Aviation Experts to Review State’s Firefighting Helicopters
State officials say they are frustrated the helicopters aren't being used on federal lands
Washington Governor Calls Fires ‘Slow-Motion Disaster’
The dense smoke also was causing respiratory problems for people far from the fire lines
Ag Secretary Promises More Sage Grouse Spending Across West
The bird's fate has become a potential political liability heading into the 2016 election
$100,000 Bail Set for Missoula Man Accused of Bear Spray Attack
Robert Allen Ervin faces four felony charges including aggravated burglary and assault on a minor
U.S. Economy Surged at 3.7 Percent Rate in April-June Quarter
It was the strongest growth since last summer
Judge to Hear Arguments on Montana’s Lethal Injection Method
District Court judge is scheduled to hear arguments over the constitutionality of lethal injection
Feds Warn Montana It Faces Cutoff of Abuse Program Funding
State will lose money if it doesn't release info on how many children die of abuse and neglect
Investigation: EPA, Colorado Underestimated Spill Potential
Officials underestimated how much water pressure had built up inside the inactive mine
Bears Drawn to Western Montana Yards as Apples Ripen
The animals are pouring down from higher elevations for fruit
Wildfire Forces Cabin Evacuations Near Augusta
The fire was reported early Tuesday afternoon
Montana Settles with CenturyLink on Maintenance, Broadband
The Public Service Commission voted 4-0 to approve the agreement
China, U.S. Seek ‘Clean Coal’ Agreement as Industry Struggles
China leads the world in coal use
Inversion Helps Slow Wildfire Activity Across Region
A public meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex
Prosecutors May Seek Death Penalty in Roadside Shooting
Grand jury indictment filed Friday includes death as possible punishment
Record Wildfire in Washington Gets International, Local Help
The U.S. is in the midst of one of its worst fire seasons on record
