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| Noelle Parkinson fishes from the flooded causeway at Echo Lake during her family vacation from Washington in 2011. - File photo by Lido Vizzutti | Flathead Beacon |
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission voted against new boating rules on Echo Lake during its meeting earlier this month. The decision has left some residents, including Eugene Hutz, frustrated because he says waves are eroding the shoreline.
Late last year, a group of residents submitted a petition to FWP to establish a no-wake zone on the lake when it floods. In 2011 and 2012, the lake flooded and blocked access to some homes along the lake.
“I’m really disappointed,” Hutz said. “I’m for some sort of responsible regulation.”
Read Late last year, a group of residents submitted a petition to FWP to establish a no-wake zone on the lake when it floods. In 2011 and 2012, the lake flooded and blocked access to some homes along the lake.
“I’m really disappointed,” Hutz said. “I’m for some sort of responsible regulation.”
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| Illustration by Steve Larson | Flathead Beacon |
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to halt a U.S. Forest Service timber sale in Kootenai National Forest, arguing that it would harm critical habitat for grizzly bears and Canada lynx, both of which are protected by the Endangered Species Act.
On May 14, the Western Environmental Law Center filed the complaint in U.S. District Court in Missoula on behalf of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. The complaint alleges that the proposed Young Dodge logging project violates the Endangered Species Act, National Forest Management Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
Read On May 14, the Western Environmental Law Center filed the complaint in U.S. District Court in Missoula on behalf of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. The complaint alleges that the proposed Young Dodge logging project violates the Endangered Species Act, National Forest Management Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
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The Libby Dam was built in the 1970s thanks to the Columbia River Treaty. File photo by justin Franz | Flathead Beacon |
More than 20 people attended an open house in Kalispell last week to hear updates on the Columbia River Treaty review process. It was the fifteenth and final public meeting hosted this spring by the Bonneville Power Administration and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the United States-Canada water treaty, parts of which will expire or change in 2024.
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| A dump truck deives along an access road at the Flathead County Landfill. - File photo by Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon |
The Flathead County Commission gave the green light to move forward with the purchases of 14 properties adjacent to the county landfill in preparation for future expansion.
The unanimous vote from the commission came during a May 16 hearing, and authorizes county staff to begin drawing up the sale contracts regarding the properties.
Fourteen different landowners own the properties, set in parcels in a neighborhood near the southwest corner of the landfill. The county also looked at an alternative property, over 500 acres located across Prairie View Road and owned by one source.
Read The unanimous vote from the commission came during a May 16 hearing, and authorizes county staff to begin drawing up the sale contracts regarding the properties.
Fourteen different landowners own the properties, set in parcels in a neighborhood near the southwest corner of the landfill. The county also looked at an alternative property, over 500 acres located across Prairie View Road and owned by one source.
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| Protesters hold during a Tax Day Tea Party on north Main Street in Kalispell in 2009. - File photo by Lido Vizzutti | Flathead Beacon |
Sen. Max Baucus has been the point man for some of the nation’s most heated political debates in recent years. Perhaps that comes with the territory when you’re the chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee and you sign on as head architect of a sweeping federal health care law overhaul.
So it only seems natural that Baucus, a month after announcing his retirement intentions, has once again found himself in the middle of a delicate and headline-grabbing situation: the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups.
The IRS is embroiled in controversy after admitting earlier this month that it subjected tea party-affiliated and other conservative organizations to increased scrutiny when considering tax-exempt status leading up to the 2012 elections.
Read So it only seems natural that Baucus, a month after announcing his retirement intentions, has once again found himself in the middle of a delicate and headline-grabbing situation: the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups.
The IRS is embroiled in controversy after admitting earlier this month that it subjected tea party-affiliated and other conservative organizations to increased scrutiny when considering tax-exempt status leading up to the 2012 elections.
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| A tractor turns up ground in a field in Somers. - File photo by Lido Vizzutti | Flathead Beacon |
A new Farm Bill is taking shape that could slash food stamps for the poor while providing government resources for farmers, ranchers and rural communities hit hard by historic drought conditions and recurring wildfires.
Efforts to pass a Farm Bill — a bundle of legislation required every five years that guides the nation’s agriculture and food policies — have restarted with Senate and House committees crafting their own sweeping legislation. Both bills promise overhauls that would save billions and reduce or consolidate hundreds of federal programs. But they also remain highly contentious, demonstrated by the recent scuffle over proposed food stamp reductions.
Read Efforts to pass a Farm Bill — a bundle of legislation required every five years that guides the nation’s agriculture and food policies — have restarted with Senate and House committees crafting their own sweeping legislation. Both bills promise overhauls that would save billions and reduce or consolidate hundreds of federal programs. But they also remain highly contentious, demonstrated by the recent scuffle over proposed food stamp reductions.
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| Niki Barton cleans out the dog cages at the Flathead County Animal Shelter. - File photo by Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon. |
The Flathead County Commission decided not to pursue an interlocal agreement with the city of Kalispell that would have combined the city’s and the county’s dog licensing programs.
The idea was submitted to the commission over a month ago, and would result in the Flathead County Animal Shelter overseeing and running a singular licensing program for the county.
Joe Russell, administrator of the Flathead City-County Health Department, said that one licensing program would be more efficient and would bring in more fees for the county animal shelter, which is the only municipally run shelter in the county.
Read The idea was submitted to the commission over a month ago, and would result in the Flathead County Animal Shelter overseeing and running a singular licensing program for the county.
Joe Russell, administrator of the Flathead City-County Health Department, said that one licensing program would be more efficient and would bring in more fees for the county animal shelter, which is the only municipally run shelter in the county.
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| Pedestrians walk past Kalispell City Hall. - File photo by Lido Vizzutti | Flathead Beacon |
City administrators distributed surveys to 1,200 random residents earlier this month as a way to engage community members and gauge their perception of Kalispell.
Feedback is trickling in leading up to the May 21 deadline and City Manager Doug Russell plans to give an extensive presentation to the city council after the responses are compiled.
The questionnaire covers broad aspects of city life and the perceived quality of local services, operations, amenities and infrastructure.
Read Feedback is trickling in leading up to the May 21 deadline and City Manager Doug Russell plans to give an extensive presentation to the city council after the responses are compiled.
The questionnaire covers broad aspects of city life and the perceived quality of local services, operations, amenities and infrastructure.
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