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In wide-open Montana, long drives on the highway are a way of life and, often, a source of danger. The state is ranked fifth for the number of fatal accidents per resident, with 90% of those fatalities happening on roads outside of city limits. Like many Montanans, MTFP’s staff puts in plenty of miles as we work to cover the state. On those drives, we sometimes wonder which stretches of the state’s vast highway network are the most prone to crashes. We analyzed public crash data from the Montana Department of Transportation to answer that question for the state and federal roads that connect Montana’s cities and towns. Statewide, the average crash rate on routes wher...
News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players kick off their 51st season with a regional premiere and out-of-this-world production, of “Closer.” A new play by Teresa Hu, part II of the Route 66 Trilogy is loosely based on the 1951 hit movie, “The Day The Eart...
New mayors have been elected for Polson and Ronan, according to the unofficial results of the nonpartisan municipal general election held Nov. 4. Both have a history of community involvement and serving in municipal government. Laura Dever, a Polson City commissioner, won the race for mayor against Marlow...
POLSON — The intent of the P.E.O. Chapter CA is to help our local community during the holiday season and so chapter members voted to give new clothing to Cherry Valley and Linderman Schools instead of buying gifts for each other. The school nurses gave a list of emergency items to Ramona Mahoney and J...
News from CSKT Communications Director Robert McDonald POLSON -The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are pleased to announce that the CSKT Food Sovereignty Program has been selected as a host site for Community Health Corps Montana, a statewide AmeriCorps service program coordinated by the Montana...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season opened the weekend of Oct. 25 with nearly 2,000 hunters stopping at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 check stations, reporting a slightly higher percentage of success compared to last y...
News from CCL Montana A mom concerned about energy costs, a forester, a doctor, and former Miss Montana USA are among the many Montana residents who will share compelling stories and perspectives with members of Congress this month. At least 25 people from the Montana chapters of Citizens’ Clim...
Have we ever seen anything like current climate change? It’s a fair question that geologists are often asked, but the answer isn’t straightforward. In the past, very warm periods have been triggered by large-scale volcanic activity, releasing enormous amounts of greenhouse gases into the...
News from Senate Democratic Caucus MONTANA — After a hiatus following the conclusion of the legislative session, we are pleased to announce the return of the Montana Senate Democrats Monthly Newsletter. Every month, we will bring you updates on the hard work Montana’s Democratic senators are...
Violet Jordan RONAN - Violet June Jordan was born on Oct. 27, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 7 pounds and 19.5 inches long. Parents are Travis and Emily Jordan of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Don Jordan and Barbara Chandler of Bonners Ferry, Idah...
