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May 2, 2021 midnight

The true story of meth

Montana is 1,200 miles from our southern border, yet the effects of the border crisis ripple across our state.

January 15, 2009 10 p.m.

Swearing in, new bills as work begins in legislature

Families met on the floor of the House for swearing in ceremonies last week. It is an awesome state we serve in the most beautiful room of the capitol. Many first-timers were awestruck, and all of us are humbled by the chance to serve the taxpayers of our great state.

November 22, 2006 10 p.m.

Health center

The Nov. 16 article on the HD9 race stated Joe Russell (Flathead County Health Dept Director) and I were "putting in for a grant" for a community health center. I am one of many people helping and my role is minor as a steering committee member advisor focusing on the dental clinic portion. We often see political people get credit for others efforts and the major lifting on this project is being done by the County Health Board, County Staff, and many others.

January 15, 2009 10 p.m.

Swearing in, new bills as work begins in legislature

Families met on the floor of the House for swearing in ceremonies last week. It is an awesome state we serve in the most beautiful room of the capitol. Many first-timers were awestruck, and all of us are humbled by the chance to serve the taxpayers of our great state.

July 30, 2013 2:01 p.m.

Montana's federal economic footprint

It’s been quite a party, but the hangover might be a doozy. After four straight years of trillion-dollar annual budget deficits, the news is dawning on all political parties that the federal budget is long due for serious repair, and that less spending is part of the process. As a state that historically has gotten $1.50 back for every dollar it sends to Washington, what does that future bode for Montana? Will our pain be more or less than other regions?

November 22, 2006 10 p.m.

Health center

The Nov. 16 article on the HD9 race stated Joe Russell (Flathead County Health Dept Director) and I were "putting in for a grant" for a community health center. I am one of many people helping and my role is minor as a steering committee member advisor focusing on the dental clinic portion. We often see political people get credit for others efforts and the major lifting on this project is being done by the County Health Board, County Staff, and many others.

February 2, 2011 10:55 a.m.

Keeping in touch: A look at worker's comp

Montana has by far the highest workers’ compensation rates in the country, with costs over 160% above the national median. An overhaul of the system is essential to prevent the exodus of employers who find it more cost-efficient to conduct business in nearby states.  House Republicans introduced a bill this past week that addresses our state’s burdensome workers’ comp costs and will allow employers to keep jobs in Montana.

June 17, 2020 5:15 p.m.

Bullock explains increase in cases

Gov. Steve Bullock reminded Montanans to “stay vigilant” as he discussed a recent uptick in confirmed cases of COVID-19 during a call with the press on Wednesday.

November 9, 2025 11 p.m.

Letters to the editor Nov. 10

Letters to the editor Nov. 10

December 27, 2020 11 p.m.

State Park visitation way up in 2020

Visitation at Montana State Parks increased in 2020 significantly.

State Park visitation way up in 2020
December 23, 2020 6 a.m.

State Park visitation way up in 2020

Visitation at Montana State Parks increased in 2020 significantly.

January 12, 2021 7:06 a.m.

Judge halts 1st US execution of female inmate in 67 years

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A judge has halted the U.S. government's first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades, saying a court must first determine whether the Kansas woman who killed an expectant mother, cut the baby from her womb and then tried to pass off the newborn as her own is mentally competent.

State proposes pesticide restrictions
February 20, 2024 5:08 p.m.

State proposes pesticide restrictions

OLYMPIA — Neonicotinoid pesticides are known for their harmful effects on the nervous systems of insects and a proposal in the state Legislature calls for banning them for household use. “About 1/3 of our agricultural sector needs pollination to thrive, and our pollinators, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in this state are under more and more threat,” said prime sponsor Sen. Marko Liias, D–Edmonds. Others, however, say blaming household use of pesticides on a decline in bee populations mischaracterizes the current research. Allan Felsot, a professor of environmental studies at Washington State University, said focusing on habitat restoration is essential to save pollinators, arguing that allocating taxpayer dollars to this bill would be a waste as it fails to address the impacts on bee populations.

Reining in AI, top-down
December 5, 2023 1 a.m.

Reining in AI, top-down

Technology is always a mixed blessing. Develop it unchecked by a sense of ethics, and we’ve learned it costs too much in human health, equanimity, or safety.

August 9, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Washington mandates vaccine for state, health care workers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Most state workers in Washington, as well as hundreds of thousands of private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oct. 18 or face losing their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

August 10, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Washington mandates vaccine for state, health care workers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Most state workers in Washington, as well as hundreds of thousands of private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oct. 18 or face losing their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

August 11, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Washington mandates vaccine for state, health care workers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Most state workers in Washington, as well as hundreds of thousands of private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oct. 18 or face losing their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

August 12, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Washington mandates vaccine for state, health care workers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Most state workers in Washington, as well as hundreds of thousands of private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oct. 18 or face losing their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

OPINION: Idahoans win with Idaho Gives campaign
May 1, 2026 1 a.m.

OPINION: Idahoans win with Idaho Gives campaign

The MVP trophy is a foregone conclusion: it goes to the Idahoans who put their generosity on full display.

March 31, 2021 10:50 a.m.

Tester touts COVID relief during Kalispell visit

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester visited Kalispell on Tuesday to tout the benefits of the third COVID-19 relief package that President Joe Biden signed this month.