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Polson commission approves watering schedule, colored street markers Polson commission approves watering schedule, colored street markers

POLSON — The Polson City Commission approved a summer watering schedule during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4. The commission considered a summer watering schedule with specific days and times for homeowners. Homeowners with addresses ending with odd numbers are only allowed to water on odd days of the month; those with even numbered addresses water on even days. Polson commissioners also considered time constraints on watering between the hours of 6 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The summer watering schedule was ultimately approved. Representatives for the Mission Bay Homeowners Association also attended the meeting to follow up with their request for a lake shore ...


Following governor’s response, CSKT issue statement regarding PL 280

News from Gwen Lankford, CSKT Executive Communications PABLO — On March 1, 2024, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte provided correspondence to the Lake County Board of Commissioners that the State of Montana plans to retrocede from the termination-era policy known as Public Law 280 (PL 280) on the Fl...


Montana’s largest workers’ comp insurer announces 10% rate reduction

News from Montana State Fund HELENA — In a move that spells savings for businesses across the state, Montana’s largest workers’ comp insurer has announced a significant 10% reduction in rates, following a successful 5% reduction in 2023. This marks a remarkable milestone, with rates ha...


Don McLean to present ‘A Night of Hits & Stories’

News from FVCC KALISPELL — Get ready for an evening filled with timeless music as American folk legend Don McLean brings “A Night of Hits & Stories” to the Wachholz College Center on the Campus of Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell on Sept.4, 2024. At 7:30 p.m. This hig...


Ronan Co-Op Brewery wins two awards Ronan Co-Op Brewery wins two awards

News from Ronan Cooperative Brewery RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery won two medals at the inaugural Montana Beer Awards. They included a gold for their Swartz Lake Schwarzbier and a bronze for the Mud Lake Dunkles Bock. They hope to do even better next year. The Ronan Co-op Brewery Board hol...


Polson Middle School: track season starts March 25

News fromSchool District No. 23 As we approach the end of the school year we hope this message finds you well. With a late start for the 2024-25 school year calendar we are excited to share some upcoming events and opportunities for our students to get involved in the fall activities for the 2024-25 year....


Recent precipitation improves snowpack conditions, more snow needed Recent precipitation improves snowpack conditions, more snow needed

News from USDA BOZEMAN — Above normal precipitation during February resulted in an increase in basin wide snowpack percentages for all Montana and northern Wyoming river basins. Last month percentages were generally 40-60% of normal, while as of March 1 most percentages are about 65-75% of normal....


GNP announces 2023 visitation data

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park was in the top 15 most visited national parks in 2023, hosting 2,933,616 recreation visits for the year. Recreational visits were up 0.9% from 2022 representing the 6th busiest year in Glacier’s history. Monthly records ...


Justice, Interior Departments 0utline commitment to MMIP

News from the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON – The Departments of Justice and the Interior recently released their joint response to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on how to combat the missing or murdered Indigenous peoples (MMIP) and human tra...


FWP gears up for new watercraft inspection season FWP gears up for new watercraft inspection season

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat traffic returning from mussel-positive areas such as Lakes Mead and Havasu. Boat owners coming to Montana must have their vessel inspected for aquatic ...


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