Local News
FLATHEAD LAKE - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes received permission from the secretary of the Interior on Friday to reduce the amount of water flowing through the Séliš Ksanka QÍispé Dam near Polson to keep Flathead Lake closer to full pool amid an increasingly severe drought in northwest Montana. The decision to reduce flows is expected to affect downstream fisheries and electricity production for the rest of June. However, officials hope that an increase in water volume later in the summer in the lower sections of the river will mitigate these impacts. “We received approval from the secretary of the Interior to cut our requir...
News from Ronan Library District and Flathead Reservation Zero to Five RONAN - The Ronan Library is holding a Youth short Story Writing Contest and a Youth Poetry Writing Contest. Group I is open to children entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in the fall. Group II is open to children entering grades 6, 7, and 8...
News from YWAM Tribal Waves RONAN - Come celebrate the amazing small town of Ronan on Friday, June 25. This 4th annual family-friendly event requires donations to make it happen: 600 hot dogs & buns, mustard & ketchup, 1000 napkins, ice, water bottles, 1000 paper bags for popcorn, popcorn butter...
News from the Lake County Election Office LAKE COUNTY — The following individuals have filed for positions in the Sept. 9 Municipal Primary Election. Mayor of St. Ignatius - Daren Incashola Town Judge of St. Ignatius - Mary Leishman City Commissioner of St. Ignatius (At Large...
News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO — Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael M. Munson as the institution’s next president, following an extensive national search and approval by the SKC Board of Directors. Dr. Munson will assume the role effect...
ST. IGNATIUS — Beneath sunny skies and the sound of cannon fire, the Fort Connah Restoration Society welcomed guests to its annual Rendezvous this past weekend, a lively and educational celebration of Montana’s frontier past. The 2025 Fort Connah Rendezvous delivered a vibrant mix of historica...
News from Sloane Stinson, MDT RONAN -The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have postponed the start of the project that will enhance the intersection of US Highway 93 (US 93) with Third Ave. and Old US 93. The delay is due to project materials not being d...
News from Polson Pickleball Club POLSON — Members of the Polson Pickleball Club put a bench at the O’Malley Park courts on June 8 in memory of a club member who recently died of cancer. Dennis LaBonty was an active pickleball player who shared the love of this sport with all. The bench was b...
News from Helping Hands of Mission Valley MISSION VALLEY - All Children ages through 18 years of age are welcome. Nutritious no cost breakfast and lunch. Please visit the following locations now through Aug. 8. Ronan/Pablo: In June eat at locations only. In July and August, grab and go meals and m...
News from Lori Abramson, Polson Chamber Administrator POLSON — There’s no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than Polson, where lake views, community pride, and local traditions come together on one unforgettable weekend. This year’s festivities include a brand-new kids’ e...
