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News from George Simpson, Polson Police Department POLSON - On March 3, 2025, during the Polson City Commission meeting, Polson Chief of Police George Simpson was honored with a Traditional Salish Coup Stick, presented by Ken Camel. The presentation marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the relationship between the Polson Police Department and both tribal and non-tribal members of the community. “My name is Ken Camel I’m from this place we call our home. I live in the Mission Valley. We’ve come a long ways, people. A long ways.” During his presentation Mr. Camel explained that the Coup Stick, also known as a “greeting stick,&r...
News from Rob Bird, MT Judicial Branch MONTANA - The following candidates have applied for the position of Chief Water Court Judge for the Montana Water Court: Stephen Brown Public comment is now open on the appointment. The applications may be viewed through a link available at: Boards & Commiss...
News from CSKT Tribal Health FLATHEAD RESERVATION — We want to keep you informed about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and how you can protect yourself and your family. As of Feb. 28, 2025, Texas had 146 confirmed cases, with 20 hospitalizations and one tragic death of an...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - During a press conference at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 6, Governor Gianforte reiterated his priorities to deliver Montanans the largest income tax cut in state history and secure meaningful property tax relief for Montana homeowners and smal...
UM News Service MISSOULA – The University of Montana invites applications from Indigenous artists for UM’s N7-inspired promotional retail line that celebrates Native culture and heritage in Montana. The artist call is specifically for the logo creation of UM’s Nike N7-inspried logo and...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Exploring the possibilities and challenges of large-scale research in the age of artificial intelligence and machine learning will be the focus of a conference co-hosted by Montana State University on March 27–28 in Bozeman. “The Future of Research in...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — And they’re off… to greatness! The Polson Chamber of Commerce celebrated the outstanding contributions of local businesses, volunteers, and leaders at its annual Community Banquet, embracing a Kentucky Derby theme to recognize those wh...
News from Kyle Schmauch Chief of Staff & Communications Director for MT Senate Republicans HELENA — The Senate Public Health Committee will hear a bill to enhance penalties for crimes against vulnerable Montanans. Senate Bill 296 enhances the sentence of a person found guilty of an offense ...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks KALISPELL — A seasonal closure started March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Flathead Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) spans 7 m...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently released the following statement in response to House legislators passing House Bill 231, the bipartisan Homestead Rate Cut bill that permanently cuts property tax rates for Montana homeowners, renters, and small ...
