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Briefs for June 11, 2025

Register for Lake Monster Classic Pickleball Tourney   POLSON - The Linderman School tennis courts, 302 6th Ave. E, will host the Lake Monster Classic Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 21. Registration is $45 for one event and $15 for each additional event. Go to: pickleballtournaments.com to register, for more information and to a find a partner if needed.   Stay informed at Climate Café  POLSON — Concerned about the climate? The Climate Café offers an open space to connect, share ideas, and discuss meaningful actions. Our focus is on creating a resilient Flathead watershed and fostering unity for positive change. The group meets the ...


Survey to study new spearfishing opportunity in Western District

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting a voluntary survey to track participation in the new Western Fishing District spearfishing opportunity for northern pike. Starting in 2025, a licensed angler can spear northern pike while s...


MT graduates receive Black Mountain Software Scholarships

                                News from Melissa Sneed, Black Mountain Software POLSON - ­Black Mountain Software has announced their 22nd annual Education Scholarship Awa...


Summer Food Service Program announced

News from OPI HELENA - Superintendent Susie Hedalen is pleased to announce the launch of Montana’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), ensuring children and teens across the state have access to healthy, nutritious meals throughout the summer. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agricultu...


Summer Camp Scholarship support available

News from Child Care Resources MISSION VALLEY - Since 2007, Child Care Resources (CCR) has provided Summer Camp Scholarships to support families with school-age children who need full-time care during the summer months. This program was created after CCR recognized that families receiving Best Beginning...


Streamflow runoff forecasts continue to decrease

POLSON — Unseasonably warm and dry conditions continue to significantly decrease water supply in the Flathead River Basin and spring runoff is quickly receding bringing river flows to extremely low levels. These conditions have forced operations at SKQ to again be at license required minimum...


New state code aims to resolve law enforcement dispute

Legislation signed May 12 by Gov. Greg Gianforte offers a path toward resolving a long-standing law enforcement dispute between the state of Montana, Lake County and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.  At the center of the conflict is Public Law 280, a 1950s-era federal law that shifted law enf...


Pablo community celebrates grand opening of new skatepark

PABLO — The community of Pablo celebrated the grand opening of the new Pablo Skatepark from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. The event featured food from Cheers Etcetera, music by DJ Foreshadow and Salish Drum and skateboarding activities. The warm, sunny day saw a large turnout, with more childr...


Arlee CDC sponsors student field trip to GNP

News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — Thirty fifth graders and one fourth grader from Arlee learned about the National Park Service and enjoyed art and cultural lessons on a trip to Glacier National Park on May 20th. For a majority of the students, it was their first visit to a national park. The trip w...


Fire danger raised to ‘Moderate’

News from CSKT, Division of Fire RONAN - On Thursday, May 29, wildland fire officials with CSKT Division of Fire raised fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to MODERATE.  Debris burning with permit is still open, but all outdoor burners are urged to not burn on windy days.You need ...


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