News
Given northwest Montana’s warm and dry spring, it was a shock to many to see snow at higher elevations on the first official day of summer. One couple even found themselves getting married in powder atop Whitefish’s Big Mountain, generating a snowy story that went viral. The summer solstice storm brought rain to lower elevations, with some areas receiving more than three inches. But while that was enough to green up some browning lawns and slightly reduce the fire risk, it did little to change the region’s water situation, especially on Flathead Lake. For the second time in three years, drought conditions are significantly affecting the largest natural freshwater ...
Marriages Melissa Rose Metschan and Jacob Eugene Olsen Nola Reese Baxter and Haden Dean Jaeger Thomas Robert Missett and Carla Jean Metcalf Makenzy Scott Kelch and Kaylee Esther Gray Reid Allen Janish and Kyia Shay Hendrickson Kaylee Beverly Jennison and Briar Hoyce Largent Christian J...
News from Sloane Stinson, Montana Department of Transportation RONAN - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have received the materials from the supplier and will continue to improve the intersection of US Highway 93 with Third Ave. and Old US 93. Traffic cont...
News from U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), vice chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), ranking member on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), ranking member of the Finance ...
News from Friends of the Children -Western Montana POLSON — Friends of the Children–Western Montana is proud to mark one year of its Flathead Nation program, a long-term, culturally responsive mentorship initiative that pairs Indigenous youth with professional mentors. This year, the program...
News from the Lake County Conservation District HOT SPRINGS - The Lake County Conservation District is excited to announce that Hot Springs High School senior, Nick McAllister, has been selected as the recipient of their annual scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior ...
POLSON — Polson High School is hosting the USPA “Take Back the Power” event on Saturday, July 19. Powerlifting is more than just a competition involving three tests of strength (squat, bench, deadlift). Events get underway at 9 a.m. and continues into the afternoon. Cost is $15 at the...
BOZEMAN – They’re in the headlines every week – critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and the rare earth elements essential for high-technology and national security applications. While nations and businesses around the globe strategize to secure supplies o...
News from CSKT Division of Fire RONAN - Fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire, have restricted debris burning (outdoor burning) for fire season, starting July 1, 2025. Open debris burning will resume after fire season, starting Oct. 1. Prevention is...
News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Montana Asthma Control Program (MACP) has been honored with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2025 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. This national recognition celebrates MACP’s exceptional, whole-community ap...
