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News from Cathy Billie ST. IGNATIUS — The program “Empowering Voices: Addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Epidemic” will be at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 US-93, top of Post Creek Hill, on Wednesday, March 6. The evening will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m. Mr. Hitswithastick will begin his program at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. In this presentation, Buck Hitswithastick tackles the urgent issue of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples in Montana and beyond. By delving into the systemic roots of this crisis, including the legacy of colonialism and ongoing discrimination, we aim to raise aw...
News from Upper Seven Law MISSOULA — On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, a group of Montanans, including transgender and intersex individuals and the Montana Two Spirit Society, moved for summary judgment in Edwards v. Montana—a lawsuit challenging Montana Senate Bill 458 (2023). &ld...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Montana acting state director Jake Ceartin announced recently that organizations with capacity to provide assistance to agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants can now...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the appointment of Zachary Bashoor of Arlee to the Future Fisheries Review Panel. Bashoor is a University of Montana graduate with a degree in Forest Resource Management and Wildland Fire Science, Bashoo...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton, Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced increased support for families’ childcare costs through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Pr...
News from Rehberg campaig n BILLINGS — Former Congressman Denny Rehberg today announced his candidacy for the US House of Representatives, Montana-02, vowing to bring his years of experience, dedication, and proven leadership back to serve the people of Montana.
News from Mission Valley Live POLSON — Mission Valley Live presents Nic & Desi. They will sing, dance and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in at Polson High School. Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar created this a...
News from Lake County Sheriff / Coroner Donald R. Bell NINEPIPES — At 5:48 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, Lake County 911 took a report of a passenger vehicle vs. semi-truck head-on collision on Hwy. 93 at the intersection of Eagle Pass Trl. The two occupants of the passenger vehicle were killed i...
POLSON — Community members and law enforcement officers plunged into ice-cold waters last Saturday in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes. A signature Law Enforcement Torch Run® event, the cold-water plunge held at Riverside Park on Feb. 17 was attended by at least 50 people. ...
POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest opened last weekend for the 12th year with three days full of films at the Showboat Stadium 6 movie theater. Full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation and student films are screened at FLIC events. This year, more than...
