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Surprised by Criticism, Plum Creek Aims to Shore Up Image (Flathead Beacon)
A sluggish housing market, skeptical politicians and an increasingly cynical media have tarnished both Plum Creek Timber Company’s profits and image in recent months. While CEO Rick Holley acknowledged he doesn’t foresee a short-term fix for the former, his presence in Western Montana – meeting with newspapers and municipalities, and emphasizing a need for renewed “transparency” – showed the ... Citizens lose in 'doughnut' debate debacle (Whitefish Pilot)
There is much more to this controversy than meets the eye. It is not only a lesson in the sociology of people governing themselves, but it's also a lesson in the underlying psychology of people's behavior. And it's complicated. Decoy patrol car proves 'Lucky' for Lakeside (Bigfork Eagle)
By now, the decoy patrol car that is usually stationed along U.S. Highway 93 in Lakeside has become a familiar sight to locals, but that doesn't mean it has stopped lowering the speeds of those passing through. Local builder finds no shelter from the storm (Whitefish Pilot)
A 39-year-old Whitefish man pleaded guilty June 30 in federal court in Missoula to nine counts of wire fraud and money laundering. Building contractor Bren-don Retz's plea came 3 1/2 months after his bankruptcy appeal was turned down by a federal court in Helena.
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