Firefighters gaining ground on multiple wildfires
Area closures, fire restrictions in effect; county declares state of emergency With the exception of two large wildfires, firefighters on the Kootenai National Forest are…
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Hecla-DEQ tensions continue, now involve Troy mine
By Tracy McNew Tensions continue between Hecla and DEQ after last week’s announcement that Hecla has cut back on reclamation activities at Troy mine….
Morrison Elementary boasts new playground for new year
By Zandra Johnson With the school year fast approaching, final touches are being put into place on Troy Public School’s summer projects. Members of…
Guns vs. hoses softball
By Moira Blazi For the second year in a row, Lincoln county firefighters and law enforcement have come together in support of Libby youth….
Riverfront Blues Festival
By Moira Blazi The 10th annual Riverfront Blues Festival chalked up another successful and inspirational event this past weekend, August 10 and 11. Among…
Chainsaw carving championship returns to Libby
Twenty of the world’s finest chainsaw artists will descend upon Libby next month for the Second Annual Kootenai Country Montana Chainsaw Carving Championship. The championship…
Troy Farmer’s Market; lettuce share why you can’t beet it
By Zandra Johnson If you haven’t been to the Troy Farmer’s Market you should consider checking it out this summer. It’s not just a…
Johnston is Men’s State Amateur Champion
By McKenzie Williams Ryggs Johnston of Libby is the 101st Montana Men’s State Amateur Champion. The Montana State Golf Association tournament was held from…
Local bees make more than honey, travel the country
By Moira Blazi Right now, the 160 million (give or take 20 million or so) bees who labor for McLaury Apiaries are out working,…
Columbia River Treaty negotiations and local implications
By Tracy McNew Formal international negotiations between the U.S. Department of State and Canada began on May 29 of this year to modernize the…