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Montana, Idaho wolf laws prompt petition for listing as Endangered Species

July 30, 2021
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks used to be considered a fairly responsible agency when it came to wolf management. But this year, legislators took wildlife management into their own hands instead of following FWP science and public process.
Gov. Gianforte takes part in wildfire discussion with President Biden
31-07-2021
Gov. Greg Gianforte made a direct case for more fire resources and more forest management in Montana as President Joe
Treasury Department ordered to produce Trump tax returns for Congress
30-07-2021
A Democrat-led House committee has “invoked sufficient reasons” for requesting the income tax returns of former President Donald Trump, the
Montana, Idaho wolf laws prompt petition for listing as Endangered Species
30-07-2021
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks used to be considered a fairly responsible agency when it came to wolf management. But
Montana Rail Authority gains new members, eyes infrastructure funding
30-07-2021
The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority's growth and momentum comes as Sen. Jon Tester and nine other senators this week
Opponents blast Missoula's 'justice, equity, diversity and inclusion' push as unnecessary
30-07-2021
A candidate for City Council on Thursday urged Missoula County commissioners to not pass a resolution declaring its commitment to
Missoula hits 100 Covid deaths; Delta variant and rising cases a growing concern
30-07-2021
The state has urged residents to get their vaccination, though it also has stripped local health officials of their former
Sustainable Missoula: International fellowships inspire environmental literacy
30-07-2021
The hope is teachers will use what they’ve learned to inspire their students to think critically about their own global
After reaching deal, Tester optimistic on passage of 'historic' infrastructure package
29-07-2021
Sen. Jon Tester on Thursday said he and a group of senators reached a bipartisan agreement on a new infrastructure
Lawmakers, AG will try again for SupCo subpoenas, court emails
29-07-2021
The Montana Legislature and the Attorney General’s Office will continue to challenge the Supreme Court and the state’s court administrator
Tester: $1T federal infrastructure deal reached
29-07-2021
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester said a bipartisan group of senators – including himself – has reached a deal on “historic
City of Missoula set to pursue goals around justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
29-07-2021
Following actions by Missoula County last week, the City of Missoula on Wednesday opened its public hearing for a resolution
Parks and Trails collecting ideas for countywide non-motorized master plan
29-07-2021
With the population growth occurring in the county, it’s good to at least plan where trails might go before other
St. Patrick in Missoula named best hospital in Montana
29-07-2021
A recent U.S News and World Report named St Patrick Montana's Best Hospital for 2021-2022. The hospital was also recognized
Letters: Why our city should work to stop climate change
29-07-2021
Daniel Carlino writes, "It is for all of these reasons that the Missoula government must take immediate action to create
State scoring plays big role in water-and-sewer grant awards
28-07-2021
As the Gianforte administration decides which $600 million worth of proposed local water-and-sewer projects are left on the cutting-room floor,
MDT to erect fence under Reserve Street bridge as officials seek new homeless camp
28-07-2021
After exploring its options and several fires, the Montana Department of Transportation on Wednesday said it will erect a fence
Jet noise from aircraft departing to the east has some Missoula residents upset
28-07-2021
Airport officials this week agreed to sit down with area residents to hear their concerns over what they say is
Missoula County Airport Authority selects Ellestad as new airport director
28-07-2021
After a hiring search, the Missoula County Airport Authority on Tuesday selected Brian Ellestad to serve as the facility's new
Containment grows on Lolo Pass area fire; 600 fire starts in Montana this July
28-07-2021
Fire crews have increased containment around the Granite Pass Complex fires southwest of Missoula to 22% this week and have
Mask recommendations back as Covid cases climb; Daines opposes any mandates
28-07-2021
The number of new Covid-19 cases in Missoula County have returned to levels not seen since spring as infections surge
Stone-Manning’s confirmation as BLM director advances to Senate floor
27-07-2021
Montanan Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination to head the U.S. Bureau of Land Management advanced to the Senate floor Tuesday on a
Missoula airport eyes start of east concourse as south concourse readies to open
27-07-2021
Growth in commercial air service in Missoula and the number of carriers leaving aircraft overnight prompted the Missoula County Airport
Biden administration to reverse Trump-era coal wastewater rule
27-07-2021
In a reversal of a Trump-era policy, the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that it will roll back lax wastewater
Developers suing Missoula County over denial of Target Range subdivision
27-07-2021
The developers behind a proposed Target Range subdivision are suing Missoula County over its decision to deny the project earlier
Hayes Carll goes acoustic in weekend performance at Missoula's Wilma
27-07-2021
The Texas singer-songwriter, known for his witty yet pointed lyrics, reflected on time spent in isolation during COVID-19 after almost
Missoula mayor nods off during City Council after testifying all day in court
27-07-2021
Missoula Mayor John Engen came across as sleepy and disengaged during Monday night's City Council meeting. He spent much of
MCPS still hasn't determined what happens with old admin building
27-07-2021
Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) is well settled into its new Administration Building adjacent to Sentinel High School. But the district
Editorial: Federal court halts north Idaho logging project due to abuse of process
27-07-2021
Mike Garrity writes, "A federal court suspended the project in light of evidence that the government likely abused the legal
Missoula City Council adopts pro transgender resolution: 'You're all welcome here'
26-07-2021
On a 7-3 vote, the Missoula City Council on Monday adopted a resolution stating its support for transgender youth and
Montana needs fed approval to obligate Covid funds in 2022
26-07-2021
Montana is “way ahead” of other states on deciding how to spend its $900 million of discretionary federal Covid-19 relief
Former Gov. Schweitzer endorses Monica Tranel for Congress
26-07-2021
Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer is endorsing Monica Tranel in the Democratic primary for the state’s newly created congressional district, the Tranel
City, County of Missoula launch efforts to address justice, equity and inclusion
26-07-2021
Saying equity lies at the heart of a vibrant community, the city and county of Missoula are taking parallel steps
Roxy on the rebound: After closure, theatre relights the screen
26-07-2021
After sixteen months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roxy Theatre reopened its doors in June, bringing
Fires near Lolo Pass continue to creep; evac warnings remain in place
26-07-2021
The Granite Pass Complex of fires, now several weeks old, has growth to more than 3,700 acres and is only
Experts say climate change is to blame for unprecedented heat; no end in sight
26-07-2021
From the recent heat wave in the Pacific Northwest that inflicted record-breaking high temperatures on places like Portland and Seattle,
Harmon's Histories: The true story of the demise of the Bitterroot's dairy production
26-07-2021
The dairy business was doing well in the Bitter Root valley at the beginning of 1939. Press reports told of
Tribes sue Montana over lack of Native American history taught in public schools
23-07-2021
Montana Native Americans claim their history and cultural heritage is not being preserved by their state’s public schools, according to
Group sues VA system, claiming long wait-times, new programs aren’t being utilized
23-07-2021
A lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., but involving Fort Harrison in Montana, claims that wait-time data is being unfairly withheld,
Partners in Housing: Ravara, City of Missoula team up on Scott Street project
23-07-2021
Goodworks Ventures, founded 14 years ago to invest in businesses that created good-paying jobs, has taken Missoula's housing shortage under
City of Missoula seeks facility to serve as 150-bed emergency winter shelter
23-07-2021
While winter may be months away, the City of Missoula this week began searching for a facility that could be
Attorney General intervenes in NorthWestern Energy application
23-07-2021
An uncommon party - the Montana Attorney General's Office - is intervening in NorthWestern Energy’s application to add carbon power
Lawsuit claims Montana failing to meet "Indian Education for All" requirements
23-07-2021
The suit accuses the Montana Office of Public Instruction and Board of Public Education of failing to establish minimum standards
Jones: Good use of debt drives capital improvements needed for Missoula's growth
23-07-2021
Gwen Jones writes, "Debt supported from property taxes has actually decreased, and the City continues to maintain strong credit ratings.
Sustainable Missoula: Meet Missoula's new environmental nonprofit
23-07-2021
In 2021, inspired by the national movement Non Toxic Communities, Alison Reintjes helped start Grow Safe: Non Toxic Missoula to
Evan Barrett: Good shepherding our important gifts
23-07-2021
Evan Barrett writes, "We also all have an obligation to be good shepherds beyond our immediate families. Those who refuse
Missoula County, city and health look to sway cleanup of Smufit-Stone property
22-07-2021
As the analysis into lingering contaminants at the Smurfit-Stone Container mill site drag on, Missoula County is making its expectations
Despite laws and warnings, Missoula issues zero tickets for illegal fireworks
22-07-2021
While fireworks are illegal in city limits, no citations were issued this year and the number of calls to the
MDT: Downtown bridge girders were 'cut' during deconstruction; delay expected
22-07-2021
The rehabilitation of Beartracks Bridge in downtown Missoula may be delayed after the Montana Department of Transportation discovered that several
Wildfire smoke drives people in low-vax areas indoors, raising outbreak fears
22-07-2021
The polluting smoke has been thickest in the Northwest, including Montana, where over the past week Missoula, Helena, Great Falls
Smoke from western wildfires drifts to Midwest and East Coast
22-07-2021
The skies over Chicago were a dark hazy gray Wednesday morning as smoke from distant West Coast fires settled over
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