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FWP seeks to simplify hunting regulations
September 22, 2021 midnight

FWP seeks to simplify hunting regulations

But this year, FWP will tackle more significant changes such as combining hunting districts and simplifying license structures.

September 22, 2021 midnight

Youth waterfowl, pheasant hunts begin Sept. 25

Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

Hope for Harlee Foundation committed to battling pediatric cancer
September 8, 2021 midnight

Hope for Harlee Foundation committed to battling pediatric cancer

Six-year-old Harlee Joanne Salmi touched the lives of those she knew and those she didn’t across Northwest Montana.

Richard Cary Benner
September 1, 2021 midnight

Richard Cary Benner

The only book that Dick ever read was the Bible, and he had it right on his table where he sat each morning.

September 1, 2021 midnight

Fire restrictions eased across Northwest Montana

Debris burning will remain prohibited until Oct. 1.

Cancer Network of Sanders County holds first luminaria
August 25, 2021 midnight

Cancer Network of Sanders County holds first luminaria

The display featured more than 100 luminarias which were placed along the sidewalk.

August 25, 2021 midnight

Mullan Road conference returns to St. Regis

The annual Mullan Road Conference returns to its birthplace as the original gathering was held when the John Mullan statue in St. Regis was rededicated in 1989.

August 18, 2021 midnight

Montana Red Cross opens evacuation center in Thompson Falls

The Red Cross evacuation center is located at the Thompson Falls Community Center, 410 Golf St.

Battle continues for Thorne Creek firefighters
August 18, 2021 midnight

Battle continues for Thorne Creek firefighters

More hot and dry weather with enough wind has driven the Thorne Creek Fire over 32,000 acres.

August 11, 2021 midnight

State has new online dashboard for Montana wildfires

The state has experienced nearly 1,800 fire starts this year.

August 11, 2021 midnight

Gov. Gianforte announces deals to improve Clark Fork River flows

Governor Greg Gianforte announced Thursday agreements that secure water releases to improve stream flows in the Clark Fork River.

Mineral County Youth Shooting Sports Cornhole Tournament Aug. 14
August 7, 2021 10:20 p.m.

Mineral County Youth Shooting Sports Cornhole Tournament Aug. 14

The tournament starts at about 11 a.m. and should be finishing up at 6 p.m. They will have burgers, hot dogs, water and Gatorade on site for purchase.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Mineral County Aug. 26

This summer’s highly anticipated return performance is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, in its customary venue at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.

Stella Patricia Beck
August 4, 2021 midnight

Stella Patricia Beck

Stella Patricia Beck, 92, of Superior, passed away Wednesday, July 28.

How to cope with wildfire smoke
August 4, 2021 midnight

How to cope with wildfire smoke

Hazy skies have plagued the region since early July when a storm system produced hundreds of lightning strikes across western Montana.

July 28, 2021 midnight

State imposes fishing restrictions in hot, dry weather

The restrictions include what are commonly known as "hoot owl" restrictions, which mean fishing is prohibited from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are closed to fishing at all times of day.

Sheriff's Office orders evacuations for Graves Creek area residents
July 25, 2021 10 p.m.

Sheriff's Office orders evacuations for Graves Creek area residents

According to information from West Lolo Complex officials, the areas under the evacuation order are described as “from Cougar Creek south to the intersection of Blue Slide Road and River View Lane.”

Lolo National Forest road and trail closures on Stateline Complex Fire
July 24, 2021 8 a.m.

Lolo National Forest road and trail closures on Stateline Complex Fire

The Stateline Complex is burning on the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, to the south and west of the Idaho-Montana state line, and about 6.5 miles southwest of St. Regis.

July 21, 2021 midnight

DNA confirms ID of Ovando killer grizzly

The same grizzly DNA also was detected in samples from two chicken coops the bear had raided.

Great Burn Conservation Alliance seeks volunteers
July 21, 2021 midnight

Great Burn Conservation Alliance seeks volunteers

The ‘Trail Ambassador’ program is being conducted with collaboration between the Forest Service and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks as all three entities joined forces to make this work.