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In a major boost to Montanans’ constitutional right to know, the state Supreme Court ruled that citizens who successfully sue for public records are presumptively entitled to recover their attorney’s fees. With this precedent, courthouse doors are more accessible to those who have been wrongfully denied their right to know.  Montana Environmental Information Center v. Governor changes the calculus for those seeking government transparency and for government officials and agencies withholding information. Going forward, when a citizen prevails in a right to know lawsuit, the starting assumption is that the government will compensate them for their costs — including ...


Polson Seniors for July 23, 2025

POLSON — Hot August nights are near us. Stay cool man, real cool.  AARP Safe Driving Course is July 29, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Early sign-up is required. We have about ten more openings. There’s no testing and it’s a video assisted event with informal discussions. The take-home st...

Attorneys: Helena man unlawfully detained due to racial profiling

MISSOULA — Attorneys for a Helena man detained by immigration officers last week argued during a hearing in federal district court Thursday that he should be released because racial profiling led to his arrest.  Helena police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were searching ...

Culture, family, youth focus of annual Arlee Celebration

ARLEE — Vendors, youth, and campers of all ages bustled about the powwow grounds, and especially the basketball court, during quieter moments that preceded the traditional song and dance contests of the 125th annual Arlee Celebration Powwow last week. By late Wednesday night and into the early hours...

Damp but dedicated: Charlo’s 2025 4th of July parade marches on

CHARLO — Cloudy skies lingered over Charlo on July 4, a holdover from prior rain, but by parade day the ground was only damp as Charlo’s annual Independence Day parade marched on. Local families and visitors gathered along Main Street, where tractors, horses, classic cars, and floats paraded u...

Flathead Lake balancing act continues as drought persists

Given northwest Montana’s warm and dry spring, it was a shock to many to see snow at higher elevations on the first official day of summer. One couple even found themselves getting married in powder atop Whitefish’s Big Mountain, generating a snowy story that went viral. The summer solstice storm...

Montana State geologist’s Antarctic research focuses on accumulations of rare earth elements 

  BOZEMAN – They’re in the headlines every week – critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and the rare earth elements essential for high-technology and national security applications. While nations and businesses around the globe strategize to secure supplies o...

St. Ignatius seniors for July 9, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - Good Old Days activities at the St Ignatius Senior Center:  St Ignatius Senior Center will host a Pancake Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12.   There will be a silent auction instead of a raffle, at the barbecue Friday night at the Pavilion and Saturday at the Senior...

Polson seniors for July 9, 2025

POLSON - Happy Bastille Day! The French celebrate their rebellion (July 14, 1789) from the King of France. The rebellion was sparked by hunger, and the blind eye of the King toward the basic needs of the citizens of France. Activities (air conditioned): -  Wednesday Play Day: cards, board games, k...

Sign up for surplus licenses, over-the-counter B licenses now available

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Hunters can now sign up for the Surplus List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list will be randomized, with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize thei...

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