Articles from the Missoulian, where I’ve covered higher education and the Flathead Valley. Articles with an asterisk are ones I’m particularly proud of.
‘Failing and struggling:’ How financial decisions hobbled the National Bison Range*
June 23, 2019
University of Montana budget cuts of 20% in three years bite College of Humanities and Sciences*
November 2, 2019
Lake County, tribes at odds over access to construction site*
May 15, 2019
Charlo Schools election turns bitter over issues surrounding special-needs students*
April 27, 2019
To better predict avalanches, scientists in Montana turn to drones*
March 24, 2019
Blackfeet Reservation still struggles despite shutdown’s end*
January 28, 2019
Glacier digging out from shutdown, but questions, worries linger*
January 29, 2019
‘It was an inferno’: Lake McDonald residents recall Howe Ridge fire*
August 19, 2018
Polson High navigates regalia guidelines for graduation attire*
May 31, 2019
University of Montana Foundation hits fundraising goal
October 11, 2019
U.M. receives $1.25M gift to fund Rankin Hall renovations, S.E.A. Change
October 10, 2019
Poll: Montanans split on Walmart gun policy
October 9, 2019
Amid mass bird decline, Montanans call for conservation
October 8, 2019
University of Montana enrollment decline ‘severe,’ but Montanans see signs of hope
October 5, 2019
Rocky Mountain Front ranchers still recovering from epic blizzard
October 1, 2019
In E. Glacier, Blackfeet Nation, people dig out
September 30, 2019
For advising Native students, ‘a Native lens is really important’
September 28, 2019
UM Enrollment drops again, but retention increases
September 24, 2019
‘Enough is enough:’ Missoulians demand answer in Hardin death
September 23, 2019
‘Staff oversight’ delays tenure approvals at University of Montana
September 19, 2019
Flathead bottling plant, DNRC appeal ruling to Supreme Court
May 30, 2019
Tribes sue Lake County, property owner over road
May 29, 2019
19,000 acres in Flathead now accounted for, irrigation districts’ votes back on track
May 27, 2019
Whitefish to fine daytime sprinkler users
May 27, 2019
Complaint filed over Charlo School Board election
May 26, 2019
Former Charlo school bus driver charged with sexual assault
May 27, 2019
Bullock talks jobs at National Governors Association conference
May 21, 2019
Tribal Health chief out, council member under scrutiny
May 20, 2019
Some AIS funding shifts to general fund
May 19, 2019
Upper Columbia Conservation Commission set to expand
May 16, 2019
Missoula, counties move forward with opioid litigation
May 9, 2019
In email to staff, Charlo superintendent backed incumbents
May 9, 2019
Students learn about Flathead’s past, present, future at River Honoring
May 8, 2019
Incumbents hold on in Charlo School District race
May 8, 2019
Missoula city, county seek Tester’s help in acquiring federal building
May 7, 2019
Groups push back against Interior in Badger-Two Medicine case
May 6, 2019
Attempt to end tribal property tax exemption fails, lawsuit still pending in Lake County
April 30, 2019
Boaters, anglers, hydropower on hook for AIS funding
April 29, 2019
Loggers show their skills at Forestry Days
April 28, 2019
Lean times ahead for National Bison Range
May 3, 2019
Charlo Schools election turns bitter over issues surrounding special-needs students*
April 27, 2019
Lake County looks at drone policy
April 25, 2019
Hall Passages: Sentinel spring musical skewers corporate America
April 22, 2019
Parents, police blame five Mission Valley runaways on social media challenge*
April 17, 2019
Polson puts off city manager search – again
April 16, 2019
Doomsday ‘prepper’ gets four years for illegal firearms, grenade
APril 12, 2019
Missing 19,000 acres delays Flathead Irrigation District election*
April 11, 2019
Part of Libby asbestos Superfund site comes off priority list
April 10, 2019
Montana lumber industry cheers WTO ruling
April 9, 2019
Monday’s Montanan: Germaine White uses technology to teach Native environmental knowledge
April 7, 2019
‘Rocks in the House’ at Missoula curling tournament
April 7, 2019
Government, Earthjustice appeal Badger-Two Medicine drilling lease cases
April 6, 2019
Residents, commissioners talk improvements at Sawmill Gulch Road
April 4, 2019
Lake County man charged with homicide, placed under house arrest
April 4, 2019
FWS draft plan: No transfer to tribes for Bison Range
April 4, 2019
Interior pares down defense of Badger-Two Medicine
April 3, 2019
Historic St. Ignatius murals partway through restoration
March 31, 2019
Court voids permit for Flathead bottling plant
March 29, 2019
Walkers cross Flathead reservation to raise awareness of missing, murdered Native women
March 28, 2019
Landlines as lifelines: Glacier takes comments on Kelly’s Camp phone, electrical service
March 27, 2019
Aquatic Invasive Species funding package moves through legislature
March 27, 2019
Polson’s $52,700 ‘technicality’*
March 6, 2019
Damages awarded in Polson sex discrimination and harassment case*
February 12, 2019
Department of Revenue defends handling of tribal property tax exemptions in Lake County
February 2, 2019
Pattee Creek Market says goodbye to 30-year employee
February 1, 2019
Lake County man gets 10 years in connection with woman’s death
January 30, 2019
Monday’s Montanan: UM Professor probes ties to wilderness
January 27, 2019
Property tax questions pile up on Flathead orchard*
January 27, 2019
Attorney General Tim Fox announces run for Montana governor
January 24, 2019
Fox talks Medicaid expansion, anti-drug efforts in Missoula
January 23, 2019
Missoula vigil keeps focus on missing and murdered indigenous women
January 19, 2019
Frenchtown school: No weapons found, classes to resume Tuesday
January 18, 2019
Former Blackfeet official indicted for theft, fraud
January 19, 2019
CSKT still running services, using caution amid shutdown
January 18, 2019
Western Montana Tribal Services feel shutdown’s impact
January 16, 2019
Montana issuing February SNAP benefits early due to shutdown
January 15, 2019
Black Coffee out, Starbucks in at hospital cafe
January 14, 2019
Dog park announces potential new owner in wake of assault charge against employee
January 10, 2019
Polson OK’s severance for old city manager, continues search for new one
January 9, 2019
City considers new plan for sidewalk investments
January 9 2019
Council approves tax increment financing for Mercantile hotel project
January 7, 2019
Cody Marble sues Missoula County for handling of rape case
January 4, 2019
Flathead County says bottling plant can stay
January 3, 2019
Tribes use caution amid government shutdown
January 2, 2019
Racers brave cold, snow in ‘Resolution Run’
January 1, 2019
Judge sets deadline in bottling plant lawsuit
December 23, 2018
For Glacier National Park visitors, government shutdown makes little difference
December 23, 2018
‘The dead cannot cry out for justice:’ Blackfeet seek solutions to murders, disappearances
December 22, 2018
Government shutdown in Montana will hit National Parks, forests, tribes hardest
December 21, 2018
Lake County man enters Alford plea to endangerment in Cassandra Harris’s death
December 19, 2018
Charges filed in February home invasion in Missoula
December 19, 2018
Trial called off in high-profile Lake County death*
December 17, 2018
Flathead County eyes short-term rental rules for Glacier gateway
December 13, 2018
New funding bill filed for aquatic invasive species
December 12, 2018
Participant in Lake County death arrested again
December 7, 2018
Lake County affirms ‘right to farm and ranch’
December 5, 2018
Polson adds legal staff in wake of departures
December 4, 2018
Winter won’t stop Missoula Movers hiking group
December 4, 2018
Flathead County man pleads guilty to ‘improvised grenade’ possession, other charges
December 3, 2018
Lake County targets tribal tax exemption*
December 1, 2018
‘People’s Compact’ campaign comes to Polson
November 28, 2018
Ronan Boys and Girls Club opens new clubhouse
November 28, 2018
Polson pauses key step in finding new city manager
November 27, 2018
Missoula City Council approves winter warming shelter to serve homeless
November 23, 2018
Families choose Montana trails instead of shopping on Black Friday
November 23, 2018
Criminal cases against two Confederated Salish and Kootenai court officials resolved
November 23, 2018
Polson inventor crafts whip for self-defense
November 22, 2018
Tribal pharmacy to pay $95k settlement
November 19, 2018
Monday’s Montanan: Community rallies around injured artist
November 18, 2018
Alternative water compact emerges in the Flathead*
November 18, 2018
Polson confirms interim city manager, still needs attorney
November 14, 2018
Polson seeks to approve interim city manager
November 11, 2018
After midterms, Native organizers see success, new challenges
November 10, 2018
Sands-Reynolds a dead heat; GOP expected to retain control of Legislature
November 7, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence stumps for Rosendale in Kalispell; Tester campaigns in Missoula
November 5, 2018
Sanders Co. offers reward for tips in fatal shooting investigation
November 2, 2018
Early voting ever more popular in Missoula, surrounding counties
October 31, 2018
Incumbent vs. former trooper in Sanders County Sheriff Race
October 31, 2018
Polson city manager, attorney, engineer leaving
October 30, 2018
Polson police officers violated veteran’s civil rights during traffic stop, lawsuit claims
October 29, 2018
As Election Day nears, organizers rally Native voters*
October 27, 2018
Missoula judge denies AG Fox’s motion to reopen gun lawsuit
October 26, 2018
New documentary gives tribes’ take on Bison Range
October 26, 2018
Third person of interest sought in Missoula shooting deaths
October 25, 2018
DNRC: Expect long legal battle if CSKT water compact fails
October 23, 2018
Lake County race brings in nearly 10 times more money than last one
October 20, 2018
Basin Commission eyes funding boost
October 19, 2018
In Trump counties surrounding Missoula, Republicans welcome Western Montana visit
October 16, 2018
Lake County Commissioner, judge candidates face questions at lively Ronan forum
October 11, 2018
Whitefish conference featuring Ammon Bundy draws criticism
October 9, 2018
Williams, Swanson take stage at Western Native Voice forum; Gianforte a no-show
October 9, 2018
Lake County headed for high-stakes commissioners’ race
October 5, 2018
Lake County prepares to sue opioid makers
October 2, 2018
Missoulians press Daines on Kavanaugh
September 28, 2018
University of Montana cuts Global Humanities & Religions, Material Sciences programs
September 27, 2018
Report: Vessel with standing water clears Tiber inspection station
September 24, 2018
University of Montana provost, dean seek to soothe fears over arts cust
September 24, 2018
Woods Bay Grill essay contest cancelled
September 24, 2018
7.6 percent decline puts University of Montana enrollment at lowest in 25 years
September 21, 2018
Kalispell Public Schools investigates anonymous emails
September 20, 2018
Fresh lawsuit over Flathead bottling plant
September 20, 2018
St. Ignatius woman’s remains found in North Dakota
September 19, 2018
Land Board ok’s last piece of Whitefish conservation project
September 18, 2018
Lawmakers eye general fund, boaters, anglers for mussel funding
September 13, 2018
Missing Masik: Veteran’s dog vanishes from truck stop near Missoula
September 12, 2018
Flathead County approves cell tower near Glacier
September 5, 2018
Lake County prepares to adopt budget that slightly lowers county taxes for homeowners
September 4, 2018
Monday’s Montanan: In ancient horse teeth, Will Taylor helps make major discovery
September 2, 2018
‘Brutish, cruel, and protected’ by First Amendment
August 30, 2018
On National Bison Range, questions surround planning process for its future*
August 6, 2018
‘It’s not a relaxed environment’: Glacier staff share challenges of record visitation*
August 6, 2018
‘We have to be their advocates:’ Ronan couple envisions home for son, others with autism*
June 16, 2018
Home for adults with autism receives $150,000 donation*
June 24, 2018
‘Confident we can hold our own’: firefighters optimistic about progress in Glacier
August 22, 2018
Rain gives Glacier firefighters a respite
August 21, 2018
‘It was an inferno’: Lake McDonald residents recall Howe Ridge fire
August 19, 2018
Glacier Park fire grows to nearly 8,000 acres, prompting evacuations and warnings
August 19, 2018
Fire within 1 mile of Going-to-the-Sun Road; smoke limits aircraft use
August 18, 2018
Howe Ridge fire grows in Glacier National Park; evacuation warning near Essex
August 16, 2018
Glacier fire could bog down reconstruction of Sperry Chalet
August 15, 2018
How do you decrease overcrowding in Glacier? Wildfire
August 14, 2018
Howe Ridge fire sent pieces of Glacier National Park’s history up in smoke
August 14, 2018
‘I had to get out of there’: Fire rages around Glacier Park’s Lake McDonald*
August 13, 2018
Arlee Celebration marks 120 years with 6 days of dances, ceremonies and sports
July 7, 2018
Hydropower fees out, boating fees in as invasive mussels prevention source*
July 3, 2018
Flathead Basin fund has new name, new mission, but tensions linger
June 28, 2018
Owners of Missoula’s Red Hen Farm want you to know they have never met Sarah Huckabee Sanders
June 28, 2018
Charges stack up after woman found injured on Flathead Reservation dies
June 26, 2018
Confluence area opens at Milltown State Park
June 23, 2018
Going-to-the-Sun Road opens to traffic in Glacier National Park
June 23, 2018
Flathead Basin Commission shifts mission from direct action to catalyst
June 20, 2018
Tester addresses border, health care among issues in solo ‘debate’*
June 17, 2018
Short takeoffs, big drops at Fly-In show
June 16, 2018
Special Olympian hospitalized after attack
June 16, 2018
Camp lets Flathead teens hone tech skills
June 15, 2018
Wild Horse Island wows visitors, from bighorn sheep to human history
June 14, 2018
Hellgate Roller Derby members show their skills, recruit new members
June 9, 2018
Going-to-the-Sun Road plowed, but work remains
June 7, 2018
Flathead County Zoning Initiative passes, but bottling plant controversy continues*
June 6, 2018
Patrick Reilly 