Helena not immune from homelessness, urban camping concerns
After a homeless encampment was dismantled in November, tents and makeshift camps continue to pop up in the city, highlighting the need for additional emergency shelters.
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Forest Service forwards plan to keep East Boulder Mine operating
Approved proposal will allow the Stillwater Mining Company to continue operating the platinum and palladium mine into the 2040s.
Federal judge blocks Montana’s first-in-nation TikTok ban
Judge not persuaded by Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s claim the ban was about protecting consumers instead of targeting China.
Tropical butterfly house and exploration center set to open in Missoula
Nonprofit and Missoula County will soon celebrate the long-awaited opening of the center and gardens at the fairgrounds.
Medicaid ‘unwinding’ makes other public assistance harder to get
The impact on services for low-income families is an overlooked consequence of ‘unwinding,’ which has led to coverage being terminated for millions since April.
Wolverines gain federal protections under Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service noted threats posed by climate change and habitat loss in its announcement.
Cascade County blows state deadline for election canvass
A delay in finalizing municipal elections for Great Falls, Cascade and Belt has contributed to ongoing criticism of the county’s clerk and recorder.