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The House has approved a proposal to eliminate $700 million in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services and could force rural stations off the air. The Senate will take up the bill next.

Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the Northern Rockies.

Hungry Horse Reservoir's West Shore Road reopens to the public

The Flathead National Forest is reopening more of the Hungry Horse Reservoir to the public as recent rains have helped firefighters contain wildfires in the area.

The entirety of the West Shore Road is now open to the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. The reservoir was first closed to the public about a month ago. Sections of the road have been slowly reopening.

Many campgrounds along the reservoir have extended their closing dates and have reduced fees.

All of the wildfires near the reservoir are nearing 100% containment and evacuation notices and orders have been lifted.

Aaron joined the MTPR team in 2019. He reports on all things in northwest Montana and statewide health care.

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