Friday, January 29
Lawsuit filed in campaign violation case
Goodman named Principal of the Year
Eureka man could avoid jail for sex assault charge
Chauncey Jay Richard Noble
Marjorie Nolan
Huntsberger/Leeper Engagement
Thomas Crelly
Nordicfest board begins planning
School districts forming joint vocational program
The surrealistic nightmare of a Trump presidency
Making the case for John Kasich
Immigration control is the government's duty
Staying motivated is the key to exercise success
Habitat offers repair program
2016 licenses go on sale Feb. 1
Standoff dwindles to four holdouts
Greenchain falls to Bonners Ferry
Michigan lawmakers spend $28m on Flint water
In brief
Memphis police searching for shooter
Thursday, January 28
Hosp Students
Jenna Barrick, left, Cierra Stewart, Dani Hawthorne, Cheyenne Jordan, Samantha Kumle and India Croucher.
Standoff Bundy
Rancher Cliven Bundy stands along the road near his ranch after speaking with media Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Bunkerville, Nev. Cliven Bundy and his wife Carol Bundy was returning from a trip to visit the family of LaVoy Finicum, a 55-year-old rancher from Cain Beds, Ariz., who died Tuesday after law enforcement officers initiated a traffic stop near the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. It's unclear what happened in the moments before his death. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Standoff
Security was strong at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, as the defendants arrested in Harney County had their appearance in court. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/The Oregonian via AP)
Obit Nolan
Marjorie E. Nolan, 94
Birth Noble
Chauncey Jay Richard Noble
Court Resh
Hadley Gene Resh
Birth James B
Bentley James
Birth Baumbach
Ethan Alexander Baumbach
Birth James
Noah James
Engaged Huntsberger
Kate and Gary Huntsberger announce the engagement of their daughter, Jolene Huntsberger to Andrew Leeper son of Samuel and Arland Leeper of Lambertville, NJ. Andrew is an architect with 359 Design, Denver, CO. Jolene is a kindergarten teacher in Troy, MT. The couple plans to marry in March.
Goodman
Ron Goodman talking to the first graders about how their brains work
Obit Crelly
Thomas Sagrif Crelly, Jr., 72
Tuesday, January 26
Child molester to serve no jail time
Commissioners weigh in on Montanore
Managhan files for district judge
Dean D. Domonoske
Warren Robbe
Back doors are a threat to privacy and freedom
Negligent homicide results in no jail time
Immigration is a problem
Moose are the drama queens of the wild
What can you do in service to your dreams today?
Kalispell man killed in avalanche
Experts teach avalanche safety in Libby
Greenchain places fourth at Ted Kato
Troy falls at home to Florence, 63-29
Trojans defeat Noxon, 55-33
Lady Trojans defeat Noxon
Lady Falcons hammer Troy girls
Loggers split against Bigfork, T-Falls
Lady Loggers beat T-Falls, drop to Bigfork
Monday, January 25
Jeresek Three
Jon Jeresek, avalanche class at DTSAR Jan. 22, 2016.
Jeresek Two
Jon Jeresek during a compression test. Exerting force on the snow pack to detect weak layers. Accident investigation at Caribou Mountain in the Yaak Feb. 16, 2012.
Jeresek One
Jon Jeresek measuring temperatures of the snow pack every four inches. Accident investigation March 14, 2012.
Birth Schruth
Holter Brent Schruth
Obit Domonoske
Dean D. Domonoske
Court Nicholson
Jacob Laurence Nicholson
Court Wilson
Sue Linette Wilson
Managhan, William
William Managhan, candidate for district judge.
Nordic Committee
Freda Howard, left, Matt Itill, Rita Wickham, Pam Peppenger, Gena Huffman and Noelle Gilmore. Not pictured Ray Eanes.
Obit Robbe
Warren J. Robbe, 89.
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Jeff Koterba cartoon for January 22 "Pluto Planet Space Men"
Hoops Petersen
Senior forward Zander Petersen guarding Moe Henderson vs. Eureka Jan. 12.
Hoops Savage
Junior Dillon Savage pulls down a defensive rebound in second quarter vs. Florence Jan. 23.
Hoops Winn
Junior Tucker Winn receiving on a pass from Dillon Savage in second quarter vs. Florence Jan. 23.
Hoops Roach
Junior Olivia Roach on the drive third quarter vs. Florence Jan. 23.
Hoops Rohrich
Junior Sami Rohrich stretches for a defensive rebound in first quarter vs. Florence Jan. 23.
Birth Bartle
Judah Levi Bartle , 7 lbs 7oz
Friday, January 22
Power outage hits Libby and Troy
Agencies to model asbestos mine fire
Troy woman convicted on federal charges
Standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
James M. Irwin
Donald Knoblach
Ellen Wilson
Greenchain splits duals against Bigfork, T-Falls
Local businessman giving back to community
It's time to tackle tough issues in Congress
Conservatives have a strange understanding of 'small government'
Questions about port, KRDC need answers
In brief
Use contests and deadlines for extra motivation
Police blotter
Thursday, January 21
Gilmore
Tom Gilmore
Winslow Three
Julie, left, and Ron Adamson.
Winslow Four
Jon Pugh, painter of the girl in the flatbed Ford, left, and sculptor Ron Adamson.
Wrestle Doolin
Scott Erickson slaps the mat as Buddy Doolin pins Garrett Jones of Thompson Falls, Libby Quad Jan. 19.
Wrestle Wood
Tanner Wood vs. Aryan Anderson of Thompson Falls during Libby Quad Jan. 19.
Wrestle Parrish
Junior Dylan Parrish vs. Jayden Dillon of Bigfork, Libby Quad, Jan. 19.
Adamson Sculptor
Ron Adamson, sculptor.
Wednesday, January 20
Obit Irwin
James M. Irwin, Jr., 74
Obit Knoblach
Donald G. Knoblach, 83
Tuesday, January 19
Rewerts honored as 2015 Person of the Year
Governor issues discrimination ban
Flathead Sheriff seeks fugitive
Gary Fulmer
Commissioner rules on Tutvedt complaint
McDougall responds to Troy counterclaim in suit
King's faux-placement in history should offend us all
Oregon bullies should be ashamed of their behavior
Montanore Mine poses long-term threat to local water quality
Life unfolds naturally when we surrender to it
Discussion and disagreement should remain civil
In brief
Police blotter
Local girl scouts honored for sales
Rotary Citizen of the Month
Hospital offers licensed insurance navigator
High-flying pilot stands down
Loggers fall to Pirates, 67-48
Lady Loggers fall in Polson, 44-32
Trojans handle Bulldogs on the road, 67-46
Boys defeat Eureka at home Friday, 55-36
Troy girls fall to visiting Lady Lions, 36-30
Monday, January 18
Rotary Citizen
Bob Parker, left, and Eileen Carney. Bob Parker is recognized as the Citizen of the Month by the Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley.
Bullock
Montana Governor Steve Bullock during Nordicfest Sept. 14, 2013.
Birth Cooper H
Hadley Cooper
Birth Mitchell
Arkham Lain Mitchell
Birth Arnold
Delilah Grace Arnold
Birth Ueland
Isaiah Quinn Ueland
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Lee Judge
Hoops Johnson
Senior guard Anthony Johnson vs. Polson Jan. 16, 2016.
Hoops Walker
Libby's Ashley Walker looks to pass while being defended by Polson's Brenna Clarke Saturday night in Polson.
Hoops Coldwell
Junior Allie Coldwell brings the ball down court on a Eureka turnover in third quarter Jan. 15, 2016.
Hoops Winn
Junior Tucker Winn guarding Eureka's Moe Henderson in second quarter Jan. 15,2016.
Hoops Brown
Junior Allie Brown brings the ball down court on a Eureka turnover third quarter Jan. 15, 2016.
Hoops Winebark
Senior Kolton Winebark drives for the lane past Brad Stien vs. Eureka Jan. 15, 2016.
Hoops Rohrich
Junior Sami Rohrich stretches for an offensive rebound in fourth quarter vs. Eureka Jan 15, 2016.
Obit Fulmer
Gary L. Fulmer, 73
Rewerts Cake
Morrison Elementary Principal, Diane Rewerts, Person of the Year 2015.
Rewerts
Morrison Elementary Principal, Diane Rewerts, Person of the Year 2015.
Birth Cooper
Hadley Cooper
Hosp Heinlien
Sandy Heinlein, Patient Account Representative at CPMC
Court Howke
David Howke currently has two felony warrants for his arrest; $25,000.00 bond for Failure to Register as a Violent Offender out of Flathead County and $10,000.00 bond for Theft out of Lewis & Clark County.
Friday, January 15
Libby man facing 40 years in prison
Port authority past due on county loan
Agency rules on conflicting petitions
Cuffe files for office
Dr. Vern Laing
Donald Banning
DUI stop could cost Trego man 11 years in prison
Playing politics with the forest serves none of us
Fitness success could be just a missing link away
Libby students test on par with state average
Search and rescue group teaching avalanche safety
Burrell named Volunteer of the Year
Miller joins Libby Clinic staff
Move to Class B brings new tradition
Loggers thump visiting Lions
Lady Loggers knock off Lady Lions
Eureka topples Greenchain
In brief
Police blotter
Thursday, January 14
Trophy Too
LHS Vice Principal Jim Germany, right, presents the Highway 37 Battle of the Kootenai trophy to Eureka Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016.
Trophy
Highway 37 Battle of the Kootenai trophy presented to Eureka Jan. 12, 2016.
Cuffe
Libby native Matt Cuffe officially filed for the office of District Court Judge in the 19th Montana Judicial District for Lincoln County. He is a shareholder with Worden Thane P.C. in Missoula, Montana and has 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer.
Hoops Creighton
Sophomore guard Abigail Creighton looks for a way past Eureka's Ashlyn Waldo in fourth quarter Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016.
Hoops McLinden
Shelbie McLinden passes to Ashley Walker in third quarter vs. Eureka Jan. 12, 2016.
Barringer
Libby School Superintendent Craig Barringer.
Hoops Peck
Junior guard Gabe Peck fourth quarter vs. Eureka Jan. 12, 2016.
Hoops Wallace
Senior Trinity Wallace passes to Ashley Walker in second quarter vs. Eureka Jan. 12, 2016.
Wrestle Christensen
Junior Reed Christensen over James Fehr of Eureka Jan. 12, 2016.
Wrestle Parrish
Junior Dylan Parrish checks the scoreboard during his match with Eureka's Coby Hammack at 160.
Wrestle Morford
Coach Kelly Morford shouts words of encouragement to Clancy Gout during his match with Eureka's Joe Fehr Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Libby Clinic Miller
Sevy Basham, PA, left, Dr. Greg Rice, Belinda Miller, FNP, Peter Kitts, FNP, Cheryl Gurley, PA , Dr. Glenne Gunther.
Volunteer Kiwanis
Pamela Peppenger, right, Kootenai Kiwanis President, presenting Cathy Burrell the 2015 Kootenai Kiwanis Volunteer of the Year Award for her dedication to the Koats-4-Kids Program and the Libby Community.
Obit Banning
Donald Clyde Banning, 73
Tuesday, January 12
Court Griffin
Bryon Dean Griffin confers with his attorney, William Managhan, Sept. 28, 2015.
Local business sued for $1.2 million
State agency under pressure for permit
Eureka man facing more than 20 years in prison
Elizabeth Menehan
In Brief
Hunters gather in Kalispell
Winter recreational opportunities abound in Lincoln County
Be wary of a self-driven surveillance state
North Korean nukes are a wake up call for the world
Fix the inside first, the outside will come
'Martian,' 'Revenant' get awards boost
Greenchain splits six duals at tourney
Loggers lose at home to Loyola, 66-63
Loggers come back to beat Wildcats
Wildkats clobber Lady Loggers, 68-28
Lady Loggers fall short against Loyola
Bigfork girls blast Troy, 49-25
Maidens bash Lady Trojans
Cold-shooting Trojans fall to Bigfork, 43-27
Troy falls to Ronan in overtime, 60-57
Monday, January 11
Court Gudmundsen
Mark Allen Gudmundsen
Court Ellsworth
Thomas Joe Ellsworth
Court Cheyney
William Earl Cheyney
Wrestle Parrish
Junior Dylan Parrish vs. Whitefish at 160.
Wrestle Young
Sophomore Laine Young vs. senior James Buckley of Whitefish at 138, Dec. 8, 2015. Young prevails 8-4.
Hoops Johnston Cody
Senior Cody Johnston guarding Tanner Laws vs. Thompson Falls Jan. 2, 2016.
Hoops Brown
Junior Allie Brown vs. Thompson Falls Jan 2, 2016.
Birth Kelso
Elijah J. Kelso
Hoops Johnston
Freshman Ryggs Johnston vs. Columbia Falls Jan. 8, 2016.
Hoops Brant
Senior Jason Brant looks to pass with Jack Burns guarding in first quarter vs. Loyola Sacred Heart Jan 9, 2016.
Hoops Lauer
Junior Erik Lauer fouled on his way to hoop, one for two from the line makes it 13-9 Loggers first quarter vs. Loyola Sacred Heart Jan. 9, 2016.
Hoops Winslow
Freshman Jayden Winslow vs. Columbia Falls Jan. 8, 2016.
Hoops Ennenga
Junior Abby Ennenga guarding Darien Schneider in second quarter vs. Loyola Sacred Heart Jan. 9, 2016.
Hoops Walker
Senior Ashley Walker passes to Emily Carvey in third quarter vs. Loyola Sacred Heart Jan. 9, 2016.
Obit Menehan
Elizabeth Patricia Menehan
Court Barrows
Craig Alan Barrows
Court Arcand
Tiffany Junnel Arcand
Court Ferguson
Eric Ryan Ferguson
Friday, January 8
Libby man arrested for assault with a weapon
County to ask state for cleanup assistance
Payne rejects city's contract offer
Wesley Ostheller
County approves contract to design, build new website
Suit between McDougall and Troy escalates
It's time to disband and defund the Transportation Security Administration
Is Obama ignorant or lying?
Thank you Mayor Roll
Journals can provide great personal support systems
The Western News will no longer support online comments
Hospital promotes Leighty to senior HR position
Emergency physician earns board certification
Law enforcement reports
Opland earns post-season honors
Review: 'The Revenant' is brutal and beautiful
Thursday, January 7
Haul Road
Repair to St. Regis Haul Road after the flooding of Calahan Creek.
Callahan Creek
Repair of Callahan Creek banks Dec. 31, 2015 after flooding.
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Jeff Koterba January 7 2015 Kim Jong Korea
Football Opland S
Sean Opland catches some air during practice Aug. 25, 2014.
Court Barrows
Craig Alan Barrows
Obit Ostheller
Wesley Ostheller
Leighty
Erin Leighty, CPMC Human Resources.
Birth McMillan
Zaiden McMillan
Cockerham
Emergency Medicine physician Kathryn Cockerham, MD.
Football Opland
Troy Trojans vs. Conrad Cowboys Sept. 4, 2015.
Tuesday, January 5
Bundy Ammon
Ammon Bundy, one of the sons of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, speaks with reporters during a news conference at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, near Burns, Ore. The group calls itself Citizens for Constitutional Freedom and has sent a "demand for redress" to local, state and federal officials. Armed protesters took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday after participating in a peaceful rally over the prison sentences of local ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Zimmerman takes seat on council
Local kid injured in sledding accident
Plea deal drops assault on cops case to misdeameanor
Deputies track suspected thief back to drug den
Reason or not, it's up to us to decide how to respond
Rubio - Cruz differences highlight important topic
Tax breaks for working families makes more sense
Law enforcement blotter
New boat repair business opens in Libby
Finchers welcome first baby of 2016
Lady Loggers skin Lady Badgers
Local grapplers compete in round robin
Bluehawks thrash Trojans
Logger boys send Badgers packing
Lady Trojans shoot down Bluehawks
Ranchers who inspired Oregon occupation report to prison
Monday, January 4
Council Oath
Libby City Council members being sworn in include Dejon Raines, left, Peggy Williams and Brian Zimmerman.
Hoops Enyeart
Senior forward Stetson Enyeart vs. Bonners Ferry Jan 2, 2016.
Wrestle Sams
Sophomore Mason Sams over Sidney Cooke of Whitefish at 113 Dec. 8, 2015. (exhibition match)
Other Boat Watson
Dennis Watson, left, and Amy Luther of "The Other Boat Shop."
Court Covey
Caleb Covey
Hoops Chapel
Junior Mason Chapel guarding Tanner Laws in second quarter vs. Thompson Falls Jan. 2, 2016.
Hoops Coldwell
Sophomore Allie Coldwell drives on Gillian Nelson in first quarter vs. Thompson Falls Jan. 2, 2016. (54-41, Troy)
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Lee Judge
Patterson
Dave Patterson
Court Walton
Julia Walton
Birth Fincher Family
On New Year’s Day the staff and physicians at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center welcomed Nolan Ryan Fincher, son of Ryan and Heather Fincher as the first baby born in 2016. Nolan made his entrance at 6:57 a.m. weighing in at 8 pounds, 13.4 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Dr. Jana Hall of the Northwest Community Health Center was the attending physician
Birth Fincher
On New Year’s Day the staff and physicians at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center welcomed Nolan Ryan Fincher, son of Ryan and Heather Fincher as the first baby born in 2016. Nolan made his entrance at 6:57 a.m. weighing in at 8 pounds, 13.4 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Dr. Jana Hall of the Northwest Community Health Center was the attending physician
Hoops Lauer
Junior Erik Lauer vs. Bonners Ferry Jan. 2, 2016.
Hoops Wallace
Senior Trinity Wallace vs. Bonners Ferry Jan. 2, 2016.
Birth Duncan
Maddison-Brisaeas Deforest Duncan, weighing 8 lbs 4 oz. She was born to Heide Jelley and Brandon Duncan of Kalispell on 12/13/15.
