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Lincoln · LincolnUntil recently, it seemed like you couldn't turn around without finding a headline lambasting the current Congress as the least productive ever. There was good reason for that, which we'll get into shortly, but it's worth noting that they've suddenly disappeared. Clearly, that's because of April's passage of the foreign aid package that includes significant aid for...See the Story
Congress Just Accomplished Something. Can It Do It Again?
Lincoln · LincolnMontanans are increasingly reporting that their quality of life is declining, according to a recent University of Montana poll. Sixty-two percent of Montanans contacted by pollsters say their quality of life has gotten worse over the past five years. That's a seven-point increase compared to 2022 when the Crown of the Continent and Greater Yellowstone Initiative last put that question to...See the Story
Growing number of Montanans report their quality of life is declining
Lincoln · LincolnA recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life. Among the findings, 90 percent think that urban sprawl eating up open lands is a problem, 84 percent are worried about Montana's changing character, and 78 percent think outdoor...See the Story
Op-ed: Quality of life survey confirms policy decisions
Lincoln · LincolnThe City of Helena/Lewis and Clark County Heritage Tourism Council (HTC) is recognizing National Historic Preservation Month with proclamations and a historic photo display. The Board of County Commissioners are scheduled to issue a Proclamation at their regular 9 a.m. Tuesday meeting on May 14. The Proclamation for the Helena City Commission is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, May 20. Both public...See the Story
Heritage Tourism Council recognizes National Historic Preservation Month
Species · HavreHAVRE – With the onset of spring weather, both species of Montana bears are active. Much of Montana has both black and grizzly bears, with grizzlies showing up further and further east each year. Recently, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the Bear Paw Mountains east of Big Sandy. "Though not common, grizzly bear sightings around central Montana have incr...See the Story
Bear activity picks up in Montana, bear aware habits can prevent conflict
Tourism · LincolnGrowing populations and tourism in western Montana are straining aging roads, leaving state and local governments to fix problems or make improvements with limited funding, according to transportation officials. While development-driven infrastructure upgrades are nothing new, the Montana Department of Transportation is trying to keep afloat amid "explosive" growth around Missoula and...See the Story
Explosive growth, tourism weigh heavy on western Montana's aging roads
Lincoln · LincolnLincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6 pm Lincoln Sewer Bldg. AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Public: 4. Review of April 2, Minutes 5. Review of Financial Reports 6. Communications April Termination Notices 1st notice – 7 2nd notice – 5 3rd termination notice – 1 Updated: 1st notice – 4 2nd notice – 1 3rd termination notice – 0 7. Manager's Repo...See the Story
Lincoln Sewer District Agenda May 7
Lincoln · LincolnJerry passed away in his sleep after a stroke and a short stay in the hospital. Born to Virginia and Moritz Wiederhold, Jerry grew up in Lincoln, Mont. before volunteering to join the Army and completing tours in Vietnam. He lived and worked in Alaska briefly and returned to Montana. He enjoyed reloading, coin collecting and traveling to visit his family members across the country. He was a...See the Story