AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Power Strain: Billings hit a record 111 degrees, pushing residents to cooling centers and shaded spots after a prior day’s power outage left hundreds of homes without air conditioning. Wildfire Safety: Ravalli County is shutting down open burning as dry, hot conditions raise the risk of human-caused fires. Environmental Cleanup: Columbia Falls Aluminum Company agreed to pay $57 million to clean up toxic waste from decades of smelting, with EPA saying contamination threatens the Flathead River. Montana Culture & History: The Montana Historical Society opened the new $107 million Montana Heritage Center in Helena, with immersive exhibits and free admission. Local Governance & Water: Bigfork residents are weighing what a potential post-dam future could mean for the Swan River, including hydraulics, access, and wildlife. National Parks Labor: Workers at multiple Mountain West national parks voted to unionize, including Glacier staff, as organizing spreads. Arts & Community: Brinton Museum hosted a Comanche artist talk on culture, land, and horses. Business/Tech: Missoula County adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers, joining other counties taking different approaches.
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