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Daines announces bipartisan Central Asia Caucus

News from the office of Sen. Steve Daines U.S. SENATE – On July 10, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) announced the formation of the Senate Central Asia Caucus. The Caucus will focus on strengthening the United States’ relationship with allies in Central Asia, increasing trade and investment and supporting regional stability and security as Central Asia becomes increasingly vulnerable to the influence of Russia, China and Iran. “Now more than ever it’s critical we strengthen our relationship with dependable allies in Central Asia. After spending extensive time in the region meeting with leaders and as our adversaries grow emboldened, Senator Peters and I lo...


Nearly $23M secured for clean drinking water in Montana

News from the office of Sen. Jon Tester  U.S. SENATE — A direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently secured $22,985,000 for the Montana Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which will work to improve infrastructure for clean drinking water across Mont...


Tester presses Reserve chair on housing shortages

News from the office of Sen. Jon Tester  U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on solutions to work-force housing shortages during a Senate Banking Committee hearing.  Tester began his remarks by relaying to Chairman Powell that he...


MDT addresses concerns about Ronan highway project MDT addresses concerns about Ronan highway project

News from Sloane Stinson, MDT RONAN — Riverside Contracting, Inc. will continue miscellaneous site cleanup throughout the project area the week of July 10. Streetlight installation will also resume along US Highway 93. Single-lane closures may be required where work is occurring. The speed limi...


New archery range open at Big Arm State Park on Flathead Lake New archery range open at Big Arm State Park on Flathead Lake

Several upgrades at FWP sites on Flathead Lake   News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Archery shooters have a new public range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has completed development of the public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathe...


Arlee resident named to spring semester Dean’s List at Dean College

News from Dean Colleg e FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTES — Dean College is pleased to announce that Elaina Baldwin of Arlee has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 Semester. Students named to the Dean’s List have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean...


MSU students named to spring semester honor rolls

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2024.  There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s and Dean’s lists. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in at least 12 college-lev...


Tester calls on ITC to uphold trade practices

Senator in letter to ITC: “The Chinese Communist Party wants nothing more than to replace us as the world’s leading superpower, and their trade cheating is part of that effort.” News from the Office of Sen. Jon Tester U.S. SENATE — After a preliminary investigation by the U.S....


4th of July highlights 4th of July highlights

  Arlee 4th of July parade results   Grand Prize: Mine Craft – Ivanoff/Alair Patriotic: Jim & Emmitt Pickens Commercial: Fish Hatchery Clubs/Organizations: Little Guy Wrestling Native American Outfit:    Group – Dustin Shelby family &nb...


Ronan celebrates community Ronan celebrates community

A celebration of community and all that makes Ronan a unique place to live, brought Ronan residents, along with friends from neighboring and distant cities, together to Bockman Park last week for food, music and games. “It started off as a way to celebrate this beautiful town and great park,” ...


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