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HELENA — In a meeting today with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and western governors, Governor Greg Gianforte emphasized the critical need for meaningful forest management and the continued importance of aggressive initial attack as the state confronts a wildland fire emergency. “These wildfires threaten the safety of our communities and first responders, devastate our local economies, and have cost Montana taxpayers over $13 million to date this fiscal year. It could, however, be worse,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Without the state’s commitment to aggressive initial attack, Montana would have many more large scale fires burning today. We ask our federa...
The Ronan Pioneer Days were back in town for a weekend filled with fun that included a long list of activities from family karaoke to rodeo events. On Friday morning, the event kicked off with the Kids’ Fishing Derby that was sponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter. Participant...
Boys & Girls Club sells cherries LAKE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Club is selling Finley Point Cherries. All proceeds go directly to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lake County. Twenty-pound lugs are $35. Smaller quantities will be available in the near future. Go to the Boys & Girls...
From MSU News Service MONTANA — Due to the extended drought in Montana, water availability in many areas has become severely limited. Reservoirs have dried up and are becoming covered in weeds. Montana State University Extension educators are cautioning livestock managers to evaluate weed feed and...
News from the Montana Farmers Market Network Montana joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week August 1-7. The National Center for Appropriate Technology and the Montana Farmers Market Network encourages everyone to celebrate the “Bounty of the Big Sky&rdqu...
Smoke from the wildfires burning through bone-dry forests and grasslands in the West has damaged air quality this week from California to the Eastern Seaboard. The polluting smoke has been thickest in the Northwest, including Montana, where over the past week Missoula, Helena, Great Falls and other cities ra...
U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Matt Rosendale today continued their push for drought relief for Montana farmers and ranchers. Daines, Tester and Rosendale are teaming up to urge USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to provide additional drought relief and flexibilities ...
News from the Montana Farmers Union MONTANA — President Biden issued 72 directives to promote competition and jumpstart the U.S. economy. According to a press release by the White House, a lack of competition in the market place is estimated to cost American households $5,000 annually. Many ...
Sign up for LCCD newsletter News from the LCCD LAKE COUNTY – Once a month, Lake County Conservation District’s electronic newsletter goes out sharing volunteer opportunities, events, conservation district happenings and more. People can stay up-to-date on everything happening in t...
News from PHS Class of 1980 POLSON — The PHS Class of 1980 celebrated their “40+1 Reunion Extravaganza” at the end of July with six days of fun and excitement for nearly 70 people. The class of 1980 graduated 125. Classmates enjoyed bowling, jogging, hiking, boating, raf...
