Kurt Steele News Today

Heres a roundup of local stories that ran this week.

Anthony Botello agreed to an hour-long interview with a Missoulian reporter when he was about three months into the job. The wide-ranging discussion touched on staffing challenges, Holland Lake Lodge, recreation development in grizzly habitat and the closure of Pyramid Lumber Mill in Seeley Lake. Botello also recounted his career path and outlined his philosophy on public engagement, as well as his love for wilderness passion for working for the Forest Service.

Longtime lodge owner Christian Wohlfeil is now back in charge of the lodge business.

Holland Lake Lodge will be managed as it has been since 2017, according to the Flathead National Forest.

Holland Lake Lodge will be managed as it has been since 2017, according to the Flathead National Forest.

Holland Lake Lodge will be managed as it has been since 2017, according to the Flathead National Forest.

Holland Lake Lodge will be managed as it has been since 2017, according to the Flathead National Forest.

The Flathead Forest has accepted the withdrawal of a special-use permit application submitted by POWDR, a Utah-based ski corporation, to manage the lodge facilities near Seeley Lake.

Longtime lodge owner Christian Wohlfeil is now back in charge of the lodge business.

Montana Untamed: Last April, Scott Snelson was quietly transferred from his post at the Spotted Bear District to a desk job at the Flathead National Forest headquarters