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Viewpoint: An ‘all-of-the-above’ energy future - Missoula Current
Viewpoint: An ‘all-of-the-above’ energy future Missoula Current
Published on 3 June 2025 | 2:01 pm
Trump has promised to bring back coal, what could that mean for Montana? - Montana Public Radio
Trump has promised to bring back coal, what could that mean for Montana? Montana Public Radio
Published on 3 June 2025 | 1:19 am
Viewpoint: Fool me twice, shame on me - Missoula Current
Viewpoint: Fool me twice, shame on me Missoula Current
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letter to the editor: Colstrip power plant mischaracterized - Billings Gazette
Letter to the editor: Colstrip power plant mischaracterized Billings Gazette
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letter to the editor: Colstrip still a crucial power source for Montana - NonStop Local Montana
Letter to the editor: Colstrip still a crucial power source for Montana NonStop Local Montana
Published on 9 May 2025 | 11:20 pm
Viewpoint: Trump’s coal bailout is toxic - Missoula Current
Viewpoint: Trump’s coal bailout is toxic Missoula Current
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Nuclear energy bills head to the governor's desk - KTVH
Nuclear energy bills head to the governor's desk KTVH
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump lifts coal regulations impacting Montana plant, NWE thanks GOP - NonStop Local Billings
Trump lifts coal regulations impacting Montana plant, NWE thanks GOP NonStop Local Billings
Published on 17 April 2025 | 3:27 pm
Colstrip exemption sparks debate over economic benefits vs. environmental impacts - NBC Montana
Colstrip exemption sparks debate over economic benefits vs. environmental impacts NBC Montana
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Colstrip hoping for stability following boost from Trump executive order - KTVQ
Colstrip hoping for stability following boost from Trump executive order KTVQ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Briefs: Colstrip exemption; Native foster care; New Lolo forest supervisor - Montana Public Radio
Briefs: Colstrip exemption; Native foster care; New Lolo forest supervisor Montana Public Radio
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era emissions rule - Finance & Commerce
Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era emissions rule Finance & Commerce
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor Gianforte Recognizes President Trump’s Support for Colstrip - State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Governor Gianforte Recognizes President Trump’s Support for Colstrip State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump order exempts Colstrip coal plant from toxic-emission standard - KTVQ
Trump order exempts Colstrip coal plant from toxic-emission standard KTVQ
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Scores of Coal-Fired Power Plants Exempted From Rules by Trump - Bloomberg
Scores of Coal-Fired Power Plants Exempted From Rules by Trump Bloomberg
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Colstrip anticipates benefits in president's energy orders; environmentalists see problems - KTVQ
Colstrip anticipates benefits in president's energy orders; environmentalists see problems KTVQ
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Coal plant seeks pollution waiver after Trump administration opens email-based exemption process - ehn.org
Coal plant seeks pollution waiver after Trump administration opens email-based exemption process ehn.org
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Montana coal-burning plant requests exemption from MATS rule - power-eng.com
Montana coal-burning plant requests exemption from MATS rule power-eng.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bill to weaken Montana air quality standards advances - Montana Public Radio
Bill to weaken Montana air quality standards advances Montana Public Radio
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Coal Plant Ranked as Nation’s Dirtiest Asks for Pollution Exemption - The New York Times
Coal Plant Ranked as Nation’s Dirtiest Asks for Pollution Exemption The New York Times
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
One of America’s Dirtiest Coal Plants Seeks Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card from Trump - Earthjustice
One of America’s Dirtiest Coal Plants Seeks Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card from Trump Earthjustice
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Dirtiest US coal-fired power plant applies for EPA exemption - Mining.com
Dirtiest US coal-fired power plant applies for EPA exemption Mining.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
You’ve got mail: Top polluter lines up for EPA exemptions - E&E News by POLITICO
You’ve got mail: Top polluter lines up for EPA exemptions E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
As lawmakers weigh nuclear power in Montana, critics warn it could pose community safety risk - KTVQ
As lawmakers weigh nuclear power in Montana, critics warn it could pose community safety risk KTVQ
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump rolls back Biden coal policies - Montana Free Press
Trump rolls back Biden coal policies Montana Free Press
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
2024 Colstrip shut down may have cost ratepayers $5M, PSC seeks answers from NorthWestern - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
2024 Colstrip shut down may have cost ratepayers $5M, PSC seeks answers from NorthWestern Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Published on 16 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump administration plans to give dirty US coal plants a reprieve on soot - Reuters
Trump administration plans to give dirty US coal plants a reprieve on soot Reuters
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Coal-fired secretive data centers: NorthWestern Energy responds to state inquiry - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Coal-fired secretive data centers: NorthWestern Energy responds to state inquiry Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Energy Reinvestments in the Intermountain West Can Save Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions - RMI
Energy Reinvestments in the Intermountain West Can Save Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions RMI
Published on 6 March 2025 | 7:32 pm
Boys basketball: 2025 Class B district tournament scores and pairings - MontanaSports.com
Boys basketball: 2025 Class B district tournament scores and pairings MontanaSports.com
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Girls basketball: 2025 Class B district tournament scores and pairings - MontanaSports.com
Girls basketball: 2025 Class B district tournament scores and pairings MontanaSports.com
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Doryld Watson Jr. Obituary (2025) - Miles City, MT - Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Miles City - Legacy.com
Doryld Watson Jr. Obituary (2025) - Miles City, MT - Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Miles City Legacy.com
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am
NorthWestern Energy to Participate in Regional Transmission Projects - T&D World
NorthWestern Energy to Participate in Regional Transmission Projects T&D World
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
NorthWestern Energy plans to join North Plains Connector high-voltage transmission project - Daily Energy Insider
NorthWestern Energy plans to join North Plains Connector high-voltage transmission project Daily Energy Insider
Published on 13 December 2024 | 1:02 pm
NorthWestern Energy signs agreement for North Plains Connector megawatts - Daily Montanan
NorthWestern Energy signs agreement for North Plains Connector megawatts Daily Montanan
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
November 13 North Plains Connector Project Scoping Meeting Open House: Colestrip, MT - Department of Energy (.gov)
November 13 North Plains Connector Project Scoping Meeting Open House: Colestrip, MT Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
2024 Class B divisional volleyball scores and pairings - MontanaSports.com
2024 Class B divisional volleyball scores and pairings MontanaSports.com
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Gov. Gianforte Celebrates $700 Million Investment in Affordable, Reliable Energy - State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Gov. Gianforte Celebrates $700 Million Investment in Affordable, Reliable Energy State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Published on 24 October 2024 | 7:00 am
The future of coal country: The landscape of energy - Montana Free Press
The future of coal country: The landscape of energy Montana Free Press
Published on 24 October 2024 | 7:00 am
The future of coal country: Collision of cultures and choices - Montana Free Press
The future of coal country: Collision of cultures and choices Montana Free Press
Published on 23 October 2024 | 7:00 am
The future of coal country: Landscape on the brink of change - Montana Free Press
The future of coal country: Landscape on the brink of change Montana Free Press
Published on 21 October 2024 | 7:00 am
The future of coal country: Montana communities on the brink of change - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
The future of coal country: Montana communities on the brink of change Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Published on 21 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Don’t be fooled by NorthWestern Energy’s ‘greenwashing’ scam - Daily Montanan
Don’t be fooled by NorthWestern Energy’s ‘greenwashing’ scam Daily Montanan
Published on 14 October 2024 | 7:00 am
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Colstrip pollution challenge - Daily Montanan
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Colstrip pollution challenge Daily Montanan
Published on 4 October 2024 | 7:00 am
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block emissions rule that requires Colstrip upgrades - Montana Free Press
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block emissions rule that requires Colstrip upgrades Montana Free Press
Published on 4 October 2024 | 7:00 am
NorthWestern says Colstrip pollution control upgrade could cost company hundreds of millions - Montana Free Press
NorthWestern says Colstrip pollution control upgrade could cost company hundreds of millions Montana Free Press
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Thoughts on NorthWestern Energy - Hungry Horse News
Thoughts on NorthWestern Energy Hungry Horse News
Published on 4 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Colstrip owners beg U.S. Supreme Court to halt Biden pollution rules - Daily Montanan
Colstrip owners beg U.S. Supreme Court to halt Biden pollution rules Daily Montanan
Published on 27 August 2024 | 7:00 am
NorthWestern Energy, Talen to Supreme Court: New EPA rules ‘put an untenable burden on Colstrip’ - Montana Free Press
NorthWestern Energy, Talen to Supreme Court: New EPA rules ‘put an untenable burden on Colstrip’ Montana Free Press
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Colstrip teacher charged with sexually assaulting student gets a trial date - Billings Gazette
Colstrip teacher charged with sexually assaulting student gets a trial date Billings Gazette
Published on 22 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Hard Look at Energy and Future of Colstrip - The Big Sky Business Journal
Hard Look at Energy and Future of Colstrip The Big Sky Business Journal
Published on 21 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Viewpoint: NorthWestern Energy’s missteps in a changing climate - Missoula Current
Viewpoint: NorthWestern Energy’s missteps in a changing climate Missoula Current
Published on 20 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Boiling Point: As California broils, Montana doubles down on coal - Los Angeles Times
Boiling Point: As California broils, Montana doubles down on coal Los Angeles Times
Published on 8 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Montana lands $700 million for major transmission project - Montana Free Press
Montana lands $700 million for major transmission project Montana Free Press
Published on 6 August 2024 | 7:00 am
NorthWestern to acquire more of Colstrip while other utilities unload coal - Washington State Standard
NorthWestern to acquire more of Colstrip while other utilities unload coal Washington State Standard
Published on 4 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Residents say NorthWestern ownership of power plant good for Colstrip and Montana - KTVQ
Residents say NorthWestern ownership of power plant good for Colstrip and Montana KTVQ
Published on 1 August 2024 | 7:00 am
NorthWestern Energy says majority control of Colstrip plant an important step - KTVH
NorthWestern Energy says majority control of Colstrip plant an important step KTVH
Published on 31 July 2024 | 7:00 am
NorthWestern Energy announces deal to acquire larger share of Colstrip power plant - Montana Free Press
NorthWestern Energy announces deal to acquire larger share of Colstrip power plant Montana Free Press
Published on 31 July 2024 | 7:00 am
NorthWestern Energy announces deal to become Colstrip's largest shareholder - KTVQ
NorthWestern Energy announces deal to become Colstrip's largest shareholder KTVQ
Published on 30 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Colstrip's Codey Currier says Montana all-star wrestlers will enjoy June trip to Japan - 406 Sports
Colstrip's Codey Currier says Montana all-star wrestlers will enjoy June trip to Japan 406 Sports
Published on 20 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Ruth McRae Obituary (1938 - 2024) - Colstrip, MT - Forsyth Independent Press - Legacy.com
Ruth McRae Obituary (1938 - 2024) - Colstrip, MT - Forsyth Independent Press Legacy.com
Published on 3 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Bear relocated after wandering into Colstrip neighborhoods - KRTV
Bear relocated after wandering into Colstrip neighborhoods KRTV
Published on 1 July 2024 | 7:00 am
$3.2 billion Montana energy project adds key investor - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
$3.2 billion Montana energy project adds key investor Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Published on 11 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Daines, Gianforte tour Montana coal mine, criticize federal policies - KTVH
Daines, Gianforte tour Montana coal mine, criticize federal policies KTVH
Published on 29 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Governor Gianforte, Senator Daines: Biden Must End His War on Coal - State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Governor Gianforte, Senator Daines: Biden Must End His War on Coal State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Published on 28 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Health officials applauding new EPA rule that would limit toxic emissions at Colstrip - KTVQ
Health officials applauding new EPA rule that would limit toxic emissions at Colstrip KTVQ
Published on 14 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Montana's congressional delegation reacts to new federal emissions standards for coal plants - Montana Public Radio
Montana's congressional delegation reacts to new federal emissions standards for coal plants Montana Public Radio
Published on 10 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Colstrip ownership plan unravels as plant operator stumbles in bankruptcy court - Billings Gazette
Colstrip ownership plan unravels as plant operator stumbles in bankruptcy court Billings Gazette
Published on 7 May 2024 | 7:00 am
EPA finalizes rules to clamp down on pollution from power plants - Montana Free Press
EPA finalizes rules to clamp down on pollution from power plants Montana Free Press
Published on 25 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die - Los Angeles Times
Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die Los Angeles Times
Published on 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Two Coal States, Two Very Different Futures - Sierra Club
Two Coal States, Two Very Different Futures Sierra Club
Published on 18 March 2024 | 7:00 am
'It's been hard': Twenty-year-old Colstrip woman severely injured in snowmobile crash - KTVQ
'It's been hard': Twenty-year-old Colstrip woman severely injured in snowmobile crash KTVQ
Published on 26 February 2024 | 8:00 am
New film captures Colstrip through a high-school lens - Montana Public Radio
New film captures Colstrip through a high-school lens Montana Public Radio
Published on 23 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Column: I spent a week in Montana coal country. Here’s what surprised me - Los Angeles Times
Column: I spent a week in Montana coal country. Here’s what surprised me Los Angeles Times
Published on 12 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Montana Supreme Court revokes Rosebud coal mine expansion - Montana Free Press
Montana Supreme Court revokes Rosebud coal mine expansion Montana Free Press
Published on 27 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Cat-Griz watch party in Colstrip welcomes fans from both teams - KTVQ
Cat-Griz watch party in Colstrip welcomes fans from both teams KTVQ
Published on 18 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Concerned citizens convene in Colstrip to discuss Prosperity Is Possible energy solutions - Americans for Prosperity
Concerned citizens convene in Colstrip to discuss Prosperity Is Possible energy solutions Americans for Prosperity
Published on 29 August 2023 | 7:00 am
'Skewered by metal': Colstrip teen overcomes traumatic crash with ambulance to win state title - KTVQ
'Skewered by metal': Colstrip teen overcomes traumatic crash with ambulance to win state title KTVQ
Published on 13 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Governor Gianforte: Happy 100th Birthday to Colstrip - State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Governor Gianforte: Happy 100th Birthday to Colstrip State of Montana Newsroom (.gov)
Published on 23 June 2023 | 7:00 am
The Battle for Clean Energy in Coal Country - Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
The Battle for Clean Energy in Coal Country Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
Published on 3 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Late Colstrip teen serves as guardian angel for medically challenged families through nonprofit - KTVQ
Late Colstrip teen serves as guardian angel for medically challenged families through nonprofit KTVQ
Published on 7 May 2023 | 7:00 am
A green state tosses a lifeline to a major coal plant - E&E News by POLITICO
A green state tosses a lifeline to a major coal plant E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 31 March 2023 | 7:00 am
Find Recent Obituaries for Colstrip, Montana - Legacy.com
Find Recent Obituaries for Colstrip, Montana Legacy.com
Published on 29 March 2023 | 7:50 pm
Avista makes deal to get out of aging Colstrip power plant in Montana - The Spokesman-Review
Avista makes deal to get out of aging Colstrip power plant in Montana The Spokesman-Review
Published on 22 January 2023 | 8:00 am
NorthWestern Energy to increase ownership share in Colstrip - Montana Free Press
NorthWestern Energy to increase ownership share in Colstrip Montana Free Press
Published on 17 January 2023 | 8:00 am
Northwestern Energy acquires Avista Energy share of Colstrip, effective 2026 - Daily Montanan
Northwestern Energy acquires Avista Energy share of Colstrip, effective 2026 Daily Montanan
Published on 17 January 2023 | 8:00 am
NorthWestern Energy to increase stake in Colstrip power plant - KTVH
NorthWestern Energy to increase stake in Colstrip power plant KTVH
Published on 16 January 2023 | 8:00 am
Bankruptcy filing complicates outlook for Western coal giant - E&E News by POLITICO
Bankruptcy filing complicates outlook for Western coal giant E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 21 June 2022 | 7:00 am
Colstrip’s next chapter - Montana Public Radio
Colstrip’s next chapter Montana Public Radio
Published on 7 March 2022 | 8:00 am
Colstrip residents sue companies for coal dust in the air and water seeping into their homes - Daily Montanan
Colstrip residents sue companies for coal dust in the air and water seeping into their homes Daily Montanan
Published on 21 November 2021 | 8:00 am
Colstrip man taken to Wyoming hospital for emergency surgery after Montana hospitals were too full - KTVQ
Colstrip man taken to Wyoming hospital for emergency surgery after Montana hospitals were too full KTVQ
Published on 13 October 2021 | 7:00 am
Wildfire south of Colstrip has burned more than 150,000 acres - KRTV
Wildfire south of Colstrip has burned more than 150,000 acres KRTV
Published on 11 August 2021 | 7:00 am
Rough Draw Fire burning southwest of Colstrip - NonStop Local Billings
Rough Draw Fire burning southwest of Colstrip NonStop Local Billings
Published on 25 July 2021 | 5:19 pm
Montana looks at next steps for Colstrip - Daily Montanan
Montana looks at next steps for Colstrip Daily Montanan
Published on 8 March 2021 | 8:00 am
Who’ll pay to clean up Colstrip? - Montana Free Press
Who’ll pay to clean up Colstrip? Montana Free Press
Published on 12 February 2021 | 8:00 am
Colstrip, Montana coal-fired power plant starts partial demolition - Great Falls Tribune
Colstrip, Montana coal-fired power plant starts partial demolition Great Falls Tribune
Published on 5 August 2020 | 7:00 am
"Loss of an era:" Colstrip power unit 1 shuts down, unit 2 soon to follow - KTVQ
"Loss of an era:" Colstrip power unit 1 shuts down, unit 2 soon to follow KTVQ
Published on 2 January 2020 | 8:00 am
Colstrip Units 1 and 2 shutting down this week, Montana lawmaker says - Great Falls Tribune
Colstrip Units 1 and 2 shutting down this week, Montana lawmaker says Great Falls Tribune
Published on 2 January 2020 | 8:00 am
Operator: 2 units of Colstrip plant in Montana to close this year - Great Falls Tribune
Operator: 2 units of Colstrip plant in Montana to close this year Great Falls Tribune
Published on 11 June 2019 | 7:00 am
Town That Helped Power Northwest Feels Left Behind In Shift Away From Coal - NPR
Town That Helped Power Northwest Feels Left Behind In Shift Away From Coal NPR
Published on 10 June 2017 | 7:00 am