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A cool down on the way!
A dry cold front that moved through overnight Monday into Tuesday morning will finally bring a break in the heat that we have been stuck under since July 5th. Daytime highs will drop by at least 5 to 10 degrees as we head from the upper 90s and triple digits to the 80s and 90s for most for the remainder of the week, with exceptions like the LC valley who will still see a few 100-degree days. We are watching another dry cold front for Wednesday evening and Thursday morning that will produce gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger.
Simplot Donates $50,000 to Support Moses Lake Student Activities
MOSES LAKE - The J.R. Simplot Company has generously donated $50,000 to the Community Athletics & Activities Organization to support the Moses Lake School District during the 2024/2025 school year. This donation aims to ensure that over 8,000 students in the district have access to sports and other extracurricular activities in the upcoming year.
Spokane deputies arrests domestic violence suspect after car alert in Otis Orchards
SPOKANE, Wash - Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect for violating domestic violence orders. On July 21, around noon, the Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies were called in after an alert came in of a suspicious car traveling in Otis Orchards near the state line. Deputies said dispatchers...
Montana Air Quality Takes Another Hit From New Fires
A combination of fresh fire starts, and smoke pouring into the Northern Rockies from other states, is pushing air quality to some of the worst levels we've seen so far this summer. While a change in the weather later this week, expected as high pressure shifts east, could bring winds...
Scammer Created Hoax To Exploit Montana Ranchers
Ranching in Montana is hard enough without worrying about potential scams targeting ag operations. Unfortunately, that threat became a reality for a few ranchers in the area. It's common knowledge that hay is a hot commodity in Montana, especially in the summer of 2021 when widespread drought impacted the state.
A Big Thank You To Montana’s Awesome Fearless Firefighters
It's wildfire season in Montana, and we all need to do our part to help the brave men and women that are battling the blazes from the front lines. Firefighters and unsung heroes and risk their lives to keep Montana families safe. Much of Montana's terrain is remote and rugged...
Your Guide to Missoula and Montana Wildfires, Summer 2024
Wildland fire season in Western Montana has seen multiple significant fires start, with at least two close to Missoula. For the latest on fires around Missoula and around the state, we've compiled articles on topics of interest including air quality, evacuations, and updates on specific fires. For up-to-date notifications, subscribe...
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $2 Million
Where: 437 E. Village Dr. Nestled on a 0.82-acre lot on Echo Lake with 148 feet of waterfront, this property has a deck and breathtaking views of the Swan Range. The home features cherry hardwood floors, granite counters and an abundance of windows. The tree bark-designed brick veneer exterior blends seamlessly with the surrounding mature trees. PureWest Real Estate.
Bear Creek Lolo Trails, MT – onX Public Access Project
In 2022, RMEF worked with YT Timber to conserve and open access to two parcels that made up a 1,040-acre inholding within the Lolo National Forest about 15 miles south of Missoula in western Montana. It is the last remaining and intact wildlife movement zone between the Bitterroot Mountain Range...
Missoula County Orders Evacuations Due to New Fire
Montana DNRC and other fire crews are now reporting 15% containment on the Butler Creek Fire west of Missoula. The latest maps had the fire at just over 300 acres, as it continues to burn in a mixture of grassland and forested areas. DNRC reports crews are making headway in...
Miller Peak Fire reaches 10% containment, burning 2,481 acres near Missoula
UPDATE: July 22 at 1:45 p.m. The Miller Peak Fire has reached 10-percent containment and has grown to 2,481 acres Monday. According to a press release from Lolo National Forest, powerful winds expanded the fire Sunday, but crews were successfully kept the fire within its tracks. Crews found active spots...
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