Avalanche Danger/ Women Submariners

This map depicts current avalanche conditions as reported by US avalanche centers.

Missoulian: New snow brings 'high' avalanche danger to Mission, Swan, Bitterroot ranges

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Missoulian: Navy personnel chief confident about female submariners

Enlisted Women In Submarines

SECNAV Announces Virginia-class Submarines for Women
"Female officers serving aboard Virginia-class submarines is the next natural step to more fully integrate women into the submarine force," said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. "There are many extremely talented and capable women with a desire to succeed in this field and the submarine force will be stronger because of their efforts. Our Navy has proven over the years that one of our greatest advantages is our diversity. This is an advantage we should capitalize on across all platforms, including submarines."

Montana Graduation Rates/ Montana State Parks Visits/ Exxon Refinery Blast/ Bristol Bay Assessment

Missoulian: Public educators tout 'historic' graduation rates
Montana’s Graduation Rate Reaches Record High

Missoulian: Montana State Parks sees 3rd straight visitation record
Shoulder Season Visitation Boosts Montana State Parks to Record Breaking 2015
“Once again, the North Central Region (Great Falls area) had the highest annual visitation in the state with over 727,800 visits. Giant Springs State Park drew the highest visitation of all state parks with over 419,000 visits as well as the highest annual visitation for a single park in the last 10 years.”

2015 Annual Visitation Report

Missoulian:  Probe: Exxon deficiencies found in California refinery blast
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Finds Multiple Safety Deficiencies Led to February 2015 Explosion and Serious Near Miss at the Exxon Mobil Refinery in Torrance, California
“An ongoing investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) of the February 18, 2015, explosion at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Torrance, California, has uncovered multiple process safety management deficiencies that led to the accident and a serious near miss.”

Missoulian: Watchdog: No bias in EPA's study on mining in Alaska fishery
EPA’s Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment: Obtainable Records Show EPA Followed Required Procedures Without Bias or Predetermination, but a Possible Misuse of Position Noted

U.S. Navy in Iran

Missoulian: US Navy sailors held by Iran are released with their boats
On U.S. Navy Sailors' Departure From Iran

Sailors Depart Iran Safely

Grand Canyon Abuse Report/ State of Union/ FOIA Act

Missoulian: Report charts history of abuse at Grand Canyon
Investigative Report of Misconduct at the Grand Canyon River District

Missoulian: Obama reaches for upbeat outlook in final State of the Union
President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address on tonight at 9PM ET.

Missoulian: House votes to strengthen government records law
HR 653: FOIA Act