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News from the Office of the Governo r HELENA — Promoting efforts to recruit more educators by increasing starting teacher pay, Governor Greg Gianforte met with two starting teachers at Manhattan High School who are benefiting from higher starting teacher pay through the TEACH Act. “Creating greater opportunities for all Montanans to prosper, including our educators, is what our Montana Comeback Plan is all about,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We boosted starting teacher pay to encourage more educators to start their career here in Montana, making our communities and classrooms stronger.” A part of the governor’s Montana Comeback Plan, the TEACH Act, or...
News and Photos from Energy Keepers, Inc. FLATHEAD LAKE — Flathead Lake is currently completely full at 2892.9’. As we transition into September, the lake will begin a slow draft down to approximately 2891.0’ by Oct. 31. The lake is drafted each fall to mitigate the impacts of wave act...
POLSON — Enjoy singing? Come join the Mission Valley Choral Society to prepare for Christmas concerts held in December 2022. Practices begin Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the New Life Church in Polson. Choir Director Christian Bumgarner has created a varied musical selection from “Gloria&...
News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. POLSON — A cancer support group for anyone affected by cancer meets twice monthly at St. Joseph Medical Center from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Gatherings are informal allowing folks to drop-in when schedules and life permits. ...
News from the CSKT Division of Fire LAKE COUNTY — As of 9 a.m. Monday morning, the Garceau Fire ten air miles west of Polson is estimated at 6,724 acres and is 85% contained. There are no evacuations and no structures threated at this time. Please be aware of fire traffic when in the Windy Gap are...
LAKE COUNTY — Public health officials announced last week that a Lake County adult has a probable case of monkeypox – the third diagnosed in Montana. The first case was reported in early August in Flathead County, followed by a second in Gallatin County. As of last Friday, the Centers for Disease...
PABLO — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will fly flags at half-staff in honor of Anita Matt, Dixon District Tribal Council Member, who passed away on Aug. 22. Council Member Matt served in her position as the Dixon District representative since 2016. Prior to being elected to offic...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte BUTTE – On Aug. 24, Governor Greg Gianforte convened a public safety roundtable with local officials, treatment providers and law enforcement officers in Butte as the crisis at the U.S. southern border drives up drug interdictions, drug use and crime in M...
News from Ronan Chamber of Commerce RONAN — The Montana Chamber Foundation completed its second year of The Prospects business pitch competition and awarded Ronan as the winners of the RDO Equipment Co. work-based learning exhibition, a community engagement event showcasing drones and data analysi...
PABLO — As the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) opens its doors for another school year, a number of developments have been put in place to enhance student education. This year will see the continuance of the 50% tuition reduction for all students, tribal and non-tribal alike, across all levels from ce...
