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Community Action Network celebrates 59 years of service, 47 in northwest Montana

News from CAPNM KALISPELL — 2023 marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year, Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana (CAPNM), a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 47 years helping families throughout Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders counties. “Each May, during Community Action Month, we reflect on the impact CAPNM and ou...


Montana prepared for fire season

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently convened local, state, tribal, and federal agency administrators, and fire management officers for the 2023 Fire Briefing. “Advancing our agenda this legislative session, Montana has more resources ...


Youth Pen Pal Program to begin

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Do you have a child between the ages of six to twelve? Interested in encouraging them to write? We are starting a Youth Pen Pal Program at North Lake County Public Library. We will work with another library to match up pen pals. Registration ...


Scholarship offered

News from the Montecahto Club  POLSON — The Montecahto Club is a non-profit social service club. We are, once again, offering a vocational scholarship of up to $1000 to an individual in Lake County. Our intent is to make this available to an individual who is pursuing a less-traditional train...


Tech Hub application period open

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. Senate — As part of his continued push to bring a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub to Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) announced on May 12 Montana is now eligible to apply for the first Regional Tech Hub selection window, which is o...


Alexander Muzquiz, Shawntaya Burland make the SFCC, SCC honor roll

News from SFCC/SCC SPOKANE, WA — Alexander Muzquiz of Polson has earned a place on the Spokane Falls Community College honor roll for Winter Quarter 2023. Shawntaya Burland of Polson has earned a place on the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Winter Quarter 2023. Students must earn a GPA of...


PHS senior commits to Carroll PHS senior commits to Carroll

POLSON — Polson High School senior student Mila Hawk is committing to playing basketball at Carroll College. She plans to study Physical Education while attending and hopes to one day become a teacher.    


Two Montana State counseling students receive prestigious fellowship Two Montana State counseling students receive prestigious fellowship

News from Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Two Montana State University students who plan to use their education to provide mental health counseling services to underserved populations have been awarded a coveted fellowship to help them meet their goals. Jenaya Burns and Ileana “...


National Book Foundation visits SKC National Book Foundation visits SKC

PABLO — The National Book Foundation visited the Salish Kootenai College last week, connecting authors with audiences and educating attendees on how to map a novel.  Best known as the presenter of the National Book Awards for nearly 75 years, Director of Programs Natalie Green explained that in...


Lake County Elections Office releases unofficial school election results

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Elections Office has released the unofficial results of the 2023 School Election for Lake County. Results are unofficial until canvassed. - For Trustee Chief Cliff Fire, Sigurd Jensen and Mike Meuli both won with the most votes of 159 and 212 respectively.  - Fo...


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