The Canadian government on July 10 laid five charges by indictment against Teck Coal alleging Fisheries Act Violations for releasing toxic pollutants into waterways that drain into Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River in Montana

After losing its state contract to Indiana-based Benchmark Human Services, the 50-year-old nonprofit closed its doors on July 1, resulting in significantly reduced services for developmentally disabled youth in western Montana

The popular trail between Logan Pass and Granite Park opened three weeks later than last season as lingering snow patches may still require caution

In a project that has broad conservation and recreation implications, the state’s only native rainbow trout is poised to make a comeback in the Kootenai River drainage

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials set traps after the bear broke into a vehicle and a tent; a camper was cited for violating food storage orders

To cap off a week-long music education camp, North Valley Music School will host free, public concerts in Whitefish to showcase the talents of campers and their instructors

In unrelated incidents, two vacationers — a 26-year-old man from India and a 28-year-old man from Nepal — died in the Lake McDonald area; one victim’s body still has not been recovered from Avalanche Creek

As briefing continues in a federal case brought by a California couple who built a home without a permit along a stream in Glacier National Park, the private landowners who grew up in the park are pitching their own defense

Search and rescue teams from Missoula and Lake counties had been searching for Chad Hansen, 36, since he became separated from his boat on June 28

Writers from the Artist Wilderness Connection Program reflect on their experiences for the program’s 20th anniversary celebration

Arguing that the park’s proposed introduction of an “experimental population” into an alpine lake that was historically fishless violates the Endangered Species Act, the environmental organizations this week filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue

Flathead National Forest officials are suspending the work at three river access sites over the July Fourth holiday weekend to accommodate increased boating traffic

According to a federal judge’s June 28 order, the Flathead National Forest’s current management plan fails to accurately calculate road density for new logging projects

The secluded business communities tucked along the North Fork Flathead River will feature a full slate of activities this summer, including dozens of live music performances

Search and rescue teams from across the region are on a mission to recover the body of Chad Hansen, 34, of Missoula, who became separated from his boat Friday night