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News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — The Biden Administration announced on June 21 new pay raises and support for the wildland firefighter workforce for the next two years. The funding will come from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Senator Jon Tester negotiated and helped pass into law last year. In the next few months, the Administration will retroactively increase firefighters’ pay up to $20,000 or 50 percent of their annual base from October 2021 to September 2023. The Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will also establish a joint DOI-U.S. Forest Service program that will a...
News from Lake County Public Health POLSON — In Montana, tobacco use among those with behavioral health conditions remains high compared to the general population. According to the 2020 Montana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the smoking prevalence is more than two times higher among a...
News from Humanities Montana MISSOULA — Humanities Montana, the statewide nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is now accepting applications for their regular grants and Film + Video grants. Organizations with festivals, podcasts, radio shows, conferences, lectures and...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce is now accepting entries for the 4th of July Parade. Cost for each entry is $20, all proceeds of which directly support our 4th of July Weekend costs. To register for the Parade, stop by our Chamber office anytime bet...
News from the North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — Annie Oakley is coming to our area to share a fascinating part of American history, including not only the most famous woman sharpshooter but also historic figures who crossed her path, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Chief Sitting Bull...
Army 2nd Infantry to hold 99th annual reunion News from the Second Infantry Division Association KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — The Second Infantry Division Association will be holding its annual national reunion in Kansas City, Missouri from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, 2022. We would like to let veterans o...
POLSON — We are continuing our clubhouse upgrade step by step. A fresh coat of paint on the exterior, a reseal of the parking areas and new striping for parking are in the works. Exercise for Mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Tai Ji (slow movement for balance) begins:...
When the Yellowstone River leapt out of its banks Monday morning, Polson resident Dayna McClure was in Gardiner with a group of friends and retired Yellowstone Park employees who call themselves the Ladies Hiking Group. The first she heard of the massive flooding was a text from her daughter, Erin. ...
RONAN — The Lake County Fairgrounds hosted the Mission Valley Carnival and Circus on Saturday, June 18. Sponsored by SAFE Harbor, which serves Lake County and the Flathead Reservation to provide shelter, safety, nurturing, advocacy, financial support and healing to the survivors of domestic vi...
LAKE COUNTY — As flooding in Montana has been declared a major disaster by the President, officials would like to remind everyone to act safely during this time of increased water danger. Energy Keepers of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has reported that the current water elevatio...
