Local News
FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Once every ten years, the federal government counts residents of the United States, and a local group is working to ensure that residents of the Flathead Reservation are included in the 2020 count. The census is available for completion at mycensus2020.org. It takes less than ten minutes to fill out form, which must be completed in one session. Residents can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to fill out the census. Those who did not receive an invitation to fill out the census by mail should still complete it online. The last day to fill out the census is Oct. 31. The local community will benefit if everyone is counted. Census data is used to all...
POLSON – The Polson Commission voted unanimously to accept the four finalists for city manager, chosen by consulting firm The Mercer Group, Inc. and the city’s commission-appointed City Manager Search committee, in a vote held via Zoom meeting. City planner Kyle Roberts said Jim Mercer r...
POLSON – When the state of Montana was under a stay-at-home order, businesses around the area deemed “non-essential” went dark as part of the effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Polson Chamber of Commerce office manager Carol Cunningham said many local businesses have lost si...
ST. IGNATUS — St. Ignatius Fire Auxiliary’s greatest priority has always been to keep the members of our amazing community safe. In order to do that, we made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Fireman’s picnic typically held at the end of June. However, we are taking this opportunity...
News from the Office of Governor Steve Bullock MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced $8.7 million in federal grants will be distributed to education entities across the state to ramp up remote learning opportunities, technology infrastructure and workforce training opportunities. “Ou...
MONTANA – Qualifying students at Montana State University will begin receiving federal aid payments this week to help cover eligible expenses incurred from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic this spring. Additionally, alumni and friends have already given more than $100,000 to students in emer...
News from S&K Gaming FLATHEAD RESERVATION – S&K Gaming announced the openings of Gray Wolf Peak Casino and KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino on June 9. Both Casinos will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. during our first phase of opening. Big Arm Resort’s Restaurant opened June 11,...
BOZEMAN — There are two MSU honor roll lists, the President’s List and the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the lists, students must have earned at least 12 college-level credits. This honor roll list was current as of June 11 and includes all registration corrections or grade changes proces...
PABLO – While they didn’t have the chance to walk across a stage and be handed a diploma, Salish Kootenai College graduates marked their accomplishment with a socially distanced graduation ceremony. Graduates, faculty, family and friends tuned in to view a live ceremony that featured dru...
POLSON – The scoreboard read 20:20 in honor of the graduating Class of 2020 at Polson High School on Sunday afternoon as the school held its graduation at the Polson Sports Complex. On the field, 108 graduates and their guests sat in socially distant groups around the track to participate in unique ...
