The Daily Montanan

The Daily Montanan

The Daily Montanan is a nonprofit and nonpartisan news source committed to delivering reliable news, analysis, and insights on state policies and politics in Montana. Our goal is to inform readers about state government and key issues, such as public lands, healthcare, education, and politics, by explaining not just what is happening, but also the implications for the residents of the Treasure State. As an independent news organization, we uphold the values of truth, transparency, and trust, which are vital for a democratic society. We proudly align with States Newsroom, a national nonprofit organization that is 501(c)(3) certified, funded by grants and contributions from donors and readers. Our network includes dedicated editors and reporters focused on comprehensive coverage of state-level government and issues across the nation. We provide our service free of charge to readers and other news organizations, with no paywalls or advertisements—just straightforward information and ideas.

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  • 3 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Tim Henderson

    More new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974, but the Trump administration’s tariffs and deportations of potential construction workers, plus higher interest rates, could be a wet blanket on the boom. A U.S. Census Bureau survey found almost 592,000 new apartments were finished last year, the most since the 1970s, when baby boomers sparked a construction surge as they moved out of their childhood homes.

  • 5 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Michael Achterling

    13:46 News Story Health Nine cases already confirmed in western North Dakota, not far from Montana About 180 Williston-area students are isolating at home after three schools were notified by public health officials of measles exposure on their campuses.

  • 5 days ago | dailymontanan.com | George Ochenski

    Every kid has heard “No means no!” when they want something their parents don’t think they should have. This week that phrase got a couple high profile uses when Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, told Donald Trump right to his face that Canada was not and never would be for sale and Montana’s Congressman Ryan Zinke forcefully said “no” to the sale of public lands in the West.

  • 6 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Jordan Hansen

    A 1,400 acre fire in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has closed a portion of the Big Hole River. The Sawlog fire is burning about 15 miles northeast of Wisdom. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed the river from Muddy Creek Bridge downstream to Sportsman’s Park Fishing Access. Sportsman’s Park Access Site remains open, the agency said in a release. The Sawlog dispersed camping area is also closed. The water closures are due to the river being used for bucket drops on the fire.

  • 6 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Keila Szpaller

    The future of energy will be bolstered by lessons from beavers, enthusiasm from lawmakers, and consultation with tribal nations. Those were some of the messages panelists shared Wednesday at the Clean and Affordable Energy Conference hosted by the NW Energy Coalition with an estimated 100 in attendance throughout the day.