Divided State Wildlife Commission Expands Wolf Hunting, Trapping Regulations
Montana’s upcoming wolf hunting season will allow controversial methods including snaring, baiting and night hunting; expands quota to 450 wolves
Canadian Coal Company Petitions Montana to Weaken Water Quality Standard
Teck Resources asks state Board of Environmental Review to increase its allowable limit for the mining pollutant selenium, which is leaching from B.C. mines into downstream waterways
FWP Recommends Easement Purchase on 27,000 Acres Near Libby
Latest Forest Legacy Program-funded project would retain private timberland interests while preserving fish and wildlife habitat, allowing permanent public access
Agency Seeks Feedback on Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project
Project would protect public access, wildlife habitat on 772 acres along Flathead River near Columbia Falls
Boutique Hotel Proposed in Downtown Whitefish
Averill Hospitality group plans development on Central Avenue and First Street; firm donates a half-million dollars to Whitefish Housing Authority
Montana Communities Evacuated as Wind Pushes Wildfire
Evacuation covered Lodge Pole, a town of about 300 people on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
Blackfeet Nation Enacts Mask Mandate
With a surge in COVID-19 cases on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, tribal officials hope new restrictions will slow spread
As Climate Change Intensifies, Whitefish Eyes Clean Energy Economy
With goal of reducing city emissions by 26% by 2025, Whitefish considers hiring full-time ‘sustainability coordinator’
From Crop to Cup
As Montana Coffee Traders marks its 40th year sourcing, roasting and brewing coffee in the Flathead Valley, its high standard of quality remains rooted in relationships
State Employees Return to Work as Montana Faces Virus Surge
COVID-19 vaccinations are not required of state employees, and vaccination rates in Montana remain below the national average
Cool, Damp Weather Slows Wildfire Growth
Crews battling blazes in Northwest Montana reported minimal fire activity over the weekend as temps start to climb again
Whitefish Police Chief Retires Abruptly
City officials announced Chief Bill Dial’s retirement in a press release Thursday; Assistant Police Chief Bridger Kelch to lead department in interim
As Crowds Overwhelm National Parks, Lawmakers Seek Solutions
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, ranking GOP member on the Subcommittee on National Parks, said challenges surrounding visitor-use management deserve immediate attention
‘The Flames Were Right in Front of Us’
Residents grapple with immense loss after wildfire’s abrupt growth on Flathead Lake’s east shore, where multiple homes burned to the ground over the weekend
Private Timberlands Closed to Public Access Due to Wildfire Concerns
Closures include popular recreational access to more than 700,000 acres in Northwest Montana
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