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![Abandoned Campfires Cause Problems In Lolo National Forest](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/campfire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Abandoned Campfires Cause Problems In Lolo National Forest
Photo From keeporegongreen.orgFederal, state, and local fire officials say fire danger in Missoula County is rated at “high” and people need to be more diligent in putting out their campfires. Fire officials are reminding people to be careful in the woods this time of year. In the past several weeks, there have been over a dozen abandoned campfires discovered by fire crews from the U.S. Forest Se
![Baucus Urges EPA For Better Communication In Libby](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/libby1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baucus Urges EPA For Better Communication In Libby
Montana’s U.S. Senator Max Baucus says a new report released Friday by the Office of the Inspector General for the Environmental Protection Agency shows the need for improved communication between the EPA and the community regarding asbestos exposure.
![Bonner-Milltown Community Council Looks For New Member](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/msla-courthouse1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bonner-Milltown Community Council Looks For New Member
Due to a resignation on the Bonner-Milltown community council, the Missoula County Commissioners will appoint a new member. The council acts as a liaison between the citizens of Bonner-Milltown and the board of county commissioners, and provides information deemed useful, beneficial and helpful to the BCC in making decisions which affect the Bonner-Milltown community...
![FEMA Is Asking Flood Victims To Register](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/timthumb.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FEMA Is Asking Flood Victims To Register
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reaching out to any homeowner or renter whose home was damaged in the spring flooding. Those with damage may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. FEMA is asking those who may qualify for assistance, to register on-line or at their toll-free number. To qualify, damages had to be sustained between April 4th and July 22nd.
![State Says Most Schools Meet Federal Standard](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/empty_classroom1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Says Most Schools Meet Federal Standard
Montana education officials say about three-quarters of Montana's schools are meeting the federal education requirements for yearly progress.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau says Montana students and teachers have been working very hard to improve test scores in reading, math and science and believes that work shows.
![Clinton: TransCanada To Upgrade Pipeline Safety](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/hillary-clinton-pensive-tbi.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Clinton: TransCanada To Upgrade Pipeline Safety
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says U.S. officials are working with a Canadian company to develop safety standards beyond those required by law as the State Department weighs a plan to pipe oil from western Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast.
![Trial Begins In Pedestrian Death Of Washington Tourist](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/empty-courtroom-article_image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trial Begins In Pedestrian Death Of Washington Tourist
A trial has begun for a Missoula man accused of killing a tourist from Washington with his car while under the influence.
Brian Holm has pleaded not guilty to negligent vehicular homicide while under the influence for the Nov. 9 death of 24-year-old Brian Beaver of Aberdeen, Wash.
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Reynolds Signs Free Agent Contract With Seahawks
Former University of Montana running back Chase Reynolds has signed a three-year free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
Now the Drummond native, who played 8-man football in high school, has to make the team.
![Final 2 ConocoPhillips Megaloads In Billings](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/08/coke-drum.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Final 2 ConocoPhillips Megaloads In Billings
The final two huge shipments of equipment for the ConocoPhillips refinery have arrived in Billings despite several court cases, some protests and weather delays.
The two halves of the second coker drum stopped along Montana Highway 3 early Wednesday and were scheduled to be moved to the refinery overnight.
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Montana To Gather Pipeline River Crossing Data
State officials are gathering data on what they are calling the "invisible spider web" of pipelines crossing beneath Montana waterways.
Gov. Brian Schweitzer's Oil Pipeline Safety Council held its first meeting Wednesday in the wake of the July 1 Exxon Mobil pipeline break that dumped tens of thousands of gallons of oil into the Yellowstone River.