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Crazy Mountain Ranch Softens Approach in Latest Battle Over Water

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Crazy Mountain Ranch Softens Approach in Latest Battle Over Water

CMR says it wants ‘day-to-day’ control of key diversion structure. But opponents fear the request could reshape how water is managed across Montana

by Nick Mott June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

RML Researchers Arrested as Lab Critics Campaign Against Animal Testing

RML Researchers Arrested as Lab Critics Campaign Against Animal Testing

by Robert Chaney June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Court Denies Youth Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s View of Climate Change

Court Denies Youth Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s View of Climate Change

by Amanda Eggert June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Yellowstone’s Supporting Cast: The North American Beaver

SERIES: Yellowstone's Supporting Cast

Yellowstone’s Supporting Cast: The North American Beaver

by Claire Cella June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

What to Know About Montana’s Settlement With Zortman Mine Owner

What to Know About Montana’s Settlement With Zortman Mine Owner

by Amanda Eggert June 1, 2026June 3, 2026

Grazing Away Wildfire Risk? Congress Considers Cattle for Wildfire Suppression

Wildfires

Grazing Away Wildfire Risk? Congress Considers Cattle for Wildfire Suppression

by Robert Chaney May 25, 2026June 1, 2026

SERIES: Faces of Climate

Receding Glaciers: Jonathan Marquis Bears Witness

by Keely Larson February 6, 2026February 11, 2026

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Balancing Growth and Gravel in Paradise Valley

Balancing Growth and Gravel in Paradise Valley

by Nick Mott April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Montana-Idaho Border

Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Montana-Idaho Border

by Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Daines Gains Federal Support to Strip Wilderness Potential From Montana Sites

Daines Gains Federal Support to Strip Wilderness Potential From Montana Sites

by Robert Chaney February 12, 2026February 18, 2026

Feds Punt Grizzly Final Rule Deadline to December

Feds Punt Grizzly Final Rule Deadline to December

by Robert Chaney February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Pair of Grizzly Cubs Kick Off Busy Year in ESA Delisting Activity

Pair of Grizzly Cubs Kick Off Busy Year in ESA Delisting Activity

by Robert Chaney April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Pages Devoted to Climate Change Have Disappeared From Key Yellowstone Guidebook

Pages Devoted to Climate Change Have Disappeared From Key Yellowstone Guidebook

by Mark DeGraff April 3, 2026May 6, 2026

Fewer Wolves Killed in Montana Despite State Push to Slash Population

Fewer Wolves Killed in Montana Despite State Push to Slash Population

by Nick Mott March 26, 2026April 1, 2026

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MoJo Bolsters Enviro, Climate Coverage With Two Report for America Hires

MoJo Bolsters Enviro, Climate Coverage With Two Report for America Hires

by Mountain Journal May 20, 2026May 27, 2026

Senate Confirms Pearce to Lead BLM in Party-Line Vote

Senate Confirms Pearce to Lead BLM in Party-Line Vote

by Amanda Eggert May 18, 2026May 20, 2026

Public Land Groups Sue Montana FWP Over Corner-Crossing Position

Public Land Groups Sue Montana FWP Over Corner-Crossing Position

by Amanda Eggert May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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Aspens: The Ever-Renewing Tree

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Aspens: The Ever-Renewing Tree

by Susan Marsh May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Snowpack Hits Record-Low Levels Across Montana

Snowpack Hits Record-Low Levels Across Montana

by Amanda Eggert April 10, 2026April 15, 2026

Wildfire Forecast Part 3: Where Wildfire Money Goes

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Wildfire Forecast Part 3: Where Wildfire Money Goes

by Robert Chaney April 7, 2026May 20, 2026

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‘Dolce Far Niente’: Coming Home

‘Dolce Far Niente’: Coming Home

by Susan Marsh

From the Hand of a Giant

From the Hand of a Giant

by Pixie Herbert

Gratitude in the Shadow of the Winter Solstice

Gratitude in the Shadow of the Winter Solstice

by Susan Marsh