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A group of Montana law students and young activists launched an organization last week to help facilitate freedom-of-information requests and to educate both the public and policymakers on the state Constitution’s right to know. The founders of the Montana Transparency Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, say they want to complement the state’s existing landscape of FOI resources — namely, attorneys — by helping everyday Montanans with the initial steps of requesting public information from their government. “We realized that it can be really hard to know what’s the best way to do this, what’s the timeline, will it cost money, wh...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply through Feb. 14. However, a few changes are coming this year that applicants should be aware of. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith Riv...
RONAN — Tinsley Jean Small-Tushka was born on Dec. 20, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 3ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Kristin Small and Jeremy Tushka of Ronan. Paternal grandmother is Velma Tushka of Billings. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Betty Sm...
News from the Montana Historical Society HELENA — Two newspaper digitization projects will improve and expand access to historical Montana newspapers, which is one of the most used collections at the Montana Historical Society (MTHS). This latest project through the National Digital Newsp...
ST. IGNATIUS — We hope that 2024 will be a gentle year to all. We appreciate all that support the St. Ignatius Senior Center. We invite anyone to come and enjoy one of our meals or call for a takeout meal. Call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Mealtimes ar...
POLSON — The banks, courthouse, USPS, county offices, etc. will be closed for the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15. We will be open. See below for the menu. Because of print deadlines, I am writing this ahead of the Jan. 7 National Championship (FCS) footba...
HELENA/ZOOM —The State-Tribal Relations Committee (STRC) will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, in room 137 of the Montana Capitol and via Zoom. The meeting agenda is posted on the website: leg.mt.gov and go to meeting information. Additional materials will be posted as they become available.
Marriages Thomas Gene Hansen and Christine Ingold Jeremy Scott Uhide and April Marie Wood Allan Joseph Somers and Benjamin T. Peterson Rebecca Ann Milasevich and Robert Samuel Stolz David Charles and Mandy Sue Ann Moran Jessica Ann Foust and Jordon Lamar Jones Evan James Williams and A...
News from SNHU MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Traci Couture of Polson and Katelynn Williams of Ronan on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-tim...
News from Ed Meece, Polson City Manager POLSON — The City of Polson and Polson City Volunteer Fire Department are sponsoring a free movie about the volunteer fire service – Feb. 6, at Showboat Theatre; showings at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Each admittance ticket is worth one free drink or popcorn (...
