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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana is one of four states selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s 2021 Policy Academy to Advance Whole-of-State Cybersecurity. In the new policy academy, Montana will work with the NGA on developing and implementing cybersecurity workforce development plans. “As one of four states selected for this critical project, we’re focused on building a talented cybersecurity workforce as well as ensuring Montanans’ personal information and data are safe, secure, and protected,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “I look forward to part...

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare POLSON — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce that Jamie Engeldrum, PA-C has joined the dedicated team at the St. Luke Ridgewater Clinic in Polson. Born and raise2d in Ronan, Jamie is eager to return to Montana and to St. Luke, where he spent...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Celebrate National Library Week with the North Lake County Public Library. National Library Week is April 4-10. We are offering 20 percent off in our gift nook from April 5-17. If you haven’t explored the library yet, come on in. The lib...

News from GPCF  POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation 2021 grant cycle is open. The deadline is Friday, April 23. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the greater Polson area. Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundati...

MONTANA — Montana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution is among the most efficient in the nation, but closer examination reveals a patchwork of systems among counties and tribal governments that will be put to the test as the state opens vaccine eligibility to all people 16 and older starting this mon...

News from the office of Senator Daines HELENA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed their 5 year status review of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states and announced that they will recommend the species retains their threatened status under the “Endangered Species Act.” ...

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Week two of the Spring Mack Days fishing event ended with high winds on March 28. A National Weather Service Advisory was heeded by many anglers, who wisely decided to stay safe off the capping waters and didn’t venture out.  At the end of the day on Fr...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The public is reminded to please respect public and private land closures along the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers. The vast stretch of north shoreline owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Waterfowl Product...

News from NorthWestern Energy MONTANA — NorthWestern Energy will begin refunding its electric customers in Montana $8.1 million as a result of a recent settlement concerning the price of transmitting power over NorthWestern’s system. The Montana Public Service Commission’s final ord...

News from LCCD LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Conservation District welcomes spring with Pollinator Week, April 2-11. In addition to giving away free pollinator seed mixes made specifically for Lake County, the organizations is hosting an online scavenger hunt with prizes, a site prep workshop, tri...