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Washington State utility Puget Sound Energy announces major contract with Montana wind farm
A Washington utility announced Tuesday that it is accelerating its investment in Montana wind energy as Washington state climate laws require it to replace coal power. The company, Puget Sound Energy has agreed to buy power from the Haymaker Wind Farm, a 315-megawatt wind project under development near Two Dot.
Montana’s Largest Fires Near Containment; Smaller Fires Force Evacuations, Warnings.
BUTLER CREEK FIRE (NW of Missoula) The Butler Creek Fire was first report Monday, July 22, 2024, at about 1:30am. The fire is burning west of Butler Creek Rd in grass and heavy timber, 7 miles northwest of downtown Missoula. It is north of I-90, and east of Hwy 93. So far, it has burned 307 acres, and is 15% contained. Its cause is being investigated.
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...
Federal government, Fort Belknap Indian Community ink agreement to conserve grassland
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Fort Belknap Indian Community are partnering on a grassland conservation initiative modeled after the Conservation Reserve Program, a nearly 40-year-old program designed to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production. The 2018 Farm Bill established the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program as a permanent...
Kansas man admits defrauding Montana rancher in hay scam
A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge last week, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of Logan, Kansas, was...
Montana’s ‘Fire Fest’ Aims to Better Protect Our Community
BUTTE, MT - Did you know that coming up this weekend is an event that will not only bring you live music from some incredible local and renowned artists, tasty food and drinks, and plenty of space to hang out with family and friends, but will also bring you an opportunity to help the community at large?
FWP solicits public comment on mule deer management
This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input as it overhauls mule deer management and works to understand what’s driving down mule deer populations in eastern Montana. In...
Montana education board discusses trends, concerns in student achievement
State education leaders in Helena last week discussed the myriad of academic challenges facing Montana students and potential remedies to improve student success across the public school and university systems. The issue of student achievement arose repeatedly during the Montana Board of Public Education’s latest three-day meeting, which often struck...
Governor Gianforte Commits to Enhancing Behavioral Health Care in Montana Tribal Communities
Governor Greg Gianforte recently engaged with the Rocky Boy Agency Tribal council in Box Elder, Montana, to discuss significant investments in behavioral health care across north central Montana. During his visit to the Rocky Boy Health Center, Governor Gianforte underscored the state’s commitment to supporting mental health and substance abuse...
Laurel woman crowned Miss Montana Volunteer
On July 21, organizers of the Miss Montana Volunteer pageant announced that Madelynn Hust was crowned as Miss Montana Volunteer 2025. The Miss Volunteer America Program is "a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship program that seeks to empower young women across the country through educational scholarships and extraordinary opportunities." Hust is a...
Another Extremely Conditioned Montana Grizzly Bear Euthanized
Way too much temptation to indulge in easy pickings, and going so far as to break into homes. It's another unfortunate tale for one of Montana's official state animals. And with increasing frequency over the past several weeks, officials determined there were no other options. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks...
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