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Columbia Falls Aluminum Company to hold engagement and information sessions

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. (April 15, 2024) – The Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC), in partnership with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will offer several public engagement and information sessions on April 24 and 25. Daytime sessions will be held in an open house format, allowing attendees to stop

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Overlook Gates Opening Monday

Polson, Montana – The gates to the SKQ Overlook will be opening soon. On April 15 the gates to the observatory trail will open in the morning and close at sunset. Gate access will remain on this schedule until October 15. The scenic walk has attracted school tours, local recreationalists, tourists, and various visitors for

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2024 Spring Mack Days- Week 4

2024 Spring Mack Days_Week 4 Results How to describe the anglers who put in the countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood that are out on Flathead Lake fishing the Mack Days Fishing Events! They are the best of the best when it comes to lake trout fishing, a sport that they

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Area law enforcement involved in shooting incident

On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at about 6:45 pm, Lake County 911 took the report of a domestic violence incident that had taken place at a residence on Kerr Dam Rd.  The victim had left the residence and a relative reported the assault to 911 after seeing the victim’s injuries.  Deputies responded to the residence

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Flags fly half-mast in honor of Tribal Elder Charlie Morigeau

(Pablo, Mont.) The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) are flying flags at half-mast through today, in honor of Tribal Elder and Veteran Charles “Charlie” Louis Morigeau, who passed away on April 6, 2024. Services are being held at the SQCC Longhouse in St. Ignatius, with the Rosary held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at

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Corps Approves Lake Level Variation

EKI-Corps-4-2-24-VM Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved a request from Energy Keepers, Inc (EKI) to deviate from the Flood Risk Management plan by allowing for a higher spring lake level than usual. Typically, each spring, the water level is taken down to 2883’ levels. The requested change, approved March 25,