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Daines celebrates outdoor month U.S. Senator Steve Daines last week celebrated National Great Outdoors Month on the U.S. Senate floor. June is National Great Outdoors…
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World and National News – June 28, 2017
President Trump signs Tester’s VA bill President Donald Trump last week signed into law U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan legislation to bring more accountability to…
Troy appoints new Chief of Police, patrol officer
The City of Troy has filled the gap created by the retirement of former Chief of Police Allen Dye. At their June 21, 2017, meeting,…
Municipal races set for 2017 – Three file for Troy mayor, council seat uncontested
Troy will see new faces in office after the November election, with current mayor Darren Coldwell choosing not to seek reelection after being appointed as…
Municipal races set for 2017 – Four file for three council seats in Libby, mayor and short-term seat uncontested
Libby will have a contested race for the three four-year city council seats open on this year’s ballot, but two other seats will be uncontested…
Venture Inn donates to Habitat for Humanity
Submitted by Bob Henline Kootenai Country Montana Through its monthly restaurant promotion with The Venture Inn, the Kootenai Country Montana Foundation donated $838 to the…
Missing Idaho man found dead in Upper Yaak area identified
The body of a man found dead in the Upper Yaak area Jan. 16, 2017, has been identified as 31-year-old Travis Jay “TJ” Gillette. Gillette…
Suit against Lincoln County dismissed; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals finds Hubbard’s claims to be ‘without merit’
Earlier this month a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an order from a federal district court dismissing claims against Lincoln…
Grizzly captured in the Yaak
Submitted by John Fraley Montana FWP On Oct. 10, 2016, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officers captured a 285-lb three-year-old male grizzly bear in…
Smith appointed to city council
Local business owner Kristin Smith is the newest member of the Libby City Council. The council voted 4-1 Wednesday, Sept. 26, to appoint Smith to…