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Storyteller, campfire builder, Nieman 2020 “The Grizzly in the Driveway”
National wildland fire service getting new Chief, but we still don’t know if the service exists
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From the Embers? Controversial National Wildfire Service Could Launch in January - Mountain Journal
Although Congress hasn’t provided budget or authority for consolidated firefighting force, opposition to new plan appears weakening
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December 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
National wildland fire service getting new Chief, but we still don’t know if the service exists
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Sometimes you just need to sleep it off. www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/...
Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves
A raccoon was found passed out in the bathroom of the Virginia ABC Store in Ashland after breaking in and ransacking shelves, according to Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Sometimes you just need to sleep it off. www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/...
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“Don’t let this happen here.” — A Bitterrooter on dangers from other mining in Montana, regarding the proposed Sheep Creek mine exploration in the Bitterroot. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/12/02/s... #montana #mtpol #mtnews
Sheep Creek mine exploration in Bitterroot draws opposition • Daily Montanan
Ravalli County Commissioners voted unanimously to oppose the placement of the Sheep Creek mine “exploration” project on a federal fast track.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
“Don’t let this happen here.” — A Bitterrooter on dangers from other mining in Montana, regarding the proposed Sheep Creek mine exploration in the Bitterroot. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/12/02/s... #montana #mtpol #mtnews
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This truly (and beautifully) outré band is lumped into the same scene as Black Flag; remarkable. I always assume they’re in the first Decline of Western Civilization (they’re not), which leads me to watching said film. Important in that regard.
Black Randy & The Metrosquad - (Theme From) Shaft [US, Punk] (1979)
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Black Randy & The Metrosquad - (Theme From) Shaft [US, Punk] (1979)
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December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
This truly (and beautifully) outré band is lumped into the same scene as Black Flag; remarkable. I always assume they’re in the first Decline of Western Civilization (they’re not), which leads me to watching said film. Important in that regard.
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In our "Faces of Climate" series, Katie O'Reilly profiles Montana native Sierra Harris, Greater Yellowstone Coalition's climate and water conservation manager, who reflects on the art of collaboration to mitigate impacts of a warming planet. Hint: she sometimes recommends acting like a beaver.
Faces of Climate: Sierra Harris and the Art of the Climate Battle - Mountain Journal
A climate organizer and Montana native reflects on the art of collaboration to mitigate impacts of a warming planet
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In our "Faces of Climate" series, Katie O'Reilly profiles Montana native Sierra Harris, Greater Yellowstone Coalition's climate and water conservation manager, who reflects on the art of collaboration to mitigate impacts of a warming planet. Hint: she sometimes recommends acting like a beaver.
Fallow federals
With Congress at impasse, funding deadlines and work details get missed with winter coming. Yellowstone National Park’s gates remain open for tourists to drive through, but most National Park Service employees monitoring the geyser boardwalks or winterizing buildings have been ordered off the clock.
Multiple-use Muddle: Federal Shutdown Leaves Collaborative Projects in Lurch - Mountain Journal
With Congress still at impasse, funding deadlines and work details get missed as winter closes in
mountainjournal.org
October 19, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Fallow federals
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As federal employees face furloughs amid congressional loggerheads over the federal budget, Yellowstone National Park employees, visitors and local businesses are navigating a series of uncertainties about operations at the destination that drew more than 4.7 million visitors last year.
Shutdown Smokescreen? Public Lands Furloughs Could Become Layoffs - Mountain Journal
Trump administration leaders planned more job cuts before budget impasse closed federal government
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October 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
As federal employees face furloughs amid congressional loggerheads over the federal budget, Yellowstone National Park employees, visitors and local businesses are navigating a series of uncertainties about operations at the destination that drew more than 4.7 million visitors last year.
October 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Shutdown plans come for National Parks, with indications of much bigger changes looming
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Shutdown Comes for National Parks, Nation - Mountain Journal
It remains unclear if park gates will close or remain open with limited staff. But budget impasse could have bigger impact than just furloughs, government watchers warn
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October 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Shutdown plans come for National Parks, with indications of much bigger changes looming
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OPINION: By dragging a muzzled wolf into a bar, Cody Roberts also dragged Wyoming's outdated treatment of wildlife into broader public view, writes Wendy Keefover.
Opinion | The wolf-killing case that could change Wyoming
By dragging a muzzled wolf into a bar, Cody Roberts also dragged Wyoming’s outdated treatment of wildlife into broader public view, writes Wendy Keefover.
wyofile.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
OPINION: By dragging a muzzled wolf into a bar, Cody Roberts also dragged Wyoming's outdated treatment of wildlife into broader public view, writes Wendy Keefover.
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The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October.
Newsmax pays $67 million to settle defamation case linked to 2020 election coverage
The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October.
n.pr
August 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October.
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Grant funding can open doors for journalists to pursue ambitious reporting projects — but how do you make your application stand out?
Read our top tips on how to write a winning grant proposal ⬇️
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Read our top tips on how to write a winning grant proposal ⬇️
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What I Learned From Reading 1,334 Grant Applications - Nieman Reports
An inside look at the journalism grant review process reveals how to write a winning application: Read the instructions carefully, flesh out your story, and please, don’t rely on AI tools, writes long...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Grant funding can open doors for journalists to pursue ambitious reporting projects — but how do you make your application stand out?
Read our top tips on how to write a winning grant proposal ⬇️
niemanreports.org/journalists-...
Read our top tips on how to write a winning grant proposal ⬇️
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Please be careful on Thursday Montana
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 9:45PM MDT until August 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
August 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Please be careful on Thursday Montana
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Wyoming will lose approximately $50 million in annual revenue to lower federal coal royalties contained in the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a report by state financial forecasters.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Wyoming will lose approximately $50 million in annual revenue to lower federal coal royalties contained in the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a report by state financial forecasters.
Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/forecasters-...
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A federal court in Missoula has sided with a coalition of environmental groups to block a ruling to remove Western gray wolves from protections warranted under the Endangered Species Act.
“Ultimately, management of Canis lupus must not be by a political yo-yo process," Judge Donald Molloy wrote.
“Ultimately, management of Canis lupus must not be by a political yo-yo process," Judge Donald Molloy wrote.
Feds Violated Endangered Species Act in Denying Gray Wolf Protections, Court Rules - Mountain Journal
In 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denied further federal protections to wolves in Western states, prompting lawsuit
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August 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A federal court in Missoula has sided with a coalition of environmental groups to block a ruling to remove Western gray wolves from protections warranted under the Endangered Species Act.
“Ultimately, management of Canis lupus must not be by a political yo-yo process," Judge Donald Molloy wrote.
“Ultimately, management of Canis lupus must not be by a political yo-yo process," Judge Donald Molloy wrote.
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"We’ve got 120-some national forests and administrative units. Do you want all those people reporting to the chief?”
I don't think they want anyone reporting. They just want folks to do as they are told.
I don't think they want anyone reporting. They just want folks to do as they are told.
As Washington, D.C. continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, the USDA plans to close the Forest Service's nine regional offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land.
Robert Chaney looks at what it means for Greater Yellowstone and the Region 1 Headquarters in Missoula.
Robert Chaney looks at what it means for Greater Yellowstone and the Region 1 Headquarters in Missoula.
Forest Service to Abandon Nine Regional Offices - Mountain Journal
As Washington continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, USDA announces consolidation of offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land
mountainjournal.org
July 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"We’ve got 120-some national forests and administrative units. Do you want all those people reporting to the chief?”
I don't think they want anyone reporting. They just want folks to do as they are told.
I don't think they want anyone reporting. They just want folks to do as they are told.
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RIP to this legend.
Tom Lehrer, one of the cleverest lyricists ever, pretty much defined political satire through his music in the 1950s and 60s.
He was also a really good piano player.
Damn.
Tom Lehrer, one of the cleverest lyricists ever, pretty much defined political satire through his music in the 1950s and 60s.
He was also a really good piano player.
Damn.
July 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
RIP to this legend.
Tom Lehrer, one of the cleverest lyricists ever, pretty much defined political satire through his music in the 1950s and 60s.
He was also a really good piano player.
Damn.
Tom Lehrer, one of the cleverest lyricists ever, pretty much defined political satire through his music in the 1950s and 60s.
He was also a really good piano player.
Damn.
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As Washington, D.C. continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, the USDA plans to close the Forest Service's nine regional offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land.
Robert Chaney looks at what it means for Greater Yellowstone and the Region 1 Headquarters in Missoula.
Robert Chaney looks at what it means for Greater Yellowstone and the Region 1 Headquarters in Missoula.
Forest Service to Abandon Nine Regional Offices - Mountain Journal
As Washington continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, USDA announces consolidation of offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land
mountainjournal.org
July 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As Washington, D.C. continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, the USDA plans to close the Forest Service's nine regional offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land.
Robert Chaney looks at what it means for Greater Yellowstone and the Region 1 Headquarters in Missoula.
Robert Chaney looks at what it means for Greater Yellowstone and the Region 1 Headquarters in Missoula.