Local News
News from the Dept. of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue is holding approximately $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens. Montanans can search for abandoned money or other types of property. The fastest and easiest way to search is online at: MissingMoney.com, a national database listing abandoned money in Montana and other states. “We want to get this money back to the rightful owners”, said Montana Department of Revenue Director Brendan Beatty. “I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to search MissingMoney.com.” Nearly 33 million people in the United States – 1 in every 7 – have unclaimed pro...
News from the staff of North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Polson Library is now closed while we move into our newly renovated building. During this transition, we will not have access to our phones until we receive our final permit. If you need to reach us, please email us at polsonlibr...
POLSON — On Wednesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the Western Montana Conservation Commission will hold meetings at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49709 US Hwy. 93. These meetings are open to the public.
News from Rylee Somers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Jan. 23, the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana challenged House Bill 393 (“HB 393”) — or Montana’s new private education voucher program — for violating the Montana Constituti...
RONAN — State legislators are on a Legislative Listening Tour led by Democrats to hear from all Montanans. They stopped in Ronan with 11,086 miles traveled, so far, after beginning their tour in Great Falls. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. the Ronan Mission Valley Senior Center filled with local comm...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an investment of up to $8 million to improve community-based response services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Genera...
News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — Polson’s 1938 log theatre building on the lake gets winterized every year, and in the meantime, to celebrate their 49th season, The Port Polson Players teamed up with KwaTaqNuk Resort for a good old-fashioned Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery. My Fatal ...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — Following devastating spring flooding in 2022, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently secured $11,981,920 to repair roads and bridges in Western Montana. This funding comes both as a direct result of his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs A...
Polson Middle School students paddled boats they made out of cardboard, glue and tape across the pool at the Mission Valley Aquatics Center last week during the annual Duck Boat Dynasty Challenge. Using only duct tape, cardboard, Elmer’s glue, permanent markers and spray paint, PMS students put into...
News from the Polson Rural Fire District POLSON — Firefighter Grant Clapp was awarded Firefighter of the Year at the recent Polson Rural Fire District firefighter appreciation banquet. Matt Dougherty was awarded the Fire Chief’s award for his overall contributions to the department ...
