News
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Beside members of the American Indian Caucus, the governor’s Director of the Office Indian Affairs Misty Kuhl, and Cheryl Horn, Selena Not Afraid’s aunt, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a third bill to help address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons in Montana. “The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis has tragically impacted far too many families in Montana, and let me be clear: it must end,” Gov. Gianforte said. “The victims and their families deserve justice, and these bills give us the tools we need to track data, raise awareness, and strengthen interagency c...
ST. IGNATIUS — Our grand reopening was wonderful. Forty-six people enjoyed a delicious meal of ribs with all the fixings, and a rousing game of bingo. We hope to see lots of folks for our lunches and dinners. Menu for the next week: — Friday, April 30: taco salad, sides, ...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Five weeks of Flathead Lake fishing entries just concluded with a total of 17,234 lake trout entered. There are four weeks left in the spring Mack Days event. Entries continue to be taken until May 16. Mack Days events are sponsored by the Confederated Salis...
Avery Fryslie RONAN — Avery Sue Fryslie was born on April 15, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Parents are Ethan and Ashley Fryslie of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Alan Fryslie and Connie Bergman of Ronan. Maternal gr...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana has set a May 21, 2021, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Prog...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced a settlement agreement that ends litigation between the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and United Property Owners of Montana. “Under the previous administration, FWP didn’t do rig...
On Polson Skatepark’s Facebook page, a 6-year-old girl in a helmet, kneepads and a pink princess dress, plunges fearlessly into a 12-foot bowl on her skateboard, effortlessly skimming side to side. It’s a scene that captures the whimsy and finesse of skateboard culture – a sport th...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — Ronan community members are invited to work together to clean up the community on Wednesday, April 21. Meet at the Ronan High School track at 3:15 p.m. Remember to wear your gloves; other supplies will be provided. The city of Ronan will have a large...
News from Envision Polson, Beautification Committee POLSON — In April and May, volunteers are needed to clean up in the Polson and the surrounding areas … any day and any time. Bring your own bags and equipment to clean-up where you choose. Everyone is needed to help with event. Curbside pi...
RONAN – Ronan Police Chief Ken Weaver is moving forward with his retirement plans and looking for his replacement. “I told the mayor that I would give five years and it has been almost six and a half, so I think it’s time,” he said. Weaver said a song by John Muir w...
