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WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Going Digital

Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced today the Montana Farm Direct Program is transitioning to an electronic platform for the 2025 farmers’ market season.
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Montana Population Growth Slows, Though Some Hot Spots Remain

Kalispell, East Helena among fastest-growing cities in the state. Montana’s population growth rate has declined from the rapid-fire increases of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, though certain communities including East Helena and Kalispell remain hot spots.


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Broadwater County Public Works Department

Broadwater County’s Solid Waste Department is an Enterprise Fund, as MCA requires. An Enterprise Fund is a dedicated financial account used to manage and operate the county’s solid waste management and operational system. It’s funded by user fees and charges rather than general tax revenues and operates much like a private business.
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Early Childhood Collaborative (re)launches Gap Scholarship To Support Local Families With Child Care Costs

The Early Childhood Collaborative is honored to carry forward the Gap Scholarship, a vital resource for local families to supplement child care expenses. This funding is made possible thanks to Child Care Connections (CCC), which entrusted its remaining scholarship funds to the Collaborative upon its closure, with St. Peter’s Health Foundation generously serving as the scholarship’s fiscal agent.
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County Adopts Solid Waste Business Assessment Schedule Resolution

Broadwater County adopted the first ever codified assessment schedule for business solid waste fees during its May 28 meeting.
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Validation Stickers No Longer Needed For Watercraft In Montana

HELENA – Boaters in Montana no longer need a validation decal from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks thanks to legislation signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte on May 1.
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Townsend Schools Summer Lunch Program

Townsend Schools Summer Lunch Program starts on June 9th, 2025.
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Food Giveaway For Veterans

Join us at the American Legion Post 42 for a Food Giveaway on June 28,2025. Please bring proof of veteran status.
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Lawmakers Create Low-interest Loan Program For Reopening Shuttered Sawmills

Supporters hope House Bill 876 will encourage investment at the site of the Seeley Lake sawmill that closed last year.
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DNRC Fuel Reduction Work Planned West Of Helena

HELENA, Mont — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s (DNRC) Helena Unit (Central Land Office) will be completing a fuels reduction project to mitigate wildfire risk on state trust land within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) near Lombardy Drive west of Helena.
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Northwestern Energy Implements 17% Electricity Rate Increase

Without utility board approval, NorthWestern Energy implements 17% electricity rate increase The increase comes two weeks before a two-week hearing was set to begin on the utility’s rate hike request.
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Understanding And Navigating Local Government In Broadwater County

City and county government are the closest and most accessible government to the people. Residents have more access to local officials than at any other level of government, but public knowledge of the organization and role of the various officials and departments is often misunderstood.
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Tuition Increases Coming For Montana Campuses

Tuition increases coming for residents and non-residents at Montana campuses Tuition increases coming for residents and non-residents at Montana campuses
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FWP's Biennial Hunting Season-setting Process Begins In June 

Hunting regulations often are the subject of debate, curiosity or even consternation with hunters around Montana. Hunters who want to see changes in regulations or have ideas to improve the regulations will have a great opportunity to make a difference in the coming weeks.  
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Temporary closure needed to complete Crow Creek Road improvements

TOWNSEND, Mont. – May 28, 2025 - Work will begin on June 2 to improve the condition of Crow Creek Road increasing ease of access to the Elkhorn Mountains. With the presence and activity of heavy machinery, the project will require a temporary road closure through the end of September to ensure safety for the public and workers.
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Iconic Helena Club Gets Another Chance At History

Under new ownership and after a year of renovations, the Montana Club in downtown Helena reopens this week.
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DPHHS Reminds Moms That Support Is Available During Maternal Mental Health Month

DPHHS Reminds Moms that Support is Available During Maternal Mental Health Month and All Year Long In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Resources Available To Help Combat Asthma In Montana

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month State health officials are raising awareness about resources available in Montana to combat the health consequences and personal and financial costs associated with asthma during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May.
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Montana Maintains Federal Funding Levels For Education, Allocations To Be Disbursed On Time

Helena, MT –Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced today that the state’s preliminary federal education funding allocations for IDEA and Title I part A Fiscal Year 2025 have been received, at levels similar to last year. These funds will be allocated as planned and disbursed on July 1, 2025, ensuring continued support for Montana’s students, teachers, and schools.
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Successful Rollout Of Stars Act

Helena, MT – Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen is proud to announce the successful rollout of House Bill 252, also known as the STARS Act. This legislation aims to strengthen Montana’s education system and communities by increasing teacher salaries, addressing housing costs, and expanding funding for work-based learning and dual credit student opportunities.
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