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Christine Compton

@ChCompton__

City reporter for the @HelenaIROnline @UMJschool alum, former features editor for the @MontanaKaimin

Joined November 2022
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Widespread power outage hits Helena Thursday afternoon; NWE says 16K customers affected helenair.com/news/local/arti… @helenaironline #mtnews
Widespread power outage hits Helena Thursday afternoon; NWE says 16K customers affected

Widespread power outage hits Helena Thursday afternoon; NWE says 16K customers affected

A widespread NorthWestern Energy power outage snarled traffic during rush hour on Thursday afternoon across Helena, affecting approximately 16,000 customers, according to the company.

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And just like that, powers back out. Sorry I jinxed it.
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After about 20 minutes of outage, power is back on for some spots in Helena. Traffic is still looking to be a doozy.
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After about 20 minutes of outage, power is back on for some spots in Helena. Traffic is still looking to be a doozy.
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Phil Drake@phildrakemtOct 21
So long 'Queen City of the Rockies,' hello 'Coffeetown USA!'
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A Dutch Bros Coffee has been proposed in Helena adjacent to Custer Avenue and the former Shopko location. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 13
Meet the candidates for Lewis and Clark County sheriff/coroner: Leo Dutton and Chris Norris helenair.com/news/local/gove… by Mikayla Melo #mtnews
Meet the candidates for Lewis and Clark County sheriff/coroner: Leo Dutton and Chris Norris

Meet the candidates for Lewis and Clark County sheriff/coroner: Leo Dutton and Chris Norris

After 18 years in office, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff/Coroner Leo Dutton is asking voters for another term. His challenger, sheriff's Deputy Chris Norris, says it's time for a change.

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An exciting new chapter for Helena book lovers. New and novel: Helena Barnes & Noble opening November, construction underway helenair.com/news/local/busi… via @helenaironline
New and novel: Helena Barnes & Noble opening November, construction underway

New and novel: Helena Barnes & Noble opening November, construction underway

Construction is underway for a new Barnes & Noble in Helena, which is set to open Nov. 11, according to its website.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 5
Capital High School teacher only Montanan honored with national award for excellence helenair.com/news/local/educ… by Mikayla Melo @helenaironline #mtnews
Capital High School teacher only Montanan honored with national award for excellence

Capital High School teacher only Montanan honored with national award for excellence

The NEA Foundation has awarded Capital High School teacher Jake Warner the 2027 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence, the third consecutive year a Helena educator has won.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 5
'It's a loss': Clancy's family-run Marks Lumber sawmill to close in 2027 helenair.com/news/local/busi… by @ChCompton__ @helenaironline #mtnews
'It's a loss': Clancy's family-run Marks Lumber sawmill to close in 2027

'It's a loss': Clancy's family-run Marks Lumber sawmill to close in 2027

Marks Lumber, a family-run sawmill in Clancy, will close in 2027, it announced Monday. "I don't want this to be sad," Steve Marks said. "We've had a lot of blessings."

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Phil Drake@phildrakemtSep 18
Sorry to see them go. Nice story by Christine Compton: ‘You gave me this chance': Family-run restaurant Planet Gyros to close after 32 years in Helena helenair.com/news/local/busi… via @helenaironline
'You gave me this chance': Family-run restaurant Planet Gyros to close after 32 years in Helena

'You gave me this chance': Family-run restaurant Planet Gyros to close after 32 years in Helena

As Planet Gyros prepares to close on Oct. 10, the O'Reilly family looks back fondly on its customers, staff and happy memories made over 11 years of ownership.

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A cold one with a warm welcome: Budweiser Clydesdales trot through Helena helenair.com/news/local/arti… via @helenaironline Gotta love the Clydesdales
A cold one with a warm welcome: Budweiser Clydesdales trot through Helena

A cold one with a warm welcome: Budweiser Clydesdales trot through Helena

The Budweiser Clydesdales trotted through downtown Helena on Wednesday afternoon hauling cases of beer and donning glimmering metal equipment, bringing out hundreds of Helenans to see the famed...

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The grant, which would go towards security cameras following a 2025 courthouse shooting, was challenged by 54 of 55 public commenters and led to three hours of total discussion. Those who voted against tabling the issue indicated they'd reject the grant entirely.
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Helena City Commission tables federal grant that could require ICE cooperation helenair.com/news/local/gove… @ChCompton__ @helenaironline #mtpol #mtnews
Helena City Commission tables federal grant that could require ICE cooperation

Helena City Commission tables federal grant that could require ICE cooperation

The Helena City Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday to table a $53,000 federal grant that could have required Helena to comply with some immigration enforcement requests.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerSep 10
Great and nuanced story from Mikayla Melo: A Helena addiction counselor was charged with a felony. Providers say he followed the law. helenair.com/news/local/crim… @helenaironline #mtnews
A Helena addiction counselor was charged with a felony. Providers say he followed the law.

A Helena addiction counselor was charged with a felony. Providers say he followed the law.

On March 6, Helena police surrounded the John "Scott" Hannon House, a sober living home, looking to arrest a resident. Four months later, prosecutors charged an employee with obstructing justice.

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Phil Drake@phildrakemtAug 22
Congrats! I know Daniel will do a great job!
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Some career news: My role within @406mtsports is changing. The transition has already begun for me to become the new Sports Editor of The Montana Standard, a job I’ll fully take over in October 1/3
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‘Quadruple win’: Wildlife corridor, Fort Harrison buffer bought by Prickly Pear Land Trust helenair.com/news/local/arti… via @helenaironline
‘Quadruple win’: Wildlife corridor, Fort Harrison buffer bought by Prickly Pear Land Trust

‘Quadruple win’: Wildlife corridor, Fort Harrison buffer bought by Prickly Pear Land Trust

The 198-acre War Eagle Hill was purchased by Prickly Pear Land Trust with Montana Army National Guard aid to preserve wildlife corridors, public access and military training turf.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerAug 4
'50-year American Dream': Wong's Chinese Kitchen prepares to close after decades in Helena helenair.com/news/local/busi… @ChCompton__ @SonnyTapia21 #mtnews
'50-year American Dream': Wong's Chinese Kitchen prepares to close after decades in Helena

'50-year American Dream': Wong's Chinese Kitchen prepares to close after decades in Helena

Here is the Wongs’ recipe for a happy life, simmered over nearly 45 years of service at their Helena restaurant: work hard, play hard and always offer a gift.

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Seaborn Larson@SeabornLarsonJul 22
We're running it back: Ellsworth will get a new trial after judge notified the parties this morning that evidence not admitted at trial was provided to the jury. A Montana DOJ spox says the AG's office looks forward to retrying the case. #mtnews
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A man accused of crashing into an East Helena home, killing a woman inside, was found dead in Reno, Nevada, two days after he did not show up for court. helenair.com/news/local/crim…
Helena man accused of fatal crash into East Helena home found dead in Nevada

Helena man accused of fatal crash into East Helena home found dead in Nevada

A man accused of crashing into an East Helena home, killing a woman inside, was found dead in Reno, Nevada, two days after he did not show up for court.

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Thom Bridge@thom_g_bridgeJun 23
"Brave journalism" and "unmistakably Montana" are just a couple descriptors judges used to compliment the award-winning work of @helenaironline journalists recently. Our team digs deep, works fast and crafts our journalism with compassion. #mtpol #mtnews helenair.com/news/local/arti…
Helena Independent Record wins 17 awards in annual Montana Newspaper Association contest

Helena Independent Record wins 17 awards in annual Montana Newspaper Association contest

"Brave journalism" and "unmistakably Montana" are just a couple descriptors judges used to compliment the award-winning work of Independent Record journalists recently.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerJun 12
Helena City Commission to vote on 'challenging' budget after 11% revenue drop helenair.com/news/local/gove… by @ChCompton__ #mtpol #mtnews
Helena City Commission to vote on 'challenging' budget after 11% revenue drop

Helena City Commission to vote on 'challenging' budget after 11% revenue drop

After what has been called one of the most challenging fiscal cycles, the Helena City Commission is expected to pass a preliminary budget that adds one new full-time equivalent position.

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November's Helena-area ballot takes shape after seven contested legislative primary races helenair.com/news/local/gove… @ChCompton__ #mtleg #mtpol
November's Helena-area ballot takes shape after seven contested legislative primary races

November's Helena-area ballot takes shape after seven contested legislative primary races

November's ballots are taking shape in seven contested Helena-area legislative races after Tuesday's primary election.

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