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Rainfall, snowmelt boosts water levels in Wyoming reservoir Water levels and releases from Bighorn Lake in Wyoming have been a point of contention between Wyoming recreational interests and Montana fisheries officials, but inflows into the reservoir increased substantially over the weekend, and Bureau of Reclamation officials told Montana and Wyoming representatives that releases from Yellowtail Dam into the Bighorn River would remain at 4,500 cubic feet per second for now. Billings Gazette; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Arizona city considers 'housing first' campaign against homelessness The Phoenix City Council is considering an overhaul of its campaign to end homelessness by adopting the "Housing First" model, which provides safe, secure housing to the homeless as a first step toward getting them off the streets. Arizona Republic; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Colorado county considers new tax for water rights, projects At its meeting next week, the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will be briefed on a range of water issues, and will begin initial consideration of a 0.1 percent sales tax to establish a "water fund" to use to verify water rights and to verify and purchase new water rights. Aspen Times; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Denver housing market gives parents incentive to buy student's housing Denver's depressed housing market is providing parents an incentive to buy housing for their children, rather than continue to pay rent for student housing. Denver Post; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Tribes
Coeur d'Alene Tribe gives millions to Idaho, Montana schools, communities Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council Chairman Chief Allan announced today that the tribe has provided $4.5 million to schools and communities in Montana and Idaho over the past two years, with $1.1 million contributed to North Idaho and Western Montana elementary and high schools; $2.5 million to community programs; and $973,000 to universities and higher education programs in Idaho. Spokane Spokesman Review; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Environment
Alberta university under fire for keeping mum on wolf kill test The University of Alberta's five-year plan to reduce the number of wolves along the Eastern Slopes near Rocky Mountain House using a combination of sterilization and targeted kills in order to increase the number of elk in the region has drawn some harsh criticism, not only for the project itself but also for the university's refusal to release any documentation about the project. Calgary Herald (Rocky Mountain Outlook); May 26 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story BLM will log dead, dying trees from Montana ski area About 150 acres of public land near the Great Divide Ski Area in Montana will be logged by Bureau of Land Management crews to beetle-killed trees. Helena Independent Record; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Politics
Voter turnout for Idaho's primary election estimated at 15 percent According to early reports, voter turnout in Idaho's Ada and Kootenai counties was about 11 percent, while voter turnout in Butte County in central Idaho was 60 percent. Twin Falls Times-News (AP); May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Idaho congressman sails through primary challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson easily won in Idaho's primary on Tuesday, and will face Democratic challenger Debbie Holmes in November's general election. Idaho Statesman (AP); May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Congressman Sali wins 60 percent of the vote in Idaho primary U.S. Rep. Bill Sali won the Idaho primary against his Republican challenger, and will face Democrat Walt Minnick in November in what some analysts say will be a tough race. Idaho Statesman (AP); May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Arizona governor vetoes lifelong concealed weapons permits On Tuesday, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed two gun-related measures: one that would have allowed the issuance of lifelong concealed weapons permits and another that would have allowed a person with a gun to brandish it and announce they had a gun in instances where a person felt they had to protect themselves. Arizona Republic; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Colorado governor signs renewable-energy tax breaks bill into law Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signed a measure to give homeowners lower-rate interest loans to install solar panels or other renewable-energy fixtures to their homes and another measure that will provide $13 million in state funds to low-income families to winterize their homes or to buy energy-efficient appliances. Denver Post; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Colorado Republicans prepare for state convention this weekend Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dick Wadhams said an estimated 7,000 people were expected to attend the state Party's convention scheduled to begin Friday in Broomfield. Durango Herald; May 27 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story NRA endorses Montana governor's re-election bid Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer's strong support of gun rights earned him the National Rifle Association's endorsement in his re-election effort on Tuesday. Billings Gazette; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Legislature
Some Idaho GOP legislative races too close to call Idaho House Majority Mike Moyle appeared to handily win the Republican primary against two challengers, but other Republican legislators were locked in tight races too close to call. Idaho Statesman (AP); May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Arizona Senate advances ban on texting while driving Opponents to a measure that would ban drivers from sending text messages said that Arizona's reckless driving laws already address the issue, but the measure resurfaced in the state Senate, attached as an amendment to a House transportation bill. Arizona Republic; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Economy
Montana seeks public comment on wind-farm proposal on state lands A New Jersey-based company is doing a feasibility study on building a wind farm on 11 acres of Montana state schools lands near Big Timber, and the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is asking for public input on the project and a public hearing is scheduled Thursday in Big Timber. Billings Gazette; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story
On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines announced that, beginning Dec. 20, the Atlanta-based airline will offer a daily, nonstop flight between Atlanta and Aspen. Aspen Times; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story High corn prices but the squeeze on beef producers Colorado cattlemen said high corn prices are squeezing the profits out of their cattle-feeding operations. Denver Post; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story Gas prices top $4 a gallon in New Mexico Gasbuddy.com reported a handful of locations across New Mexico where gasoline prices surpassed $4 per gallon, with Silver City leading the pack at $4.09 a gallon. You may have to view an ad to read this article. Albuquerque Journal; May 28 Add Comment View Comments(0) Email Story |
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