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.

Thanks for 'looming recession, highest ever gasoline prices

We have a lot to be thankful for. Here are just a few things I'm going to give thanks for starting with the June primary this year.

State offering wolf snaring clinics

Western Montana Trapping Education Clinics to Focus on Responsible Techniques for Snaring Wolves.

Thankful to Republicans

Once the Republicans told us’Ķ’ÄùIt’Äôs morning again in America.’Äù

Coping with smoke from wildfires

The resulting smoke endangers the health of everyone, particularly for vulnerable people such as those with existing heart or lung disease, children, older adults and pregnant women.

Bison Range to undergo chip sealing operations

MOIESE - Be prepared for chip sealing of the paved roads at the National Bison Range during the week of June 1. The paved roads accessing the Visitor Center and the Day Use Area will be affected as well as the parking area at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center and Red Sleep Mountain Drive will remain open throughout but visitors will need to follow the detour signs. The Day Use Area may also have restrictions during this time.

Bison Range to undergo winter road work

Sanders County youth to celebrate national 4-H week

The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, FindYourSpark, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

Battle continues for Thorne Creek firefighters

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

Fundraising effort for family who lost home in fire

Clifford Johnson and Tami Copenhaver's Alberton family home was lost to a fire on Saturday, Dec. 4.

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.”

We should all be tested for HIV and Hep C

The Centers for Disease Control released a predictive study titled “County-level Vulnerability Assessment for Rapid Dissemination of HIV or HCV Infections among Persons who Inject Drugs” in summer 2016 that was intended to identify potential locations where an outbreak could occur. Mineral County ended up on this list based on the risk factors they looked at. Mineral County has risk just like any other county or tribal jurisdiction, but fortunately we have not experienced any increase in acute Hepatitis C or HIV infections.

Lookout restoration makes progress

THOMPSON FALLS – Work to refurbish and improve the Big Hole Lookout on the Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District is progressing well. The lookout may be added to the Lolo National Forest’s Recreation Rental program once the work is complete. The work has been a team effort involving Passport In Time (http://www.passportintime.com) volunteers, Forest Service heritage specialists, the Northern Region Pack String (https://www.flickr.com/photos/fsnorthernregion/5641423653) and the Wild Horse Plains Backcountry Horsemen who have provided stock support each week.

New archery range opens at Big Arm

Archery shooters have a new public range along Flathead Lake.

Clark Fork River and all fishing access sites reopened

MINERAL COUNTY - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reopened today an eight-mile stretch of the Clark Fork River and two Fishing Access Sites (FASs) that were closed last week due to danger from the West Mullan Fire.

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings Oct. 27-28

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a work session and meeting to discuss several matters, include black bear hunting with hounds and final decisions on wolf trapping regulations.

Ghost Rials Inn makes impression

A local Alberton bed and breakfast has been nationally recognized for its hospitality through the Web site

Bison range to celebrate migratory birds

MOIESE - Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day 2014 at the National Bison Range on Saturday, May 10, 2014. This year’s theme, “Why Birds Matter”, focuses on the benefits of birds to humans and nature. We will share the many ways in which birds matter to the earth, to ecosystems, and of course, to us.

Lolo National Forest Christmas tree permits available

Up to three Christmas tree permits are allowed per family.

Yellow Bay State Park boat ramp to temporarily close

The boat ramp at the Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park will be closed for construction April 15-22.