Will fight to stop federal land giveaway

What if I told you there was a plan to take away your freedom to access Montana’s most cherished outdoor spaces and give you a big tax hike on top of it. Sounds like a pretty bad deal. Yet, that’s exactly what Congress and others are up to. Think I’m kidding?

Comprehensive immigration reform is pro-growth and pro-agriculture

Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a commonsense immigration reform measure in a strongly bipartisan fashion. This was an important step in the right direction — especially for producers, farm workers and rural communities.

State should expand Medicaid coverage

One of the most important issues facing the 2013 Montana Legislature is whether to take advantage of the opportunity to expand health insurance coverage to low-income Montanans who fall in the gap between those eligible for Medicaid and those who typically can afford private insurance. The administration and board of directors of North Valley Hospital support such an expansion for a variety of reasons.

Glacier Park, high school, team up for cabin program

It’s good for Glacier National Park. It’s a great learning experience for Columbia Falls High School students and in the end, it will be a comfy new home for park employees.

Pendley good for Montana

The hysterical reaction by the left to the appointment of William Perry Pendley to serve as director of the BLM deserves a response.

Roaming Gnome gets lost in Montana

Statewide tourism got a boost Sept. 14 when Travelocity announced at the Montana Economic Development Summit, in Butte, that it was investing $500,000 promoting Montana. The global travel company also said it would give $10,000 to the Montana Folk Festival, also in Butte.

Russia ends Chechen counterterrorism operation

MOSCOW - Russia on Thursday ordered an end to its counterterrorism operation in Chechnya, a move that could lead to the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops from the southern republic battered by two separatist wars in the past 15 years.

Funding reached to protect North Fork

Bob Patterson, of Oregon, was slinging a line in the North Fork of the Flathead River last week, catching small cutthroat in a run at Glacier Rim.

Resort tax rebounds for July

Energy Share works to facilitate help

Nov. 1 marked the start of Energy Share of Montana’s public relations campaign.

Lumber prices down sharply; Tricon announces layoffs

A weak Loonie, an expiring softwood agreement and poor demand from Asia has lumber prices down sharply in the Pacific Northwest.

New farm bill is an investment in rural America

The following remarks about the 2014 Farm Bill were made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

Gov. Otter supports UI agricultural research

Idaho’s economically important agricultural and food processing industries and the environment will be the focus of a new $45 million research and education initiative led by the University of Idaho.

Meet Kellogg's newest councilwoman

KELLOGG — The city of Kellogg recently swore in a new city councilwoman, as Anna Moody replaced councilwoman Joan Head, who stepped down after multiple terms.

Flathead Valley has about 500 nonprofits, expert says

Nonprofit organizations are a large part of the community in Columbia Falls and the Flathead Valley.

No headline

For many skiers who head out into the backcountry, wearing an avalanche beacon today is commonplace.

Bed tax audit raises concerns

Summer is upon us and traffic is indicating what most already know — it’s going to be another great tourism season in northwest Montana. Recent headlines show that many cities are trying to mitigate the crush and diversify their venues so that it doesn’t happen all at once.

Vincent legislation designed to help the timber industry

The Senate listened to hearings Monday for a two-bill package aimed to help the state’s struggling timber industry and to make Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks more fiscally responsible. 

Shopping for some better holiday tales

Radio reporter: I'm talking with Howard Salesworthy, chairman of the retail consulting firm Salesworthy and Company, about the impact of an unusual story on the Christmas retail outlook.

Underfunding puts local economies at risk

Report finds National Parks 'at risk' because of lack of funds