Today I directed that all travelers coming into Montana from another state or country for non-work-related purposes must undergo a 14-day self-quarantine. The Directive follows my previous travel advisory for those traveling internationally, and also advises vacation listings and rental sites to notify any out-of-state renters about the quarantine requirement. Health care workers traveling to… Read More »
Here’s a note from Representative Debo Powers… As of today, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 31.6% of households in the country have responded to the Census. Montana lags behind the national average with only 25.5% of households responding so far. That’s terrible! So why is completing the U.S. Census for your household so important? The… Read More »
Here’s a note from the Polebridge Mercantile. Great idea! Hi Folks- So we are definitely hearing some interest in a grocery delivery service from folks who dont want to fight the crazy Costco/super 1 crowds right now. We put our thinking cap on and here are details of the new service: 1). Orders must be… Read More »
Here’s a note from the Whitefish Border Patrol via Bill Walker… I hope everyone is well up at the North Fork. I imagine that most folks are hunkered down for the next couple weeks. I am certain that this ‘quarantine’ is no fun, even less for folks who live remote. Our agents head up to… Read More »
Today I today issued a Directive requiring Montanans to stay home and temporarily closes all nonessential businesses and operations to stop the spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 28 and will buy us time for health care workers on the frontlines to limit long term impacts to the… Read More »
Fifteen rental cabins in Flathead National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. Developed campgrounds and most restroom facilities are also closed. Effective immediately all Flathead National Forest rental cabins will be closed and unavailable to rent via Recreation.gov. A full list of rental cabins can be found on… Read More »
To protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities, the Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee scheduled to meet April 1, 2020, at the Flathead National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Kalispell, Montana, will perform its committee duties virtually, rather… Read More »
Today I issued a directive to extend closures of public schools and dine-in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses through April 10th. I also mandated social distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Montana and took actions to give our front-line healthcare workers the resources and support they need to do their incredibly… Read More »
Personal firewood cutting will be free to the general public from April 1 through June 1, 2020, in Flathead National Forest. No permit will be required during this time. Woodcutters can take up to 12 cords of firewood for personal use. A cord is the amount of tightly piled wood in a stack four feet… Read More »
Here’s a road report from Jim Rogers… N F Rd good all the way from Trail Creek to town. Some ice and ruts from Ford south. Will likely melt today. Jody has done a remarkably good job this winter on the road.