NW Cherry Crops Fail (Pears Are Suffering Too) Will the Huckleberries Survive?
The news is sad as it appears many growers in Northwest Montana have lost their cherry crops due to the horrendous cold snaps we...
Dr. Bukacek Presents: “Hydroelectric Power and the Unifying Non-Partisan Battle to Preserve it”
Montanans for Reliable Power-
The following two presentations will aid in understanding the impact of proposed dam breaches on our ability to keep the lights...
Lakeside Volunteer Park “Vandalism Ruins Sprinkler System”
In a recent article, we stated that the brown, dried grass at Volunteer Park in Lakeside was due to a lack of county watering,...
Hamilton Annual “Apple Days” and Flathead Apple Update and Learning Curve
On Saturday, October 7th, Hamilton, MT rocked its 44th Apple "Bake Sale" sporting pies, cider, caramel apples, and more. You can read the rest...
Whitefish MT: Those Crazy Ski Days on “The Big Fun” (So Much Fun)
It wasn't easy being wild and crazy but someone had to do it.
Most folks think it's called "Whitefish Mountain Resort". Most the old locals...
Kalispell MT: Brewing Company Offered ‘Shots and a Beer’-‘Slushies and a Jab’ (Covid Style)
On Monday October 9th, Bias Brewing Company opened its facility and invited the Flathead County Health Department Vaccine Clinic to come in and inject...
Butte MT: Compared to Nationwide Testing Lead Levels off the Chart Especially “Uptown”
A biogeochemist with expertise in lead exposure reacted to the EPA’s controversial action level for lead in Butte.
“I am really surprised to read that...
Cooke City MT: Man Buried in Avalanche Catches it on His Camera (video within)
It can even happen to the most experienced snowmobiler. This time of year the dreaded 'avalanche' is to be greatly feared. And Cooke City,...
A Tribute to Kirk MacKenzie-His Lifetime of Service (Including Dams and Water Rights)
The following information was submitted to Montana 1st News by Dr. Annie Bukacek from Flathead County. This is a follow up to a former...
FIRE! Montana Arsonist Sentenced to Prison
Arson is a terrible and horrific crime. It affects so many so tragically. Here is a list of "arson" statistics.
Types of arson motives...