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August 11, 2021 midnight

Conservation groups challenge DEQ over ending ‘bad actor’ lawsuit

In a filing Aug. 2 in Lewis and Clark County District Court, the groups said they were “disappointed” by DEQ’s recent decision not to label Hecla president Phillips Baker, Jr. a “bad actor” for failing to clean up the Zortman-Landusky gold mine.

Plains man pleads guilty to burglary in Flathead
August 11, 2021 midnight

Plains man pleads guilty to burglary in Flathead

A plea deal calls for Raymond to receive a 5-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections on the burglary charge.

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.

Thorne Creek firefighter threatened; evac notices lifted
August 11, 2021 midnight

Thorne Creek firefighter threatened; evac notices lifted

Thompson Falls Police Chief Chris Nichols addressed the threat as well as the efforts of Montana National Guard members and fire crews.

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.

Celebrating the urban chicken craze
August 4, 2021 midnight

Celebrating the urban chicken craze

While many have just recently hopped onto the backyard chicken bandwagon, others have doing it for decades.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Affordable housing fuels labor shortage

A commission tasked with distributing part of the $900 million in federal coronavirus relief that Montana received has named affordable housing...

August 4, 2021 midnight

Oregon blaze a real-world experiment in forest management

As the massive inferno half the size of Rhode Island roared into the Sycan Marsh Preserve, firefighters said the flames jumped less from treetop to treetop and instead returned to the ground.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Food for Thought: Are you really OK?

The last 18 months were rough and people had high expectations for a good summer.

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.

Thorne Creek Fire official lost her home in Colorado blaze
August 4, 2021 midnight

Thorne Creek Fire official lost her home in Colorado blaze

Olson is also the assistant fire chief in Grand Lake, Colorado, which has approximately 30 volunteers and 5 full time employees.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Rights and responsibilities

But for almost every right, there is a qualifier that is as important as the right itself.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Writer takes exception to lack of access at local event

Blame the press because a few people may not agree with their viewpoint.

Tensions rise at meeting, but rain helps on Thorne Creek Fire
August 4, 2021 midnight

Tensions rise at meeting, but rain helps on Thorne Creek Fire

Nevertheless, no structures, such as homes, cabins or outbuildings, have been reported lost in the lightning-caused fire despite its rapid growth between July 23 and Aug. 1.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Community calendar

The Mineral County Talent Contest will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 at the county fair.

Gun owned by Danielle Wood found in Clark Fork River
July 28, 2021 midnight

Gun owned by Danielle Wood found in Clark Fork River

The serial number on the gun matched one bought by Wood a few months before the shooting death of Matthew LaFriniere. LaFriniere and Wood had a child together and prosecutors alleged dur

Red Pill Festival touts need for changes in America
July 28, 2021 midnight

Red Pill Festival touts need for changes in America

The Red Pill Festival in the St. Regis Community Park opened with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a prayer.

Mineral County Treasure: Cabin Fever Quilting Guild
July 28, 2021 midnight

Mineral County Treasure: Cabin Fever Quilting Guild

It’s not that the Cabin Fever Quilting Guild has leisure time to practice their art, but they do it because they are passionate, and they make the time to quilt together.

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.

Clark Fork's Reese, Pereira heads to U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals
July 28, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork's Reese, Pereira heads to U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals

Both compete with Missoula-based Mountain West Track.