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Governor’s Office of Community Service funds memorial for Montana’s organ donors

News from Serve Montana, GOCS HELENA — This past Giving Tuesday the Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) raised funds to support the Threshold of Life memorial. The memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to those who have given the gift of life through organ donation and a symbol of hope for those who are waiting.  The memorial will be located on the State Capitol grounds offering a space for reflection, remembrance, and education about the positive impacts of organ donation. Funds raised on Giving Tuesday will go directly toward the construction and maintenance of the memorial, ensuring that the legacy of donors is preserved for generations to come. ...


State racks up nearly $1 million bill for tribal law enforcement in Lake County

Officials in Lake County have billed the state of Montana nearly $1 million this year to help cover the cost of law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation, something local officials say is the state’s responsibility under a decades-old arrangement. So far, the state has not squared up its gr...


Governor announces Fish, Wildlife, and Parks leadership change Governor announces Fish, Wildlife, and Parks leadership change

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP).  “Christy Clark is a strong leader with the skills needed to lead the agency taske...


Debris burning closed for winter season

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Debris burning is closed for the winter months of December, January, and February. When the temperature drops and cold air blankets the ground, any warm air is forced to pass over it. In this way, the cold air can form a kind of cap. Smoke isn’t as free ...


Scholarships available for Polson High School graduates

News from Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation POLSON — Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF). Fifteen different $1,000 schol...


Governor encourages support for Toys for Tots Governor encourages support for Toys for Tots

HELENA - Before lighting the State Capitol Christmas Tree, Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte today donated toys to the Helena-area Marine Corps Toys for Tots, and encouraged Montanans to donate a new, unwrapped toy to a Toys for Tots campaign in their community. “Thanks to the w...


Volunteerism-based scholarship offers $1,250

News from Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA - The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This year...


Parade lights up the night Parade lights up the night


‘A Christmas Carol’ musical plays Dec. 5-8 in Polson ‘A Christmas Carol’ musical plays Dec. 5-8 in Polson

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players begin their 50th season with a musical adaptation of the famous Charles Dickens tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Scrooge, played by Pat Matt, and Tiny Tim played by Henry Bartel, are joined by a cast of 30 talented Mission Va...


Art scholarship applications being accepted Art scholarship applications being accepted

News from Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON ­— Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program. Each year Sandpiper Gallery offers scholarships to deserving students who reside in Lake and Sanders Counties.  Sandpiper Ar...


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