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News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — Following robust Tribal feedback, today the Department of the Interior and 11 federal agencies entered into an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on implementing Public Law 102-477 to better support Tribal sovereignty. Public Law 102-477 reduces the burden of Tribal administrative, reporting and accounting costs, and gives Tribes the power to best integrate and deliver federal services within their communities. Tribal 477 Plans allow federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native entities to streamline eligible employment, training and related services programs and funds through the Department. The MOA was signed by the Depart...
POLSON — The City of Polson is in the process of gathering materials to erect a park exclusively for small dogs, 20 pounds or less. The whole project got its start thanks to local Wanda Heintz, who has three small dogs under ten pounds and has struggled to find appropriate places to take them ...
News and Photos from Polson Scool District POLSON — The school day is a special time for kids. They arrive at school, enter the doors of knowledge, receive morning greetings, and engage in exploration and learning. Yet a lot goes on behind the scenes that further enriches the school experience for...
News from Jeff Platt POLSON — A handful of girls at Polson High School have started a brand-new dance club to promote school spirit and support student-athletes through halftime performances. The girls are full of Pirates pride and want to share that with the entire school and community at-large. ...
News from Zero to Five Flathead Reservation - Lake County Coalition FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Promoting a safe, healthy, and thriving community is key to the work being carried out by the 0-5 Flathead Reservation-Lake County Coalition. Established in 2021, the group is an extension of the Yo...
POLSON — We can start cooking again in the cool fall weather so The North Lake County Public Library will help you find your new favorite recipe. They have prepared a sale of cookbooks. All items are just $1.
POLSON — At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Sept. 28, officers executed a search warrant that led to the arrest of a Polson man. According to testimony provided in court, Christopher Woods, 26, allegedly shot his mother-in-law multiple times with a BB gun with the encouragement of his wife earlier...
News from Montana Free Press MONTANA — Editor’s note: As candidates for Montana’s newly drawn western congressional district competed in their respective party primaries this spring, Montana Free Press asked each of them to complete a written questionnaire to help voters understand the...
News from the Polson School District POLSON — Polson Schools will be submitting frequent articles to The Valley Journal about things happening in our schools. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the unity of our community. By working together, we can provide a safe learning environment w...
News from the University of Montana LAKE COUNTY — The spectrUM Discovery Area of the University of Montana, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Flathead Reservation and Lake County, has been selected to participate in a program that will bring 48 middle school students from the Flathead...
