Hecla CEO ready to move on after 'bad actor' ruling

A three-year “bad actor” case against the president and CEO was recently dismissed. As far as Baker is concerned, it was overdue.

COLUMN: Out of the darkness

Once again, Father Time has defeated the forces of “darkness.”

Bison — back where they belong

Early in the Covid-19 epidemic, I visited the Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana. But the bison didn’t get the memo about social distancing.

COLUMN: 'Going to battle'

I try each week to find a humorous angle to the wonderfully wacky world of sports.

Be aware of vultures - an update from Senator Fielder

As we wrangled through the budget this spring, the beautiful state capitol began to feel like a big, ripe carcass with a dark cloud of vultures circling about.

VonHeeder reaches new heights in freshman season with Bobcats

Former Plains track star Carley VonHeeder has a fundamental approach to success that earned her two high school state championships. She has taken that approach with her as she is now throwing javelin at Montana State University.

Mineral County to take part in grizzly bear project

The grizzly bear project description reads as such: The service will develop an Environmental Impact Statement that considers a reasonable range of alternatives that can accomplish the purpose and need of restoring grizzly bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem.

Rediscovering home: St. Regis Resort District

The rivalry in Mineral County was a real cat fight. The Tigers, Panthers and Bobcats hated to lose to each other. It was like brothers, and now sisters, going at each other in the backyard.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Deputy Ethan Atkin

‘There is no place like home’ is exactly how Deputy Ethan Atkin feels as one of the newest deputies with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

Where does the authority of civil government come from?

What is the source of authority for civil government, and what are its duties?

Montana Viewpoint: American Redoubt

This is the kind of publicity that most communities would not want to have because it would serve as a deterrent to the economic growth of an area.

COLUMN: Laurel a fine host

I remember well growing up just 14 official miles from Billings’ “bedroom”, a quiet little community called Laurel.

Students gather for annual Mineral County Fun Run

“This is absolutely my favorite day of the year,” said Barb Jasper, Mineral County Public Health Nurse, as she tallied up times at the finish line during Mineral County’s Annual Fun Run. “I like the energy and all the kids come out and realize that fitness is fun. They have a great time every year and the staff has a good time. We always try to do something that’s healthy afterwards and this year Supaman will come out and spread a positive message and it should be a good way to wrap it up.”

Rintz takes posts as Lolo Forest district ranger

The Lolo National Forest has named Curtis Rintz as the new district ranger for the Plains-Thompson Ranger District. Rintz started at the end of February.

Kootenai campground killer sentenced to state prison

Garry Douglas Seaman, 64, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Thursday and received two 60-year concurrent sentences.

Incidents prompt jail safety discussion

COLUMN: Getting in laps

For me, it was “several shaky steps for dude, not much of a leap for mankind.”

Glass artist seeks to help women in need

But if you’re more curious than in academia, you can take a four-hour class in Superior to see if it is of interest.

Local resident's relatives recount trips - Religions Classics

Mineral Co. Commissioners vote to join passenger rail authority

The behemoth cost of the project is where most conversations of this venture ends.