Northwest Montana News

Residents to testify during 2021 Legislature session

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

When the 2021 Legislature convenes on Jan. 11, Montana residents are expected to voice their opinions greater than ever before.

Senate District 48 seat open after McConnell resigns

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

Interviews for the Montana Legislature will be held after Sen. Nate McConnell from Senate District 48 announced his resignation.

From Big Sky Times

Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

Montana revenue committee to hold Zoom meeting on Friday

By Elle Johnson | Sep 10, 2020

Montana's Revenue Interim Committee will be holding its final regular meeting of the interim via Zoom on Friday, addressing the 2023 biennium revenue outlook among other agenda items, according to a press release from the state.

Republican Party files complaint against Cooney

By Elle Johnson | Jun 10, 2020

Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney has had an official ethics complaint filed against him by the Montana Republican Party after the lieutenant governor confessed he has used taxpayer resources to benefit his campaign, according to a press release from the Montana GOP.

Missoula International Airport sees 80% drop in passengers

By Elle Johnson | May 17, 2020

Missoula International Airport in Missoula, Montana, has been seeing drops in passengers and daily flights as airlines discuss potential closures for domestic flights.

Paycheck Protection Program frustrates some small business owners

By Elle Johnson | May 6, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal economic stimulus program, is meant to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some Missoula businesses owners are frustrated with the program.

Missoula County requesting delay in property tax payments to offer flexibility to property owners

By Elle Johnson | Apr 26, 2020

Missoula County is delaying mobile home and personal property tax payments to offer county residents flexibility during the financial crisis the COVID-19 pandemic has brought.