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News from Lake County Conservation District RONAN — Lake County Conservation District celebrated pollinator week with a new event we co-hosted with Ronan Cooperative Brewery called the “Chalk Walk.” This was Ronan’s first ever chalk walk and we were beyond impressed with all of the beautiful chalk art that was decorating downtown Ronan’s sidewalks. This year’s theme was “Bees & Blooms!”  A pollinator themed street party kicked off Friday night where everyone could submit their votes for their favorite chalk art. There was live music, food, crafts for the kiddos, and, of course, beer from the Ronan Cooperative Brewery! We had l...

RONAN — On July 9, ‘Sweet Pride in July’ was held in the Ronan City Park, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.  Sponsored by Safe Harbor and The Spirit of Many Colors, an LGBTQ+ club at the Salish Kootenai College, this was the eighth year of celebration. A celebration with food, ...

News from Arlee ARLEE — ‘United We Stand’ was the theme of the 70th annual Arlee 4th of July Parade. The rain clouds held off and the sun shone brightly on the many parade entrants and happy spectators, which lined the parade route. The grand prize went to Rhonda Kinney and family h...

News from Commissioner of Securities & Insurance MONTANA — When it comes to insuring your home it is important to know there is a significant difference between “Replacement Cost” and “Actual Cash Value” coverage. We’ll get to that shortly. You can’t watc...

News from DPHHS MONTANA —The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has launched a new program to help persons with behavioral health conditions successfully quit tobacco products. “Many individuals with behavioral health conditions want to stop smoking but may face extra ...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier, Governor Greg Gianforte announced on July 6 the state is significantly increasing access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for Montana Medicaid memb...

News from Terry Cable, Arlee Jocko Valley Museum ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum features an exhibit on loan from the Montana Historical Society featuring the cavalry with photos and artifacts of the day. Additional displays include Troy Felsman’s photo exhibit of the Salish Pend D&rsq...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Montana has experienced six boating fatalities this year alone due to high water and cold temperatures. Even with summer temperatures, Montana has cold water year-round and it’s important to remember that cold water can be deadly. If you a...

News from Lake County Solid Waste Management LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Solid Waste Management operates the Transfer Station and Class 3 Landfill on North Reservoir Road and the C&D Landfill on Kerr Dam Road, both in Polson. The district also operates six rural container sites, and a recycling ...

News from the EPA Press Office WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s action plan to deliver clean water and Administrator Regan&rsq...