A coalition of media outlets is challenging the concealment of communications between lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders that happen when bills are being written.

In court, media outlets argue for access to legislative records

MONTANA — Concealing the back-channel communications between lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders when drafting bills amounts to the Legislature violating the state’s Constitution, a coalition of media outl...

Polson Lady Pirate Skyla Nielsen wrestles a Ronan Maiden opponent at the Western Montana Duals in Ronan on Jan. 3. The Lady Pirates wrestling team finished first with 94 points. The Ronan Maidens came in third with 85 points.

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Jan. 3-4 Western MT Duals Wrestling, Ronan

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An effort to honor a young man from Libby who heroically died on the battlefield in Vietnam prompted the creation of one of the first bills coming before the 69th Legislative Session in Helena. SB59 is poised to unit...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

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Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

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Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

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Finley Point Grill head chef Pedro Vera and owner Dirk De Coninck encourage community members to participate in their annual Christmas Community Toy Drive.

Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of ...

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The return of ‘Graying Pains’

Statewide reporting project on aging demographics to relaunch

Issue Date: 5/27/2020
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On March 12, a collaboration of 16 Montana newsrooms launched the first story of a series titled Graying Pains, months in the making, exploring Montana’s status as the demographically oldest state west of the Mississippi.

The next day, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced the state’s first four documented cases of COVID-19. If you read, watch, or listen to Montana media, you know what happened next.

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