Gunderson lays out Montana's Action Plan

Legislative Day 22 has come to a close! The Legislature is running “full steam ahead” right now, bills are coming into the committees and onto the Floor faster and faster. If it’s busy for me and getting harder to keep track of all the bills here in Helena, I can only imagine what it is like for those of you back home watching and keeping track over 300 miles away. Maybe I can help a bit by condensing what we are doing into a smaller sound bite.

Fuel and fire: A case for federal forest management and reforms

For most Montanans, this is not just another fire season. The 2017 season started early and is predicted to continue until a season-ending event such as rain or snow by November. Unfortunately for the thousands of people evacuated from their homes, and the tens of thousands that breath unhealthy air every day, we are in it for the long-haul.

Schools can get SMART about energy use

Legals November 2, 2018

Call for bids The City of Troy, Montana will receive sealed bids up to and including 5:00 pm on Wednesday November 21, 2018, for the sale of the following property, more particularly described as follows: 2002 - 580 Super M Backhoe Loader, 4,956 hours, includes: extend a hoe, clam bucket, and rear thumb on back bucket. Located at the corner of Kalispell Avenue and 3rd Street in Troy, please call the City Hall at 406-295-4151 to schedule a time to inspect it between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3 PM. Sold "AS IS" without any warranties, MINIMUM BID IS -$22,700.00 The City will accept the highest responsible bid, but the Troy City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be determined best for the interest of the City of Troy, Montana. Bids should be addressed to the City Clerk, PO Box 823, Troy MT 59935 and be plainly marked "BID". Bids will be opened November 21st, 2018 at 7:00 pm. /s/ Tracy Rebo, City Clerk Published In The Western News November 2, 9, 2018 MNAXLP

Trooper's wife thankful for widespread support MHP asks for restraint as rumors spread online

The wife of a Montana Highway Patrol officer shot in the line of duty Friday released a statement through the MHP Monday, thanking those across Montana and Utah who have given their support.

Support bipartisan youth suicide prevention bills

Montana is a state with a proud history of firsts.

Montana House Democrats ready to roll sleeves up

If there’s one thing Montanans can unite behind, it’s that we’re sick and tired of self-serving politicians who are all talk, no walk.

Montana schools must act to stop bullying

Montana’s children are off to a new school year and the excitement of learning. Children need and deserve to learn in a safe environment. When children are bullied in schools, it makes them feel unsafe and makes learning (and life) harder.

Whitefish considers non-discrimination ordinance

A pair of Montana human rights groups are encouraging Whitefish to pass a law that protects residents and visitors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

It's time to tackle tough issues in Congress

Here We Go Again

Case in point is NorthWestern Energy's plan to provide power to gigantic data centers.

County jobless rate dips 0.4 percent, at 15.9 percent

Lincoln County’s unemployment rate in March dropped four-tenths percent from February to 15.9 percent while Montana’s rate remained unchanged at 5.6 percent.

Montana's oil and gas wealth should benefit state's residents

Letter to the Editor, 

Seasonal hiring continues; county jobless rate dips 0.4 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent in June, with about 1,000 jobs added during the month, as the national rate also held steady at 8.2 percent.

Sara Jane Day Hedahl

Sara Jane Day Hedahl

Montana primary voters must be registered by noon on June 6

Montanans who want to cast a vote in next month's primary election must be registered with their county elections office by noon on June 6, under an order by the Montana Supreme Court.

Area trail projects selected for federal funding

A number of trail projects in Northwest Montana are set to receive a shot of funding through the federal Recreational Trails Program.

Robert J. Cunningham

Robert J. Cunningham

Rebo charged with failure to register upon return to Montana

A recently returned Montana man faces a felony charge in Lincoln County District Court for failing to register as a sexual or violent offender upon his homecoming.

MHSA indefinitely suspends all spring activities

All Montana high school spring activities have been canceled until at least April 13, according to a press release from the Montana High School Association sent Monday morning.