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News from SKCF PABLO — Penny Kipp was the first official employee of Salish Kootenai College and served on the Headwaters Foundation board from 2018 until her passing in April of 2020. Headwaters Foundation saw the opportunity to create a legacy for Kipp within the SKC community she loved so much with the creation of a new scholarship endowment fund.  To ensure the Penny Kipp Endowment holds true to its name, this fund will focus on reducing barriers faced by native students, including challenges beyond tuition while attending college.  “My mom believed in everyone being able to have the opportunity and the access to education whether it be an AA, a BA, a ma...

News from FLIC POLSON ­— The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest premieres its ninth annual winter film festival during the weekend of Jan. 29-31 at the new Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street.  FLIC screens full-length features, shorts, animation, student films and documentaries. FLI...

News from Flathead Lake International Cinemafest POLSON — FLIC will premiere its 9th annual winter film festival during the weekend of Jan. 29-31 at the new Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street in Polson. FLIC screens full-length features, shorts, animation, student films, and documentaries and will ...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Felicia Gill has been selected as North Lake County Public Library’s new youth services librarian. She began her job on Jan. 5, and is very excited to be here. She cannot wait to have in-person story times, but until then, be sure to check ...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Felicia Gill has been selected as North Lake County Public Library’s new youth services librarian. She began her job on Jan. 5, and is very excited to be here. She cannot wait to have in-person story times, but until then, be sure to check ...

News from the MT. Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA – The Montana Department of Labor & Industry announced that Montana has begun paying the additional $300 Unemployment Insurance benefit established through the passage of the federal Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020. ...

POLSON — A handful of cold-water enthusiasts received an icy shower from the Polson Fire Department in response to the Special Olympics of Montana virtual polar plunge fund raising challenge.  “It was cold, but it wasn’t as bad as we thought,” said Bethany Butler. Her sibling ...

News from Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — To ensure as many businesses and individuals receive consideration for our annual Community Awards this year, we are now accepting nominations from Chamber Members to help us recognize businesses and individuals that have contributed their time, energy...

News from MTPR MISSOULA — Montana Public Radio kicks off the New Year with three new programs. First, the MTPR weekly legislative news and analysis program “Capitol Talk” returns for another season with host Sally Mauk, Lee Enterprises’ Capitol bureau chief Holly Michels and Rob ...

News from the Montana Invasive Species Council  The Montana and Washington invasive species councils have joined forces to stop wild pigs from crossing borders. The two councils issued a report with recommendations and best management practices aimed at helping federal, state, provincial and loc...