Montana’s Chinese past isn’t past

Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. I used to live in a plain white house in Montana’s Rattlesnake Valley, in a neighborhood that was built over...

Scientists uncover incredible benefit of small but mighty creatures: 'Naturally doing a lot of the things that we try to do as humans'

Beavers may be vital to enhancing biodiversity in North America. Researchers from Stanford and the University of Minnesota are joining forces to bring more beavers back to the region. A study by the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment...

Four Democratic Socialists on Missoula ballot as political movement aims to expand Montana presence 

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. With growing membership rolls, Missoula’s Democratic Socialists of America chapter is fielding four city council candidates on the...

Fishing In Montana Is Now A Billion Dollar Business

Fishing Has Become Big Business In Montana I was 14 when "A River Runs Through It" was released, and as someone who had never been fly fishing before, I was fascinated. I wasn't the only one either, as those who had the ability (and money) to be...

Federal Judge Dismisses Climate Lawsuit In Montana

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. A month ago, a group of young plaintiffs filed suit in federal court in Montana seeking to block the implementation of three executive orders that promote the use of fossil...

FAA Approves uAvionix Tower System, First Deployment in Montana

uAvionix Corporation has received FAA System Design Approval for its FlightLine Airborne Position Reference Tool (APRT), the company announced Oct. 14. The approval allows the use of a situational awareness display for Federal and Non-Federal...

Just 10.9% of Young Adults in Montana Have Delinquent Credit Card Debt, 7th Lowest in the Country

Image Credit: Pormezz / Shutterstock Credit cards used to be a convenience. Now they’re a necessity for millions of Americans relying on taking on debt for groceries, gas, and other daily essentials — all while facing the highest interest rates in...

Millions flood streets across America for No Kings protests opposing Trump’s use of power

WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day, according to the organizers of the massive day of demonstrations protesting President Donald Trump’s administration —...

Exclusive Montana Talks Interview with Trump Interior Sec. Burgum

Why is it different this time? We've seen good news headlines for the mining and timber industries before. Why is this time different? President Donald J. Trump. We landed an exclusive interview with Trump Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on our...

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2026 Inductees

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees...

'We don't settle': Montana Tech chancellor discusses college's goals, grit

Perseverance. Dirty boots and callused hands — as symbols of confidence, competence and can-do spirit. Graduates primed and ready for work right out of the academic chute. An institution that has notched 125 years of stepping up to meet regional,...

Micron Technology To Rally Around 25%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Thursday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Wells Fargo cut Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT) price target...

Senate passes resolution to open up Montana for coal leasing, now headed to Trump's desk

Amid a federal government shutdown, the Republican-held U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to open up Montana for more coal leasing by overturning land use restrictions implemented in 2024. The resolution would overturn a Biden-era amendment to a Miles...

Sen. Cora Neumann, Montana Nurses Association call on delegation to protect health-care subsidies

Montanans can’t afford the exploding costs of health insurance coming their way if Republicans in the U.S. Senate won’t work with Democrats to protect Affordable Care Act tax credits — that was the message Wednesday from a video call hosted by...

Montana releases K–12 AI guidance for schools

HELENA, Mont. — Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced new guidance to help K–12 schools use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. The K–12 AI Guidance, developed with the Montana Digital Academy...

Washington senator hosts forum with Montanans on health subsidies, shutdown

Montanans can’t afford the exploding costs of health insurance coming their way if Republicans in the U.S. Senate won’t work with Democrats to protect Affordable Care Act tax credits — that was the message Wednesday from a video call hosted by...

The Gallatin River has an algae problem. Researchers are trying to find out why

It’s an early September morning. Crisp fall air and fog fill the Gallatin Canyon. About 10 minutes from Big Sky, Department of Environmental Quality scientist Gabby Metzner and her team are eager to get to work. They walk along Highway 191 in...

Montana Halloween Love: Survey & State Comparison

Fall in Montana is a special time of year. We get to experience all kinds of changes with our weather and the changing of the leaves. It’s also time for one of the best holidays ever, Halloween. The traditions associated with Halloween make me...

Montanans, Those “Ladybugs” Aren’t Here to Be Cute

Ping. Ping. Ping. If you’ve been hearing tiny taps on your windows or siding lately, it’s the annual invasion of what my kid calls “imposter ladybugs.” You know the ones that look like cute, friendly ladybugs, but they’re not. Not even close....

With subsidies in jeopardy, thousands of Montanans face health insurance cost hikes

The federal marketplace allows people who don’t get health insurance through their employer to buy their own plan. Roughly 77,000 Montanans buy that coverage. In 2021, Congress passed subsidies that help cover premiums based on a person’s income....