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Senate confirms Steve Pearce to lead the BLM in a party-line vote
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted to approve Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Pearce,…
Keeping 'forever chemicals' out of the water likely a costly endeavor for states
In recent years, Michigan has spent tens of millions of dollars to limit residents’ exposure to the harmful “forever chemicals” called PFAS. And some cities th…
Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure
Tribal leaders are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there.
Larry and Julie Feist made spreading hope their mission
The Feists have spent a little more than four years listening to people struggling with all sorts of obstacles in the valley, among them addiction, poverty, ho…
Whitefish updates tourism management plan
Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to vote on an update to its Sustainable Tourism Management Plan that includes six action items.
No drama, just llamas — new competition showcases camelids
Many llama enthusiasts in the area have helped to establish the new Glacier Classic Llama Show taking place at the Majestic Valley Arena on June 22 and 23.
Sheehy supporters see candidate who will take on immigration, economy
Sylvia Timboe moved to Montana for its perceived conservative principles. Sending Tim Sheehy to the U.S. Senate will preserve those values, she said.
State environmental agency halts rewrite of water quality standards
Three years into a legislatively mandated effort to adopt looser standards for two nutrients abundant in Montana waterways, the state has halted rulemaking on …
Tester, Daines differ on IVF protections vote
Montana’s senators split Thursday on a Democratic-backed bill to establish federal protections for in vitro fertilization.
Mountain snow forecast for Glacier Park next week
An abrupt change in weather is expected next week, with below average temperatures and mountain snow likely.
Average fire season forecast for the Flathead Valley
Fire experts and officials with state and federal agencies expect an average fire season in the Flathead Valley this year, although they said that June’s weath…
Montana Supreme Court upholds closing down of Whistlestop Retreat
The Montana Supreme Court has largely upheld a lower court’s decision that effectively shut down a resort on the shores of Lake Five in West Glacier.
County commissioners approve lower wage increase for employees
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in wages for elected officials, which in turn increases county employee wages at a matching rate …
Yellowstone National Park calls for more bison in new plan
Yellowstone National Park is proposing a major shift in its strategy for managing bison, one that could mean larger herds, expanded hunting opportunities beyon…
Whitefish rally takes aim at Biden’s Title IX revisions
Former NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines headlined a rally in Whitefish on Monday blasting looming changes to federal regulations that prohibit sex-based …
State lawmakers pass on special session on immigration
A request to hold a special session of the Montana Legislature to address immigration failed to garner enough support from state lawmakers, according to the Se…