Environment

Eight cases have been reported in Gallatin County, which marked the first outbreak of measles in Montana since 1990, and all eight individuals have recovered.

Although the weather has been getting warmer, there is still a lot of work to do on one of Montana's most iconic highways before tourist season hits.

The chemicals found in some retardants can also be fatal to aquatic life and high concentrations of the metals can be toxic to humans.

Genetics studies of grizzlies in northwest Montana and northern Idaho are yielding some hopeful results just as many grizzly bear recovery efforts are being put on hold due to Trump administration cuts.

Citing concern over a specific “forever chemical” found in the compost produced at Garden City Compost, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday pledge to follow best practices to address the issue and work with state experts to minimize any potential hazard.

Gov. Gianforte signed HB 242 last week, doubling the fines for failing to stop at boat check stations.

The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on May 7, but it was extended until 10 p.m. on May 14.

The health of the Missoula's Valleys rivers has improved, but as the population grows and more people turn to summer recreation, the need to manage the resource also grows.

Downing joins as one of 14 inaugural members of new congressional coalition.

Workers started planting 24,000 ponderosa pine seedlings on the lower portions of the runs as part of a project to restore the slopes of Lolo Peak.