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Montana’s wild week in politics could have national consequences Wildlife loves Wyoming’s ‘Golden Triangle.’ So do oil companies Black riders have always held the reins What ‘High Horse’ gets right about Black cowboys and the West. by Rue Mapp March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 A shrinking Colorado River is forcing farms to change From low-flow nozzles to baling hay at night, see how farmers are adapting to less water. by Caitlin Ochs March 12, 2026 How federal cuts are reshaping Alaska’s communities, research and species management A former U.S. Geological Survey research scientist reflects on the Trump administration’s sweeping changes in the agency. by Caroline Van Hemert March 11, 2026 Heavily contested pumped hydro-storage project gets federal go-ahead The project in the Columbia Gorge would involve tunneling through a Ḱamíłpa sacred mountain. by B. ‘Toastie’ Oaster March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Trump’s BLM is going all-in on resource extraction The agency’s new plan for ecologically significant areas of western Oregon is not responsible forest management. by Pepper Trail March 10, 2026 How Montana tribes are using sovereignty to restore their waterways ‘We live at the backbone of the world, where the water begins.’ A champion Iditarod musher proved that caring and trust win races As the 2026 sled dog race kicks off, the lessons of Susan Butcher still resonate. Badger signs: An essay from Terry Tempest Williams’ new book ‘The Glorians’ Thoughts on an elusive animal and the afterlife. Coyotes and cougars and rats, oh my! Mishaps and mayhem from around the region. Why Western states are pushing for plug-in solar State laws and product standards could make or break the nascent portable solar market. As a caribou herd crashed, wildlife managers turned to killing predators The controversial culling program reveals the messy politics behind reviving a struggling Alaska herd. The essentials of democracy Keep sending public comments, because our future hangs in the balance. FROM THE GRIMOIRE A poem by D.A. Powell. Get our newsletters CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Email address(Required) Δ Most Popular Stories Montana’s wild week in politics could have national consequencesWildlife loves Wyoming’s ‘Golden Triangle.’ So do oil companiesA shrinking Colorado River is forcing farms to changeWhat can we learn from salt lakes?Osburn’s bridge to nowhere becomes a lifeline for Silver Valley’s elk High Country News Classifieds ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DONOR COMMUNICATIONSSalary Range: $97,750.00 To $115,000.00 Annually Position Summary This is a role that will work under the direction of the Marketing & Communications Director. The Associate Director of Donor Communications will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution […] View All Ads Place an Ad The West in Perspective Black riders have always held the reins by Rue Mapp How federal cuts are reshaping Alaska’s communities, research and species management by Caroline Van Hemert Trump’s BLM is going all-in on resource extraction by Pepper Trail In This Issue March 2026: The Uncertainty of Farming in the Colorado River Basin HCN looks at several Western ecosystems and the various species that depend on them — including the human beings who rely on the drought-stricken Colorado River. How are farmers in the Colorado River Basin adapting to climate change, given the contentious politics around water use?… Sign up for a trial Try HCN for free Water The Colorado River rift abides States’ stalemate persists as Lake Powell races toward de facto deadpool. Snowmaking could be the future of skiing. But at what cost? As the climate changes, ski resorts have begun relying more on energy and water-intensive machine-made snow. The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam As Colorado River negotiations build toward a Feb. 14 deadline, few are talking about design flaws in the dam that holds back Lake Powell. Wildlife How people are helping breeding frogs dodge cars Meet the volunteers shuttling northern red-legged frogs across a 4-lane highway in Oregon to lay eggs. It’s time to rethink how we care for our public lands and waters Two former, high-ranking Interior Department employees, from opposing political parties, call for an overhaul of public-land management. The farther the walk, the fatter the deer, study finds New research shows the importance of intact migration pathways for Wyoming deer. Public Lands Trump’s BLM nominee waffles on public land sell-off stance Steve Pearce, the White House’s second oil and gas-connected pick, is “not so sure” he’s changed. Karen Budd-Falen’s ethics documents spark renewed calls for an investigation Interior’s new release of ethics disclosures shed new light on the official’s growing scandal. Skimo is hot, in hot times The newest Olympic winter sport arrives just as snow droughts are becoming more likely. Indigenous Affairs LandBack advances across the West More ancestral lands are being returned to tribes, while other important sites remain at risk. What does ‘time immemorial’ really mean? An overused phrase goes under the microscope. We need to talk about the pretendians in our midst Indigenous scholar Dina Gilio-Whitaker wants Natives to approach a difficult topic rationally, vulnerably and honestly. Communities How community organizers are amplifying Oregon’s Black music history “The place just embraced me. Everybody was singing the same song.” The little-known photographer who documented a changing Okanogan, Washington A century later, Frank Matsura’s images are still at the heart of families’ memories. ‘Rural areas are very powerful — and often underestimated’ #iamthewest: Giving voice to the people that make up communities in the region. Books Three books explore deep time and help us look forward The future has already happened. National parks aren’t just for tourists. They’re an essential home for wildlife. Pick up this new book on Yosemite for the photos but stay for the animal stories. The fallout from Ruby Ridge Disillusionment pushes Jess Walter’s characters to the brink in his new novel ‘So Far Gone.’ In the News Markwayne Mullin is for Trump – and Indian Country The Cherokee congressman, who is hard-right and white-passing, may not seem like an Indigenous lawmaker, but he’s no anomaly. by Graham Lee Brewer Know the West. 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