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Catch up on part 2 of state of the school: www.explorebigsky.com/state-of-the...
State of the School Part II: Families urge BSSD to address bullying | Explore Big Sky
By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR This is a three-part series about the challenges and opportunities facing the Big Sky School District in 2025. Part I overviews the district’s strengths and challenges, an...
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March 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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The recent federal layoffs will have a direct impact on local river restoration efforts, writes Marne Hayes, content contributor with the Gallatin River Task Force.

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Every Drop Counts: Federal layoffs and loss of federal funding create a ripple effect here at home | Explore Big Sky
By Marne Hayes, EBS COLUMNIST It is hard to quantify the extent of the damage that recent federal layoffs will have across the country, and here at home in Montana. The latest count is that approximat...
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March 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Gateway Fire Department extinguishes elk on fire along 191 | Explore Big Sky
EBS STAFF At approximately 8 a.m. on Friday morning, Feb. 28, the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department responded to a report of an elk carcass on fire along U.S. Highway 191 just south of Gallatin Gateway...
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March 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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BSSD leaders discuss strengths in new facilities, programs; challenges in enrollment, funding and staffing.

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State of the School Part I: Cultivate, engage, empower | Explore Big Sky
BSSD leaders discuss strengths in new facilities, programs; challenges in enrollment, funding and staffing By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR This is a three-part series about the challenges and opportuniti...
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March 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Five nationwide unions representing federal employees have gone to court in an attempt to stop workforce reductions
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‘A cascading effect’: Forest Service, Park Service workers who lost jobs amid mass layoffs explain rippling fallout | Explore Big Sky
Five nationwide unions representing federal employees have gone to court in an attempt to stop workforce reductions. By Joseph T. O'Connor and Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS When Allison Borges was ...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Big Sky freeride snowboarder Holden Samuels took a call with EBS to talk about his most recent Freeride World Tour podium finish at Kicking Horse on Feb. 7.
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Big Sky’s Holden Samuels places second at Kicking Horse Freeride World Tour event | Explore Big Sky
After falling during runs in Spain and France, Samuels stomps run at Kicking Horse By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR Currently in Georgia, preparing to ride the Kakhiani face at Tetnuldi in the majestic C...
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February 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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"Local journalism is more than just reporting the news—it’s about connection. ... We believe that a well-informed and engaged community is the foundation of a thriving one." Read our Publisher's letter: www.explorebigsky.com/from-the-pub...
From the Publisher: The importance of local news | Explore Big Sky
Dear Readers, In the heart of southwest Montana, where the mountains meet the sky and the rivers carve their timeless paths, our stories unfold. From the slopes of Lone Peak to the winding trails of t...
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February 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Discussion included recommendations for amendments, concerns for rural services and possible eminent domain of Jack Creek Road.

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Ennis, Big Sky residents travel to capitol for district boundary hearing
Public comments include recommendations for amendments, concerns for rural services and possible eminent domain of Jack Creek Road By Jen
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February 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Staffing struggles, contract transition continued into Big Sky USPS Post Office’s first holiday season
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A small staff among hundreds of packages
Staffing struggles, contract transition continued into Big Sky USPS Post Office’s first holiday season By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER  When
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January 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Holiday snow raises concerns for local avalanche forecasters.
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More holiday snow raises caution for avalanche forecasters
By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER  Mountain ranges around Big Sky are painted orange today, Dec. 31, on the Gallatin National
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December 31, 2024 at 11:55 PM
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The Big Sky Resort Area District board held a special meeting today, Thursday, Dec. 5, to hear a proposal for potential voter-approved debt that would fund infrastructure projects outlined in BSRAD’s capital improvement plan.
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Resort Tax plans ‘very public’ Q&A for detailed debt discussion | Explore Big Sky
Additional meeting scheduled Jan. 2; annual deadline looms in February By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR The Big Sky Resort Area District board held a special meeting today, Thursday, Dec. 5, to hear a pro...
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December 8, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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Big Sky Resort celebrated the "biggest" opening day in a decade on Wednesday to the delight of powder-deprived skiers and riders who flocked to the mountain to get their fill.
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‘Biggest opening’ in a decade | Explore Big Sky
Big Sky Resort celebrates 1,500 acres, temporary park tow rope for 51st season opener By Mira Brody VP MEDIA There are few sounds sweeter to the ears of those who revel in snow sports than that of exp...
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November 29, 2024 at 5:17 PM