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Car show, art festival, brew fest draw crowds to downtown Polson Car show, art festival, brew fest draw crowds to downtown Polson

The Lake County Courthouse Lawn came alive last Saturday with art, music and people during 52nd annual Sandpiper Art Festival. Presented by the Sandpiper Art Gallery, the event spanned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festival featured a varied lineup of regional fine art, artisans, crafters and live music. Attendees perused an eclectic range of mediums such as glass, pottery, paintings, jewelry, and metal firepits in the near 60 booths. The festival’s proceeds will be channeled toward scholarships for art students in Sanders and Lake County pursuing careers in the professional art industry. Additionally, the event contributed to art workshops benefiting local youth. This year...


What’s to blame for too little water in Flathead Lake: climate or mismanagement?  What’s to blame for too little water in Flathead Lake: climate or mismanagement? 

RONAN — The amount of water flowing into Flathead Lake peaked both lower and earlier than normal this year, frustrating those accustomed to the lake’s reliably clean, clear water for recreation, irrigation and power generation through the summer.  The dam-managed lake at the headwaters of...


Keep aquatic invasive species prevention in mind

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35 were mussel-fouled and more than 200 were found with aquatic weeds. FWP and partner agencies, which include tribes, counties and co...


US Hwy 93 Ronan-North construction project update

News from Sloane Stinson on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Construction of the southbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) is underway. Crews will be installing gravel next week. Watch for trucks entering and exiting the project site.  Drivers continue to travel o...


FWP wins multiple national communication awards 

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The Association for Conservation Information awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks top honors in two communications categories at the organization’s annual awards ceremony held in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, on July 27. FWP took first place in...


Legislative Notes Legislative Notes

I’ve been hearing some questions from Montanans who are grateful for the over $1 billion in one-time and ongoing tax relief passed by legislative Republicans, but also say they want to see the state make smart investments for the long term. The conservative budgeting from the legislature and resulti...


Lawsuit brought to fight TikTok ban

News from the American Civil Liberties Union  MISSOULA — Today, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed an amicus brief in the consolidated lawsuits brought by TikTok and five TikTok creators challenging the constitutionality of ...


Antelope drawing results now available

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit: fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the...


Flathead Reservation fire updates as of Aug. 14

News from CSKT Division of Fire Location: Big Knife - 5 miles east of Arlee, MT | Niarada - 12 miles west of Elmo, MT | Mill Pocket: 3 miles West of Hwy. 28 Start Date: Big Knife - 7/24/2023 | Niarada - 7/30/2023 | Mill Pocket – 7/30/2023  Cause: Lightning Structures Lost: 4 Big Knife-4,952 a...


Parks commit to a continued collaborative relationship Parks commit to a continued collaborative relationship

News from National Parks Service WATERTON LAKES, ALBERTA— National Park Service Director Chuck Sams and Parks Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Hallman signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding on Aug. 9 to reinforce the longstanding relationship between the two organizations dur...


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