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Hands-on activities allow students to gain first-hand experience Hands-on activities allow students to gain first-hand experience

News from Megan Strickland, MT Tech Marketing and Communications Specialist BUTTE — Highlands College of Montana Tech will host Highlands College Exploration Day for high school seniors on April 8, 2026. Highlands College Exploration Day offers students hands-on experiences in their chosen field. The Construction Technology-Carpentry Program will showcase a variety of carpentry projects, while tours of the Machining Lab will demonstrate precision manufacturing on CNC machines and lathes, tours of the Radiologic Technology Lab will demonstrate simulation activities, and the line workers will practice knot-tying and explore the bucket trucks, which are part of the Pre-Apprentice L...


Governor, Forest Service Chief announce shared MT forest management landscapes

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte and The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) today in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service announced the selection of two priority landscapes in Montana for forest management project implem...


CSKT issues statement of concern regarding ICE operations

As with other Native American tribes across the United States, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) are concerned their members could be detained by federal immigration officials. There have been reports of Native Americans in other states who were mistaken as Latino being stopped or even he...


Lake County election candidates listed

LAKE COUNTY — On March 5 the following individuals successfully filed for open government positions in Lake County by closing time at 5 p.m.:     LAKE  COUNTY2026 CANDIDATE FILINGS Party    Name of Candidate Office Sought REP    William “Bill&r...


CSKT staff honored with statewide conservation awards CSKT staff honored with statewide conservation awards

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) are proud to announce that four Natural Resources staff members have received prestigious statewide recognition for their decades of leadership in fisheries and wildlife conservation. Les ...


DNRC launches survey to shape future of recreation on state lands

News from DNRC HELENA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is launching a new public survey to gather input from Montanans about what matters most to them when they recreate on state trust lands. The survey will help DNRC understand public priorities and identify w...


‘Go Green or Go Home’: Ronan prepares for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade ‘Go Green or Go Home’: Ronan prepares for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

News from Dana Grant RONAN — Everyone can use a little luck and St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect chance to welcome spring and find that elusive pot of gold under the rainbow. Along with good luck, this fun day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint also conjures up visions of shamrocks, lepr...


Partnerships to support local youth this holiday season Partnerships to support local youth this holiday season

News from Friends of Children - Western Montana Partners POLSON — Friends of the Children – Western Montana is partnering with Valley Bank in Polson and the Lake County Courthouse to help bring joy and warmth to the 32 children enrolled in the organization’s Flathead Nation program thi...


FVCC Art Department exhibition, sale celebrates student works FVCC Art Department exhibition, sale celebrates student works

News from Flathead Valley Community College KALISPELL — Flathead Valley Community College’s Art Department is offering two ways for the community to support art students as they finish up the fall semester.  First up is the FVCC Art Department’s annual Student Art Club Sale on ...


Multiple agencies respond to submerged vehicle incident Multiple agencies  respond to submerged vehicle incident

POLSON — On Wednesday Dec. 3, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the City of Polson Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a vehicle submerged in the river, off the corner of 7th Ave. W and Kerr Dam Road. Arriving units found no occupants around the vehicle, and a search with underwater drone found no o...


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