SEATTLE — So far, no one is suggesting checkpoints or fences to keep Washington state's legal pot within its borders. But Gov. Jay Inslee insists there are ways to prevent the bulk smuggling of … more

WEST GLACIER, Mont. — National parks must do a better job of attracting more minority visitors and employees or else risk becoming irrelevant in the future, the retiring superintendent of Glacier … more

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK — Authorities are scaling back the search for a University of Montana student reported missing from a private river trip in Grand Canyon National Park. Park rangers … more

DENVER — Background checks for private gun purchases are up for additional review in the state Legislature. A group of House and Senate members is expected to begin work ironing out particulars … more

DENVER — Tanning bed limits for teenagers are again up for discussion in the Colorado Legislature. Colorado is one of the few states that don’t restrict youth tanning bed use. A bill up for … more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota has received slightly fewer applications from residents seeking help to pay heating bills than it did last year, likely the result of tightened eligibility … more

DENVER — Dairy cow tails are back before the Colorado Legislature, which is considering a divisive proposal to prevent farmers from cutting cattle tails. The bill would ban so-called docking … more

DENVER — A frequent marijuana user who says Colorado’s pending pot DUI bill sets the legal limit too low is suing to block the bill, arguing it violates his constitutional rights.Brandon … more

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers have drafted last-minute legislation to fix a gap in state law so state Attorney General John Swallow will not be tasked with investigating a complaint filed against … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — It was a bigger-than-average tree rescue for firefighters in Colorado Springs. They had to use a ladder truck to reach a black bear after it fell asleep in a tall pine … more