Saturday morning in Helena started out with a bit of rain, but it was followed by rainbows, lots of rainbows – which have come to symbolize diversity, equality and inclusiveness worldwide. Many of the hundreds of Montanans who gathered for the Big Sky Pride parade, which snaked through Last Chance Gulch and was followed by a rally in Anchor and Pioneer parks, were adorned in … [Read more...] about Supporters celebrate Pride; candidates look to challenges facing equality

Saying it came 150 years too late, Missoula County last year renamed the public meeting room in the courthouse in honor of Sophie Moiese, a Salish cultural leader who was 27 when her people were forced from the Bitterroot Valley in 1891. To accompany that name change, commissioners last week agreed to hang the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal flag in the same room … [Read more...] about Missoula County to fly CSKT flag in courthouse meeting room

Residents from across western Montana quizzed Sen. Jon Tester on issues ranging from climate change to Iran at a packed town hall event held on Friday in downtown Missoula. Such events have become rare among Montana's elected officials, as members of the state's congressional delegation opt instead for events held over the telephone, where difficult questions can be brushed … [Read more...] about In rare town hall for Montana delegation, Tester answers concerns, talks legislation

(CN) – President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Iran Thursday evening in response to an American drone shot down by Iranian forces, but the president quickly reversed his decision just as U.S. forces were preparing to carry out his orders. Administration officials said Trump approved strikes against Iranian missile batteries and radar stations before … [Read more...] about Trump orders strikes on Iran, pulls back at last minute

The Anaconda and Trapper Creek Job Corps centers will remain open and under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s management, spokespersons for the departments of Agriculture and Labor told Politico late Wednesday. Citing heavy pressure from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, the spokespersons made the announcement in an email to the online news source. “For … [Read more...] about Trump administration about-face: All Job Corps centers to remain open, under USDA