Montanans support a $2-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax, according to a new poll. The poll said 77 percent of survey respondents support such an increase, and 59 percent “strongly” support it. Montana’s tax per pack is $1.70, compared to the average $2.05 in the United States, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Federal tax is $1.01 per pack. The poll was released

The Lewis & Clark 2026 Military Vehicle Preservation Association Convoy (LC’26) is a multi-state journey of historic military vehicles traveling from Bismarck, N.D, to Fort Stevens, Ore. Owned and restored by members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, approximately 50 historic military vehicles will convoy across five states, covering 2,100 miles over 21 days. The convoy

Area residents who suffered damage during the severe winter storm on Dec. 17-18, 2026, should know that assistance is available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA public a_airs specialists Ellen Israel and Amira Huntsberry are currently working in a six-county northeastern Montana region. They were visiting in the Wolf Point community last week. SBA o_ers low-fixed interest