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COVID cases rise, new bills restrict response measures COVID cases rise, new bills restrict response measures

Two bills passed by the 2021 Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte make it even more challenging for public health officials to address the current upswing in COVID cases, accelerated by the highly contagious Delta variant.  House Bill 257 limits the ability of health boards or schoo...

Lake County halts irrigation repairs, considers traffic problems

LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Commissioners have put the brakes on further repairs or replacement of structures, including bridges and culverts, that it deems the responsibility of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project.  In a letter dated June 8, the commissioners asked Montana Attorney Genera...

Workforce shortage affects county businesses Workforce shortage affects county businesses

Tucked along the roadside on the way to one of of American’s most beloved hiking areas, the Jewel Basin, the Echo Lake Café has been a favorite eatery for locals since 1960.  But going into the busy season this year, the eatery sent out an honest message to customers, warning that the di...

Linerud pleads not guilty to assault Linerud pleads not guilty to assault

Jonathan James Linerud, 30, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on March 25 to two felony counts of assault with a weapon. The Polson man is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend. According to court records, on Nov. 17, 2020, Polson police responded to a report tha...

Scavenger hunt comes to Polson on Small Business Saturday Scavenger hunt comes to Polson on Small Business Saturday

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce  POLSON — The Chamber of Commerce and Polson Business Community have joined forces to launch the Find Frosty’s Hat Scavenger Hunt, a community event designed to encourage people to shop locally this holiday season and help Frosty find his missing...

Sports Shorts for Oct. 21, 2020 Sports Shorts for Oct. 21, 2020

Cross Country  Ronan runner Brant Heiner won the boys’ individual title at the Western A Fall Classic Cross Country meet with a time of 16:24.18. The event was held at Kalispell’s Rebecca Farm on Saturday. As a team, the Chiefs placed third. Michael Irvine finished ninth with a time ...

POLSON — After just over a month of hybrid learning, Polson School District is shifting to four days of in-school instruction and one day of remote learning on Oct. 5. According to Interim Superintendent Tom DiGiallonardo, the current hybrid plan “was a good model to transition back, but we sa...

Innovative youth campaign part 3 released with Yvng Vin Innovative youth campaign part 3 released with Yvng Vin

News from CSKT   PABLO – Driven by concerns that young people may not be responding to COVID-19 prevention guidelines, a committee of tribal leaders formed to discuss strategies, which might raise the awareness among teens that they have the power to protect their elders. What emerged was an ...

City of Polson Street Department offers free leaf pick up

News from the City of Polson  POLSON – Every Monday in November, the City of Polson Streets Departments will be offering free pick up of leaves that have been placed in biodegradable leaf bags. Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up. Please place biodegradable leaf bags for pick ...

Sentence deferred in embezzling case

For a Polson woman accused of embezzling money from her employer, Judge James Manley deferred the imposition of sentencing for six years in accordance with a plea agreement reached at District Court in Polson on June 19. Melissa Ann Miller, 34, admitted to crediting false returns to her debit card while s...


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