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Missoula Co. begins impact fees for new development
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County started rolling out impact fees for new development. Aug. 1 marked the beginning of impact fees in the county, with the new costs meant to quell a different expense -- rising property taxes. “The impetus behind impact fees is a desire to arrest or...
35th annual Huckleberry Days Art Festival
The Huckleberry Days Art Festival is a highlight of the weekend's huckleberry season festivities. Judy Howell of Montana Earth Pottery in Columbia Falls said on Friday that she has had a booth at the Huckleberry Days Art Festival for about a decade. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Ruth Naldrett and Shelly Naldrett from family-run Shelly's Jellys in Kalispell offer up sweet, savory and even spicy varieties of huckleberry jams at the Huckleberry Days Art Festival in Depot Park. The Shelly's Jellys booth has been at the same corner of the festival for years. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Annie Peck from Whitefish poses with...
PHOTOS: Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival
Photos from Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival on Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle photos) A boater is ready to innertube on Swan Lake as the Huckleberry Festival takes place at Swan Lake Day Park Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Judges Bob Martin, Janica Williamson and Garth Gallagher work with coordinator Cindy Love to decide the winner of the Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival baking contest Saturday, Aug. 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Kids have a water fight during the Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival Saturday, August 10. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle) Colleen Daniels of Great Falls poses with her blue ribbon huckleberry pie, a recipe borrowed from friend Val Meeks. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
Family fun at Trout Creek's Huckleberry Days
If you are a parachutist, being under the chute is a good place to be. If you attended this year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek, under the parachute was THE place to be.Several thousand people flocked to this resort town along the Clark Fork River this past weekend, and while there was plenty to see and do, a solid core of Huckleberry fans gathered throughout the day under the parachute that serves as shade for the festival’s outdoor stage. The festival got underway early as it always does with a family fun run, followed by the annual parade. Festival goers from throughout...
A housing development near Frenchtown to build over 400 new residences
Missoula County Commissioners have approved a major subdivision near Frenchtown that is projected to bring over 400 housing units to the area over the next two decades. Developer Matt Mellott told Missoula Commissioners last week the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision is designed to provide a wide range of housing options; from studio apartments to four-bedroom homes.
Stevensville raises utility rates amid controversy
The Stevensville Town Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 6 to discuss the controversial topic of raising town water and sewer rates. The meeting was attended by nearly 50 individuals, which is unusual for any Stevensville council meeting. During that meeting, the council would vote to accept the rates as they appeared in front of the council that afternoon. However, some council members are taking issue with the vote, not on the grounds that the increases are not needed, but with the procedure that was followed prior to the vote.
UM science endowment named for Stevensville donors
The University of Montana announces the completion of a successful $5 million fundraising campaign to endow a chair in fisheries science for its renowned wildlife biology program. The Siebel-Lewis Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science will bolster and expand the aquatic focus of the wildlife biology program, furthering its mission to...
'Mr. Scarlet' Adam Hust has been associated with the team for more than half his life
BILLINGS — Adam Hust has been involved with the Billings Scarlets for more than half of his life. The 49-year old 1993 Billings West graduate has spent 25 years with the Billings American Legion Baseball team as either a coach or a player. Hust, who could be tabbed “Mr....
Missoula Paddleheads' 'Sammy B' stepping down as director of entertainment after 7 years
MISSOULA, Mt. — If you've ever attended a Paddleheads baseball game, you’ve definitely seen the guy leading the charge in Paddleheads pride in front of the bleachers in his Paddleheads-themed suit. You might know Sam Boyd as Sammy B, the wacky Paddleheads entertainer. Amusing a large crowd has...
MSU Community Cat Walk scheduled for Friday in downtown Bozeman
In a welcome celebration to Montana State University students ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 21, MSU will hold its annual Community Cat Walk. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, MSU’s President Waded Cruzado, Spirit of the West Marching Band, Spirit Squad and representatives will parade down Main Street.
AI-powered camera on Lone Mountain detects wildfire, supports quick response
Big Sky Fire Department extinguishes small blaze near Moonlight Basin. A lightning strike was the likely cause of a small fire on Monday evening, Aug. 12, just west of the Moonlight Basin golf course in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A tree was torched, or fully aflame, according to Big Sky...
Missoula's 2025 budget changes could affect new urban camping ordinance
MISSOULA, MT — The city of Missoula's 2025 budget is looking a bit different. Key resources like American Rescue Plan Act funding are no more, but new requests are coming online, including for the city’s new urban camping ordinance. We wanted to know what that means for how...
Former Butte nurse admits health care fraud
A 40-year-old former nurse practitioner in Butte pleaded guilty to prescribing controlled substances despite having a suspended license. The defendant, Tristan Ashley Svejkovsky, also admitted to falsely billing an insurance company approximately $61 million for vitamin B-12 injections in which she received nearly $600,000 for the false claims, according to information from the office of U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. Svejkovsky appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on Aug....
Cloud Peak Lanes in Sheridan Adds New Arcade
Cloud Peak Lanes, has recently completed a major remodel that introduces a brand-new arcade to the venue. The renovation was aimed at offering more entertainment options for the local community. To make room for the arcade, a few bowling lanes were removed, transforming the space into an exciting area filled...
Abandoned, But Not Forgotten: A Tour of Fort Phil Kearny’s Post Cemetery
Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is hosting a walking tour to the Fort’s cemetery on August 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The Fort’s cemetery was established in 1868 upon the U.S. Army’s arrival, and has a very storied past. Site Superintendent Sharie Shada will lead the...
Morning Sports: August 15, 2024
Sheridan HS Football: Practice continues for the Sheridan Bronc Football Team and now players get to hit someone or something. Today is the first day that they can put on the pads. The Broncs are the 3-time defending 4A State Champs, and as usual they’ll get every opponent’s best shot....
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