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News from Friends of the Children POLSON - Friends of the Children - Western Montana is rallying local businesses to help transform the lives of Mission Valley youth through the power of professional mentorship. Their Mentoring Matters campaign aims to raise $30,000 to effectively break generational cycles of poverty and trauma for amazing children who face the steepest obstacles in our community. Friends of the Children’s proven model of 1:1 professional mentorship for 12+ years empowers youth, fosters family stability, and strengthens the community—one child at a time. Nationally, youth in the program achieve remarkable outcomes: 83% earn a high school diploma or GED, ...
Arlen Erickson POLSON - Arlen Scott Erickson was born on March 7, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21 inches long and weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces. Arlen’s parents are Gina and Dayne Erickson of Kalispell. Arlen joins siblings Jaxtyn and Aiden. Arlen&...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A new grant-funded project aims to support Montana State University Extension agents to make Montana communities more conducive to active lifestyles. The project, “Built Environment Approaches to Physical Activity: Testing Community-Driven Implementation Strategie...
News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery is requesting local artists to apply to paint the building at Boettcher Park in Polson. For questions and more information, contact Natalie Raffield at 303-945-6325 or email: nraffield@gmail.com. Apply online.
News from Jill Baker, Executive Director Humanities Montana MONTANA — On March 31, DOGE and the Trump Administration notified the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) of deep cuts to staff and programs at the agency, which would put crucial funding for state humanities councils, including H...
Marriages Caden T. Trefren and Kaitlyn H. Howell Jay R. Hanson and Shannon M. Needell Shawn Bradly Wheeler and Anna Ruth Hansen Shelley Ann Sullivan and William Owen Lambson Stanley Michel Kenmille and Jenna Josephine Rodriguez Colin Roger Burress and Pitchanan Srithanyarat Wytai...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — 2025 Spring Mack Days week three ended with a total of 20,211 lake trout entries. Weekend totals were Friday - 1,939, Saturday - 1,806, and Sunday - 1,821. The Monday to Thursday total was 4,612 and the Friday to Sunday total was 15,599. We are off to an amazing star...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Amber Steed was named the new Region 1 (northwest Montana) supervisor for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Steed is replacing Lee Anderson, who recently retired. As regional supervisor, Steed oversees regional implementation of depa...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan recently, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies and research into a new plan. The fin...
News from Rocky Mountain Colleg e BILLINGS – Rocky Mountain College (RMC) is proud to announce the launch of a new program of study in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, as part of its Aviation Program. Beginning in Fall 2025, this exciting program expansion reflects...
