In the summer of 2018, the corporations, including NorthWestern Energy, that own and operate the Colstrip 4 generating station had to shut the plant down because it was exceeding allowable pollution limits. During the shutdown, NorthWestern had to buy replacement power. NorthWestern is now asking the Public Service Commission (PSC) for permission to charge its customers – … [Read more...] about Tranel: Key to reliable, affordable energy lies in renewable sources, adequate storage

For years we have sat silently as those in power have worked tirelessly to erode our Second Amendment rights. Often acting under the guise of safety and security, those in power have escalated their attacks on the Second Amendment in response to mass shootings, claiming they want a greater level of safety and security for Americans. This, despite historical evidence that … [Read more...] about Voices: As Libertarian candidate for gov, Bishop will defend Second Amendment, liberty

The modern world is plagued with many unsettling realities. Among and intertwined with many economic, social and environmental problems is the wastefulness of our society. Facing such statistics, such as the average American disposes 4.51 pounds of waste per day, is overwhelming. Further exacerbating this anxiety is the revelation that the “away” referenced in the phrase, … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: Joining the zero waste movement

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue flew into Missoula on June 12 to sign a “modernization blueprint” memorandum directing the U.S. Forest Service to essentially double down on its continued push to prioritize logging, mining, drilling and grazing, all while limiting environmental reviews. During the campaign-style signing event, Secretary Perdue even bragged “we see trees … [Read more...] about Voices: Sorry Secretary Sonny Perdue, our National Forests aren’t crops