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TRCP launches Public Land Access webpage

News from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership MISSOULA — On Feb. 13, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership announced their Public Land Access webpage, an educational resource for hunters, anglers, and all Americans who take pride in their public lands and are concerned with the threat of federal public land transfer or sale.  Spurred by Utah’s August 2024 petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to transfer Bureau of Land Management acres to state ownership, the TRCP made their position clear that the organization opposes the blanket sale or transfer of federal public lands to states.  America’s 640 million acres of national public lan...


Man who shot at officer charged charged with killing girlfriend Man who shot at officer charged charged with killing girlfriend

News from Lake County Sheriff’s Office  POLSON — The man who was arrested for shooting at a Polson Police Officer on February 14, 49-year-old, Cameron Francis of Gridley, California, has been charged with deliberate homicide. Following the attempted homicide of the officer, Francis&rsqu...


Port Polson Players bring ‘Stone Soup’ to stage at Polson High School Port Polson Players bring ‘Stone Soup’ to stage at Polson High School

POLSON — “Stone Soup,” an original children’s theatre musical, returns to the boards this weekend for two public performances on the Polson High School stage, Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The show features 75 Polson School District performers, grades K-12, with seve...


Briefs for Feb. 26, 2025

Gov. Gianforte announces Advisory Council for 20th Judicial District vacancy News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an advisory council to assist in reviewing qualified candidates to fill the district court judge vacancy in the 20th Judi...


Community leaders honored at annual Ronan chamber awards banquet Community leaders honored at annual Ronan chamber awards banquet

By Dana Grant for the Ronan Chamber of Commerce Lions. Monkeys. Fish. And a few random giraffes, elephants, and rhinos took over the Ronan Chamber of Commerce Awards on a cold, snowy winter day. Under the cover of a jungle theme, it was a time to celebrate exceptional achievement within the community we...


Masonic Lodge #78 offers generous scholarships

News from Dorothy Ashcraft, Greater Polson Community Foundation MISSION VALLEY — The calendar indicates spring is rapidly approaching and for students looking ahead to pursuing continuing education, scholarship application time is upon them. An incredible opportunity is currently available provide...


Foundation for Montana History grant part I completed, part II awarded for 2025 Foundation for Montana History grant part I completed, part II awarded for 2025

News/photos courtesy of  Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana is excited to announce the completion of year one of a three-part grant through the Foundation for Montana History.  Year one entailed recording the stories of the collection through the...


Births for Feb. 26, 2025 Births for Feb. 26, 2025

Ledger Roullier POLSON - Ledger Joseph Roullier was born on Feb. 10, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.25 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Ledger’s parents are Amanda Hutchinson and Colton Roullier of Ronan. Ledger’s maternal grandpare...


Flathead Reservation Fish, Wildlife Board to meet

News from CSKT Fish and Wildlife KALISPELL — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 headquarters in Kalispell, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT  59901, (406-752-5501), in the public meeting room. B...


Countdown to 2025 Spring Mack Days begins Countdown to 2025 Spring Mack Days begins

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE - The countdown clock is at 14 days until 2025 Spring Mack Days begins. The website is updated — if you see something that needs attention let us know. There is a lot of information on the website, rules, fish pickup times, rules of disqualification, fish ID, fishing t...


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