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Eastern Montana shatters heat records
This story is produced by Montana Free Press/Mountain Journal in collaboration with Grist as part of the Report for America Local News Initiative. Tayler Scherr didn’t head into the weekend expecting to clear out her home office. But when a surprise batch of freshly hatched chicks scampered across her path the morning of July 10,…
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Not what Dr. Al ordered in Kalispell
Get an insider’s look into what’s happening in and around the halls of power with expert reporting, analysis and insight from the editors and reporters of Montana Free Press. Sign up to get the free Capitolized newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. July 16, 2026 Within a day of a district court judge slapping a restraining order on…
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Campaign finance filings show Democrats — except Sam Forstag — far behind
Democratic candidates for federal office in Montana remain woefully underfunded in all but one 2026 race, according to campaign finance reports that were due Wednesday. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead ended June with $21,000 to spend, having mustered just $59,000 in contributions since the start of the year. Finances are similarly lopsided in the…
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Fire broke out in Gig Harbor home
Gig Harbor Fire & Rescue responded to an early morning fire in a Gig Harbor home. No injuries were reported.
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WA releases new unemployment numbers. How do we compare nationally?
The state’s chief labor economist explained which industries have been affected.
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Montana’s most populous counties have grown older, census data shows
Recently released U.S. census data shows that Montana’s largest counties shifted demographically older from 2020 to 2025 as their population of residents age 65 and older grew relative to their population of children.This Montana Free Press analysis uses an aging index to compare the state’s population of older residents with its population of children. The…
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How to Seafair Torchlight Parade in Seattle
SEATTLE – The Seafair Torchlight Parade is taking over the Seattle Waterfront on Saturday, July 25, and will feature dazzling floats, marching bands and community performances, and the whole show will air live on FOX 13 Seattle. What to Expect at the Seafair Torchlight Parade The Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade returns to the scenic…
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Here’s where Washington wildfires are currently burning
How Washington is preparing for high wildfire danger With dry brush, high winds and thunderstorms in the forecast, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove joins FOX 13 to discuss how the state is assessing the risks and protecting the public from wildfires. There are multiple active wildfires burning in Washington state after a summer…
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