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Ronan-North highway construction continues Ronan-North highway construction continues

News from Sloane Stinson, MDT RONAN — Riverside Contracting, Inc. crews will be onsite next week wrapping up electrical work and road sign installation throughout the project area. Single-lane closures may be required where work is occurring. The speed limit remains at 35 mph in the construction zone. Work will occur Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 9, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors. Please follow all posted signage and watch for workers and equipment. Update on the intersection of US 93 with Old US 93 and Third Avenue: The Montana Department of Transportation thanks everyone who shared their concerns about n...


Pioneer Days parade winners announced

News from the Pioneer Days Committee People’s Choice: Pistol Creek Best overall Theme: Valley Club Best Class Reunion: Ronan Class of 64’ Best Horse Mount: Pistol Creek Best Horse Drawn: Laurence Walchuk Best Native American Dresses: Pistol Creek  Best Comm...


D’Aste celebration planned for Aug. 25 D’Aste celebration planned for Aug. 25

CHARLO — Celebration of the historic community of D’Aste, Montana, will include special guests, memories, gratitude, and children’s music and games on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 3-5 p.m., at the old D’Aste Church between Charlo and Moiese on Dublin Gulch Road. The celebration is sponsored ...


Notice of Property Tax Rebates released

News from the Montana Department of Revenue MONTANA — The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023.   The ...


Polson In Bloom contest winners announced Polson In Bloom contest winners announced

News from the GPCF Beautification Committee POLSON — On July 20, Mary Jensen, Jane Larson, Agnes Rinehart and Becky Ashcraft who are members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation, searched the Polson area to find the most beautiful gardens. Here is what they found...


2025 Annual Report fees waived

News from the  MT Secretary of State HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is once again waiving fees for Montana businesses. Secretary Jacobsen announced that the 2025 Annual Report filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses, resulting in millions of dollars in s...


Governor’s Housing Task Force announces meeting

News from MT Governor's Housing Task Force MONTANA — The Housing Task Force will meet with the Governor on Aug. 21, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. in-person and online. The final report and meeting agenda will be posted to the Housing Task Force webpage prior to the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to...


Boomer Boys bring humor, music to Polson theater’s 49th season Boomer Boys bring humor, music to Polson theater’s 49th season

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — Port Polson Players continue their 49th season with music and humor of the Baby Boomer era. Those Boomer Boys plays Aug. 15 through Sept. 1 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake, with curtain times at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Sund...


Tester secures $3.4M for Missoula Airport

News from the office of Senator Tester  BIG SANDY — As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $3,429,372 for Missoula Airport. This funding will go towards construction of the new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more...


MT election team celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day MT election team celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joined thousands of election officials nationwide on Thursday to celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), National Poll Worker ...


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