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RONAN — The fourth annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous returned to the fairgrounds last weekend. Put on by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, they brought in 12 artists, recognized both nationally and internationally, to carve and compete. Working each day in view of the public, each artist worked on their masterpieces to be auctioned off at the end of the weekend, as well as daily quick carves. This year’s artists included some new and some returning, including Julie Zimmerman from the Bitterroot Valley here in Montana, Adrian Bois all the way from Argentina, Vinko Bogdanoski out of North Macedonia, Thor from Earth, (of international renown), and Jac...
PABLO — The Salish Kootenai College class of 2023 celebrated their graduation last weekend, and those involved in education received special acknowledgement in the Educators’ Pinning Ceremony. Two local educators were honored, the first being Salish language educator Melandie Sandoval. &...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — To protect Montana businesses and encourage strong cybersecurity practices, the Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that the Montana Cybersecurity Program has been extended until December 31. “We know that small...
News from the MT Department of Transportation RONAN — Riverside crews will be constructing the sub-base of the new southbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) this week. Crews will be onsite through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Night work is planned for this week through Thursday from 9 p...
News from Joe Stark POLSON — On Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 512 Main Street, (Elks Lodge). The Elk Veterans has teamed up with the Vietnam Veterans Association and Associates to bring in the experts to ensure every veteran can get help/information to get the benefits they...
PABLO — The 2023 Montana Early Childhood Tribal Language Summit is taking place this week, showcasing the work done by Native communities to advance tribal language education for young learners. The Summit first had its start in 2018. Put together by Zero to Five Montana, a dedicated early chi...
Carroll College names local students to spring 2023 dean’s list News from Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named the Missoula and surrounding area students listed below to its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive...
BILLINGS — Montanans should expect longer, more intense wildfire seasons and declining streamflows, the state’s most decorated climate scientist said during the keynote address of Billings’ inaugural Climate Week, an event that aims to raise awareness about climate change and explore respon...
News from Mark Rochin POLSON — The Polson Middle School eighth graders just finished their final unit on heat, light, and energy. The culminating project was to build a solar cooker at home and bring it in to test. Their goal was to get it the hottest they could get it using the principles they ha...
CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana held its second annual Heritage Keeper Benefit on Sunday; this year focusing in on the tribe and our valley. First held in 2022 in honor of museum founder Bud Cheff Jr. after receiving the 2021 Heritage Keeper Award from the Montana Historical So...
