The recent op-ed by the Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) is a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about protecting Flathead Lake. They correctly point out that the proposed wastewater treatment technology, which the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District (LCWSD) has chosen, is not adequate to protect Flathead Lake’s water quality. However, FLBS’s op-ed […] The post Time to Pivot appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
In today’s ever-changing digital world, the way we teach kids about science is rapidly transforming. Energy education, specifically, is expanding and contributing to the STEM landscape significantly. Helping children understand where energy comes from, how we use it in our everyday lives and how it affects our planet is critical to sparking early interest in STEM learning and inspiring potential careers in the energy industry. Thanks to new technology and the power of artificial intelligenc...| Energy Capital
I’ve been sitting with Death. — First, it was at my grandma’s bedside. Again, less than two weeks later, my mother-in-law drew her final breath. Then on a phone screen. A young man. Father. Husband. Shot. Murdered in real-time. Three deaths. Two face to face. One through a screen. All too close. Each haunts in a different way. — I used to think I was numb to death. A millennial born at the start of the ’90s internet b...| Calexico Chronicle
Guest columnist Carlos Acuña writes of sinners, of the Rapture, of left behind, of ‘prophets’ in his latest piece.| Calexico Chronicle
This summer, The Wall Street Journal headline sent shivers down spines in city halls, chambers of commerce and real estate firms across our metro region: “Atlanta’s Growth Streak Has Come to an End.” More domestic migrants left than came to metro Atlanta between 2023 and 2024, for the first time since such data were recorded. […] The post The end of the old Atlanta growth model appeared first on SaportaReport.| SaportaReport
If you follow energy policy, you already know that Congress repealed the 30% residential solar tax credit. This poses a significant challenge for continued growth in the market. It also provides an opportunity for the industry to grow in a smart, consumer-friendly way. That’s why in Texas, the story is what happens next: The state and the market are continuing to make going solar much simpler, better, and cheaper. Policies are moving in the right direction. For example, starting this month,...| Energy Capital
I’ve lived a full life, but I think the part of it that I enjoyed most and probably did best was the years when I was a public-school teacher. With the beginning of the school year, I’m reminded of my time in the classroom and the many young people who were such an inextricable part […]| Flathead Beacon
Laura Taylor explores the world of wine collecting for women. I 'was naively surprised to learn that many women still feel that buying wine is a ‘blue job’.| Decanter
El Centro attorney Carlos Acuña writes of fun, of contests, of decadence, of hunger in his latest guest column.| Calexico Chronicle
ThreatAware CEO Jon Abbott gives his expert advice on securely preparing for Windows 10 end of life, coming this October.| Silicon Republic
Following the White House’s issuance of a broader AI Action Plan, a new executive order seeks to streamline regulatory burdens and utilize federal resources to encourage the development of data centers supporting AI.| Energy Capital
Montana homeowners’ property taxes were complicated before the 2025 Legislature convened in January. Now, they’re, according to one state senator, the “most complicated” in the nation. Yep, you read that right: More – not less – complicated. (With taxes, most people prefer “less.”) To determine your residential property taxes, you’ll now need a compass, protractor, sextant and […]| Flathead Beacon
For the second year in a row, I felt drawn to celebrate America’s Independence Day in the Yaak. And it was glorious. The day’s celebration kicked off at half past noon with a parade along Highway 508 that lined up between the Yaak River Tavern & Mercantile and the Dirty Shame Saloon. There were pickups […]| Flathead Beacon
The work I do every day for the most vulnerable happens a long way from Washington D.C., but what happens there has a huge impact on my work for my clients. I’ve been a professional caregiver for almost 30 years, supporting people with quadriplegia and mental health challenges to caring for those with developmental disabilities. […]| Flathead Beacon
World War I was supposed to be the war to end all wars but approximately two decades later WWII occurred. The victors of WWII came together at the end of the war to implement global policy that would stabilize the economies of individual countries and their relationship to one another, with the desire to prevent […]| Flathead Beacon
Last month the Montana Supreme Court issued two impressive decisions that illustrate the brilliance of our Constitution and the importance of an independent judiciary. Praise is justly deserved for those who are responsible for those decisions, and there are many. But first a word about the cases themselves. The Court decided Cross v Montana on […]| Flathead Beacon