As autumn winds down and Christmas décor takes over, many people wonder what to do with old pumpkins after Halloween. Fortunately, there are several environmentally friendly ways to reuse or dispose ...

In 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon. The Oregon State Highway Division decided to dispose of the carcass using dynamite. Florence will celebrate the 55th ...

Fifty-five years ago, a dead sperm whale washed ashore near Florence — and what happened next became one of the most infamous moments in state history. Engineers from the Oregon Highway Division, ...

Fall brings to mind pumpkin spice, chilly mornings and the kind of comfort that feels like family, even when family is the neighbors. On Oct. 23, the Brinser resident assistants (RAs) turned the ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging residents to put their old Halloween pumpkins to good use at local farms or composting facilities. They're also warning residents that feeding them to ...

WASHINGTON — If your porch still looks haunted with deflating pumpkins, don’t squash them and send them to the landfill. Tossed pumpkins produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Instead, here are ...

DENVER — Pumpkin season is fleeting, and once you're finished carving your jack-o'-lantern, it might be tempting to leave your pumpkin outside for wildlife. One viral Instagram post that has been ...

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Whether you’ve been here for decades, or you’re new to the Flathead Valley, our reporting is here to help you feel smarter and in the loop about the issues most important to Northwest Montana. With ...