No one blinks in the U.S. Senate race

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 […]

Trump official urges governors to help with immigration arrests of ‘worst of the worst’

At CoreCivic, immigration crackdowns are good for business

Trump announces $180M for mining education as administration recommits to coal

July heat produces ‘flash drought’ with more than half of North Dakota affected

Trump urges shift in childhood vaccine recommendations, calls for splitting up MMR vaccine

Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after contentious Senate confirmation

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