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Under the big top Under the big top

A lion performs during a June 23 circus in Ronan. Safe Harbor, a non-profit dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, brought the Culpepper and Merriweather circus to town last weekend to raise funds in support of their mission. Tigers, horses, clowns aerial artists and more entertained audiences with daring acts during two afternoon shows. Safe Harbor hosted a carnival with face painting, dunk tanks, concessions, a bounce house, and more alongside the circus.


Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for 2024 season

News from the National Park Service  WEST GLACIER – Going-to-the-Sun Road officially opened the morning of June 22 for the 2024 summer season. The road may now be accessed by motorized vehicles over Logan Pass from both the West Glacier and St. Mary entrances.   Road crews battled ava...


Montana’s Got Talent comes to Flathead Valley Montana’s Got Talent comes to Flathead Valley

By Halladay Quist, Montana’s Got Talent There’s something we can all agree on, Montana’s Got Talent. Everyone is invited to showcase their musical talents to qualify as a contestant in the first annual show in Kalispell on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Flathead Valley Community College&rsq...


Fishing update: big pike still biting in East Bay

FLATHEAD LAKE — Fishing at 25 to 70 feet is good for lake trout in Rocky Point, North Bird and a lot of the rest of the main lake. Trolling at night in both sides of Melita Island and back to Walstad Park and back of Elmo. Troll Bird - stay close to shore when trolling, Bull Island also Wildhorse no...


Public meetings

The Polson City Commission meets every first and third Mondays (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East. Meetings are open to the public.    St. Ignatius City Counci l meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall...


Hwy. 93 Ronan work announced for week of June 24

News from Sloane Stinson on behalf of Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Crews will install the final pavement markings in the turn lanes on US Highway 93. Traffic control will be in place. The turn lane will be closed for a short period where this work is occurring. Installation of s...


BlueCross BlueShield to continue as state plan’s medical third-party administrator vendor

News from the Montana Department of Administration HELENA — On Friday, June 21, the Department of Administration (DOA) announced its intent to award the medical Third-Party Administrator (TPA) contract for the state’s health plan to the incumbent provider, BlueCross BlueShield of Montana (BC...


Put Hiawatha bike ride on summer to-do list Put Hiawatha bike ride on summer to-do list

News from the Route of the Hiawatha at Lookout Pass HIAWATHA TRAIL — Summer weather arrived right on cue this year.  The sun is shining and the temps are warming up. That makes it time to ride the Hiawatha. Nice weather is expect right thru the weekend. The Hiawatha Trail is open 7-days a wee...


Montana PBS wins two regional Emmy Awards

From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Two Montana PBS productions received regional Emmy Awards for excellence in media production and a former Montana PBS producer was recognized for public service, mentoring, leadership, and professional accolades during a June 1 event celebrating the 2024 Northwest...


MT Dept. of Commerce allocates planning grants

News from MT Dept. of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Deve...


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