Articles with the Tag: COVID-19
News from OPI MONTANA — The Montana Office of Public Instruction released a video that highlights what life was like for graduating seniors during a global pandemic. Interviews were conducted at schools in Whitehall, Great Falls, Arlee, Rocky Boy and Frenchtown. “In Their Own Words: Monta...
ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Committee decided to bring back the century old memorial and traditional gathering at the powwow campgrounds on Sunday, July 4, after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee invited local families and communities to participate in events for the on...
POLSON — The annual Flathead Cherry Festival returns to downtown Polson Saturday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 1. The two-day event, sponsored by the Polson Business Community and Flathead Lake Growers Inc, will feature family-friendly activities and summertime fun while celebrating the Flathead Ch...
More help is on the way for Montana families trying to strike a balance between work and taking care of their children, but concerns remain about whether more one-time funding will bring about long-lasting change. Governor Greg Gianforte announced June 29 that $31 million in funding from the America...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Greg Gianforte ended the state of emergency in Montana he declared in January of 2021 to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. “Months ago, the light at the end of the tunnel was distant and dim. As we’ve worked together ...
Tucked along the roadside on the way to one of of American’s most beloved hiking areas, the Jewel Basin, the Echo Lake Café has been a favorite eatery for locals since 1960. But going into the busy season this year, the eatery sent out an honest message to customers, warning that the di...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — The Montana Departments of Commerce and Natural Resources and Conservation announced that Montana communities can now apply for federal water and sewer infrastructure improvement grants through the American Rescue Plan Act. “The...
MONTANA — While the coronavirus pandemic has proven once more that the tiniest germ can upset global civilization, a Montana State University team has responded by illustrating that ancient strategies used by bacteria to battle viruses can be repurposed into transformative technologies. Leveraging h...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced two bipartisan bills that would help combat fraud and scams impacting Montanans. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on enough hardships, and now Montanans are being targeted by scammers,” ...
LAKE COUNTY — After roughly 30 years of volunteer work with the Lake County Council on Aging, Al Sampson, of Ronan, has decided to retire for the last and final time. Sampson has lived in Ronan since 1967. In 1985, he retired from his position as a real estate appraiser with the Bureau of Indi...
