CHARLO — Local farmers and ranchers met with the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project team on April 15 to discuss water levels. Skye Cooley, a hydrologist, shared information about snowpack in the area. “We currently have about 74 percent to 78 percent of our average snowpack,” Cooley said. It was also said that the current measurements are compared with the historical average. The measurement for this year could still go up with snow currently in the forecast. “I hope we get more rain and maybe some snow to help with the moisture and snowpack so we can have more wiggle room for the season,” Cooley added. Eric Bruguier, FIIP manager, listened to...
News from the Lake County Election Office LAKE COUNTY — Election judge training was completed on Saturday, April 27 and on April 29 Lake County Commissioners appointed 124 election judges and designated polling places for the 2024-2026 election cycle. Polling place location changes...
ARLEE — The annual Buttercup Run returned this year thanks to CSKT Tribal Health taking on the event to keep it going. Friends of Arlee Schools, Inc began the race decades ago. Several hundred people turned out for this year’s free event with distances including a one-mile fun run,...
PABLO — The network of support for those transitioning to live substance-free grew a little wider last week with the opening of a new “Recovery Village Hub” for Never Alone Recovery Support and Services in Pablo. Community members gathered to celebrate with an open house, prayer and blessin...
News from Jennifer Guse, Flathead Land Trust MISSION VALLEY — A 122-acre ranch and wildlife haven in the Mission Valley, once platted for subdivision, has been protected in perpetuity with Flathead Land Trust. John Weaver, distinguished retired conservation biologist and land steward, added this p...
News from Energy Keepers Inc POLSON – Energy Keepers Inc began posting a new graphic online last week that shows the possible lake level ranges this summer. The Range of Forecast graphic will be updated every Monday afternoon through the spring and summer on the Energy Keepers website and Facebook...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Rachel Hinnenkamp said that while raising backyard birds has become an increasingly popular activity in the state, there are health risks to be aware of. She said live poultry can carry germs such as...
A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon. The override poll, conducted by a mail ballot by the Montana secretary of state&rsqu...
POLSON — This is National Volunteer Month. If you, or someone you know, has volunteered to serve at the Polson Senior Center as a board member, driver, activities leader, etc., call us with their name, and any information about their service. Two positions are available with the Nutrit...
ST. IGNATIUS — Mark your calendar for bingo on May 4 at 2 p.m. If you want to have fun and lots of laughter, watch for the next Painting Class. We had eight painters on April 19, and we all completed a masterpiece. AARP’s Safe Driving Course will be held on May 21, from 1-5 p....
