Montana
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7:02 a.m.
Palin's Post Tea Party Interview: 'Oh yeah. And that, too.'
And to think this woman could have been one heartbeat await from the Presidency. One itchy finger read to fire on Iran. Ready to take democracy to any country that wasn't nice to the US. Read it and weep . ...
Left in the West - 7:02 a.m.
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. executive bonuses top county bill for back taxes
In bankruptcy proceedings, the corporation just shuttered its Frenchtown linerboard plant but its decisions continue to have a big impact on the Missoula ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - 2:08 a.m. - 2 clicks 
Bighorn Peewees top Missoula twice
On Saturday, the team split games with Missoula. Helena won the opening game 4-3 as Theno Berbos scored the game-winning goal. Paul Hart added two goals and ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - 2:08 a.m.
Three Public Hearings at Missoula's City Council
The Office of Planning and Grants reviewed 21 applications for federal grants. The council will hold the first hearing tonght on the approval of those ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - 2:08 a.m.
Missoula City Council Approve Bear Buffer Zone
After more than two hours of discussions, the Missoula City Council decided to approve an ordinance to create a bear buffer zone. ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - 2:08 a.m.
Missoula City Council approves 'bear buffer zone,' related garbage rules
Bears in Missoula are going to have a harder time sticking their noses into garbage. At its regular Monday meeting, the Missoula City Council adopted new ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - Mon 10:45 p.m. - 5 clicks
Big Sky honors Griz guard Anthony Johnson
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Big Sky Conference has named Montana guard Anthony Johnson as its men's basketball player of the week for the second consecutive ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - Mon 10:45 p.m. - 3 clicks
Missoula Children's production thoroughly entertaining
Orleans Online The Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Sleeping Beauty" wrapped up five-days of rehearsals on Saturday with two shows in the auditorium at École ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - Mon 10:45 p.m. - 3 clicks
Lou Ann Crowley Files for House District 94
Former Missoula Ward Three City Council representative, Lou Ann Crowley, announced her candidacy for House District 94. That district stretches from the ... See all stories on this [...]...
Missoula dot Net - Mon 10:45 p.m. - 3 clicks
Missoula man in jail after alleged felony assault over parking space
Missoula dot Net - Mon 4:44 p.m. - 3 clicks
Arrested for DUI, man charged with felony after headbutting Missoula jailer
Missoula dot Net - Mon 4:44 p.m. - 2 clicks
Want to be an Outdoor Writer?
Want to spend a week this summer with some of the nation's best-known outdoor writers, practicing the craft of outdoor writing in writer-friendly Missoula? The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) will host its first Goldenrod Writing Workshop at the University of Montana in Missoula August 1-7, 2010. Open to both novice communicators and published professionals, the week-long...
New West Missoula - Mon 1:29 p.m. - 6 clicks
Want to be an Outdoor Writer?
Want to spend a week this summer with some of the nation's best-known outdoor writers, practicing the craft of outdoor writing in writer-friendly Missoula? The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) will host its first Goldenrod Writing Workshop at the University of Montana in Missoula August 1-7, 2010. Open to both novice communicators and published professionals, the week-long...
New West Bozeman - Mon 1:29 p.m. - 7 clicks
Colorado Rancher Says Wolves May Have Arrived; Welcomes Their Return
This information was provided by the Wildlands Network. NewWest's bulletin board offers press releases with a wide variety of views and news about the West. DeBeque, Colorado--A DNA test of scat samples is all that remains before a western Colorado ranch owner knows for sure if wild wolves are present on his land. Paul R. Vahldiek, Jr., majority shareholder and CEO of The High Lonesome Ranch, ...
New West Missoula - Mon 11:24 a.m.
Colorado Rancher Says Wolves May Have Arrived; Welcomes Their Return
This information was provided by the Wildlands Network. NewWest's bulletin board offers press releases with a wide variety of views and news about the West. DeBeque, Colorado--A DNA test of scat samples is all that remains before a western Colorado ranch owner knows for sure if wild wolves are present on his land. Paul R. Vahldiek, Jr., majority shareholder and CEO of The High Lonesome Ranch, ...
New West Bozeman - Mon 11:24 a.m.
Where Have All the Ski Bums Gone?
They're not on the ski slopes. They're not in the bars. Have all the ski bums left Big Sky? "A lot of guys are skiing backcountry now because it's free," said John the physical therapist. "Also, a lot of them worked construction to support their skiing habits. Those jobs don't exist any more." A footnote to the current recession is its effect on Big Sky's ski bum culture-...
New West Missoula - Mon 10:49 a.m.
Where Have All the Ski Bums Gone?
They're not on the ski slopes. They're not in the bars. Have all the ski bums left Big Sky? "A lot of guys are skiing backcountry now because it's free," said John the physical therapist. "Also, a lot of them worked construction to support their skiing habits. Those jobs don't exist any more." A footnote to the current recession is its effect on Big Sky's ski bum culture-...
New West Bozeman - Mon 10:49 a.m.
Health Reform Still Alive
Good news on the health reform front, where the President announced on Super Bowl Sunday that he plans an open meeting at the White House with Congressional leaders from both parties and cameras from C-SPAN for a conversation about improving and passing the health care bill. The GOP's predictable response? " LA LA LA LA LA LA LA. I CAN'T HEAR YOU! " They're calling to start the whole process ov...
Left in the West - Mon 10:49 a.m.
Real estate agents: Buyers remain cautious, but feeling more optimistic
Missoula dot Net - Mon 5:07 a.m. - 6 clicks
What’s the State of the State of Montana?
4&20 Blackbirds - Sun 10:24 p.m. - 15 clicks
who dat...
Gonna beat dem Saints!...
A Chicken is not Pillage - Sun 7:22 p.m. - 8 clicks
Cutting your nose to spite your face?
Bunk in the West - Sun 1:09 p.m. - 6 clicks
Are You Ready for Some Football?!!!
4&20 Blackbirds - Sun 12:46 p.m. - 4 clicks
Economic Development in Montana
Interesting story in this morning's Missoulian about John Barrrett and Barrett Production's quest to lower airfares in-and-out of Missoula as an economic development bid. It's a great reminder that: Markets occasionally get into trouble but that internal corrections are possible. Some of the biggest barriers to growth and development in Montana probably have virtually nothing to do with ...
Left in the West - Sun 9:24 a.m. - 3 clicks
SUPER SUNDAY WEATHER: Freezing drizzle this am, then sunny skies
Missoula dot Net - Sun 9:06 a.m. - 6 clicks
Former Hellgate High band director John Combs wins major teaching award
Missoula dot Net - Sun 9:06 a.m. - 6 clicks
Koopman on Natelson: He’s Been a Guiding Light
4&20 Blackbirds - Sun 8:26 a.m. - 9 clicks
Christians wins 135-pound title at divisional wrestling tourney
Missoula dot Net - Sun 2:09 a.m. - 8 clicks
Johnson's 30-point game lifts Montana past Idaho State 91-68
Missoula dot Net - Sun 2:09 a.m. - 6 clicks
Billings Ranks 3rd Drunkest City in U.S.
4&20 Blackbirds - Sat 7:48 p.m. - 14 clicks
Sarah Palin Gets $100k/hr to Tell Tea Partiers they don’t need a Leader
4&20 Blackbirds - Sat 7:24 p.m.
Super Bowl, 2010
This breaks my heart. I want, ever so desperately, for the Saints to win this. I truly do. But it isn't likely that they will. Payton Manning is the best quarterback ever to take the field. His in-game adjustments are......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Sat 6:22 p.m. - 5 clicks
Bozeman man gets six-year prison sentence for child pornography
Missoula dot Net - Sat 5:40 a.m. - 7 clicks
Explosion soars: Missoula's Summit team wins its first national top honor
Missoula dot Net - Fri 11:54 p.m. - 2 clicks
Champ Edmunds files for House District 100 race in Missoula County
Missoula dot Net - Fri 11:54 p.m. - 4 clicks
Tester Makes Some Changes to Wilderness Bill, Refuses Others
Sen. Jon Tester today announced that he hopes to make revisions to his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, legislation that has drawn widespread support, criticism and suggestions from Montanans--some of which Tester said he'd insert into the legislation. The Senator, speaking at a small press conference in Missoula, said the proposed 21 changes--some involving simple word clarifications and others ...
New West Missoula - Fri 9:44 p.m. - 13 clicks
Tester Makes Some Changes to Wilderness Bill, Refuses Others
Sen. Jon Tester today announced that he hopes to make revisions to his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, legislation that has drawn widespread support, criticism and suggestions from Montanans--some of which Tester said he'd insert into the legislation. The Senator, speaking at a small press conference in Missoula, said the proposed 21 changes--some involving simple word clarifications and others ...
New West Bozeman - Fri 9:44 p.m. - 7 clicks
Eunice Misbe named interim manager of Missoula County Fairgrounds, Western ...
Missoula dot Net - Fri 6:49 p.m. - 9 clicks
Investigation continues into suicide by man during arrest on animal cruelty ...
Missoula dot Net - Fri 6:49 p.m. - 10 clicks
Montana Conservative Alliance Litmus Test, Revised
4&20 Blackbirds - Fri 4:25 p.m. - 5 clicks
Opportunity Spawned: New Proposal Protects Bull Trout and Water
On January 13th, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released a new critical habitat designation for bull trout throughout the Northwest, including western Montana. The new draft -- offering four-to-six times more protected waters than a previous proposal--includes 21,694 miles of stream habitat and 533,426 acres of reservoirs and lakes in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Nevada. Pro...
New West Missoula - Fri 2:46 p.m. - 8 clicks
Opportunity Spawned: New Proposal Protects Bull Trout and Water
On January 13th, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released a new critical habitat designation for bull trout throughout the Northwest, including western Montana. The new draft -- offering four-to-six times more protected waters than a previous proposal--includes 21,694 miles of stream habitat and 533,426 acres of reservoirs and lakes in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Nevada. Pro...
New West Bozeman - Fri 2:46 p.m. - 10 clicks
Roger Koopman's Crazy Train
All aboard . Roger Koopman, the former Bozeman-area legislator who left the legislature after his liberty tree was pruned too often, is launching yet another organization aimed at destroying the government (Roger had something like a half dozen PACs operating in 2008). Say hello to the Montana Conservative Alliance. From the Chronicle 's news story this morning: "Democrats don't negotiate th...
Left in the West - Fri 12:46 p.m. - 4 clicks
Former Blixseth Land: Private Mountain Ranch Could Become Public Again
A piece of land near Kila that was involved in a public-private exchange with Tim Blixseth in the 1990s may again return to public ownership. The owners of Haskill Mountain Ranch have been in discussions with federal officials -- including Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont. -- regarding a possible sale of their 2,660-acre property, which is located about 20 miles west of Kalispell. Greg Carter, a par...
New West Missoula - Fri 11:40 a.m. - 3 clicks
Former Blixseth Land: Private Mountain Ranch Could Become Public Again
A piece of land near Kila that was involved in a public-private exchange with Tim Blixseth in the 1990s may again return to public ownership. The owners of Haskill Mountain Ranch have been in discussions with federal officials -- including Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont. -- regarding a possible sale of their 2,660-acre property, which is located about 20 miles west of Kalispell. Greg Carter, a par...
New West Bozeman - Fri 11:40 a.m. - 3 clicks
Republicans: Winter is Evidence of Global Warming Fraud. So Elect Us…
4&20 Blackbirds - Fri 11:30 a.m. - 3 clicks
Missoula standoff ends, man accused of animal abuse dead
Missoula dot Net - Fri 10:23 a.m. - 9 clicks
Missoula Children's Theater production of 'Robinson Crusoe' set for this ...
Missoula dot Net - Fri 10:23 a.m. - 9 clicks
Seed is the need this weekend for CMR, Great Falls High wrestling teams
Missoula dot Net - Fri 10:23 a.m. - 9 clicks
A robbery in progress -- on the floor of the US Senate
Oh my ! Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) has put an extraordinary "blanket hold" on at least 70 nominations President Obama has sent to the Senate, according to multiple reports this evening. The hold means no nominations can move forward unless Senate Democrats can secure a 60-member cloture vote to break it, or until Shelby lifts the hold... According to the report, Shelby is holding Obama's nomin...
Left in the West - Fri 7:04 a.m.
Wanzenried Announces Re-election Bid for SD49
4&20 Blackbirds - Fri 6:24 a.m. - 3 clicks
Consultant says downtown Missoula parking problem one of perception vs. reality
Missoula dot Net - Fri 5:05 a.m. - 3 clicks
UPDATED: Missoula man commits suicide at home where abused kitten found
Missoula dot Net - Thu 10:21 p.m. - 2 clicks
Smurfit Stone Hands Out End of 2010 Exec Bonuses + Finance Reform
4&20 Blackbirds - Thu 7:47 p.m. - 9 clicks
Secretary of State’s Website Sucks
4&20 Blackbirds - Thu 5:58 p.m. - 6 clicks
Treasure State Bank Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Operating Results and Results ...
Missoula dot Net - Thu 4:26 p.m. - 4 clicks
Tamara "Tammy" Hall Makes No Sense
Tamara "Tammy" Hall , the ultra-angry, ultra right-winger in Bozeman who pens an occasional column for the Bozeman Chronicle and is supposedly a "motivational speaker" for a living, has written a hater-piece about the Governor this week. She compares him to a rat, calling him arrogant, and using the favorite new accusation of the right wing: that he is a "celebrity" (talk about desperate). ...
Left in the West - Thu 4:26 p.m. - 6 clicks
Suspected Kitten Abuser Dead in Apparent Suicide
Today, KPAX reports that police arrived at the apartment of the man suspected in the case, planning to serve him with a warrant for aggravated cruelty. As an officer walked inside the man's apartment, he heard a gunshot, according to the Missoulian. After calling for backup, securing the neighborhood, and evacuating some nearby residents in case more gunfire ensued, police entered the man's apar...
New West Missoula - Thu 4:09 p.m. - 5 clicks
Suspected Kitten Abuser Dead in Apparent Suicide
Today, KPAX reports that police arrived at the apartment of the man suspected in the case, planning to serve him with a warrant for aggravated cruelty. As an officer walked inside the man's apartment, he heard a gunshot, according to the Missoulian. After calling for backup, securing the neighborhood, and evacuating some nearby residents in case more gunfire ensued, police entered the man's apar...
New West Bozeman - Thu 4:09 p.m. - 2 clicks
In Search Of the Perfect Taco
I once ate 14 tacos in one sitting. It was a taco-off with one of my frat brothers, Kent something-or-other (he drove an '82 Mustang, the ugliest body style ever). I worked my way through college (almost) waiting tables in Mexican restaurants, and I lived on Mexican food. The joint where I worked had an all-you-can-eat night, and Kent foolishly thought he could take me in tacos. We were both poor ...
New West Missoula - Thu 2:41 p.m. - 11 clicks
Defending the status quo
A couple of things caught my eye today that are tenuously related, and I thought I'd share. Let's start with this post over at the Montana Main Street blog : I don't know who originally coined the axiom, "First, do no harm," but that is what the government needs to do in order to get us even close to thinking about an economic recovery. As Congress debates and the President presses for sweepi...
Left in the West - Thu 2:41 p.m. - 4 clicks
Chamber continues working against Main Street Montana
Once again the Chamber of Commerce shows that it will go to any length to put the interests of Wall Street and big banks ahead of Main Street Montana. We've already seen the Chamber funnel millions of dollars from the insurance industry into misleading anti-health reform advertisements. Now, rather than pushing for rules that will end the deceptive financial practices that have shuttered busines...
Left in the West - Thu 1:13 p.m. - 5 clicks
Koopman's purity tests for legislators
Roger Koopman and his friends are up to their usual tricks, this time circulating a purity test : In a repeat of 2008, former Bozeman Rep. Roger Koopman has set his sights on state Republicans who he accuses of being too liberal, or RINOs (Republicans in Name Only). Koopman, the chairman of the newly formed Montana Conservative Alliance, says his group is mailing questionnaires to every GOP can...
Left in the West - Thu 1:13 p.m. - 6 clicks
Rehberg Gets Schooled by Tyler Gernant
Hot damn . I missed Tyler Gernant's announcement because I was traveling but just picked up the coverage from yesterday's papers. The contender is swinging and he lands a few punches: Gernant said he wouldn't be running if the country was in the same shape it was in 2000, with a $200 billion budget surplus and a booming economy with increasing numbers of jobs. [...] While Rehberg claims that fi...
Left in the West - Thu 1:13 p.m. - 3 clicks
THURSDAY'S WEATHER: Morning snow showers, afternoon warmth
Missoula dot Net - Thu 11:04 a.m. - 5 clicks
Progress Made on Nature Deficit Disorder, But Not Enough
Calling it a "historic moment" and a "terrific first step," conservationists applauded President Obama's budget request that included, for the first time, money for "environmental literacy" for the U.S. Department of Education. Great news, but keep in mind that it's only the first step....
New West Missoula - Thu 8:47 a.m. - 2 clicks
Progress Made on Nature Deficit Disorder, But Not Enough
Calling it a "historic moment" and a "terrific first step," conservationists applauded President Obama's budget request that included, for the first time, money for "environmental literacy" for the U.S. Department of Education. Great news, but keep in mind that it's only the first step....
New West Bozeman - Thu 8:47 a.m.
UPDATED: Mercy the abused kitten euthanized; damage too severe
Missoula dot Net - Wed 4:17 p.m. - 6 clicks
WEDNESDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: Dense fog advisory in effect until 11 am
Missoula dot Net - Wed 11:49 a.m. - 4 clicks
Missoula man convicted of sex assault faces up to 100 years in prison after ...
Missoula dot Net - Wed 11:49 a.m. - 6 clicks
CU Boulder Professor Helps Publish Novel by the Late Ralph Ellison
Brittany Anas recently wrote in the Boulder Daily Camera about the role CU professor Adam Bradley has played in publishing the second posthumous novel of Ralph Ellison (via Twitter.com/Boulderbooks). Ellison published his classic novel, Invisible Man, in 1952, and although he worked on several novels for decades, he did not publish another one before his death in 1994, but as Anas notes, he ...
New West Bozeman - Wed 8:46 a.m.
Howitzer's new home: Iron Horse Towing moves 26-ton WWII tank to Fort Missoula
Missoula dot Net - Wed 1:25 a.m. - 6 clicks
Missoula mayor puts economic development, Russell Street in spotlight
Missoula dot Net - Tue 11:46 p.m. - 6 clicks
Missoula Democrat Gernant enters race for Rehberg's House seat
Missoula dot Net - Tue 11:46 p.m. - 4 clicks
Declining tax revenues, office move, horse racing on Missoula County agenda
Missoula dot Net - Tue 11:46 p.m. - 5 clicks
We're Number 2!
4&20 Blackbirds - Tue 8:06 p.m. - 16 clicks
TUESDAY'S WEATHER FORECAST: Morning snow, an afternoon high of 41
Missoula dot Net - Tue 12:40 p.m. - 5 clicks
Report: Genetically Modified Wheat Could Taint Montana Wheat Market
New West Missoula - Tue 11:24 a.m. - 4 clicks
Report: Genetically Modified Wheat Could Taint Montana Wheat Market
New West Bozeman - Tue 11:24 a.m. - 4 clicks
It's rare when Butte High's Lexie Nelson fails to sink a free throw
Missoula dot Net - Feb 2 - 2 clicks
Engen: Missoula will hire new city prosecutor to fill post of late Judy Wang
Missoula dot Net - Feb 2 - 3 clicks
Smurfit agrees to look at future uses for shuttered Missoula plant
Missoula dot Net - Feb 2 - 4 clicks
Building Power Lines
Left in the West - Feb 1 - 2 clicks
MONDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: It's a beautiful snowy day in western Montana
Missoula dot Net - Feb 1 - 6 clicks
Maulers checked: Yellowstone scores three late goals to upend Missoula
Missoula dot Net - Feb 1 - 6 clicks
Wrestling roundup: Great Falls teams thump Missoula grapplers to end season
Missoula dot Net - Jan 31 - 7 clicks
SNOWY SUNDAY: Forecast calls for snow all across western Montana
Missoula dot Net - Jan 31 - 7 clicks
Horse speakers: Carousel for Missoula steeds provide speech therapy boost
Missoula dot Net - Jan 30 - 7 clicks
Missoula official wants detailed look at serious accidents in city
Missoula dot Net - Jan 30 - 9 clicks
Winners announced for Class B/C Montana state speech, debate, drama championships
Missoula dot Net - Jan 30 - 7 clicks
Missoula city councilman wants to review serious crashes to ID improvements
Missoula dot Net - Jan 30 - 8 clicks
Self-Defeating
The Republicant will to stand against anything the Democrats might remotely favor is a self-defeating strategy. It means, quite simply, that one can't do anything so one must prohibit another from doing anything so that the first one can continue......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Jan 29 - 3 clicks
Electric City Weblog
Gregg, over at Electric City Weblog, is concerned that Electric City Weblog is being slighted by Google on any search forElectric City Weblog. I don't think he's OCD concerned, but he is bothered that Electric City Weblog doesn't come up......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Jan 29 - 2 clicks
Debts, future of mill in spotlight with Smurfit-Stone set to detail bankruptcy ...
Missoula dot Net - Jan 29 - 6 clicks
Project Homeless Connect helps less fortunate with amenities of life
Missoula dot Net - Jan 29 - 4 clicks
The iPad Revealed
I can't wait to start selling these things!...
A Chicken is not Pillage - Jan 28 - 6 clicks
The President's Approval Rating Is Awful!
That would be President McCain, in point of fact. Just 40% of Arizonans approve of the job McCain is doing for them in D.C., according to the poll. In January of 2006, that number was 60%. It's not clear how......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Jan 28
Suffering Those Slings And Arrows
Poor young would-be spy James O'Keefe has been ordered to live with Mommy and Daddy until he gets his spanking. Oh the indignity! I can only assume that Dave Budge will applaud this judicial move, since he was willing to......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Jan 28 - 3 clicks
Congress, Greens: Time to Spike RAT, Out-of-Control Forest Service Fees
New West Missoula - Jan 28 - 2 clicks
Congress, Greens: Time to Spike RAT, Out-of-Control Forest Service Fees
New West Bozeman - Jan 28 - 2 clicks
H1N1 vaccination clinic at Missoula fairgrounds to end, but shots still available
Missoula dot Net - Jan 27 - 3 clicks
Hush, money
Bunk in the West - Jan 27 - 9 clicks
East Missoula man pleads guilty to 5th DUI after crash off Deer Creek Road
Missoula dot Net - Jan 27 - 3 clicks
Ax Max?
4&20 Blackbirds - Jan 27 - 8 clicks
White supremacy materials become art, demand reaction at UM exhibit
Missoula dot Net - Jan 27 - 3 clicks
Authors Hustle to Promote Books & Oregon Seeks New Poet Laureate
New West Bozeman - Jan 27 - 2 clicks
Denny vs. Denny
Left in the West - Jan 27 - 3 clicks
Missoula Airport Authority lowers rent to keep Museum of Mountain Flying airborne
Missoula dot Net - Jan 26 - 6 clicks
Natelson to trade Montana law school and state politics to join Colorado think ...
Missoula dot Net - Jan 26 - 2 clicks
Rare double is a possibility for CMR football, basketball players
Missoula dot Net - Jan 26 - 2 clicks
Teaching to turmoil: Missoula nurse's class turns to treating Haitians
Missoula dot Net - Jan 26 - 6 clicks
Judge dismisses final charges against suspect in Florence triple homicides
Missoula dot Net - Jan 26 - 2 clicks
