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Editor, I just read your article regard the reauthorization of the federal Violence Against Women Act noting that while Senator John Tester led the vote for this, our other senator did not, nor did our only congressman. In a state with a huge problem with violence against women, particularly against Native women, I find this appalling. There can be no justification for not supporting any act which seeks to lessen violence against women. I feel embarrassed that on such an important issue for our state that anyone claiming to represent our state’s interests would be on the wrong side of this issue. I feel sure that if both of these elected officials were women, their votes would be d...
POLSON — The Flathead Valley chapter of Pheasants Forever held a youth target shooting event recently in which several kids from Lake County showed up to compete. Designed for kids ages 12 through 18, the event has been going on for 27 years, and according to Pheasants Forever’s Mike Kie...
News from the Public Service Commission HELENA — As we approach another 4/06 day, Montana will look to remain the “406” for well into the future thanks to the Montana Public Service Commission’s efforts to ensure phone numbers are allocated more efficiently across the state. T...
News from Matt Rosendale WASHINGTON — Representative Rosendale recently announced the start of the application process for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. This competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for students across the country to have their artwork proudly displayed in ...
News from MSU News Service BOZEMAN – A Montana State University art history and Native American studies instructor and the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana have received a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities to create a multimedia website showcasing contemp...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — Back in late January, a time when we would traditionally be finalizing our 4th of July fireworks plans and starting our fundraising campaign, we learned that the company we’ve been using to supply and put on our incredible fireworks shows the...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana is the fourth best state in the nation for doctors, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub. “We’re fortunate to have dependable, hardworking health care workers providing ...
News from the Montana History Foundation MONTANA — The Montana History Foundation announces 28 projects across the state will receive a total of $212,147 in grants for preservation in 2022. This year marks the largest amount awarded since the Foundation began the grant program in 2012. The History...
PABLO — A tragedy occurred on Sunday, March 20 when an 11-year-old boy died in an ATV accident in Pablo. According to the report released by Montana Highway Patrol, Edward Hamilton of Missoula had been driving a Polaris ATV northbound on Canal Road, and attempted to make a U-turn when he reach...
News from the CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring debris burning season is in full force. The weather is finally nice, and people want to burn their piles and grass. Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spr...
