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CSKT active fire information as of July 3

  News from CSKT Fire Division FLATHEAD RESERVATION - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have three active fires to date.   The fire danger on the Flathead Indian Reservation is at HIGH. Let’s eliminate human-caused fires! Be Outdoor Safe and remember One Less Spark. The Hewolf...

Fire danger lowered to moderate

News from CSKT Division of Fire RONAN – Wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Division of Fire have lowered the fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to MODERATE.  Debris burning with permit is open until the end of June, but the DOF urges...

Briefs for June 25, 2025

Nominations open for farmers, ranchers to serve on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees News from USDA   WASHINGTON - Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These comm...

Fire danger elevated to high on the Flathead Indian Reservation

News from CSKT Division of Fire RONAN ­—The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger has been elevated to High.   Although no restrictions are in place at this time, t...

Flathead Indian Reservation outdoor burning by permit closed

News from CSKT Division of Fire RONAN -Fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire, have restricted debris burning (outdoor burning) starting Wednesday, June 4. Any last-minute outdoor burning scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, should be completed by 6 p.m. Open debris b...

Governor receives 2025 fire season briefing

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined local, state, tribal, and federal agency administrators, and fire management officers for the 2025 Fire Season Briefing. “We are here today to pledge our shared commitment to protect Montanans, our...

Fire danger raised to ‘Moderate’

News from CSKT, Division of Fire RONAN - On Thursday, May 29, wildland fire officials with CSKT Division of Fire raised fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to MODERATE.  Debris burning with permit is still open, but all outdoor burners are urged to not burn on windy days.You need ...

Briefs for March 5, 2025

Bill narrows Medicaid Expansion in effort to reduce program costs News from Montana Senate Republicans HELENA — The Senate Public Health Committee heard a bill on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to narrow eligibility requirements for Medicaid Expansion in an effort to reduce state costs for the program. ...

Forest Service layoffs mean less fire protection this summer

Editor, In the Flathead Valley we live in a fire prone area. Many of us have evacuated because of fires, or have packed and been ready to evacuate as we’ve watched smoke and flames advance. Don’t expect as much fire protection this summer. The Trump-Musk team is telling the public that no f...

Climate Corner Climate Corner

To provide a better understanding of what climate change means for Montanans, we are hosting a new monthly series, entitled Montana Climate Matters. Each month, you’ll hear from experts knowledgeable about climate science, impacts, and solutions.  Our goal in this endeavor is to facilitate unders...


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