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Spring debris burning opens

News from the CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring debris burning season opened on March 1. Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the next wildfire. Careless debris burning is one of the main causes of wildfire on the Flathead Indian Reservation. It is open burning season from March 1 to April 30 on the Flathead Indian Reservation. To burn from May 1 to June 30 you will need a burn permit. You can apply for a burn permit starting April 30 at the Division of Fire website: csktfire.org Burn early in the day and check weath...


PHS student to compete in national speech, debate tournament PHS student to compete in national speech, debate tournament

POLSON — Enrolled CSKT Tribal member Kai McDonald, 17, broke new ground for his school’s speech and debate team this month. A junior at Polson High School, McDonald is the first ever to qualify to compete in the event’s National Speech and Debate Tournament.  The Polson speech and d...


Local students win DAR scholarships Local students win DAR scholarships

News from Daughters of the American Revolution ST. IGNATIUS — Kuilix Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, honored seven area high school seniors who were selected by their schools as DAR Good Citizens. The students received their awards at a ceremony held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Mis...


Polson student Kilty Edwards helps set university record in international math competition

News from the University of Dallas  IRVING, TX — Seven University of Dallas undergraduate students, including sophomore Kilty Edwards of Polson, ranked 37th overall in the prestigious Putnam Math Competition – a first in university history – out of hundreds of teams across North A...


Think about elementary modular buildings

News from Polson School District POLSON — As you consider how to vote in Polson School District’s upcoming bond election, the Polson School Improvement Committee wants to make sure you have plenty of information. I’m Katrina Venters, a Polson community member and high school teacher wh...


Montana congressional delegates discuss issues in bi-annual address of state legislature

HELENA — All four members of Montana’s congressional delegation spoke to the Montana Legislature during a joint session of the Senate and the House on Monday, Feb. 20, talking to state lawmakers about the issues facing Congress, including the national debt and the fentanyl epidemic.  Demo...


Disabled American Veterans award Tester highest legislative honor Disabled American Veterans award Tester highest legislative honor

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate – Earlier this week, the Disabled American Veterans awarded U.S. Senator Jon Tester their 2023 Veterans’ Champion Award for his numerous legislative achievements over the years and his longstanding commitment to supporting the nation’s...


Reminder: North shore Flathead Lake closed Reminder: North shore Flathead Lake closed

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — A seasonal closure started March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Flathead WPA spans 7 miles of shoreline along th...


Legislature passes over $1 billion in tax relief

News from Senate Republicans HELENA — As lawmakers wrap up the first half of the 2023 legislative session, Republicans are touting the final passage of over $1 billion in financial relief to Montanans.  “We said coming into the legislative session that providing financial relief to M...


Not Invisible Act Commission announces field hearings

News from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — As part of the continued work by the Departments of the Interior and Justice to implement the Not Invisible Act and combat the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), Secretary Deb Haaland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Mona...


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