Tuesday, July 1
A letter from the publisher
Let's be clear: This isn't acceptable. This isn't normal. This isn't who we are.
Authorities identify firefighter slaying suspect
The suspect is believed to have intentionally set a fire on Canfield Mountain...
Eureka vet to be honored at July 5 ceremony
Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Danny Radish will be honored at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5. Radish served his country for 23 years before retiring in 1991.

Turning Winds applauds passage of Montana SB 191
SB 191 establishes a new licensing category for Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) for youth under the age of 21 in Montana, repairing a critical gap in the state's mental health infrastructure.
Montana's mental health crisis can't be ignored
Inadequate funding and sky-high employee turnover have left the hospital in disarray.
County to hold public hearing on reforming Port Authority Board
According to the proposed resolution, the intent is to increase public participation and efficient governance of the Port Authority.

Carlene May Erlandson
Carlene May Erlandson
Troy set to host annual July 4 festivities
Admission is free for this 100% volunteer-run, family-friendly event hosted by the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the City of Troy in beautiful Roosevelt Park.

Two celebrations in the Yaak on July 4
A parade starting 12:15 p.m. leaving the Yaak River Mercantile will proceed down the Yaak River Road to the Community Hall. Once the parade reaches the Hall (about 12:45), the Declaration will be read by veterans and community members.
Shannon Joelle Kyes
Shannon Joelle Kyes
Two North Idaho firefighters slain in ambush
“This was a total ambush,” Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said during a Sunday night news conference in Hayden. “These firefighters did not have a chance.”

John Patrick “Pat” Williams
He led the successful effort to save the Bob Marshall Wilderness from oil and gas exploration and banned geothermal energy drilling near Yellowstone. In a 1987 floor speech supporting wilderness protection, he famously warned, “We’re not proposing wilderness for wilderness’ sake — we’re holding back the concrete tide that already threatens our birthright.”
In support of clean, renewable energy that creates jobs, reduces pollution
Choosing locally grown food, reducing waste and being mindful of how we...
Permanent tax cut
Another noticeable finding was that the wealthy owners of private corporations pocketed over half their company’s tax cuts.
Flathead Lake level simple solutions for full pool
Fisheries will also benefit from more water being available later in the season.
Film company plans to redevelop former Missoula sawmill into a studio
Economic officials say Story House’s 47-acre campus will boost the local economy and Montana’s growing film industry.

Pitiful Players to perform July 4 in Troy
Pitiful Players to perform July 4 in Troy...