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News from Montana FWP MONTANA — With the arrival of warmer weather and the start of Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering watercraft inspections at its office in Kalispell. Inspection stations are the first line of defense to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. A total of 35 mussel-fouled vessels were intercepted in 2020. Motorized and nonmotorized boaters can visit the FWP Region 1 office at 490 North Meridian near the Flathead County Fairgrounds for an inspection from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This inspection station will expand its availability starting April 5 with operational hours the same during the...
Since 1987, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated Women’s History Month to recognize the role women entrepreneurs play in building and strengthening our local and national economies. Women have transformed the face of entrepreneurship across Montana in both urban and rural communities. ...
We are halfway through Montana’s short legislative session, and Montanans are still waiting for Republican legislators and Governor Gianforte to get to work on creating the jobs and economic recovery they promised during the campaign season. In their absence, Democrats have led the way. Montanans ar...
The recent announcement of the Snowbird Fund, www.snowbirdfund.org, which, with the help and administration of the Montana Community Foundation and a three-person review panel composed of Native Montanans, will provide direct financial assistance (no strings attached) to families and friends of missing ...
The Polson Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation has been up and running for over four months and the possibilities it offers just keep growing. The number of kids served has doubled, almost 90 a day, with minds being nourished, tummies being filled and bodies being exercised. This...
FWP reminds recreationists to stay vigilant for avalanche danger News from MT Fish, W ildlife & Parks MONTANA — Avalanche danger is high across Montana, with the addition of new snow and weather systems moving across the state. People recreating outdoors are advised to use caution and stay...
News from OPI Montana MONTANA — Governor Gianforte recently signed into law the Montana TEACH Act (Tomorrow’s Educators Coming Home) – HB 143 – sponsored by Representative Llew Jones of Conrad. This important legislation is ensuring that Montana’s teachers i...
News from the Montana Department of Revenue The Montana Department of Revenue reminds Montanans 62 and older that they may qualify for the Elderly Homeowner/Renter Tax Credit, worth up to $1,000. To receive the credit, a senior must have turned at least 62 in 2020; occupied a Montana resi...
News from the U.S. Department of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Interior Department took steps to recommit to scientific integrity and empower the agency’s scientific and technical experts to use the best available science. Signed on Interior’s 172nd birthday and the 142nd birthda...
News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Montana Book Award Committee has announced the winner of the 2020 Montana book award. Gretchen E. Minton’s book, “Shakespeare in Montana: big sky country’s love affair with the world’s most famous writer” is the ...
