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Voters encouraged to register for absentee ballot

News from the Lake County Election Administrator Katie Harding LAKE COUNTY – With COVID-19, the Lake County Election Office is recommendingvoters sign up for an absentee ballot for the Federal Primary Election to be held on June 2. This request is due to social distancing, quarantines and limitations on public gatherings. Voters can download the absentee application at: https://www.lakemt.gov/election/electforms.html or call 406-883-7268 to have an application be mailed to them.


Social distancing requires Woman 4 Wellness cancellation

PABLO — SKC's Center for Prevention and Wellness has announced the May 21, 2020, Women 4 Wellness event has been canceled. This is in keeping with the government’s recommendations for social distancing.


Tribal Council passes order to slow coronavirus

News from CSKT Beginning immediately, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes implemented a government-wide partial shutdown.  All department heads were directed to establish an essential services schedule through March 27. Department heads are firming up plans on what services will remain i...


SKQ Dam and powerhouse tours restricted

News from Brian E. Lipscomb, SKQ CEO    POLSON – As COVID-19 continues to make an impact in the United States, Energy Keepers Inc. is committed to continual around the clock operation of the SKQ Project regardless of other social distancing efforts that society is implementing to limit p...


Helping Hands provides pick up, drop off service

News from Helping Hands  In response to assisting others with their basic grocery or personal care supplies, we are developing a pick up and drop service for those in most emergent need.  At this time, we are giving priority to our elders, next our families with school age children, babies,...


SBA approves request for emergency small business loans

News from the Office  of the Governor  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today, March 20, announced that small businesses across Montana impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration. “We are ...


 Bullock announces uninsured Montanans to receive coverage for COVID-19 testing, treatment

News from the office of Montana Governor Steve Bullock MONTANA — Governor Steve Bullock today announced that uninsured Montanans, who receive a recommendation from a provider, will be eligible to receive coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment.  “This is a significant step in con...


Property tax relief applications due April 15

News from the Montana Department of Revenue  MONTANA – Montanans have through April 15 to apply for two programs that may reduce their property taxes. The Property Tax Assistance Program helps Montana property owners with low incomes. Those who qualify can get a 30, 50, or 80 percent reduc...


Governor Bullock extends Montana’s tax filing deadline Governor Bullock extends Montana’s tax filing deadline

News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock extended the payment and filing deadlines for 2019 individual income taxpayers to July 15 in accordance with the new federal filing deadline. “Montanans across the state have been impacted by COVID-19 and extendin...


Boys and Girls Club temporarily closed

News from Aric Cooksley, Boys and Girls Club executive director   Due to school closures and social distancing, the Boys and Girls Club of Lake County and the Flathead Reservation is closed. We have stepped forward to provide community families with grab and go evening meals for their children and a...


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