Congressman in town to discuss mines, jobs
Rep. Greg Gianforte, recently elected to complete the term of now Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, made a stop in Libby last week to attend a…
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Earthquake rocks Montana
Montana was rocked last Thursday, July 6, by the largest earthquake to hit the state in more than a decade. The 5.8-magnitude initial quake struck…
Fire season arrives on the Kootenai
After a wet spring, rising temperatures and dry air have caught up with northwest Montana. The first wildland fire of the 2017 season was reported…
Venture Inn donates to Troy Chamber
Submitted by Bob Henline Through its monthly restaurant promotion with The Venture Inn, the Kootenai Country Montana Foundation donated $1,185 to the Troy Chamber of…
Montana News – July 12, 2017
Sadler nominated for reappointment David Michael Sandler has been nominated by the Judicial Nomination Commission for reappointment as workers’ compensation judge. Gov. Steve Bullock has…
National and World News – July 12, 2017
Veteran New York cop slain in ‘unprovoked attack’ A veteran New York police officer was shot and killed Wednesday, July 5, in the Bronx, according…
County budget to receive $644,300 boost
Lincoln County’s budget planners received good news this week, when the United States Department of the Interior announced the county would receive $644,300 in PILT…
FWP clarifies no-wake rules near Angel Island
The recent installation of buoys to designate a no wake zone near the Angel Island Marina on Bull Lake has created some confusion for local…
Gianforte appointed to key House committees
Submitted by Tom Schultz Rep. Greg Gianforte was selected June 27, 2017, to serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 115th Congress….
Rock Creek Mine takes a big step forward
The Rock Creek Mine project took an important step forward last month when the United States Forest Service released the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement…