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Bird hunting, fishing, recreation regulations for CSKT members available

News from Program Manager Stephanie Gillin, CSKT Information & Education FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2024, to Feb.28, 2025, Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations for CSKT members proposed changes. The Tribal Council welcomes comments from the public on these draft regulations. Please contact the Permit office for a full set of 2024-2025 proposed Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations for members and the annual supplemental booklets. Regulation proposals include provisions to minimize the spread of wildlife diseases and the spread of aquatic invasive species. These include a season...


Polson author’s new book published Polson author’s new book published

News from Farcountry Press HELENA — Farcountry Press is excited to announce the release of “No Ordinary Journey: Stories of Men on the Overland Trails” by renowned author Mary Barmeyer O’Brien. In this compelling anthology, “No Ordinary Journey” delves into the lives ...


Filmmakers, enthusiasts to converge at 12th annual FLIC film festival Filmmakers, enthusiasts to converge at 12th annual FLIC film festival

News from FLIC Publicity POLSON — Now in its 12th year, the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) offers a diverse selection of domestic and international films, featuring entries from a dozen countries as well as many homegrown Montana films. FLIC 2024 is presented throughout the weekend ...


Unclaimed Property Day is back, returning money to Montanans

News from the Dept. of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue is holding approximately $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens. Montanans can search for abandoned money or other types of property. The fastest and easiest way to search is online at: MissingMoney.c...


Polson Library renovation update

News from the staff of North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Polson Library is now closed while we move into our newly renovated building. During this transition, we will not have access to our phones until we receive our final permit. If you need to reach us, please email us at polsonlibr...


West. MT Conservation Commission meets in Polson

POLSON — On Wednesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the Western Montana Conservation Commission will hold meetings at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49709 US Hwy. 93. These meetings are open to the public.  


Nonprofits bring suit to block destructive school voucher bill

News from Rylee Somers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Jan. 23, the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana challenged House Bill 393 (“HB 393”) — or Montana’s new private education voucher program — for violating the Montana Constituti...


Democrat listening tour stops in Ronan Democrat listening tour stops in Ronan

RONAN — State legislators are on a Legislative Listening Tour led by Democrats to hear from all Montanans. They stopped in Ronan with 11,086 miles traveled, so far, after beginning their tour in Great Falls. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. the Ronan Mission Valley Senior Center filled with local comm...


Governor invests $8M to improve behavioral health crisis response in Montana

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an investment of up to $8 million to improve community-based response services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Genera...


Port Polson Players to perform murder-mystery at KwaTaqNuk Port Polson Players to perform murder-mystery at KwaTaqNuk

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — Polson’s 1938 log theatre building on the lake gets winterized every year, and in the meantime, to celebrate their 49th season, The Port Polson Players teamed up with KwaTaqNuk Resort for a good old-fashioned Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery. My Fatal ...


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