By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief
"“Montanans understand the devastating impact wildfires can have on communities, and we’re proud to support our neighbors in Washington during this critical time,” Gen. Trent Gibson, adjutant general of the Montana National Guard.
Bankhead staying in Senate race, setting up a four-way battle
by Micah Drew
Alani Bankhead is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat to represent the Montanans with “five dollars in their pocket and a whole lot of heart,” not billionaires or corporate interests. That’s why she’s committed to staying in the race to replace outgoing Republican Sen. Steve Daines, Bankhead said during a press conference in […]
Montana governor deploys National Guard to support Washington fire response
by Micah Drew
A five-soldier Montana National Guard team will deploy Tuesday to help support fire response in Washington after Gov. Greg Gianforte responded to a request. The state of Washington is experiencing significant wildfire conditions in many parts of the state, including active fires in Spokane that have burned more than 10,000 acres. The Washington State Standard […]
Fire danger grows, restrictions in place in Lake County, other counties, FWP says
by Daily Montanan Staff
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place on land it manages in Lake County. Those places include state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas and other areas. A news release Monday said the action followed restrictions put in place by Lake County and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai […]
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