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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 effective June 23, 2025, becoming the sixth president in the college’s distinguished history. Dr. Munson brings more than two decades of experience in higher education, leadership, and Native-serving institutions. Her commitment to academic excellence, cultural perpetuation, and community empowerment aligns strongly with SKC’s mission to provide quality post-secondary educ...
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 Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER – The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 16, for the 2025 summer season. As a reminder, timed entry vehicle reservations are required to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side of the pa...
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...
Local churches host community dinners POLSON — Polson Churches are hosting free community friendship dinners on Friday nights starting at 5 p.m. Different churches take turns hosting, with each church in charge of a different week of each month. While there are different flavors of churches ...
ST. IGNATIUS - The National Institute on Aging reports the elderly are particularly vulnerable to high heat temperatures, which can put people at risk for fatigue, edema, heat rash, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.To lower your risk of heat related illness, drink fluids, avoid alcohol and caffeine. If ...
POLSON - On June 19, 1865, (nearly 100 days after the Civil War ended), the Army of the United States freed all the nearly 250,000 slaves in Texas, the last state to abolish involuntary servitude. An abbreviation of this memorable event became “Juneteenth.” Soldiers died to make men free, and to ...
