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A Wilde ride from 'Booksmart' to MovieDumb
At the Cinemark (R) Grade: D
‘Booksmart,” Olivia Wilde’s perceptive portrait of teen life, focused on summa cum ladies struggling to escape adolescence. For once, Hollywood shined its lights on bright young women, a refreshing awakening in an era when ladies outnumber and ofte... | 2022-10-13T13:30:58Z | helenair.com | A Wilde ride from 'Booksmart' to MovieDumb | https://helenair.com/news/local/a-wilde-ride-from-booksmart-to-moviedumb/article_d92b526d-dd8a-5e08-a44f-b7cf457873b8.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/a-wilde-ride-from-booksmart-to-moviedumb/article_d92b526d-dd8a-5e08-a44f-b7cf457873b8.html |
Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ returns to Grandstreet stage for Halloween
A scene from a recent rehearsal of the upcoming Grandstreet Theatre production of "The Mousetrap."
Thus unfolds “The Mousetrap,” one of Agatha Christie’s most famous murder mysteries, on stage at Grandstreet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1... | 2022-10-13T13:31:01Z | helenair.com | Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ returns to Grandstreet stage for Halloween | https://helenair.com/news/local/agatha-christie-s-the-mousetrap-returns-to-grandstreet-stage-for-halloween/article_d33642cb-61f8-5976-9e22-c82d33eb66ec.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/agatha-christie-s-the-mousetrap-returns-to-grandstreet-stage-for-halloween/article_d33642cb-61f8-5976-9e22-c82d33eb66ec.html |
Congress needs to step up on health care
Like so many mothers who’ve dealt with serious birth complications, I dedicated my life to fighting for my baby the minute he took his first breath. He was born with spina bifida, one of the most common birth defects in America.
As you can imagine, insurance has been a headache ... | 2022-10-13T13:31:43Z | helenair.com | Congress needs to step up on health care | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/congress-needs-to-step-up-on-health-care/article_04eb948a-4987-566b-807e-c79938157c52.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/congress-needs-to-step-up-on-health-care/article_04eb948a-4987-566b-807e-c79938157c52.html |
Janet Ellis promotes healthy economy and environment
Sen. Janet Ellis, who is running for reelection to Senate District 41, keeps very good company. She has been endorsed by sportsmen and conservation groups including the Montana Sportsmen Alliance and Montana Conservation Voters. She has also been endorsed by labor or... | 2022-10-13T13:31:56Z | helenair.com | Janet Ellis promotes healthy economy and environment | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-promotes-healthy-economy-and-environment/article_5e36eef7-e9e3-5cc4-aea8-f0b672011a92.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-promotes-healthy-economy-and-environment/article_5e36eef7-e9e3-5cc4-aea8-f0b672011a92.html |
Mary Ann Dunwell is a public service treasure
If you live in south Helena/East Helena House District 84, you have been well-represented the last several years by Mary Ann Dunwell. Indeed, all of Montana has benefited from her tireless advocacy for working people and families. She is both warmly compassionate and deeply... | 2022-10-13T13:32:02Z | helenair.com | Mary Ann Dunwell is a public service treasure | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-a-public-service-treasure/article_b665ac22-3a48-5c83-b8c6-2fc383d36dd2.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-a-public-service-treasure/article_b665ac22-3a48-5c83-b8c6-2fc383d36dd2.html |
The Bitterroot National Forest is preparing for fall prescribed burning operations to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat by promoting new growth in the ecosystems, and better protect communities by preventing and mitigating wildfire.
Dependent upon favorable weather, the West Fork Ranger District plans to... | 2022-10-13T17:15:27Z | helenair.com | Fall prescribed burning in Bitterroot National Forest | https://helenair.com/outdoors/fall-prescribed-burning-in-bitterroot-national-forest/article_de936ac2-0b73-5302-a9f0-824e83f70aef.html | https://helenair.com/outdoors/fall-prescribed-burning-in-bitterroot-national-forest/article_de936ac2-0b73-5302-a9f0-824e83f70aef.html |
Mule deer feed outside a house on Helena's Westside in this file photo.
The city of Helena is conducting a deer population survey as part of its annual culling program.
The deer count started Monday and will end Saturday. It is being done during the evening and night hours by the Helena Police Department's Animal Contr... | 2022-10-13T20:35:17Z | helenair.com | Helena starts deer count as part of culling program | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-starts-deer-count-as-part-of-culling-program/article_7dddc66a-277b-52de-a3b6-9763220c7c0b.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-starts-deer-count-as-part-of-culling-program/article_7dddc66a-277b-52de-a3b6-9763220c7c0b.html |
Tester to hold in-person town hall meeting at noon Friday at Helena College
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the time of the town hall meeting.
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester will hold an in-person, public town hall meeting at noon Friday in the student center at Helena College, 1115 N. Roberts St. | 2022-10-13T20:35:24Z | helenair.com | Tester to hold in-person town hall meeting at noon Friday at Helena College | https://helenair.com/news/local/tester-to-hold-in-person-town-hall-meeting-at-noon-friday-at-helena-college/article_417a32ec-a904-5f12-b754-76388046dd53.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/tester-to-hold-in-person-town-hall-meeting-at-noon-friday-at-helena-college/article_417a32ec-a904-5f12-b754-76388046dd53.html |
Community briefs: DAR marks anniversary; nurses receive awards; parenting classes offered
DAR marks anniversary with service projects
Oro Fino Chapter Daughters of the America Revolution this week cleaned the Montana Military Museum at Fort Harrison and wrote cards to enclose with Christmas packages for deployed milita... | 2022-10-14T14:52:29Z | helenair.com | Community briefs: DAR marks anniversary; nurses receive awards; parenting classes offered | https://helenair.com/news/local/community-briefs-dar-marks-anniversary-nurses-receive-awards-parenting-classes-offered/article_527c776c-86e2-5c91-ba0b-c4e139bc8729.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/community-briefs-dar-marks-anniversary-nurses-receive-awards-parenting-classes-offered/article_527c776c-86e2-5c91-ba0b-c4e139bc8729.html |
Climate Conversations: Focus on agriculture
KRISTEN WALSER in consulation with BRUCE MAXWELL
The effects of rising temperatures on Montana agriculture are as complex and varied as our landscapes, policies, and people.
Yet, few counties escaped the intense drought we experienced in 2021, resulting in lower hay productio... | 2022-10-14T14:52:42Z | helenair.com | Climate Conversations: Focus on agriculture | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/climate-conversations-focus-on-agriculture/article_8762e577-a548-50e4-818b-8fd72b1121f0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/climate-conversations-focus-on-agriculture/article_8762e577-a548-50e4-818b-8fd72b1121f0.html |
Jill Sark IS the choice
I came in contact with Jill for the first time earlier this year while she was still managing at the state.
When you first see her, you notice her great big smile and her bundle of energy. Everyone seems to be drawn to her. As time went on, I got my chance to visit with her and listen to her ide... | 2022-10-14T14:53:06Z | helenair.com | Jill Sark IS the choice | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/jill-sark-is-the-choice/article_b1f91aba-ec7a-5ead-a050-5f9e9d7da1fd.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/jill-sark-is-the-choice/article_b1f91aba-ec7a-5ead-a050-5f9e9d7da1fd.html |
I was recently at a meeting listening to some of the local candidates for state legislature and found out that the GOP here in Lewis and Clark County had invited all Democrat candidates to debates. These debates would have been in person, with audiences invited and live streamed. The Democratic Party refused the debate... | 2022-10-14T14:53:37Z | helenair.com | Why did candidates decline debates? | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/why-did-candidates-decline-debates/article_323653ab-6d70-596f-87d0-130abc574cd8.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/why-did-candidates-decline-debates/article_323653ab-6d70-596f-87d0-130abc574cd8.html |
The prior signage on Sussex Construction's property has been replaced with new signs welcoming the public to use the developer's trails without prior registration.
Sussex Construction is no longer requiring the public to register before using its private trails at the base of Mount Helena, saying the registration requi... | 2022-10-14T19:42:24Z | helenair.com | Registration no longer required to use Helena developer's trails | https://helenair.com/news/local/registration-no-longer-required-to-use-helena-developers-trails/article_f3a4b9f9-3ec9-5b01-aabf-43dcf15e07af.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/registration-no-longer-required-to-use-helena-developers-trails/article_f3a4b9f9-3ec9-5b01-aabf-43dcf15e07af.html |
This Nob Hill condominium was built in 2017 and still feels brand new! Trail access right out the front door leads to the city trails of Nob Hill Loop. While enjoying coffee on the front porch, you have views of the Elkhorn Mountains and Mount Baldy. Your secluded back patio features views of Mount Ascension. Through t... | 2022-10-15T07:09:08Z | helenair.com | 3 Bedroom Home in Helena - $499,000 | https://helenair.com/3-bedroom-home-in-helena---499-000/article_79c7d0b1-c14f-5556-bc0c-bff015215b4e.html | https://helenair.com/3-bedroom-home-in-helena---499-000/article_79c7d0b1-c14f-5556-bc0c-bff015215b4e.html |
Dr. John Hartman does chemistry experiments with Bryant's fifth grade classes on Thursday at Helena College.
“He’s got super powers!”
A fifth grade student from Bryant Elementary exclaimed this when Dr. John Hartman did one of his chemistry experiments on Thursday.
“I’m hoping to plant that seed, get them excited about... | 2022-10-16T14:00:32Z | helenair.com | Bryant fifth graders become honorary Helena College students for the year | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/bryant-fifth-graders-become-honorary-helena-college-students-for-the-year/article_f0040081-62e0-5aea-aeb6-fedfe5d662a6.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/bryant-fifth-graders-become-honorary-helena-college-students-for-the-year/article_f0040081-62e0-5aea-aeb6-fedfe5d662a6.html |
EMILY TSCHETTER Community News Service UM School of Journalism
First-term Congressman Matt Rosendale strolled calmly into the Bozeman TV studio minutes before his second of two statewide debates this campaign.
He fought off criticism of his opposition to abortion access, of his votes against U.S. support for Ukraine an... | 2022-10-16T14:00:40Z | helenair.com | Republican Rosendale sticks to his message as he seeks reelection | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/republican-rosendale-sticks-to-his-message-as-he-seeks-reelection/article_111c4207-6815-5888-a31a-ea3c272ddfd9.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/republican-rosendale-sticks-to-his-message-as-he-seeks-reelection/article_111c4207-6815-5888-a31a-ea3c272ddfd9.html |
Helena Hunters and Anglers Association Board of Directors
Montanans love our public lands and waters and have deep connections to our natural environment. Montana’s 1972 Constitution codified much of Montana’s historical natural resource accomplishments directly into our Constitution. These successes include the recove... | 2022-10-16T14:01:25Z | helenair.com | Guest view: Support the Montana Constitution and the Montana Public Trust Coalition | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/guest-view-support-the-montana-constitution-and-the-montana-public-trust-coalition/article_f5fbf8bd-bc51-54b5-b218-3b84a2565a74.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/guest-view-support-the-montana-constitution-and-the-montana-public-trust-coalition/article_f5fbf8bd-bc51-54b5-b218-3b84a2565a74.html |
Martin appointed to bankers board
Kenny Martin, market president of First Montana Bank in Helena, was appointed to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board of the Independent Community Bankers of America.
The ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks.
“I look forward to working alongside ICBA as we serve their mission to c... | 2022-10-16T14:03:47Z | helenair.com | BUSINESS BRIEFCASE | https://helenair.com/business/business-briefcase/article_769ea7d3-b575-56a4-9d43-6762a9063f5e.html | https://helenair.com/business/business-briefcase/article_769ea7d3-b575-56a4-9d43-6762a9063f5e.html |
There was a big truck driving around downtown Helena with a sign in the bed. I notice signs because it’s my business.
I own Signs Now in Helena and proudly printed this sign that had Senator Tester’s face and a website “TesterGettingItDone.org.” For me, this isn’t political; it’s just reality: Tester does get stuff don... | 2022-10-16T16:26:09Z | helenair.com | Proud to be represented by Jon Tester | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/proud-to-be-represented-by-jon-tester/article_189223aa-7647-5c3a-a399-fdd99c5aa8b5.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/proud-to-be-represented-by-jon-tester/article_189223aa-7647-5c3a-a399-fdd99c5aa8b5.html |
On Monday the Montana Land Board approved purchase of a 5,700-acre property north of Ryegate for a new wildlife management area. The property was owned by Shodair Children's Hospital, which received it as a donation in 2019.
Kevin League, provided photo
State ownership will also provide access to tens of thousands of a... | 2022-10-18T00:01:28Z | helenair.com | Land Board approves purchase of Big Snowy Mountains Wildlife Management Area | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/land-board-approves-purchase-of-big-snowy-mountains-wildlife-management-area/article_bf8ee7b7-4056-5c58-8081-6f7ec7e0b855.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/land-board-approves-purchase-of-big-snowy-mountains-wildlife-management-area/article_bf8ee7b7-4056-5c58-8081-6f7ec7e0b855.html |
The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs.
The state health department on Tuesday announced it will consolidate contracts for temporary or travel staff at its health care facilities to help reduce costs that have caused a hole in the department's budget.
Montana State Hospital, for example, ended the fiscal year $17 m... | 2022-10-19T00:10:44Z | helenair.com | State health dept. to consolidate traveling staff contracts to reduce costs | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-health-dept-to-consolidate-traveling-staff-contracts-to-reduce-costs/article_60cdaeb8-eddb-54b1-b9a5-b20a3c7f957e.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-health-dept-to-consolidate-traveling-staff-contracts-to-reduce-costs/article_60cdaeb8-eddb-54b1-b9a5-b20a3c7f957e.html |
A mountain biker rides past an incomplete fence along the Easy Rider trail on Tuesday afternoon. Helena city crews are fencing off and rerouting a portion of the trail after a recent survey revealed that it enters private property.
Helena city crews are fencing off and rerouting a portion of the Easy Rider trail after ... | 2022-10-19T01:57:38Z | helenair.com | Helena to reroute portion of city trail that enters private land | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-to-reroute-portion-of-city-trail-that-enters-private-land/article_1f799a17-c5f1-5927-be81-7a0cbf2499be.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-to-reroute-portion-of-city-trail-that-enters-private-land/article_1f799a17-c5f1-5927-be81-7a0cbf2499be.html |
Montana groups get $1.4M from Bremer Trust
A rendering of Shodair Children’s Hospital's new $10 million medical office building at Saddle and Shodair drives in Helena.
Two Helena-based groups will receive a portion of the $1.4 million the Otto Bremer Trust is giving to Montana organizations, it was announced Tuesday.
S... | 2022-10-19T01:57:44Z | helenair.com | Montana groups get $1.4M from Bremer Trust | https://helenair.com/news/local/montana-groups-get-1-4m-from-bremer-trust/article_90c9b310-07d2-5d3a-9271-885ea26b7f11.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/montana-groups-get-1-4m-from-bremer-trust/article_90c9b310-07d2-5d3a-9271-885ea26b7f11.html |
As a former member of the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC), I urge the voters of PSC District #5 to elect John Repke to that important agency responsible for regulation of Montana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs). John Repke is key to the recovery of the PSC from the abject dysfunction since it became the domai... | 2022-10-19T16:17:56Z | helenair.com | John Repke is the only choice for PSC | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/john-repke-is-the-only-choice-for-psc/article_f1ed140c-196a-531b-a597-5280bf38b4e6.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/john-repke-is-the-only-choice-for-psc/article_f1ed140c-196a-531b-a597-5280bf38b4e6.html |
Dave Galt is dedicated to public service
I’m writing in support of Dave Galt, candidate for Senate District 41.
I have known Dave for 30 years, working with and directly for him. Dave is approachable, fair and determined to do the right things. His leadership will serve Montanans well as he works to protect industry, e... | 2022-10-19T16:18:02Z | helenair.com | Dave Galt is dedicated to public service | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dave-galt-is-dedicated-to-public-service/article_4211eb17-978a-5fcc-a95d-e2b88cc17d0b.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dave-galt-is-dedicated-to-public-service/article_4211eb17-978a-5fcc-a95d-e2b88cc17d0b.html |
Janet Ellis is a stalwart supporter of public education
Sen. Janet Ellis consistently works hard for state employees and retirees. Her husband retired after working for over 25 years for the state at the Montana Department of Transportation, so she knows state worker issues personally.
Janet supports raising public emp... | 2022-10-19T16:18:08Z | helenair.com | Janet Ellis is a stalwart supporter of public education | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-is-a-stalwart-supporter-of-public-education/article_fe87cd30-2a9b-5668-b7de-71a2ffacc6c4.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-is-a-stalwart-supporter-of-public-education/article_fe87cd30-2a9b-5668-b7de-71a2ffacc6c4.html |
Matt Olson (running for Senate District 42) is a seasoned business owner, and dedicated father and husband, creating valuable jobs and generating income for the Helena area for nearly 30 years. Kaitlyn Ruch (running for House District 84) is an extraordinary young woman with clear and fresh ideas, ready to take on the ... | 2022-10-19T16:18:27Z | helenair.com | Matt Olson and Kaitlyn Ruch will represent community well | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/matt-olson-and-kaitlyn-ruch-will-represent-community-well/article_93e4061e-edc8-555e-a581-c64ea4140b5e.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/matt-olson-and-kaitlyn-ruch-will-represent-community-well/article_93e4061e-edc8-555e-a581-c64ea4140b5e.html |
Only Dan Guzynski has the qualifications needed to be county attorney
As your mayor, I am concerned about the race for Lewis and Clark County attorney. The county attorney is a powerful position and only someone with a track record of experience and sober judgment should hold it. The county attorney makes difficult dec... | 2022-10-19T16:18:34Z | helenair.com | Only Dan Guzynski has the qualifications needed to be county attorney | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/only-dan-guzynski-has-the-qualifications-needed-to-be-county-attorney/article_b6ba99c8-bd94-5bbc-a4ae-ea03b857c4f0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/only-dan-guzynski-has-the-qualifications-needed-to-be-county-attorney/article_b6ba99c8-bd94-5bbc-a4ae-ea03b857c4f0.html |
Karen and I have lived in the North Helena Valley since 1989. The best thing that has happened out here is the reconstruction of the Lincoln Road exit. We dreaded the project as first presented.
Roundabouts! They will never work, we thought. But we were wrong. This really works well. The project went very well from beg... | 2022-10-19T16:18:46Z | helenair.com | Roundabout works well | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/roundabout-works-well/article_423ede06-df18-55ff-8a09-6dd9f65ddefd.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/roundabout-works-well/article_423ede06-df18-55ff-8a09-6dd9f65ddefd.html |
A man walks his dog through land owned by Sussex Construction on Helena's Westside. The developer is seeking approval from the Helena City Commission to build a major subdivision called Westside Woods.
Sussex Construction, Inc. resubmitted its application for the 59-acre, 179-unit Westside Woods subdivision on Sept. 16... | 2022-10-20T00:12:14Z | helenair.com | Helena identifies deficiencies with Westside Woods subdivision application | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-identifies-deficiencies-with-westside-woods-subdivision-application/article_24a7c0ea-90c4-5bed-88be-58401e6b0992.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-identifies-deficiencies-with-westside-woods-subdivision-application/article_24a7c0ea-90c4-5bed-88be-58401e6b0992.html |
Beginning Monday, nearly 15,000 independent pharmacies across the country will no longer be in-network with Tricare, the U.S. military's health care program and government-managed health insurance. That pharmacy network is managed by Express Scripts, a contractor with Tricare.
While it's unclear how many pharmacies in ... | 2022-10-20T00:12:27Z | helenair.com | Military members could lose access to local pharmacies, MT officials call for reversal | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/military-members-could-lose-access-to-local-pharmacies-mt-officials-call-for-reversal/article_28635eda-188c-5272-80ac-305673693981.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/military-members-could-lose-access-to-local-pharmacies-mt-officials-call-for-reversal/article_28635eda-188c-5272-80ac-305673693981.html |
Atagahi Lukus Nathanial McEwen
A 25-year-old Helena man was charged with felony criminal possession of drugs and misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass to property and obstructing a peace officer.
On Oct. 12, a deputy was dispatched to the 3300 block of Baldy Drive for a report of a man trespassing and refusing to lea... | 2022-10-20T02:21:59Z | helenair.com | Helena man charged with trespassing and drug possession | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-trespassing-and-drug-possession/article_fb411ca6-5a94-54aa-84ed-748c1f1ea39c.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-trespassing-and-drug-possession/article_fb411ca6-5a94-54aa-84ed-748c1f1ea39c.html |
Dan Guzynski is an outstanding lawyer and a seasoned prosecutor. He is currently the state’s chief prosecutor. He has tried over 45 felony trials, including 15 murder trials and numerous cases against child sexual predators. For the last 22 years, Dan has prosecuted violent crime and sought justice for victims and thei... | 2022-10-20T13:36:30Z | helenair.com | Experience matters | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/experience-matters/article_45410840-daf4-5d1b-94ef-ea68acce4f15.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/experience-matters/article_45410840-daf4-5d1b-94ef-ea68acce4f15.html |
Janet Ellis deserves reelection
The Montana Republican Party just sent out a mailer accusing Sen. Janet Ellis of being a wild-eyed radical who favors crime and drug abuse and higher gas and grocery prices. Such false, ridiculous claims.
I’ve known Janet for years. She loves Helena and values the things that make our co... | 2022-10-20T13:36:42Z | helenair.com | Janet Ellis deserves reelection | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-deserves-reelection/article_e18a9f78-83e4-5937-9700-b5ab03d87123.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-deserves-reelection/article_e18a9f78-83e4-5937-9700-b5ab03d87123.html |
Mary Ann Dunwell is an honorable candidate
There are so many important issues this election: climate change, reproductive rights, voting laws, support for public education and living wages being only a few. It becomes difficult to know the right candidates to support, especially with the exuberant flow of misinformatio... | 2022-10-20T13:36:55Z | helenair.com | Mary Ann Dunwell is an honorable candidate | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-an-honorable-candidate/article_ce995226-152f-50dd-8c23-b22d4e9eee12.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-an-honorable-candidate/article_ce995226-152f-50dd-8c23-b22d4e9eee12.html |
Who will wrest the baby away from a family, in order to insert an endotracheal tube, or place umbilical and peripheral lines and monitoring equipment and feeding tubes, while the baby is restrained on a bed? Who will decide how long to continue the support, with intrusive measures that can only be justified if there is... | 2022-10-20T13:37:26Z | helenair.com | Who does LR-131 empower to act? | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/who-does-lr-131-empower-to-act/article_6edacf3e-81a0-51cd-9f14-e4b5551abd7f.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/who-does-lr-131-empower-to-act/article_6edacf3e-81a0-51cd-9f14-e4b5551abd7f.html |
The Helena–Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Visitor use monitored in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
The National Visitor Use Monitoring survey is underway on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest to help gather data for forest managers on where visitors go, what activities they engage in, and what experien... | 2022-10-20T13:37:32Z | helenair.com | Outdoor briefs: Forest survey; CWD; trapper ed; poaching; hunter access; fishing site | https://helenair.com/outdoors/outdoor-briefs-forest-survey-cwd-trapper-ed-poaching-hunter-access-fishing-site/article_0786e399-2ca9-5633-b4ba-6f0bfd104f8a.html | https://helenair.com/outdoors/outdoor-briefs-forest-survey-cwd-trapper-ed-poaching-hunter-access-fishing-site/article_0786e399-2ca9-5633-b4ba-6f0bfd104f8a.html |
Anglers fish the Missouri River near Craig in July.
An angler fishes the Clark Fork River just below the confluence with Rattlesnake Creek on Friday. Beginning Saturday, fishing will be closed in a 100-yard radius around where Rattlesnake Creek enters the Clark Fork to protect bull trout that are seeking the colder wat... | 2022-10-20T15:56:14Z | helenair.com | In hot water: Warmer temps pose problems for Montana's $750 million fishing industry | https://helenair.com/outdoors/in-hot-water-warmer-temps-pose-problems-for-montanas-750-million-fishing-industry/article_d624083d-6fa7-527f-ad1f-cf0d48f68a3f.html | https://helenair.com/outdoors/in-hot-water-warmer-temps-pose-problems-for-montanas-750-million-fishing-industry/article_d624083d-6fa7-527f-ad1f-cf0d48f68a3f.html |
Arntzen announces 2022 Montana Special Education Advisory Panel
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen this week announced the 2022 Montana Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) made up of 21 Montanans.
“I am grateful to the members of the... | 2022-10-20T23:54:01Z | helenair.com | Arntzen announces 2022 Montana Special Education Advisory Panel | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/arntzen-announces-2022-montana-special-education-advisory-panel/article_df3421d2-c764-5242-8df9-4b75bc9298da.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/arntzen-announces-2022-montana-special-education-advisory-panel/article_df3421d2-c764-5242-8df9-4b75bc9298da.html |
The choice is clear: re-elect Janet Ellis
The choice is clear in the election for Montana Senate District 41: Re-elect Janet Ellis!
I have the great fortune to have known Janet for several decades: first as a champion for conservation and now, as a conscientious, responsive and dedicated public servant. Her opponent, D... | 2022-10-21T15:09:05Z | helenair.com | The choice is clear: re-elect Janet Ellis | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/the-choice-is-clear-re-elect-janet-ellis/article_bc1858e7-177d-5e97-b8b2-7e6a1c9b0f0b.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/the-choice-is-clear-re-elect-janet-ellis/article_bc1858e7-177d-5e97-b8b2-7e6a1c9b0f0b.html |
Vote Penny Ronning on Nov. 8
I was pleased to attend the Farmer's Union candidate forum that concluded their annual convention in Helena over the week-end. Neither Republican candidate bothered to show up to talk to Montana farmers, but both Democratic candidates spoke eloquently and knowledgeably about farm issues in ... | 2022-10-21T15:09:11Z | helenair.com | Vote Penny Ronning on Nov. 8 | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-penny-ronning-on-nov-8/article_b9d9871f-7352-5672-ab5a-dd6a3b010cf0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-penny-ronning-on-nov-8/article_b9d9871f-7352-5672-ab5a-dd6a3b010cf0.html |
Gov. Greg Gianforte thanks a Department of Revenue employee.
Montana employees honored for excellence
State employees who have gone above and beyond in their service to Montana were recognized Monday by Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Administration Director Misty Ann Giles with the Governor’s Awards for Excellen... | 2022-10-23T13:43:54Z | helenair.com | Business Briefcase | https://helenair.com/business/business-briefcase/article_88ff190b-87e4-50a8-a556-83837b6ea74f.html | https://helenair.com/business/business-briefcase/article_88ff190b-87e4-50a8-a556-83837b6ea74f.html |
Weekend snowstorm dusts Helena area
A weekend snowstorm deposited as much as 5 inches of snow in the Helena Valley and more than a foot of snow in surrounding areas.
NOLAN LISTER, Independent Record
National Weather Service Great Falls Forecast Office Meteorologist Ray Greely on Monday said that in areas about 7 miles ... | 2022-10-24T21:52:46Z | helenair.com | Weekend snowstorm dusts Helena area | https://helenair.com/news/local/weekend-snowstorm-dusts-helena-area/article_927944a6-5e6e-57a1-b53f-370f1fa3b45e.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/weekend-snowstorm-dusts-helena-area/article_927944a6-5e6e-57a1-b53f-370f1fa3b45e.html |
Helena High's Madi Todorovich battles with a Bozeman player for control of the ball last Saturday in the Bengals playoff win over the Hawks.
The Helena High girls soccer team knows the Gallatin Raptors pretty well. At the very least, they are used to seeing them in the Class AA playoffs.
Two years ago, the Bengals and ... | 2022-10-25T05:51:48Z | helenair.com | Helena girls soccer to face Gallatin once again with state title berth at stake | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/soccer/helena-girls-soccer-to-face-gallatin-once-again-with-state-title-berth-at-stake/article_aa84e6d3-e8b2-56bd-bd52-08eeca54ebf5.html | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/soccer/helena-girls-soccer-to-face-gallatin-once-again-with-state-title-berth-at-stake/article_aa84e6d3-e8b2-56bd-bd52-08eeca54ebf5.html |
Dan Guzynski believes public safety is essential
I am writing in support of Dan Guzynski as your next county attorney. As a legislator and a member of this community, public safety and support for law enforcement is extremely important to me.
During the 2019 legislative session I was honored to introduce and pass a bil... | 2022-10-25T13:59:44Z | helenair.com | Dan Guzynski believes public safety is essential | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dan-guzynski-believes-public-safety-is-essential/article_6c1df77a-a7c1-57ae-b14f-66738be37d74.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dan-guzynski-believes-public-safety-is-essential/article_6c1df77a-a7c1-57ae-b14f-66738be37d74.html |
I hope most area hunters saw the "Rosendale misfiring on gun tax, groups say" feature in the Oct. 17 Independent Record. The article points out that most hunters overwhelmingly support continuation of the Pittman-Robertson excise tax, which has contributed immensely toward recovering and maintaining wildlife. Rep. Rose... | 2022-10-25T14:00:08Z | helenair.com | Rosendale does not vote with Montana values | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/rosendale-does-not-vote-with-montana-values/article_41f3d8e5-1ba9-5510-a9ca-cf1e62d71916.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/rosendale-does-not-vote-with-montana-values/article_41f3d8e5-1ba9-5510-a9ca-cf1e62d71916.html |
The past week unfolded with a variety of quotes that clearly differentiate the two parties this election. While the Democrats are actively promoting legislation to support voting rights, unions and bodily autonomy, from the Republicans we’ve gotten naked power grabs.
Montana Supreme Count candidate James Brown stood in... | 2022-10-25T16:33:09Z | helenair.com | Principled governing or authoritarian nihilism? | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/principled-governing-or-authoritarian-nihilism/article_04d05ca4-790a-5387-89e5-ce7e33b42388.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/principled-governing-or-authoritarian-nihilism/article_04d05ca4-790a-5387-89e5-ce7e33b42388.html |
Capital volleyball drops senior night match to Sentinel
Helena Capital's Kayla Almquist one hand hits over the net during Tuesday's game against Missoula Sentinel in the Bears Den.
The Helena Capital volleyball team celebrated its senior night on Tuesday at the Bears Den against Missoula Sentinel, only it was the Spart... | 2022-10-26T07:22:39Z | helenair.com | Capital volleyball drops senior night match to Sentinel | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/capital-volleyball-drops-senior-night-match-to-sentinel/article_417afdc7-8dcc-54e1-b206-9e6d3bc963ec.html | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/capital-volleyball-drops-senior-night-match-to-sentinel/article_417afdc7-8dcc-54e1-b206-9e6d3bc963ec.html |
Public Health: Preventing falls as we head into fall and winter
SARAH SANDAU
As we head into fall and winter, the leaves start to change, the smell of hot chocolate and apple cider appears, and everyone starts to pull out those winter coats and sweaters. Along with the cozy feeling of fall comes the fear for many resid... | 2022-10-26T14:03:41Z | helenair.com | Public Health: Preventing falls as we head into fall and winter | https://helenair.com/news/local/public-health-preventing-falls-as-we-head-into-fall-and-winter/article_68d5b398-339a-5d8c-adc8-287750bf3a99.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/public-health-preventing-falls-as-we-head-into-fall-and-winter/article_68d5b398-339a-5d8c-adc8-287750bf3a99.html |
During a legislative session, there are over a thousand bills, amendments and motions a single legislator will vote on over a course of four months. It’s our job to accurately represent you, the people of Montana with each vote. However, our Montana Constitution provides for another way for the people’s voice to be hea... | 2022-10-26T14:03:47Z | helenair.com | Matt Regier: LR-131 will protect all infants born alive | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/matt-regier-lr-131-will-protect-all-infants-born-alive/article_50b90b45-d7ce-572e-8c5d-7a135cff6016.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/matt-regier-lr-131-will-protect-all-infants-born-alive/article_50b90b45-d7ce-572e-8c5d-7a135cff6016.html |
Gary Buchanan offers a real and positive choice
Montanans are famously independent-minded people! Now the people of Montana's new Eastern Congressional District have an opportunity to replace their ineffective representative in Congress with an independent problem-solver who has a life long record of successfully worki... | 2022-10-26T14:04:06Z | helenair.com | Gary Buchanan offers a real and positive choice | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-offers-a-real-and-positive-choice/article_213b07c0-826c-52e9-aee6-b929fac58682.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-offers-a-real-and-positive-choice/article_213b07c0-826c-52e9-aee6-b929fac58682.html |
Melissa Romano will bring Montanans together
Melissa Romano is dedicated to serving Montanans. I have had the pleasure of working and learning with her in the Helena school district. Melissa is a devoted teacher and is Montana’s 2018 teacher of the year. She is a true advocate of public education and knows the benefit ... | 2022-10-26T14:04:18Z | helenair.com | Melissa Romano will bring Montanans together | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/melissa-romano-will-bring-montanans-together/article_d44dd0e2-c8e5-5a5c-be22-5a22d79dc994.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/melissa-romano-will-bring-montanans-together/article_d44dd0e2-c8e5-5a5c-be22-5a22d79dc994.html |
Lewis and Clark Public Health warns at-home COVID tests will expire
People can get COVID-19 at-home tests at local pharmacies and online.
Lewis and Clark Public Health is advising that some COVID-19 at-home tests it provided to residents will expire on Oct. 31.
People should look for the label containing the expiration... | 2022-10-26T23:03:04Z | helenair.com | Lewis and Clark Public Health warns at-home COVID tests will expire | https://helenair.com/news/local/lewis-and-clark-public-health-warns-at-home-covid-tests-will-expire/article_807994be-b5aa-5777-97ee-35e63a18b57e.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/lewis-and-clark-public-health-warns-at-home-covid-tests-will-expire/article_807994be-b5aa-5777-97ee-35e63a18b57e.html |
Patrick Schroeder
A 42-year-old East Helena man is being charged with felony criminal endangerment, misdemeanor obstructing a peace officer, and two misdemeanor counts and one felony count of violating a protection order.
On Oct. 19, law enforcement responded to a report that Patrick Schroeder was driving across the pr... | 2022-10-27T02:15:35Z | helenair.com | East Helena man charged with criminal endangerment and evading officers | https://helenair.com/east-helena-man-charged-with-criminal-endangerment-and-evading-officers/article_60856f11-598c-5cb7-864a-1ace0a7e3f58.html | https://helenair.com/east-helena-man-charged-with-criminal-endangerment-and-evading-officers/article_60856f11-598c-5cb7-864a-1ace0a7e3f58.html |
A 28-year-old Helena man is being charged with felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor DUI, his third offense, after leading law enforcement on a pursuit.
He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of habitual offender operating motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer, as well as possessing an open alcohol ... | 2022-10-27T02:15:41Z | helenair.com | Helena man arrested after pursuit | https://helenair.com/helena-man-arrested-after-pursuit/article_79e198be-0457-542d-997d-6b561cabe029.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-arrested-after-pursuit/article_79e198be-0457-542d-997d-6b561cabe029.html |
Rocky Mountain Care Center nursing home has announced it is closing on Dec. 24.
“Our sincerest thanks to all of you for the support you have provided over the years,” a post on its website says, adding it has provided 45 years of excellence.
Rocky Mountain Care Center, attached to the old St. John’s Hospital at 30 S. R... | 2022-10-27T13:55:29Z | helenair.com | Rocky Mountain Care Center in Helena is closing | https://helenair.com/news/local/rocky-mountain-care-center-in-helena-is-closing/article_c51f837c-df7f-5d65-bb29-0d18c70eefb6.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/rocky-mountain-care-center-in-helena-is-closing/article_c51f837c-df7f-5d65-bb29-0d18c70eefb6.html |
The first step was getting to the root of the problem. Townhouses, backyard cottages, and two-four family homes were once legal to build everywhere in Montana. Same with manufactured and modular homes. Beginning in the late 1960s, however, city officials began restricting them in their zoning codes. Thanks to a few, lo... | 2022-10-27T13:55:41Z | helenair.com | Guest view: Legislature must act to end anti-housing NIMBYism | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/guest-view-legislature-must-act-to-end-anti-housing-nimbyism/article_cb3a41b4-4d3e-57c2-a435-27801af949cd.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/guest-view-legislature-must-act-to-end-anti-housing-nimbyism/article_cb3a41b4-4d3e-57c2-a435-27801af949cd.html |
Vote Dan Guzynski for county attorney
I write this letter to support Dan Guzynksi for county attorney. I would have written this sooner, but always have trouble spelling Dan’s name correctly. I know Dan from watching him in the courtroom, where I spent about 40 years in one capacity or the other. During that time, I ob... | 2022-10-27T13:56:12Z | helenair.com | Vote Dan Guzynski for county attorney | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-dan-guzynski-for-county-attorney/article_21ff6979-5611-51ef-9a2e-87a5d93ecef4.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-dan-guzynski-for-county-attorney/article_21ff6979-5611-51ef-9a2e-87a5d93ecef4.html |
A big game hunter glasses the horizon at first light during the 2020 general big game season.
Public comment sought for FWP meeting
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment through Nov. 18 on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in December.
After public comment, commission... | 2022-10-27T13:56:25Z | helenair.com | Outdoors briefs: FWP meeting input; trails program; 'Protect the Hunt'; Fish Creek | https://helenair.com/outdoors/outdoors-briefs-fwp-meeting-input-trails-program-protect-the-hunt-fish-creek/article_ee14d8cd-ab5c-56e5-ad2d-44308f397998.html | https://helenair.com/outdoors/outdoors-briefs-fwp-meeting-input-trails-program-protect-the-hunt-fish-creek/article_ee14d8cd-ab5c-56e5-ad2d-44308f397998.html |
Kevin Downs is a problem-solver
Ballots are out, and I encourage voters to choose Kevin Downs for Lewis and Clark County attorney. I’ve known Kevin for over a decade and believe in his leadership and his vision. Our county attorney sets direction for important community safety initiatives. Kevin is a problem-solver wit... | 2022-10-27T16:01:48Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs is a problem-solver | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-a-problem-solver/article_eb3aaab8-56a0-58d8-938e-f52159984d89.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-a-problem-solver/article_eb3aaab8-56a0-58d8-938e-f52159984d89.html |
Vote independent, vote Buchanan
Most Montana voters call themselves independents. They have grown weary of the divisive rhetoric and extreme positions dominating our politics. Gary Buchanan represents an opportunity for voters to cast their ballot for an independent who has a very realistic chance to win. Electing an i... | 2022-10-27T16:01:55Z | helenair.com | Vote independent, vote Buchanan | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-independent-vote-buchanan/article_ee4560e3-f16c-5fd8-a2ed-825071330723.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-independent-vote-buchanan/article_ee4560e3-f16c-5fd8-a2ed-825071330723.html |
Scott Hill of Helena holds the flipper he was wearing when he was attacked by a shark in Hawaii.
Courtesy of Marcia Kellogg
Scott Hill was snorkeling Tuesday afternoon on Kalapaki Beach on the island of Kauai when he felt something tug at the flipper on his foot as he swam through water that he said was a little cloudy... | 2022-10-27T23:29:13Z | helenair.com | Shark incident leaves Helena man feeling thankful | https://helenair.com/news/local/shark-incident-leaves-helena-man-feeling-thankful/article_4b8bd1ba-1049-575b-90e2-52fe22c354b4.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/shark-incident-leaves-helena-man-feeling-thankful/article_4b8bd1ba-1049-575b-90e2-52fe22c354b4.html |
The Montana Department of Corrections in Helena.
An administrative hearing officer has ordered the Montana Department of Corrections to pay $413,053 to a former employee who said she was terminated from her job as retaliation, after several women came forward with sexual harassment allegations against the man who was t... | 2022-10-28T02:51:03Z | helenair.com | State ordered to pay former DOC employee $413,053 | https://helenair.com/news/local/state-ordered-to-pay-former-doc-employee-413-053/article_ca833630-f786-58a6-aca8-67466d486317.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/state-ordered-to-pay-former-doc-employee-413-053/article_ca833630-f786-58a6-aca8-67466d486317.html |
America, and Montanans in particular, are blessed to stand on the shoulders of giants. Fortunately for us, wise and brave leaders have shown us the way forward to fulfill the idea and ideals of America. While our country has fallen short of those lofty goals from time to time, those aims are true and worthy of pursuit. ... | 2022-10-28T14:41:48Z | helenair.com | Susan Good Geise: Gary Buchanan has the character and intelligence to act in our best interests | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/susan-good-geise-gary-buchanan-has-the-character-and-intelligence-to-act-in-our-best/article_d62ffd53-b825-56ac-a865-32cb86624101.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/susan-good-geise-gary-buchanan-has-the-character-and-intelligence-to-act-in-our-best/article_d62ffd53-b825-56ac-a865-32cb86624101.html |
Curt Dallas is the right choice for County Commissioner
As a current Helena west side resident and former Jefferson County Attorney, I proudly endorse Curt Dallas for Lewis & Clark County Commissioner. Curt is a fourth generation rancher, who values stewardship and hard work. He understands juggling careers to meet the... | 2022-10-28T14:42:00Z | helenair.com | Curt Dallas is the right choice for County Commissioner | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/curt-dallas-is-the-right-choice-for-county-commissioner/article_e69e1b40-02d0-5538-aa27-fb4dd116c095.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/curt-dallas-is-the-right-choice-for-county-commissioner/article_e69e1b40-02d0-5538-aa27-fb4dd116c095.html |
If I was a journalist, I would be sure to write and give equal time to each side of an argument. To represent only one side creates controversy. A discussion is healthy and requires both voices to be heard. The article that appeared in the Tuesday, Oct. 18, Independent Record regarding LR-131 unfortunately did not give... | 2022-10-28T14:42:07Z | helenair.com | Do your research on LR-131 | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/do-your-research-on-lr-131/article_88bb42ac-df0b-5758-9633-2916e8d94351.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/do-your-research-on-lr-131/article_88bb42ac-df0b-5758-9633-2916e8d94351.html |
Both candidates for the Public Service Commission are from the Flathead Valley and are probably better known there than in other parts of the PSC district.
Calm, competent John Repke has a deep business background. He has the financial management skills to readily analyze a utility rate request. He thoroughly understan... | 2022-10-28T14:42:38Z | helenair.com | Reliable vs. loose cannon | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/reliable-vs-loose-cannon/article_a544c65e-bf1f-5404-a83d-4a3941bbec25.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/reliable-vs-loose-cannon/article_a544c65e-bf1f-5404-a83d-4a3941bbec25.html |
Repke is most qualified
The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) is to ensure that citizens have continued access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable utilities. Northwestern Energy (NWE) has no competitors so the PSC has to find a fair balance between our power rates and the need to keep NWE financially sound.
... | 2022-10-28T14:42:44Z | helenair.com | Repke is most qualified | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/repke-is-most-qualified/article_a27f4eed-63b9-5de3-8153-6e82a8a96fbc.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/repke-is-most-qualified/article_a27f4eed-63b9-5de3-8153-6e82a8a96fbc.html |
Lewis and Clark Public Health / Helena Independent Record
The Helena Valley showed high arsenic levels that exceeded drinking water standards in three local surface waters - Tenmile Creek, Prickly Pear Creek, and the Helena Valley irrigation canal, according to a recent water quality study by the Water Quality Protecti... | 2022-10-28T16:35:11Z | helenair.com | Study finds high arsenic levels in some area waterways | https://helenair.com/news/local/study-finds-high-arsenic-levels-in-some-area-waterways/article_0d84c1d7-5ed8-5e4f-8ca1-63d72220ac7c.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/study-finds-high-arsenic-levels-in-some-area-waterways/article_0d84c1d7-5ed8-5e4f-8ca1-63d72220ac7c.html |
Educators honored with 'Let's Talk About Great Teachers Award'
Executive Director of HEF Lisa Cordingley honors Jill Downing of Central Elementary School with a "Let's Talk About Great Teachers Award" on Thursday morning.
Confusion, shock, then a smile - that’s the order of emotions Helena Public School educators felt ... | 2022-10-29T01:05:34Z | helenair.com | Educators honored with 'Let's Talk About Great Teachers Award' | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/educators-honored-with-lets-talk-about-great-teachers-award/article_e1e0de12-3888-590a-bde7-23866996fe18.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/educators-honored-with-lets-talk-about-great-teachers-award/article_e1e0de12-3888-590a-bde7-23866996fe18.html |
A gray wolf is seen in this file photo.
John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Wildlife advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Thursday in state district court alleging that a “stale” wolf management plan and potential conflicts with federal law render Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations illeg... | 2022-10-29T01:05:40Z | helenair.com | Lawsuit asks for halt to Montana wolf hunt | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/lawsuit-asks-for-halt-to-montana-wolf-hunt/article_df3698c5-1e58-587f-b0ed-784b65a393bf.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/lawsuit-asks-for-halt-to-montana-wolf-hunt/article_df3698c5-1e58-587f-b0ed-784b65a393bf.html |
Red Scarf Project underway to aid Montana's foster youths
Reach Higher Montana staff assemble care packages in preparation for delivery. From left are Rhonda Safford, Steven Coop and Kelly Cresswell.
Department of Public Health and Human Services and Reach Higher Montana officials over the next several months will mail... | 2022-10-29T15:38:30Z | helenair.com | Red Scarf Project underway to aid Montana's foster youths | https://helenair.com/news/local/red-scarf-project-underway-to-aid-montanas-foster-youths/article_67128fa6-849d-58a9-bcd3-0e4c7064d09a.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/red-scarf-project-underway-to-aid-montanas-foster-youths/article_67128fa6-849d-58a9-bcd3-0e4c7064d09a.html |
Tait Strom holds son Riggins Ty for the first time Wednesday. Riggins was born during Tait's deployment.
Courtesy of Trina Strom
Tait was deployed Nov. 5, 2021, to the Middle East.
The Strom family, from left, Kayla, Riggins Ty, Tait and Brynley.
He was greeted at Helena Regional Airport by his wife, Kayla, a teacher a... | 2022-10-29T19:11:40Z | helenair.com | Deployed dad returns home to Helena | https://helenair.com/news/local/deployed-dad-returns-home-to-helena/article_89d356c9-40d2-5994-b46c-0e703438d675.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/deployed-dad-returns-home-to-helena/article_89d356c9-40d2-5994-b46c-0e703438d675.html |
Helena Police Department animal control officers locate a buck on Oct. 20 during a six-night survey of the city's urban deer population.
photo courtesy Helena Police Department
A Helena Police Department animal control officer spots a buck on Oct. 18 during a six-night survey of the urban deer population.
A Helena Poli... | 2022-10-29T22:31:46Z | helenair.com | 'It's getting worse every year': Police urban deer survey shows ballooning population in Helena | https://helenair.com/news/local/its-getting-worse-every-year-police-urban-deer-survey-shows-ballooning-population-in-helena/article_b9e64dff-006f-506b-82eb-d9dcf30f00ad.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/its-getting-worse-every-year-police-urban-deer-survey-shows-ballooning-population-in-helena/article_b9e64dff-006f-506b-82eb-d9dcf30f00ad.html |
Saleena's world: Woman offers look at her life inside West Mont
Saleena Davis laughs while reminiscing about the Wake the Giant music festival held at West Mont farm this summer.
Editor's note: We received the following letter from Saleena Davis about her life at West Mont, a nonprofit in Helena that focuses on promoti... | 2022-10-30T12:57:57Z | helenair.com | Saleena's world: Woman offers look at her life inside West Mont | https://helenair.com/news/local/saleenas-world-woman-offers-look-at-her-life-inside-west-mont/article_4d0497ac-48fc-59db-a28e-edb62778ac98.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/saleenas-world-woman-offers-look-at-her-life-inside-west-mont/article_4d0497ac-48fc-59db-a28e-edb62778ac98.html |
Scammers honing in on student loans
Student loan holders, be wary of out-of-the-blue calls.
The rollout of the Biden Administration's plan to cancel some federal student loan debt has begun, and scammers are finding convincing ways to take advantage of any confusion. Victims are telling BBB Scam Tracker about a loan fo... | 2022-10-30T13:02:06Z | helenair.com | Better Business Bureau | https://helenair.com/business/better-business-bureau/article_34d4352f-d248-5ad2-96ba-c25d3caeed58.html | https://helenair.com/business/better-business-bureau/article_34d4352f-d248-5ad2-96ba-c25d3caeed58.html |
Rachel Conn plates meals Thursday afternoon in the kitchen of Saigon Alley. The southeastern Asian menu that prominently featured vegetarian and gluten free menu items closed Saturday.
Owner Rachel Conn ended a more than five-year run that began in the back of a food truck.
The eatery was known for its southeast Asian ... | 2022-10-30T14:50:57Z | helenair.com | Patrons say goodbye to favorite local restaurant | https://helenair.com/news/local/patrons-say-goodbye-to-favorite-local-restaurant/article_53de6ea5-d26b-5f14-9906-2774a85f703e.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/patrons-say-goodbye-to-favorite-local-restaurant/article_53de6ea5-d26b-5f14-9906-2774a85f703e.html |
Dan Guzynski has experience and expertise
I am writing today in support of Dan Guzynski for Lewis and Clark County Attorney.
Dan has the experience and expertise that Lewis & Clark County needs. For the past 21 years, Dan has prosecuted violent criminals and child predators throughout the State of Montana — successfull... | 2022-10-30T14:51:10Z | helenair.com | Dan Guzynski has experience and expertise | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dan-guzynski-has-experience-and-expertise/article_1b05aeba-765c-5dfe-8b0d-91e0f1033a27.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dan-guzynski-has-experience-and-expertise/article_1b05aeba-765c-5dfe-8b0d-91e0f1033a27.html |
Elect Abbott HD 83 and Dunwell SD 42: The right choice for Helena
Kim Abbott stands with the workers of Montana. As a Representative in HD83, she led the fight to increase the minimum wage, offer paid sick and family leave, and invest in our infrastructure and workforce training.
Mary Ann Dunwell knows that Montana’s w... | 2022-10-30T14:51:16Z | helenair.com | Elect Abbott HD 83 and Dunwell SD 42: The right choice for Helena | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/elect-abbott-hd-83-and-dunwell-sd-42-the-right-choice-for-helena/article_06853fab-08b5-5d87-9ab0-73714fd8d6d9.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/elect-abbott-hd-83-and-dunwell-sd-42-the-right-choice-for-helena/article_06853fab-08b5-5d87-9ab0-73714fd8d6d9.html |
Gov. Greg Gianforte and first lady Susan welcome Montana kids and families to trick-or-treat at the state Capitol on Halloween.
They will hand out treats to trick-or-treaters from 4-6 p.m. on Monday on the south side of the state Capitol building.
Montana State Auditor Troy Downing, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen,... | 2022-10-30T16:39:37Z | helenair.com | Governor, first lady handing out Halloween candy Monday at state Capitol | https://helenair.com/news/local/governor-first-lady-handing-out-halloween-candy-monday-at-state-capitol/article_7b218052-5bbb-5256-89be-905feeb37a52.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/governor-first-lady-handing-out-halloween-candy-monday-at-state-capitol/article_7b218052-5bbb-5256-89be-905feeb37a52.html |
Kevin Downs cares deeply about people
I grew up with Kevin Downs and together we attended Capital High and Carroll College. He has always been the most capable, fair and just, and genuinely kind person. Kevin is the best choice for Lewis and Clark County. Currently serving as deputy county attorney, he uniquely underst... | 2022-10-31T16:00:37Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs cares deeply about people | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-cares-deeply-about-people/article_5481d5c5-0f9e-540c-a260-98743b242ba0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-cares-deeply-about-people/article_5481d5c5-0f9e-540c-a260-98743b242ba0.html |
The Carroll College campus in Helena.
Nine students from the Carroll College Talking Saints team participated in their first in-person competition in years in Spokane on Oct. 22-23.
BMGphotos.com, file
Nine students from Carroll College’s speech and debate team the Talking Saints turned off their laptop cameras and wen... | 2022-11-01T01:34:45Z | helenair.com | Carroll's Talking Saints compete in first in-person tourney in years, win awards | https://helenair.com/news/local/carrolls-talking-saints-compete-in-first-in-person-tourney-in-years-win-awards/article_2b126565-ca01-5757-bfe4-e3b44dca3582.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/carrolls-talking-saints-compete-in-first-in-person-tourney-in-years-win-awards/article_2b126565-ca01-5757-bfe4-e3b44dca3582.html |
Endorsement by PSC Commissioner appreciated
I have landed the endorsement of Public Service Commission commissioner Jennifer Fielder. She knows the long hours a PSC commissioner has to work because she does it. Her thinking that I will best share the load is the truest vote of confidence possible. Seeing through others... | 2022-11-01T14:03:36Z | helenair.com | Endorsement by PSC Commissioner appreciated | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/endorsement-by-psc-commissioner-appreciated/article_c1bb4981-e2af-57a2-893d-500f62b0815e.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/endorsement-by-psc-commissioner-appreciated/article_c1bb4981-e2af-57a2-893d-500f62b0815e.html |
Leach and Pigman: Candidates who should be noticed
I’ve spent the year following the majority of candidates from researching voting records to watching personal behaviors and forums. Bob Leach from HD83 is no stranger to our political arena. An over 40 year resident from East Helena, he has worked in many jobs in servi... | 2022-11-01T14:03:42Z | helenair.com | Leach and Pigman: Candidates who should be noticed | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/leach-and-pigman-candidates-who-should-be-noticed/article_93af3f68-c47f-5006-8a83-3dc29b705bc0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/leach-and-pigman-candidates-who-should-be-noticed/article_93af3f68-c47f-5006-8a83-3dc29b705bc0.html |
Melting pot or armed camps?
A melting pot or nation of armed camps…
Which do you prefer? It's up to us to choose.
We’re at an extremely dangerous moment in our representative democracy’s history.
Too many politicians are willing to cheat to gain and/or retain power. Every cheating approach imaginable is being used. Fro... | 2022-11-01T14:04:00Z | helenair.com | Melting pot or armed camps? | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/melting-pot-or-armed-camps/article_2ba1910d-b16f-5072-9f1d-91027115a6bf.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/melting-pot-or-armed-camps/article_2ba1910d-b16f-5072-9f1d-91027115a6bf.html |
Vote for Gary Buchanan and Amy Reeves
By now you have read a number of letters and articles listing reasons to support and vote for Gary Buchanan for the U.S. House of Representatives. Here is another. The House consists of 435 voting members. If Gary wins and there is an even split between Republicans and Democrats of... | 2022-11-01T14:04:13Z | helenair.com | Vote for Gary Buchanan and Amy Reeves | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-for-gary-buchanan-and-amy-reeves/article_fe7e29a6-2479-5dc6-99b3-dce2c016ec34.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-for-gary-buchanan-and-amy-reeves/article_fe7e29a6-2479-5dc6-99b3-dce2c016ec34.html |
Repke the clear choice
The choice is clear. Regardless of your flavor, republican, democrat, or independent, there is ONE candidate in District 5 qualified to perform the duties and obligations of the Public Service Commission intelligently, diligently, and judiciously, and thereby represent the best interests of all M... | 2022-11-01T16:13:31Z | helenair.com | Repke the clear choice | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/repke-the-clear-choice/article_2206947f-f3d4-5dd1-8ca6-742c8035c6a8.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/repke-the-clear-choice/article_2206947f-f3d4-5dd1-8ca6-742c8035c6a8.html |
Vote Dr. Bukacek for PSC
Dr. Bukacek is a courageous truth-teller who is devoted to facts from research, not from sound bites and pseudoscience.
Dr. Annie Bukacek received the honor of an endorsement from Public Service Commissioner (PSC), Jennifer Fielder. Below is a quote from PSC Fielder.
..."Some of the best charac... | 2022-11-01T16:13:37Z | helenair.com | Vote Dr. Bukacek for PSC | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-dr-bukacek-for-psc/article_15f3e677-bed0-5f2c-afcb-b857a3c3c792.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-dr-bukacek-for-psc/article_15f3e677-bed0-5f2c-afcb-b857a3c3c792.html |
Vote Rosendale this November
Despite the fact that the weather is just beginning to change and school is just getting started, Election day is right around the corner. Citizens around the state of Montana are looking into which candidates they will be voting for and which represent their deeply held values the most.
As... | 2022-11-01T16:13:49Z | helenair.com | Vote Rosendale this November | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-rosendale-this-november/article_8f3fcbed-df61-5906-b286-f6e3060d0439.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-rosendale-this-november/article_8f3fcbed-df61-5906-b286-f6e3060d0439.html |
An Amtrak rider from North Dakota steps outside the Empire Builder in Whitefish for a smoke break during the train's stop there in March 1996. The Empire Builder became the only passenger line in Montana when the Missoula-serving North Coast Hiawatha closed in 1979.
KURT WILSON, Missoulian
A local advocacy group renewe... | 2022-11-02T01:44:10Z | helenair.com | Local group pressures Lewis and Clark County for passenger rail commitment | https://helenair.com/news/local/local-group-pressures-lewis-and-clark-county-for-passenger-rail-commitment/article_ac152630-81f6-5994-acde-0063ddd2f6b3.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/local-group-pressures-lewis-and-clark-county-for-passenger-rail-commitment/article_ac152630-81f6-5994-acde-0063ddd2f6b3.html |
ERIC GROVE
Every time I hear a politician talk about “Montana values” I’m skeptical. As someone raised in Montana (and with 61 years of living here under my belt), I know real Montana values aren’t a political catch phrase but rather a consistent, admirable characteristic passed on by generations of Montanans. I also k... | 2022-11-02T14:30:04Z | helenair.com | Eric Grove: Independence is a Montana value | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/eric-grove-independence-is-a-montana-value/article_804cbe13-3aa4-56d8-9871-d340500f44cb.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/eric-grove-independence-is-a-montana-value/article_804cbe13-3aa4-56d8-9871-d340500f44cb.html |
A call to vigilance
It is appalling that our most visible politicians are being targeted for violent reprisals by people who disagree with the views of their newest victims. This country has had way more than its fair share of civil dissent morph into criminal conduct that puts our leaders at grave risk.
This is not a ... | 2022-11-02T14:30:11Z | helenair.com | A call to vigilance | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/a-call-to-vigilance/article_4a16703f-9834-54d1-b347-25d576944e37.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/a-call-to-vigilance/article_4a16703f-9834-54d1-b347-25d576944e37.html |
Buchanan demonstrates statesman leadership qualities
Serving 44 years as an elected public servant, I have learned to recognize leadership skills and that is why I am proudly supporting Gary Buchanan for Congress.
Looking at Buchanan’s employment background and service to organizations and his community, indicate stron... | 2022-11-02T14:30:17Z | helenair.com | Buchanan demonstrates statesman leadership qualities | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/buchanan-demonstrates-statesman-leadership-qualities/article_989fc102-cc74-5726-b1eb-57684638f125.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/buchanan-demonstrates-statesman-leadership-qualities/article_989fc102-cc74-5726-b1eb-57684638f125.html |
Bukacek has proved she can get things done
I am writing to express my support for Dr. Annie Bukacek for PSC 5. Jennifer Fielder, who currently serves on the PSC, has also endorsed Dr. Bukacek. Whether she is advocating for her patients, our Flathead community or all of the people of Montana, there is not a more consist... | 2022-11-02T14:30:23Z | helenair.com | Bukacek has proved she can get things done | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/bukacek-has-proved-she-can-get-things-done/article_3db06b3f-8af3-528a-a519-5fe1ac1921dc.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/bukacek-has-proved-she-can-get-things-done/article_3db06b3f-8af3-528a-a519-5fe1ac1921dc.html |
My wife and I both filled out the forms here a couple of years ago and decided to vote absentee. We both voted absentee in the last election and received the forms at home. This time only I received the absentee voter forms. She did not and when she checked online it said she had to vote at the voting site and was not ... | 2022-11-02T14:30:51Z | helenair.com | Republicans suppressing Democratic vote? | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/republicans-suppressing-democratic-vote/article_a66f6873-66c2-55fb-b53d-5434ecefc79b.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/republicans-suppressing-democratic-vote/article_a66f6873-66c2-55fb-b53d-5434ecefc79b.html |
Vote Rosendale to fight for Montana values
Through both his strong voting record and his performance in both the Second Congressional District Debates, it is clear that Matt Rosendale is the candidate most suited to represent Montanans in the U.S. Congress. Matt has worked to address the out-of-control border crisis, f... | 2022-11-02T14:31:09Z | helenair.com | Vote Rosendale to fight for Montana values | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-rosendale-to-fight-for-montana-values/article_d3a1d031-b59c-5cd3-8e0d-feead085cba0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-rosendale-to-fight-for-montana-values/article_d3a1d031-b59c-5cd3-8e0d-feead085cba0.html |
I have been reading smear articles that are attempting to label Public Service Commissioner candidate Dr. Annie Bukacek as “anti-green energy”. This claim is simply untrue, and I want to write a letter to my fellow Montanans to set the record straight. If you’ve seen any of her presentations it is obvious Dr. Annie is ... | 2022-11-02T16:01:14Z | helenair.com | Bukacek's intellectual abilities and work ethic are off the charts | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/bukaceks-intellectual-abilities-and-work-ethic-are-off-the-charts/article_89f0ae29-a3ae-5763-a69f-692bff69b398.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/bukaceks-intellectual-abilities-and-work-ethic-are-off-the-charts/article_89f0ae29-a3ae-5763-a69f-692bff69b398.html |
I’m looking forward to the implementation of the new Inflation Reduction Act law that will require Medicare to negotiate for lower prices in the future. Drug companies have raised their prices faster than inflation for years. This puts medicine out of reach and leaves too many people with no choice but to skip doses, r... | 2022-11-02T16:01:27Z | helenair.com | Oppose protecting the Drug Innovation Act | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/oppose-protecting-the-drug-innovation-act/article_104377e9-6e94-54d5-acb5-33bebbbfe6c0.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/oppose-protecting-the-drug-innovation-act/article_104377e9-6e94-54d5-acb5-33bebbbfe6c0.html |
Eleven of the 16 ballot measures across the state deal with implementing a 3% local option sales tax that's proved highly popular in previous elections. During the June primary, 13 counties, mostly rural, approved the local option taxes by a 3-to-1 margin.
The state already collects a 20% tax on recreational cannabis s... | 2022-11-02T22:06:57Z | helenair.com | Marijuana on the ballot: Local tax options, rollbacks on recreational | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/marijuana-on-the-ballot-local-tax-options-rollbacks-on-recreational/article_93fcb683-c632-56e8-86cf-5cd38bf4a5ad.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/marijuana-on-the-ballot-local-tax-options-rollbacks-on-recreational/article_93fcb683-c632-56e8-86cf-5cd38bf4a5ad.html |
Hunter numbers, success below average for 2nd weekend
GREAT FALLS – Although the weather in north-central Montana improved from the opening weekend of the general rifle season, both the number of hunters and game animals passing through FWP’s check station in Augusta remained well below average for the second weekend o... | 2022-11-03T11:36:49Z | helenair.com | Outdoor briefs: Hunter numbers down; Mountain lion changes; fish stocking; pheasants | https://helenair.com/outdoors/outdoor-briefs-hunter-numbers-down-mountain-lion-changes-fish-stocking-pheasants/article_a2370388-4924-5d28-bbe5-451ee1f94ee6.html | https://helenair.com/outdoors/outdoor-briefs-hunter-numbers-down-mountain-lion-changes-fish-stocking-pheasants/article_a2370388-4924-5d28-bbe5-451ee1f94ee6.html |
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