Report by University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre says failure to impose Fisheries Act powers has allowed cross-boundary coal mining pollution to persist for years

Districts that have already implemented mask requirements include Billings, Missoula

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials said the boat was traveling from Lake Erie and is the 50th mussel-fouled vessel detected this year

Idaho Forest Group officials notified employees at the St. Regis mill of the decision on Monday

The donation from Mark and Robyn Jones is the largest philanthropic gift in state history, and will fund new buildings in Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Missoula and Kalispell

Bill Dial, who abruptly retired earlier this month, allegedly conspired to entrap a fellow officer, lied to state and federal investigators, and provided an unvetted civilian — who is now charged with federal crimes — illegal access to the department’s facilities and investigative materials

Montana’s upcoming wolf hunting season will allow controversial methods including snaring, baiting and night hunting; expands quota to 450 wolves

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

Latest Forest Legacy Program-funded project would retain private timberland interests while preserving fish and wildlife habitat, allowing permanent public access

Project would protect public access, wildlife habitat on 772 acres along Flathead River near Columbia Falls

Averill Hospitality group plans development on Central Avenue and First Street; firm donates a half-million dollars to Whitefish Housing Authority

Evacuation covered Lodge Pole, a town of about 300 people on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

With a surge in COVID-19 cases on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, tribal officials hope new restrictions will slow spread

With goal of reducing city emissions by 26% by 2025, Whitefish considers hiring full-time ‘sustainability coordinator’

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