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Spring Mack Days begin March 13 Spring Mack Days begin March 13

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE - 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake will begin Thursday, March 13, and end on Saturday, May 10, following nine weeks of lake trout fishing on one of the northwest’s most beautiful freshwater lake. Mack Days fishing events, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, are part of fisheries management tools used to decrease the non-native lake trout and increase the native bull trout and westslope cutthroat populations in the lake. Up to $225,000 in cash and prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event to the anglers wh...


Briefs for March 12, 2025

Addiction, recovery support available News from NARSS PABLO - NARSS (Never Alone Recovery Support Services) provides services at their drop-in center, 42297 Second Ave. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. until midnight. When you, a friend, or a family member are in need of sup...


Lake County marriages, divorces for February

Marriages Devontay Warren Smith and Kayla Rae Denny Jimmy Cyle Wallace and Lorilie Ann Schiele Michael Anthony McDanal and Debbie Ann Gromoll Susan Elizabeth Betz and Cullen James Deacon Junior Joseph Pluffe and Tamera Lou Couture Sonni Dawn Rosenbaum and Aaron Shane Doeing Shad-Michae...


Arlee seniors for March 12, 2025

ARLEE - March 1 is here! The snow is fast disappearing bringing slush, mud and nice weather. Blue skies are intermittent with rain showers, roads, switch from perfectly dry to patches of ice. Most importantly, the days are getting longer.  We had one beautiful Valentine’s Day prime rib dinner w...


Symposium addresses ‘The Future of Research in the Age of AI’

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Exploring the possibilities and challenges of large-scale research in the age of artificial intelligence and machine learning will be the focus of a conference co-hosted by Montana State University on March 27–28 in Bozeman. “The Future of Research in...


St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS - We have sunshine! Regular physical activity helps to improve mobility, balance, cognitive function, reduce fall risk and improves your overall health and well-being. It’s never too late to start exercising.Walking, water aerobics, swimming, dancing, biking, and hiking are good choices...


John Mercer sworn in as district court judge John Mercer sworn in as district court judge

POLSON —Polson attorney John A. Mercer was sworn in as judge for department 2 of the 20th Judicial District Court of Montana last week. The swearing in ceremony was held in a packed courtroom on Feb. 26. Former District Court Judge Deborah Kim Christopher and current Judge Molly Owen welcomed Mercer ba...


Polson Chamber honors community champions at Kentucky Derby-themed banquete

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — And they’re off… to greatness! The Polson Chamber of Commerce celebrated the outstanding contributions of local businesses, volunteers, and leaders at its annual Community Banquet, embracing a Kentucky Derby theme to recognize those wh...


Bill enhances penalties for crimes against vulnerable Montanans

News from Kyle Schmauch Chief of Staff & Communications Director for MT Senate Republicans HELENA — The Senate Public Health Committee will hear a bill to enhance penalties for crimes against vulnerable Montanans. Senate Bill 296 enhances the sentence of a person found guilty of an offense ...


Large section of Flathead Lake north shore temporarily closes for bird nesting, migration Large section of Flathead Lake north shore temporarily closes for bird nesting, migration

News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks KALISPELL — A seasonal closure started March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Flathead Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) spans 7 m...


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