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Silverman Law Office adds litigation attorney Terisa Oomens
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Silverman Law Office has hired Terisa Oomens as a litigation attorney focused on business, property and probate disputes across Montana.
180 Water spotlights well pump and water system services across Montana
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180 Water is highlighting its well pump, inspection, pressure tank, and water system services for Montana property owners as demand for reliable private water infrastructure continues across the state.
Pam K. Crumpton brings education experience to manufacturing training at YKTA
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Pam K. Crumpton has moved from nearly three decades in education into an HR Training and Development Specialist role at YKTA in Madison, Alabama, where she is helping build workforce skills and connect students to manufacturing careers.
Bentonite market seen rising to $4.19 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global bentonite market will grow from $2.45 billion in 2025 to $4.19 billion by 2035, driven by construction, drilling, steelmaking, pet care and environmental uses.
Lake.com maps 2026 fall foliage timing for 100 lake destinations
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Lake.com released a 2026 fall foliage map for 100 popular lake destinations in the U.S. and Canada, showing when peak color is expected and how long it may last.
$42M grant moves Wild Cherry Canyon toward permanent protection
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The State Coastal Conservancy authorized a $42 million grant to The Wildlands Conservancy to secure Wild Cherry Canyon near Avila Beach, a move that could permanently block development on about 2,060 acres in San Luis Obispo County.
U.S. Endowment awards $5.5 million to expand wood fiber markets
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The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has awarded five grants totaling $5.5 million to help connect underused wood fiber with new buyers and strengthen forest-dependent communities.
Wildeway launches soap line tied to U.S. wilderness conservation
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Wildeway launched a nine-bar natural soap collection today, pairing scents inspired by U.S. adventure regions with donations to conservation groups.
United By Nature launches hot sauce campaign to fight megafires
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United By Nature on Sept. 8 launched Fight Fire With Flavor, a national campaign pairing three limited-edition hot sauces with wildfire prevention and forest restoration fundraising.
SK Security celebrates 10 years, 5,000 five-star reviews and Midwest growth streak
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Kansas City security firm SK Security says it has grown from a one-off contract in 2017 to a seven-state operation with 400 employees, more than 5,000 five-star reviews and $25 million in sales.
Independent Renewable Resources exits receivership under new ownership
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Independent Renewable Resources Corp. said it exited receivership on May 21, 2026 and is now operating under new ownership with financial support in place.
Dennis Godby starts final 760-mile leg of cross-country health equity walk
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California naturopathic doctor Dennis Godby will begin the last 760 miles of his five-year walk across America on Aug. 24 in Bozeman, Montana, ending Sept. 24 at Seattle’s Pier 62. Organizers want the finale to turn the trek into a visible public…
Williams Homes marks 30 years with 3,500 homes built across the West
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Williams Homes is celebrating its 30th anniversary after building more than 3,500 homes in California, Idaho and Montana.
State youth social media laws outpace evidence, George Mason study finds
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A George Mason University-led study says states are moving fast on youth social media restrictions, but many laws rely on strategies with limited evidence for improving mental health.
Italian Excellence Award unveils first 21 nominations for 2026
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The Italian Excellence Award has announced its first 21 nominations for the 13th edition, with finalists spanning Dubai, Washington, DC, Luxembourg, Naples and Sicily.
Yellowstone Forever plans Indigenous celebration and cultural tours in Gardiner
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Yellowstone Forever will host Voices of Yellowstone: First Peoples Celebration Aug. 2-8 in Gardiner, Montana, with Native art, music, storytelling and five limited-capacity cultural tours inside Yellowstone National Park. The event is designed to…
Bella retakes top dog name as Labs reclaim No. 1 breed spot in JustAnswer data
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JustAnswer’s analysis of nearly 95,000 U.S. pet-owner conversations shows Bella back at No. 1 for dog names in 2026, while Labrador Retrievers return as the country’s most common breed.
JAMNOLA adds Black Masking Indian suits and Adinkra installation
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JAMNOLA is unveiling a new rotating exhibition in New Orleans featuring Black Masking Indian suits, relics and an interactive Adinkra installation through Mardi Gras. The additions spotlight African heritage, Mardi Gras Indian tradition and the…
Study finds land grabbing and conservation conflict in Romania’s Hârtibaciu Plateau
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A new study says the Hârtibaciu Plateau in central Romania is seeing both conventional and incremental land grabbing, with smallholder farmers squeezed out and biodiversity under pressure.
Texas tops new ranking of best states for homesteading
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A new DeerBusters study ranks all 50 states on homesteading feasibility, putting Texas first and Montana and Wyoming close behind.
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