AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports Oct. 4 covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s 12-month outlook for specific regional agricultural commodities is summarized by crop: The outlook sees apple growers as slightly unprofitable to break even and packers as slightly

The Montana Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is a member of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association and has received an alcohol education grant from this organization. NABCA’s mission is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., last week helped introduce the “Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act” to address persistent failures and increase accountability at the Indian Health Service (IHS). Consistent shortcomings, unmet staffing needs, lack of oversight and longstanding deficiencies at the IHS have resulted in significant gaps in Montana tribal citizens accessing

Raul Hernandez Gonzales of Arizona made not guilty pleas to six charges during district court hearings on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The felony charges are criminal possession of dangerous drugs (meth) and criminal endangerment. Misdemeanor charges include fleeing from or eluding a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, reckless driving and driving without a valid drivers

Roosevelt County commissioners approved an agreement regarding the Picard gravel pit, located north of Bainville, during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The five-year agreement has the county paying $2.25 per crushed ton for all rock, gravel, sand, aggregate, clay and earthen materials. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said the county has worked with Franz Construction regarding obtaining gravel

Roosevelt County voters are reminded that because of a lack of candidates, municipal elections are not needed on Nov. 7. Five individuals filed for council positions in Wolf Point. The candidates are incumbents Laurie Evans in Ward 1, Craig Rodenberg in Ward 3 and Carrie Manning in Ward 4. Ken Hentges filed for a spot in Ward 2. Current Ward 2 council member Jeff Wozniak filed as a write-in candidate

This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. Newly bound by a settlement between a wolf advocacy group and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the seven- member Fish and Wildlife Commission charged with “wise management” of the state’s fish and wildlife resources conducted its business with a

In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & Parks access program. Now hunters have a simple way to say thank you for the privilege of access. FWP is launching a portal for hunters to say thank you to landowners who provided access and helped make their hunting season a success. Hunters can go online, identify a landowner by