News from The Division of Fire RONAN — The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger is at High. Although no restrictions are in place at this time, the extended forecast calls for temperatures in the high 80s, vegetation is beginning to cure. This type of fine, dead fuel is the primary carrier of fire in the wildland, and when fires get established in this fuel type they can quickly spread out of control. The Division of Fire would like to stress to the public the importance of fire safety while out working and recreating in the outdoors. Pl...
MONTANA — When wildfire smoke billows from its source and lingers in the air, the haze brings coughs and questions for many Montana residents. Among them: How should I interpret air quality ratings? How does smoke affect my indoor air quality? Is it safe to walk my dog or head out for a hike today? ...
Rattle D Zastors are fish getters! Lake trout under the whitefish and mixed in with them. Lake trout generally stay close to the bottom. 40 to 65 feet is the target for jigging.
News and Photo from Port Polson Players POLSON — The character Nick (played by Kai McDonald) is surrounded by his loving grandparents (clockwise from left) Ron Martin-Dent, Neal Lewing, Karen Lewing and Ann Peacock) who try every trick in the book to prevent their grandson from moving away from th...
RONAN — A special speaker is among this month’s events at the Ronan Cooperative Brewery. On July 21 expert outfitter Smoke Elser paid a visit to share his experiences in the Montana wilderness. Originally from Ohio, Elser moved to Montana in 1955 to work for the Forest Service in Helena,...
POLSON – The Polson Business Community has been hard at work planning the 23rd annual Flathead Cherry Festival featuring local art, vendors, food, and cherries. We invite you to Downtown Polson- Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, July 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to celebrate the history of the Fl...
News from Candy Faroni ST. IGNATIUS — The 39th annual Good Old Days event winners have been announced. Parade Winners - Grand Prize: Hometown Auto (Commercial) - Commercial: 1st- Rods Harvest Foods, 2nd- Mountain View Cenex, 3rd- Cedar & Sage Salon - Clubs/Organizatio...
RONAN — With a visit from the Montana Main Street (MMS) program on July 11, the Ronan Revitalization Committee outlined their next steps for upcoming projects to breathe life back into downtown. Ronan received an offer of membership from MMS back in March, along with the offer of an additional...
ST. IGNATIUS — The last weekend in July is coming right up, before we head into the dog days of August. We are hoping for an uneventful fire season and a great last month of summer. Our menu for the week: — Friday, July 29: chef’s salad, rolls, fruit, lemon cake &mdash...
POLSON — Fifty Years! That is the age for eligibility for membership in our not-for-profit organization. Fifty years ago, the Polson Senior Center was chartered. Look forward to events celebrating our Golden Anniversary. Call 406-883-4735, Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com, or visit us at 504 Thir...
