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Articles with the Tag: Flathead Indian Reservation

RAISE grant to rebuild county roads RAISE grant to rebuild county roads

LAKE COUNTY — Officials learned last week that Lake County will receive nearly $13 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fully rebuild three critical stretches of road over the next few years.  The $12.9 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (...

Fire Danger is HIGH on the Flathead Indian Reservation

News from The Division of Fire RONAN — The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger is at High.   Although no restrictions are in place at this time, the extended forecast...

Lawsuit filed by Lake County against the state

LAKE COUNTY — This week a lawsuit was officially filed against the State of Montana by attorney Lance Jasper with the law firm Reep, Bell, and Jasper on behalf of Lake County for unfulfilled obligations of Public Law 280.  Public Law 280 was passed by legislation in 1963, whereby the State of M...

Polson data center still in preliminary discussion Polson data center still in preliminary discussion

POLSON — Despite numerous press reports announcing future plans to build a 50-megawatt data center in Polson, it’s clear that the project is in very preliminary stages.   The announcement came June 3 during the Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit, cohosted by Sen. Steve Dain...

Bison Range celebration approaches Bison Range celebration approaches

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Bison Range Restoration Celebration, May 20-22, honors the transfer of the federal wildlife refuge established in 1908 to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.  The three-day celebration begins at 10 a.m. Friday at the range, located south of Charlo in Moiese, ...

Division of Fire seeks firefighters

News from the CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire is looking for applicants who are interested in being part of a team to fight, protect, and serve our community as a wildland firefighter. Entry level rate for a rookie firefig...

Flathead Reservation Water Management Board needs a logo

News from the CSKT LAKE COUNTY — The five-member board is now meeting regularly as the governing and regulatory body over water users on the Flathead Reservation. As a developing body, the board needs a logo for the office, web page, and letterhead. The board is asking for artistic submissions ...

Spring debris burning season opens

News from the CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring burning by permit season started on May 1. To burn from May 1 to June 30, a burn permit is required. Burn permits will be available online, and individuals can apply for one at the Division of Fire website at csktfire.org.  ...

Water management board discusses interim approach

POLSON — When the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board met last week in Polson, members unanimously agreed to move ahead with two pivotal decisions: advertising for a water engineer and establishing an interim approach for processing domestic water allowances.  The five-member board conv...

Polson Commission votes against de-annexation

POLSON — By a vote of five to two, the Polson City Commission defeated a resolution to de-annex around 70 acres at the top of Polson Hill. The vote, held during the regular meeting April 4, was preceded by a lengthy discussion about the pros and cons of removing lots one and three of the Knife River An...


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