By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief
"Frankly, I haven’t said this very often, but the Forest Service is doing a good job. They’re throwing everything after it.” – Gov. Greg Gianforte, at a press conference, speaking about the Maverick fire.
Fires in Spokane highlight preparation needs in Montana
by Keila Szpaller
ALBERTON – Clean out gutters. Secure mesh screens over attic vents. Avoid planting junipers around the house. Those are a handful of recommendations professionals who help Montanans prepare for wildfire offered this week for property owners. Tim Laroche, wildfire mitigation program manager for Missoula County, said a cultural shift is underway to help property owners […]
Montana wildfires expand, Maverick Mountain Ski Area burns
by Micah Drew
In the face of tragedy, and with a growing number of wildfires spreading across Montana, Gov. Greg Gianforte found a few bright spots. Calling it a “big victory,” Gianforte said on Wednesday morning that the state’s largest wildfire — the Sand Creek Fire burning near Polaris — had not destroyed any structures while making a […]
West Nile Virus confirmed in Montana, health department says
by Daily Montanan Staff
State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile virus in Montana for summer 2026, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said Wednesday in a news release. Two mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus in Roosevelt County, and health officials said the virus will likely spread across the […]
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