Articles with the Tag: COVID-19

POLSON – Montanans have found their own unique way to continue socializing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic while following social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home measures to reduce the spread of the virus.  Across the world, attempts to connect to neighbors and friends who haven&rs...

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD RESERVATION – While other governments are considering early plans to re-open some businesses and churches, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council remains committed to adhering to the safest standards for our people, especially the elders and our most vuln...

News from Dick Zimmer, The Macman It appears that we are closing in on the end of a perch cycle. There is a huge number of incredibly large mature fish, and by large, I mean they are consistently bigger than I’ve ever seen in a lifetime of having fished there. Thirteen inches is not uncommon. &nbs...

Healthcare workers aren't alone in the front line response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Firemen, police personnel, emergency service agencies and grocery store employees have all have felt the impact of the pandemic in their daily work. As altered routines, extra precautions and additional duties are now the ne...

LAKE COUNTY – With schools and many businesses closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Mission Valley residents are turning to the internet to continue essential activities.  People are using video calls and email to keep up with their work, students are using the internet to receive i...

LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County COVID-19 Health Task Force would like to thank the residents of Lake County for your continued support. Our heartfelt thanks from the task force, which includes Lake County Public Health; Polson Health and Rehabilitation; Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health; Kal...

Over the past several weeks, Montanans have faced unprecedented challenges. Our way of life has changed rapidly. Like every corner of our country, our once thriving economy is ailing. We’ve lost family members and friends.  As we have aggressively managed the virus over the past five weeks, we ...

Over the past several weeks, Montanans have faced unprecedented challenges. Our way of life has changed rapidly. Like every corner of our country, our once thriving economy is ailing. We’ve lost family members and friends.  As we have aggressively managed the virus over the past five weeks, we ...

News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced he has secured hundreds of thousands of facemasks, shields and gloves from private market distributors to protect Montana healthcare workers on the front lines of the response to COVID-19. “Ensuring enou...

News from the Office of the Governor   MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced the establishment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force to provide guidance and advice on how to best use $1.25 billion appropriated to Montana through the Federal CARES Act to assist workers, businesses and ...