REPORT ON PHOSPHATE MINE POLLUTION IN IDAHO CONTAINS DEFORMED FISH PHOTOS
Earlier this month, officials of the J.R. Simplot Company denied that a report prepared by the company on selenium pollution in waters near the Smoky Canyon Mine in southeastern Idaho contained photos of deformed fish, but the report does indeed contain such photos. (Feb 8) Jackson Hole Daily

MONTANA CITY ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S LIST OF BEST SKI TOWNS
National Geographic Adventure released its list of the world's 25 best ski towns, and Bozeman made that unranked list, as did Whitefish, Montana, Ketchum, Idaho, Jackson, Wyoming, Aspen, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs and Telluride in Colorado, Park City, Utah, Banff, Alberta, Fernie, B.C., and Bend, Oregon. (Feb 8) Bozeman Daily Chronicle

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON BLM, USFS SAGE GROUSE PLAN EXTENDED
The public comment period on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service's conservation plan for sage grouse in western states has been extended to March 23. (Feb 8) Twin Falls Times-News

Santorum wins in Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri
New York Times (Feb 8)

Utah governor's vision of oilshale industry not grounded in reality
Salt Lake Tribune (Feb 8)

In wind-power dispute, BPA offers to split the cost of lost revenue
Portland Oregonian (Feb 8)

After revenues miss mark, Vestas Wind Systems' chairman resigns
Denver Post (Feb 8)

Washington Post probe links earmarks to groups with ties to lawmakers
Washington Post (Feb 8)

Wyoming water chief: Land buy not necessary to protect Laramie's water
Casper Star-Tribune (Feb 8)

Another Montana school district adopts 4-day school week
Great Falls Tribune (Feb 8)

USFS names Jiron as regional supervisor of Rocky Mountain region
Casper Star-Tribune (Feb 8)

Montana FWP agent educates those who live, work in grizzly country
Spokane Spokesman-Review (Feb 8)

Wyoming governor, Pavillion residents discuss solution to water problem
Billings Gazette (Feb 7)

Bill to limit spaceflight companies' liability advances in Colorado Senate
Denver Post (Feb 7)

Schweitzer says China interested in Montana pork
Helena Independent Record (Feb 7)

Solar-power industries contract, closing some Oregon, California plants
Portland Oregonian (Feb 7)

Washington Post investigation tracks lawmakers' earmarks
Washington Post (Feb 7)

BLM to offer 150 oil, gas lease parcels in Wyoming for sale this spring
Casper Star-Tribune (Feb 7)

Montana FWP completes bighorn sheep roundup on Wild Horse Island
Missoulian (Feb 7)

Romney first GOP presidential candidate to establish a presence in Wyoming
Casper Star-Tribune (Feb 7)