Missoula Reporter Reflects on 2025 Housing Challenges and Future Outlook
January 1, 2026
As 2025 ends, Montana Free Press reporters reflect on their work and prepare for 2026. A key focus was housing.
As 2025 ends, Montana Free Press reporters reflect on their work and prepare for 2026. A key focus was housing.
The Montana Supreme Court refused to suspend Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s law license after ethics complaints.
Montana Free Press published over 1,000 stories in 2025. Here are the top stories, including a land swap controversy.
Montana Free Press reflects on 2025’s chaotic year covering water, wildlife, and climate amidst legislative changes.
Some museums avoid smudging due to smoke concerns, but Montana Heritage Center embraces it, reflecting Native culture.
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During winter, more Montanans are participating in the time-honored tradition of harvesting their own Christmas trees from national forests. According to U.S. Forest Service data, recreational Christmas tree permits in Montana’s national forests have surged 34% from 21,550 in 2016 to 28,878 in 2024. The data encompasses seven national forests:
Sorry, Mr. Crosby, a white Christmas is unlikely in Montana valleys, with warm weather persisting through the holiday.
Helena residents demand police assurances on immigration; Mayor Collins, facing criticism, reflects on his limited power.
In 2025, early childhood education faced significant challenges, but states made strides in universal child care.
Montana State University will host a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enhancing regional workforce development.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confirmed a subadult grizzly in Bangtail Mountains, seen on a trail camera Dec. 17.
