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Reflecting on 2023: Neighbors helping neighbors in River Road East Fire
In mid-December, it’s hard to remember that only four months ago several areas across western Montana were contending with forest fires.
Major federal grant awarded for I-90 repairs
This past summer, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester wrote a letter of support for I-90 repair and bridge funding in Western Montana.
Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job
Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke was a keynote speaker at the Mineral County Central Republican Committee meeting last week.
Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak
A food poisoning outbreak that killed two people and sickened 51, stemming from a Montana restaurant, has highlighted just how little is known about morel mushrooms and the risks in preparing the popular and expensive delicacy.
Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community
Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.
Legislation would assist in tribal management of bison
Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sovereignty into the management of bison herds on tribal lands.
What’s next in the push to restore southern Montana’s passenger rail service
Last week the Federal Railroad Administration announced that it awarded a $500,000 grant to the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to explore the feasibility of restoring passenger rail service along the North Coast Hiawatha route, which passed through many of Montana’s largest cities along its Chicago-to-Seattle route before the service was scrapped four decades ago.
A way to address high property taxes
I just read the editorial “Lets end the property tax blame game” by Kendall Cotton in which he begins by blaming local governments for property tax increases, echoing Gov. Greg Gianforte’s attack on greedy county governments.
The 12 days of Christmas, legislative edition
We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share some of the good work your state lawmakers accomplished in the legislative session at the beginning of the year, in a shortened format of the song.
Columbia River settlement threatens Montana's economic stability
At the Montana Chamber of Commerce, we are deeply concerned by recent developments in federal energy policies that threaten our state’s power supply and economic vitality.
COLUMN: Failed resolutions
I really don’t make New Years’ resolutions any more.
St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams
It was a clash of top area boys basketball teams.
Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers
As complicated as they can be, sports are also as basic as the numbers used to designate success on the field or court of play.
Plains basketball teams roll over Trojans
It was a Class B stampede in Troy this past week.
Noxon posts 78 in win over scrappy Alberton squad
It may have been a lopsided score, but the real story in Noxon’s 78-47 win over Alberton Thursday night was the heart involved.
Hawks boys and girls post convincing wins over Wardens
Thursday night was a great night to be a Blue Hawks basketball fan.
Superior hoopers net dramatic wins over Darby
If the Superior basketball teams, boys and girls, go on to have a successful 2023-24 seasons, the spotlight will fall on Darby.
Thompson Falls teams split weekend games
A split against two good teams is not perfect but it ain’t bad.
I-90 bridge work wraps up for winter
When you see the geese migrating north next spring, watch for the orange cones and barrels to return on I-90.
Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties
When Dawn Terrill left her position as commissioner assistant and human resource director with Mineral County last year after her appointment as a county commissioner upon Laurie Johnston’s retirement, those hired for the position have not stayed.