please visit the following locations now through Aug. 8. Ronan/Pablo: In June eat at locations only. In July and August, grab and go meals and m...
ST. IGNATIUS - The National Institute on Aging reports the elderly are particularly vulnerable to high heat temperatures, which can put people at risk for fatigue, edema, heat rash, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.To lower your risk of heat related illness, drink fluids, avoid alcohol and caffeine. If ...
POLSON - On June 19, 1865, (nearly 100 days after the Civil War ended), the Army of the United States freed all the nearly 250,000 slaves in Texas, the last state to abolish involuntary servitude. An abbreviation of this memorable event became “Juneteenth.” Soldiers died to make men free, and to ...
RONAN – From June 5-8, the town of Ronan once again filled with the thunder of chainsaws, the sweet scent of fresh-cut pine, and the wonder of art in action during the annual Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous. Each day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., artists from across the Wes...
ST. IGNATIUS - With summer here and warmer weather, it is important to stay well hydrated. Having a glass or water bottle of water or tea and taking a sip (or gulp) whenever you think about it can help one to stay hydrated. Flavored infused water is a good way to encourage one to drink more. Cucu...
POLSON - We must thank the volunteer drivers, the “old timers” and the “rookies”, who have stepped up to the plate, so to speak. We have added a fifth route due to the higher volume of meals delivered to the needy. Our recent survey of client satisfaction is being conducte...
ARLEE - June is just around the corner and we are anticipating more sunshine, heat and with just a smattering of rain. That doesn’t mean I’ve become the weatherman. It has been in the past several years that June was nothing but rain. May has proven to move into first place for rain most of the m...
