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Arlee CDC invites families to Ninepipes

ARLEE - Arlee families with kids of all age ranges are invited on a trip to Ninepipes on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The trip, sponsored by the Arlee Community Development Corporation, will include a tour of the museum, a nature walk guided by a biologist, a picnic lunch, and time to draw or paint in their art journals. Transportation from Arlee, art supplies, lunch, and museum admission will all be provided by the Arlee CDC. To sign your family up, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org. Include the names of all family members who will be attending and the ages of the children. Participants will meet at the Arlee CDC office, 92555 US Hwy. 93, at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, where ...


CASA program benefits from football camp CASA program benefits from football camp

News from Leah Brown, Youth Connection Coordinator                                POLSON - “More Than a Game” football camp recently presented a donation to CASA of Lake & Sanders Counties and its Youth Conne...


CASA program benefits from football camp CASA program benefits from football camp

News from Leah Brown, Youth Connection Coordinator                                POLSON - “More Than a Game” football camp recently presented a donation to CASA of Lake & Sanders Counties and its Youth Conne...


County offices spread out of courthouse into newly opened annex building County offices spread out of courthouse into newly opened annex building

LAKE COUNTY — Ask Elections Manager Toni Kramer how she feels about the new officers for the department in the just completed Lake County Courthouse Annex, and she answers with a big smile. “This department is delighted,” she said. “We’re happy. And grateful. It’s amazi...


DPHHS request feedback for $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program application

News from DPHHS HELENA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking input from health care providers and other stakeholders as it begins developing Montana’s application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding. H.R. 1, passed by Congress and signed into law by t...


Complaint filed against City of Whitefish for unlawful arrest, detention

News from Upper Seven Law HELENA - On Monday, Beker Rengifo Del Castillo filed an action against the City of Whitefish and its employees for violating his constitutionally protected civil rights-. On April 24, 2025, Whitefish police officer Michael Hingiss pulled Beker over, purportedly for a broken ...


Cleveland endorses groundbreaking plan to curb corporate, dark money in politics Cleveland endorses groundbreaking plan to curb corporate, dark money in politics

News from Russell Cleveland ST. REGIS — Russell Cleveland, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Montana’s First Congressional District, proudly announced on Aug. 14 his full endorsement of the bipartisan Transparent Election Initiative, also known as “The Montana Plan,” a histo...


Montana Organizations receive AmeriCorps grant awards

News from Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA ­— The Governor’s Office of Community Service announced that Montana has received $2,893,856 in funding from AmeriCorps. The total funding amount is granted to the Montana Commission on Community Service, the Governor-appointe...


Chromebooks available through Helping Hands of Mission Valley

MISSION VALLEY - Need a Chromebook for the upcoming school year? Access to technology and the internet enables people to grow and represents “opportunity” for those who are ready to further their lives through education, commerce, and job-seeking. If you or your family are in need of a Chro...


Animal shelter still full despite successful adoption event Animal shelter still full despite successful adoption event

Jacky Boy and Pierre are two happy dogs. These two best buds get to start their new adventure together side by side in a loving home. They were the first of 14 animals adopted last week during a special adoption event at Mission Valley Animal Shelter funded in part by a $1,000 Kia Pet Adoption Grant from ...


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