Local News
News from the Montana Department of Revenue MONTANA – Montanans have through April 15 to apply for two programs that may reduce their property taxes. The Property Tax Assistance Program helps Montana property owners with low incomes. Those who qualify can get a 30, 50, or 80 percent reduction of the tax rate on up to $200,000 of a home’s value. The owner must have a total 2018 federal adjusted gross household income of less than $23,337 (if single) or $31,116 (if married or head of household). The applicant’s spouse’s income must be included in the total, even if they are not an owner of the property. The Montana Disabled Veteran Program helps 100...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock extended the payment and filing deadlines for 2019 individual income taxpayers to July 15 in accordance with the new federal filing deadline. “Montanans across the state have been impacted by COVID-19 and extendin...
News from Aric Cooksley, Boys and Girls Club executive director Due to school closures and social distancing, the Boys and Girls Club of Lake County and the Flathead Reservation is closed. We have stepped forward to provide community families with grab and go evening meals for their children and a...
News from SoupsOn POLSON — Hot soup and all the lunch trimmings coming up. SoupsOn will be serving lunch on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. Meals will be prepared to-go style, and as always, are available at no charge. Donations of non-perishable food ...
POLSON — With time on her hands and sewing expertise, local businesswoman CarolLynn Lapotka is undertaking production of protective face masks for healthcare workers. A nationwide shortage of the protective face masks used by medical professionals has prompted her to action. Lapotka, owner ...
POLSON – A father died by suicide after killing his two children in their home on Lakeview Drive in Polson on Friday, March 13. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said an investigation is underway. Bell said “it appears” the father killed the children and himself. Bell said the father of the c...
Due to CDC guidelines relating to COVID-19, the North Lake County Public library in Polson and Ronan’s public library are currently closed. Ronan The Ronan Library plans to reopen on March 30, subject to new guidelines as they are issued. All checked-out materials are now due on March 30. No...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare By now you are likely well aware of the Novel Coronavirus and the corresponding COVID-19 illness. You may be concerned or anxious about how this virus could affect your health, or the health of those near and dear to you. This is a completely understandable reacti...
News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – Glacier National Park announced modifications to its winter operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 2...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Spring debris-burning season is here. 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...
