Jul. 25, 2026
Briefs: Smoky skies expected to persist; Mild winter boosts mule deer numbers
Forecasters say smoky skies are unlikely to clear soon Aaron Bolton Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of western Montana. Parts of the Flathead and Bitterroot valleys had air quality considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Forecasters say a... Read more.
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