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News from MT Fish, Wildlife & 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 WPA spans 7 miles of shoreline along the north end of Flathead Lake. This property closes to public access annually March 1 through July 15 to reduce human disturbances during the breeding, nesting and brood-rearing period. This closure includes the open beaches along the shoreline of the WPA. Shoreline and offshore habitats are critical for migrating birds to rest and nest. The north shore of Flathead Lake supports an abu...

News from Senate Republicans HELENA — As lawmakers wrap up the first half of the 2023 legislative session, Republicans are touting the final passage of over $1 billion in financial relief to Montanans.  “We said coming into the legislative session that providing financial relief to M...

News from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — As part of the continued work by the Departments of the Interior and Justice to implement the Not Invisible Act and combat the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), Secretary Deb Haaland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Mona...

News from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced the release of the 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the “America the Beautiful Challenge.” The program, which was launched in 20...

HELENA — Montana lawmakers got an initial look Wednesday at a major land planning bill that aims to overhaul how development decisions are made in and around Montana’s fast-growing urban areas.  Senate Bill 382 would require additional planning by local governments, rework how and when re...

News from the Department of Revenue  HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon: March 1 Due Date - Business and industrial equipment owners must report their personal property...

News from Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The Greater Polson’s non-profit sector adds tremendous value to our community’s well-being. It has for years. Think Boys and Girls Club, Mission Valley Aquatics, FLIC, Polson Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Mission Valley Live, Mi...

HELENA — Addressing the Montana Housing Coalition on Feb. 21 at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted his administration’s efforts to increase the supply of affordable workforce housing in Montana, calling on the legislature to send pro-housing reforms to his desk. “Hous...

News from Cheerful Heart POLSON — Marshall Bjork passed away on Jan. 8. Marshall had a quiet, confident demeanor even when rooting for or promoting his beloved Montana State Bobcats. Marshall gave his loyal and passionate support to any cause he believed in and that benefited Cheerful Heart for 20...

News from GPCF POLSON  — The Greater Polson Community Foundation needs your help in securing financial support to continue the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets for 2023. For over 20 years these beautiful flower baskets that adorn downtown Polson have been a perfect example of what makes Polson s...