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Spiking Roadless Rule is ‘Mandate in Search of a Problem,’ Experts Say

Spiking Roadless Rule is ‘Mandate in Search of a Problem,’ Experts Say

Studies show few trees to log or fires to stop in remaining Forest Service undeveloped lands

by Robert Chaney March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

‘A Slippery Slope’: Quest to Build Affordable Housing in National Forest Raises Alarm

‘A Slippery Slope’: Quest to Build Affordable Housing in National Forest Raises Alarm

by Brigid Mander March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

As Temps Rise in GYE, how can Wolves, Bison and Elk Survive?

As Temps Rise in GYE, how can Wolves, Bison and Elk Survive?

by Bowman Leigh March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

How the Fort Peck Tribes Build a Bison Blueprint

How the Fort Peck Tribes Build a Bison Blueprint

by Emily Senkosky March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

Poll: Majority of Montanans favor legalized corner-crossing

Poll: Majority of Montanans favor legalized corner-crossing

by Amanda Eggert March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges Feds’ Authorization of Bull Mountains Mine Expansion

Lawsuit Challenges Feds’ Authorization of Bull Mountains Mine Expansion

by Amanda Eggert March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

SERIES: Faces of Climate

Receding Glaciers: Jonathan Marquis Bears Witness

by Keely Larson February 6, 2026February 11, 2026

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BLM Nominee Talks Land Sales, Local Management in Senate Confirmation Hearing

BLM Nominee Talks Land Sales, Local Management in Senate Confirmation Hearing

by Amanda Eggert February 26, 2026March 4, 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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CWD Spreading in Montana: Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

CWD Spreading in Montana: Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

by Amanda Eggert February 25, 2026March 3, 2026

Congressional Democrats Warn Interior Dept. Wildfire Plan Lacks Details

Congressional Democrats Warn Interior Dept. Wildfire Plan Lacks Details

by Robert Chaney February 19, 2026February 24, 2026

Growth, Tourism and Gravel Collide in Yellowstone’s Northern Gateway

Growth, Tourism and Gravel Collide in Yellowstone’s Northern Gateway

by Nick Mott February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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Montana Voters Assign Feds, Fossil Fuel Industry Most Responsibility for Tackling Climate Change

Montana Voters Assign Feds, Fossil Fuel Industry Most Responsibility for Tackling Climate Change

by Amanda Eggert March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Three-quarters of Montana Voters Want Federal Lands to Stay in Treasure State

Three-quarters of Montana Voters Want Federal Lands to Stay in Treasure State

by Amanda Eggert March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Montanans Want More Solar, Natural Gas Development, Less Interested in New Coal Plants

Montanans Want More Solar, Natural Gas Development, Less Interested in New Coal Plants

by Amanda Eggert March 3, 2026March 3, 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