The Montana Statesman is an independent digital publication covering Montana: local news, business, state government, energy and the environment, and the people and communities across the state.
What we do. We explain how public decisions in Helena, county courthouses and federal agencies reach Montana households. We report from public records, official data and named, verifiable sources, and we link to those sources so readers can check them.
What we cover. Our local news coverage follows county government, public meetings and the projects that shape Montana towns. We explain the state's economy in Business, and how Montana is governed in Politics & State Government, from the Legislature to the Public Service Commission. Energy & Environment covers coal, wind, pipelines, public lands and wildlife. Community covers fairs, libraries and outdoor traditions. People & Profiles tells the stories of Montanans who shaped the state, and News explains statewide issues such as wildfire and drought. For today's stories, start with the latest from The Montana Statesman.
How we work. Our standards for sourcing, attribution and corrections are in our Editorial Policy. You can read about each of our writers on our Authors page.
Our reporters
Caleb Lindgren
Politics & State Government, News
Caleb covers the Montana Legislature, state agencies, elections and local government, explaining how decisions in Helena and county courthouses reach Montana households. Read Caleb’s bio and articles
Hannah Whitcomb
Business, Local News, People & Profiles
Hannah writes about Montana’s economy, small businesses, housing and community life, and how growth and change play out in towns across the state. Read Hannah’s bio and articles
Dean Prescott
Energy & Environment, Community
Dean covers energy projects, public and trust lands, water, wildlife and outdoor recreation, as well as Montana history. Read Dean’s bio and articles
Margit Halvorsen
Business, People & Profiles
Margit covers Montana business, entrepreneurs, brands and marketing, from family ranch enterprises and Main Street shops to the growing companies reshaping towns across the state. Read Margit’s bio and articles
Independence. The Montana Statesman is an independent publication. It does not speak for any campaign, party or advocacy group.
Contact. Story tips, questions and corrections: see our Contact page.
The Montana Statesman is operated by Donald Williams.