Water Supply Short For Summer Months
According to the Natural Resources Conservation Services water supply outlook report low streamflows are expected in northwest Montana’s river basins all through the summer. This comes after unseasonably hot and dry temperatures in May that triggered an early peak spring runoff. On the Rocky Mountain Front weather stations in the Sun-Teton-Marias basin have completely melted out following a very low snow year leaving the region in D2 Severe Drought category.
Advocacy groups for disabled elderly Montanans sue over new absentee ballot law
Disability Rights Montana and Big Sky 55+ are suing the secretary of state over House Bill 719 recently signed into law saying it could disproportionately harm their ability to vote absentee and claiming it violates the Montana Constitution and the U.S. Civil Rights Act. It requires Montanans voting absentee which accounts for the majority of ballots cast in Montana to now write their birthdate on the outermost envelope.
More Energy for Montanans is One Signature Away
Montana lawmakers passed Senate Bill 188 which creates a voluntary Solar Shares Program but carries no fiscal note meaning no new taxpayer funding is required. If Governor Greg Gianforte signs it into law Montanans would be able to subscribe to small-scale solar projects built in The Treasure State. Solar currently makes up only 1.8% of the grid in Montana.
2025’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations – WalletHub Study
With around 82% of Americans planning to travel this summer but inflation making trips costly today WalletHub released its report on 2025’s list of cities for Staycations. Missoula ranked 44th while Billings was 53rd on the list of more than 180 cities. Data sets ranged from parks per capita to restaurant-meal costs.
Water Supply Short For Summer Months
According to the Natural Resources Conservation Services water supply outlook report low streamflows are expected in northwest Montana’s river basins all through the summer. This comes after unseasonably hot and dry temperatures in May that triggered an early peak spring runoff. On the Rocky Mountain Front weather stations in the Sun-Teton-Marias basin have completely melted out following a very low snow year leaving the region in D2 Severe Drought category.
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A statewide alert has been issued warning Montanans about a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages posing as the Department of Motor Vehicles claiming they owe unpaid traffic tickets or toll fees. According to the Montana Department of Justice these messages are part of a scam. Officials are encouraging all residents to remain vigilant and share the warning with friends and family especially those who may be more vulnerable to online fraud.
Great Falls City Commissioners have approved Upslope Developments proposed single family housing plans for the east side of the Electric City. The project includes a total of 163 lots ranging from 1,200 to 5,881 square feet with dedicated green spaces a community center indoor sports court and playground. for the development along 46th Street. The development is planned in 10 phases.
This summer the Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake will be opening the doors to its world class astronomical park once each month starting this month through September for four weekends of stargazing exploration and discovery. It is the largest public-access observatory in the Northwestern United States and ach night’s presentation will be different and created just for them.
The River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and Lower River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Wednesday so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to strengthen the dam and improve safety.
Flathead County is looking to expand its landfill operations in the future by 121 acres south of the facility to allow it to accept waste for eight decades beyond its current capacity. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing the county’s application for a license to expand and is taking comments on a draft environmental assessment of the plan through Father’s Day.
