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News from the Flathead Lakers POLSON — The Flathead Lakers are proud to announce the appointment of Coby Gierke as their new Executive Director, effective July 22, 2024. Bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience in environmental conservation, Mr. Gierke is poised to lead the organization into its next chapter, continuing its mission “Working for clean water, healthy ecosystems, and lasting quality of life in the Flathead Watershed”. Mr. Gierke joins the Flathead Lakers with an impressive background that includes transformative roles as Executive Director at the Montana State Parks Foundation and the Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium....

News from Sloane Stinson, MDT RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have the following work planned for May 20 to May 23. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors. On Round Butte Road, sidewalk work continues east of the railr...

News from Monte Jenkins, Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group RONAN — The mission statement for the new Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group IS: The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with othe...

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — After U.S. Senator Jon Tester repeatedly called on the United States Postal Service to halt plans to move Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center’s (P&DC) outgoing processing operations to Spokane, Postmaster Louis DeJoy anno...

News from UM News Service MISSOULA — When the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes were announced – the top prizes in American journalism – they had special impact thousands of miles away at the University of Montana School of Journalism. That’s because when the Washington Post’s thorou...

News from Mission Valley Lodge #78 MISSION VALLEY — Mission Valley Lodge #78 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Polson is pleased to announce the award of five $10,000 scholarships to five seniors, one at each of the public high schools in Lake County. The scholarships are administered through the ...

News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a free jam canning class on Tuesday, May 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and participants will take home a jar of jam. Space is limited, so sign up today. Call 406-726-5550 or email: i...

News from Monte Jenkins, Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group RONAN — The mission statement for the new Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group IS: The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with others wh...

News from the Lake County Election Office LAKE COUNTY — Unofficial election results for school and special purpose district elections across the county were tallied May 7. Votes will be official after they are canvassed. Contests and results are as follows with winners in bold: District Tru...