"Brave journalism" and "unmistakably Montana" are just a couple descriptors judges used to compliment the award-winning work of @helenaironline journalists recently.
Our team digs deep, works fast and crafts our journalism with compassion. #mtpol#mtnews
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I was very honored this afternoon to be in attendance for the official unveiling of a plaque at the State Capitol, dedicated to my mentor and friend Chuck Johnson, one of Montana’s great journalists (and people). #MTNews#MTPOL#MTLeg
For six months I trailed a new Christian nationalist group in Montana, from Jordan, to Ennis, to the state Capitol. Thanks to @Poynter, this series will publish with no paywall.
Citizen grand juries and county militias: The quiet rise of Tactical Civics
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In the mountains southwest of Helena, crews are working to remove contaminated dirt from long-ago mining activity, in the latest phase of environmental cleanup work on the Upper Tenmile Creek Superfund site. https://t.co/mPf5jCle90 #MTNews#HelenaMT@MTDEQ
Now in their mid-80s, Carolyn and Oscar Goodman are a bridge between the old Las Vegas—a sparsely populated playground for mobsters—and the modern desert metropolis https://t.co/AW1hVehnqO 👇
Sometimes as a reporter or editor the journalism gods smile upon you and place a story at your feet. Our Christine Compton and Sonny Tapia did a beautiful job on this story and I couldn't be happier. Be sure to watch the video ...
Goodbye Supermajority? Some in the GOP predict Republicans will lose about three seats in the state Senate and eight to 10 in the House in November. Interesting story by @Victoria_Eavis
Tuesday was my last day at the Helena Independent Record. It has been an honor to cover this city and its people over the years. For continuing coverage, give @IR_PhilDrake a follow. (He's better at tweeting updates than me anyhow.) Thank you all for the reads!