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View Comments Although small in size, the Boulder 2700 Fire burning along the southeastern rim of Flathead Lake is currently categorized as the number one priority fire burning in the Northern Rockies geographic area.  Just 1,200 acres in size, the Boulder 2700 Fire has already destroyed at least two dozen structures along the eastern shore of Flathead Lake and threatens another 250 along the U.S. Highway 35 corridor. "The downdraft winds are what got them," Fire Information Officer C. T. Came...

Two large conservation easements approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission last Thursday drew fire for different reasons. This points to the difficulties of negotiating large agreements that benefit public access as well as landowners. Such agreements in the future will be in the hands of a new Fish, Wildlife & Parks director and fresh leadership in the governor’s office and Legislature. What’s more, the terms of three members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission expire at the end o...