News+ is a membership program for our subscribers, dedicated to offering perks and benefits that are only available to you as a member.

Your membership supports local journalism. From investigative journalism to the latest in food and entertainment - News+ Members will get even MORE inside access, exclusive content, and opportunities to connect with journalists.

The stories, photos, and exciting interactives are available anytime, anywhere and in the format you love. PLUS, News+ members will enjoy a faster browsing experience, more exclusive content, coupons, offers, and perks that are ONLY available to members.

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If you're not yet a News+ Member, check out our options here.

To discover all of the amazing benefits of News+ Membership, click here.

Platinum, Gold and Silver News+ members will have access to The Helena Independent Record both online and in print. Plus, you will enjoy access to helenair.com, the region's online leader in local news and information.

To access your News+ digital benefits, you’ll need to log in with an email and password. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to complete a one-time registration and activate your account. For help, call 877-509-6397.

Yes, as soon as you activate your News+ account at helenair.com/activate.

For Platinum, Gold and Silver News+ Members, you have access to unlimited digital in addition to convenient home delivery of your newspaper. You’ll enjoy the timeless experience and feel of print, in addition to the up-to-the-minute breaking and local news on your phone, tablet, and computer.

Platinum News+ Members get exclusive access to premium enhanced digital content. That includes e-zines - digital magazines that will include all of our premium editions including Comics, Puzzle Books, Healthy and Beautiful You, Better DIY, and more. Plus, there will be specialty interest publications like Weddings, Tax Guide, and Guide to Senior Living.

Platinum News+ Members will also enjoy exclusive, unlimited access to ALL Lee digital websites, including stltoday.com. Click here to learn more.

News+ offers several exciting new benefits to members that are new to subscribers under our previous subscription model. To learn more, click here.

If you would like to pause your home delivery service, make a payment or give a gift subscription, please visit our new Subscriber Services website.

Upgrades, cancellations or changes in membership level services must be completed over the phone. Our customer service agents are happy to assist you! Just call 877-509-6397.

The local news and information published on our websites, in email newsletters, and in the printed newspaper serves a vital role in our communities. Much of the news on website.com comes exclusively from the newsrooms of the The Helena Independent Record. That means a lot of the news posted here can't be found anywhere else.

In short, your membership supports local journalism that makes a difference.

If you’re not yet a News+ Member, check out our options here. We strive to make it easy to support local journalism in your community.

News+ offers many exciting benefits to members. To learn more, click here.

Many features are available only online, including:

• NEW: Members-only exclusive content and discounts! Click here to learn more.
• NEW: Free access to the last 2 years of archives
• Enrich your experience by connecting with the community
• Convenient email newsletters and app alerts
• Breaking News updated throughout the day
• Multimedia photo galleries, videos and slideshows

Click here to download our free apps, designed specifically to work fast on your mobile device. When prompted, accept notifications for an easy way to stay informed throughout the day. Or, visit our website on any device for a mobile view.

To experience faster, unlimited access with fewer interruptions on every device, make sure to log in with your email and password.

Your account login will allow access for up to five digital devices. For security reasons, you may occasionally be asked to log in again. Be sure that "remember me" is checked at login so you don't have to enter your information on every visit.

Yes! helenair.com publishes an e-edition that is a PDF replica of the newspaper. It looks just like the printed newspaper and is specially formatted to work on your computer, laptop, iPad or tablet.

The E-Edition is included in News+ memberships at the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Digital plus levels.

You asked - we listened! One of the amazing benefits of News+ Platinum Membership is a much faster reading experience, with fewer ads and interruptions. You’ll need to log in with your email and password to enjoy the faster experience.

If you’re not yet a News+ Member, check out our options here.

All News+ Platinum, Gold and Silver memberships include both home delivery and digital access, including the e-newspaper.

Home delivery members always enjoy the printed copy, but remember that when you are on the go, away from home for the day or on vacation, you can still keep up to date with all of the local news and events on your mobile device. All home delivery subscription packages include digital access.

As a bonus, all News+ Members can share a log in with others in your household, just like you share the newspaper with family or friends.

Yes! As a bonus, all News+ Members can share a log in with others in your household, just like you share the newspaper with family or friends.

Please keep in mind, everyone who has access to a shared account also has the same access to account information and privileges.

Your account login will allow access for up to five digital devices. For security reasons, you may occasionally be asked to log in again. Be sure that "remember me" is checked at login so you don't have to enter your information on every visit.

We strive to make your News+ membership worry-free. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 877-509-6397 for help. A customer service representative will be happy to assist you.

To learn more about a cancellation policy that applies to you, please contact customer service at 877-509-6397.

One of the amazing benefits of News+ Platinum Membership is a much faster reading experience, with NO surveys blocking articles, plus fewer ads and interruptions. You’ll need to log in with your email and password to enjoy the faster experience.

For all other News+ Membership levels, make sure to log in to skip the surveys.

If you’re not yet a member, see our options here.

If you choose not to log in, occasionally you will be asked to answer a short 1-2 question survey before reading a complete version of a story.