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News from the Department of Environment Quality ZOOM — The Successes Study Group will meet on Wednesday, March 27, from noon-2 p.m. and the Challenges Study Group will meet on Thursday, March 28, from noon-2 p.m. Both meetings will be hosted online only (see link below). Final agendas will be posted to the Housing Task Force webpage prior to the meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to find the root causes of obstacles facing housing in Montana such as regulations, planning, construction, and/or financial challenges. With assistance from invited speakers and additional resources, the study groups will identify potential solutions that may serve as recommendation examples. Fo...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $74,872,287 to reconstruct US 93 from south of Kicking Horse Road to Brooke Lane to provide two-travel lanes, a multimodal path, wildlife fencin...
RONAN — Taylyn Sandra Marmon was born on March 8, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Dalton and Connor Marmon of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Cathy Marmon of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Steven and JeriAn...
News from Billy Conway Artist Fund MONTANA —The legacy of Billy Conway (1956-2021), one of the most influential drummers in American music history, continues to inspire and support the next generation of artists through the Billy Conway Artist Fund. Known for his exceptional skill, creative ...
POLSON — “March madness” is a phrase coined from sports telecasters to describe the time of year when the only thing on TV is basketball. I linked the phrase to English folklore … “as mad as a March hare.” I do not understand why the March hare was so angry. It&rsqu...
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 wat...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across the street from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — March 20: hash brown casserole, salad, dessert — March 22: barbecue chi...
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...
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...
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...
