News from CSKT Public Affairs & Communications POLSON — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council and the Lake County Commission announced a historic agreement to reduce the financial impact on local taxpayers and improve the delivery of services in Lake County and on the Flathead Reservation. Under the agreement, approved by resolution of each of the governing bodies, the Tribes and the County have agreed to collaborate and cooperate to identify solutions to repair, rehabilitate, and maintain roads, bridges and culverts on the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. “An agreement like this makes sense for all of our citizens. The two governments have the res...
LAKE COUNTY — When Molly Owen takes her oath of office June 20, her appointment as judge for the 20th Judicial District represents a generational shift. At 35, she’ll be one of the youngest judges ever appointed to the bench in Montana – a career move she describes as humbling, challenging,...
POLSON — High school seniors in the Polson School District were throwing their caps in the air on Saturday morning, celebrating the end of their high school careers. While the previous two Polson commencement ceremonies were held outside due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s graduation ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission High School celebrated its graduating class of 31 students in an indoor ceremony to avoid the rain on Saturday afternoon in St. Ignatius. Speaking before the audience were valedictorian Emily Hawkins, salutatorian Allyson Umphrey, and the honorary guest speaker, retired MHS sc...
POLSON — Polson Middle School teacher Amy Williams was recently awarded the 2022 River Honoring Educator Award from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The 35th year of River Honoring, put together by individuals and natural resource-focused entities on the reservation, was a two-day ...
POLSON — Polson Middle School teacher Amy Williams was recently awarded the 2022 River Honoring Educator Award from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The 35th year of River Honoring, put together by individuals and natural resource-focused entities on the reservation, was a two-day ...
ARLEE — The Western Montana Association of School Superintendents (WMASS) recently named Arlee Superintendent Mike Perry the Western Region Superintendent of the Year. Serving his second year as superintendent, Perry has been very involved in local education as a past School Administrators of ...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center has in progress fresh paint, window shades, a lighting upgrade, and wood floor refinishing. Due to high demand, we are adding a fourth route for noon meal deliveries. Delivery drivers are wanted for 1.5 hrs. per day with about 12-14 homes on a rou...
RONAN — During the Ronan Revitalization meeting on May 23, Montana Mainstreet Program representative Taylor Crowl presented the committee and City of Ronan with the option of receiving a $50,000 grant for a downtown master plan for Ronan. A rare offer, only available when the program has extra...
