Tuesday, July 29
Libby resident not done battling county in open meeting law case
But one week later, on July 25, Torgison’s attorney, Amy Guth, filed an appeal directly to the Montana Supreme Court.
Brenda Gossard Mitchell
Brenda Gossard Mitchell
Carole Ann (Cannon) Sygitowicz
Carole Ann (Cannon) Sygitowicz
New felony charge for Libby man accused in toddler's death
According to the charging document, Moore, on May 27, knowingly caused or permitted a child to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with or ingest methamphetamine or have contact with methamphetamine paraphernalia.
Idaho’s U.S. senators bring back bill to split Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The 2025 bill would create a 12th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which would take over cases out of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Kootenai River Stampede
Rodeo fans from south Lincoln County enjoyed...
Loggers battle to 2-2 finish at Western A tourney
Friday, the Loggers outslugged the Glacier Twins, 10-6. Rose’s RBI single sparked a five-run fifth inning that gave Libby a 9-6 lead.
Women's golf league results
Barb Mee also won low net in A Group and Dorothy Hintz in Group B. Lunch was enjoyed at Bob’s Burgers.
Legals for July, 29 2025
Friday, July 25
Kootenai Stampede pro rodeo at J. Neils Memorial Park
The bucking bull statue on Highway 37 marks the entrance to the park and a weekend full of thrills, skills and excitement for all ages.
Libby Friends of the Library book sale
All purchases made at the sale are by donation, with all money going to help support library programs.
Seven suspects charged by FWP in Bull Mountains poaching case
The individuals involved in this case have been issued 34 total charges and 13 warnings...
Yellowstone griz delisting proposal clears key Congressional hurdle
Montana Reps. Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing are co-sponsoring the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025, which Wyoming’s congresswoman has championed.
County Commissioners ask DEQ to weaken selenium standards for Lake Koocanusa
Rulemaking petition seeks higher threshold for pollution harmful to fish in transboundary waterway.
Not all in favor of Libby, Troy being removed from Superfund list
But, in letters addressed to the Environmental Protection Agency, some physicians and researchers argued that delisting...
New cervical cancer screening option available at Cabinet Peaks
This new option is covered by all insurance plans as part of routine preventive care.
One injured in Libby two-vehicle crash
First responders from Libby Volunteer Ambulance...
Cabinet Peaks Medical expands cardiology with addition of Haats
This strategic hire reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to expanding specialty services and...
New federal bill promises safer gear for Montana firefighters
This long-standing reliance on toxic equipment has created an unacceptable risk that is further exacerbated by limited awareness as well as insufficient funding and lack of safer alternatives on the market.
Gary Chandler
Gary Chandler
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center expands cardiology services
Cardiology continues to be one of the most critical service lines identified by patients...
A Mother's Plea: The Urgent Need for Productive Conversations About Gun Violence
My radiant, joyful boy went over to a family member's house, where he and his cousin found an unsecured gun...
WILD ART-Velvet buck
Its 4x4 antlers in velvet, a white-tailed buck pauses before...
Trick rider will keep Kootenai Stampede fans on edge of their seats
It’s an immensely deep partnership shared between Madison and the horses she performs with
County Port Authority teams with feds to further forest management
However, without a certainty of supply of those trees, it was nearly impossible to get someone to invest tens of millions of dollars with the ‘hope’ that our area will be able to provide a supply of appropriate small logs.
Nadine Stayton
Nadine Stayton
Snyder tabbed to fill Libby Public Schools trustee vacancy
Snyder will fill the vacancy until the May 2026 election.
Legals for July, 25 2025
Tuesday, July 22
Fix It Before It Fails: The Conservative Case for Montana’s Infrastructure Investment
Montana has 206 high-hazard dams, most built way back between 1900 and 1960, and they need serious work...
Shirley Jane Thomas Harryman
Shirley Jane Thomas Harryman
Red-necked grebes
A pair of red-necked grebes vocalize...
Libby's Johnston thrills area fans by making British Open cut
Friday, Johnston notched seven birdies and thrilled his followers after making the cut to weekend action.
FWP launches grizzly bear conflict dashboard
Montana FWP released the bear safety PSA on Monday, just a few days after the department launched a new interactive grizzly bear conflict dashboard...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs announced in a news release a plan for a large scale reduction in force, 83,000, will instead by 30,000 at the end of 2025.
Libby women faces burglary, assault charges after neighborhood dustup
According to court documents, police arrived and heard...
Three Lincoln Co. residents involved in separate fatal crashes
The woman died at the scene while the man was taken to Logan Health in Kalispell. Neither wore helmets.
Brian Schull
Brian Schull
Libby man accused of strangling son
According to the reporting party, the family had gone to...
Battle between BNSF, CARD will drag into 2026
BNSF has been sued multiple times with plaintiffs alleging the hauling of vermiculite contaminated with asbestos or failure to clean up rail yards resulted in death and health problems for those who were exposed.
Valorie Rae Palmer Johnston
Valorie Rae Palmer Johnston
FWP approves NW Montana conservation easement
If approved by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Montana Land Board...
FWP proposes increased wolf harvest quotas as population remains steady
The latest report by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks estimates that 1,091 inhabit state, agency recommends increasing hunting and trapping quota by 50%During the 2024-25 wolf season, which ended on March 15, the take totaled 297 wolves, including 178 by hunters and 119 by trappers.
Loggers split with Mission Valley; head to West Division tourney
The Loggers are seeded fifth in the district tournament and will take on the Kalispell Lakers at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Juan Nathan Rios
Juan Nathan Rios
Northwest CHC celebrates National Health Center Week 2025
With a mission to make high-quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of...
Legals for July, 22 2025
Friday, July 18
County commission OKs Port Authority reorganization
During the public comment portion of the hearing, a number of residents expressed concerns and doubt about the decision...
LullaBelle LaVonne Moots
LullaBelle LaVonne Moots
Wolf Prairie area a hotbed of wildfire activity
In a span of just two months, the extremely remote and lightly populated region has seen three wildfires.
Cabinet View Women’s Golf League golf results
The league plays each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.
Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild offers scholarship
In addition to tuition reimbursement, the award also includes presentation of a new sewing machine...
Grizzly-human encounters picking up in Northwest Montana
he encounter occurred last Thursday on the trail which is located off of Callahan Creek Road.
Troy woman perishes in traffic accident
The woman, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
Terri Lynn (Gommenginger) Crill
Terri Lynn (Gommenginger) Crill
Valorie Rae Palmer Johnston
Valorie Rae Palmer Johnston
Libby library hosting special speaker July 21
Join us for a vibrant and inspiring afternoon with local textile artist Siri Larsen, our featured "Color Our World" Summer Speaker!
Robert (Bob) Case
Robert (Bob) Case
William Brian Schull
William Brian Schull
Richard Schatz
Richard Schatz
Ted Maner
Ted Maner
Elden Alvin Sapp
Elden Alvin Sapp
David Albert Reid
David Albert Reid
Libby Eagle Scout named Montana VFW Scout of the Year
Eagle Scout Warren Paulsen was honored at a ceremony Friday, July 4 in Roosevelt Park in Troy.
Libby's Logan Health Specialty Care moves some services to new site
Diagnostic services such as nuclear medicine, echocardiograms and stress tests will continue to be offered at their current location at 308 Louisiana Ave., No. 4, through Sept. 4, after which they will transition to the new site.
Legals for July, 18 2025
Tuesday, July 15
Speed to burn: Ford Mustang GTD comes to Libby
The Mustang was the first one delivered to Montana as well as in the western U.S. in 2025, Andreessen said.
Celebrating Old Glory in Yaak, America
But only one flag flies silently above all the others to remind us that there is one flag that binds us all and one flag that commands our allegiance.
Six-time World Champion to entertain rodeo fans in Libby
This year’s rodeo is scheduled for Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.
Libby man sentenced on animal cruelty charges
The schedule for his incarceration includes July 13-19, July 27-Aug. 9 and Aug. 17-25.
Libby’s Ryggs Johnston set to compete in the Open
Now, the young Montanan will face the game’s best on the hallowed links of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, where this year’s Open will be held.
Man officials accused of dealing fentanyl locally gets prison time
Watts agreed to a plea deal May 19 in which he accepted responsibility for...
Members of FWP staff honored by Montana Wildlife Federation
Since taking on the Region 1 wildlife program manager role in 2015, Anderson has led over 40 surveys...
Cats welcome South Dakota State for home opener
Montana State’s home opening Gold Rush game against perennial National Championship contender South Dakota State begins at 6 p.m.
Libby woman charged with criminal child endangerment
His radar indicated Master’s vehicle was traveling...
Birth announcement
Family Birth Services is pleased to announce the birth of Zoey Kate Deiter.
Collaboration isn’t capitulation as hunters, anglers defend Montana’s roadless lands
After catastrophic fire seasons, some cross-boundary thinning is biologically defensible; some is not.
Libby seeks involvement in Mineral Avenue improvement plan
City officials are looking at ways to improve Mineral Avenue from the BNSF Train Depot to Seventh Street at Lincoln Boulevard.
Griz football releases 2025 schedule
The Grizzlies will become the first FCS team to play eight regular season home games in 2025...
Libby to interview Idaho educator for principal opening
All board interviews are open to the public and a short executive session after the interview is possible.
David Reid
David Reid
Legion Loggers drop two games over weekend
Aidan Rose threw four innings for the Loggers, scattering seven hits and allowing five runs. He struck out five.
New Montana Supreme Court case a win for transparency
This ruling centers on a fundamental truth: rights that are too expensive to enforce aren’t rights at all.
Wargo appointed to FWP Region 1 Commission
With a strong passion for Montana’s natural heritage and wildlife, Wargo has been actively involved with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Cabinet Peak's Playing for Fundsies raises more than $50k
An energetic group of golfers turned out for the fun day that included twists and turns throughout the course.
A Breath of Fresh Air: E-Cigs Now Covered by Law
This means that vaping is no longer allowed in indoor public places—just like traditional smoking.
An existential threat to our democracy?
Sociopathy leads to an absence of guilt and capacity to inflict harm on others for pleasure or power...
Legals for July, 15 2025
Friday, July 11
Area SAR teams dedicated to their mission
But Tuesday evening, while they were training, DTSAR had the real deal when a...
Carol Lou (Koehler) Kelley
Carol Lou (Koehler) Kelley
Janice Colleen Fox Jellesed
Janice Colleen Fox Jellesed
Libby woman accused of stealing pickup truck
When Huff contacted the owner of the truck, he was...
Cabinet View Women's League results
Pat Neils won the A group and...
Dana Sue Klein
Dana Sue Klein
Libby High School Educational Trust awards four scholarships
Anyone wanting more information or wishing to donate to the trust may contact any of the trustees.
EPA hosting meeting on Superfund cleanup work
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, in the Ponderosa Room at Libby City Hall.
Norma Jean Davis
Norma Jean Davis
Big or small, Libby VFD answers the call
Libby Volunteer Fire Department's Steve Scheer dowses a...
Legals for July, 11 2025
Tuesday, July 8
Feds vow to dump roadless restrictions on NW Montana forestland
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins vowed on June 23 to rescind longstanding federal restrictions on road construction and timber harvesting for 58.8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land.
Richard “Mick” Vinson
Richard “Mick” Vinson
But for the actions of a few
Closing the bathroom makes the park less usable, less safe and less welcoming.
Montana, Forest Service, sign forest management agreement
‘First of its kind’ Shared Stewardship Agreement aims to increase forest restoration and timber production, reduce wildlife risk
"Let Us NOT Go Gently into the Night”
“No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Today, the threat is birthright citizenship. Tomorrow, a different administration may try to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens or prevent people of certain faiths from gathering to worship.”
To win tech race against China, restore the power of the U.S. patent
By strengthening inventors' ability to stop the proven theft of their ideas...
Legion Loggers dump Eureka, 11-1
Aidan Rose threw seven innings on the mound for Libby, allowing six hits and one run. He struck out six batters.
Melvin (Bud) Thomas
Melvin (Bud) Thomas
Troy July 4 Parade photo gallery
July 4 holiday revelers celebrated the 249th birthday of our nation.
Libby man receives state prison sentence for assaulting girlfriend
But at Monday’s sentencing, Boris announced…
Eureka man gets prison time for magic mushroom grow
Davis’ criminal history as well as testimony by his 74-year-old father, Dennis George Davis, played prominently in the hearing.
U.S., Canada team up on Kootenai watershed study
The goal, said U.S. co-chair Tom Bansak, is to produce a detailed report on water pollution in the watershed by September 2026.
Thursday, July 3
Libby swim pond not quite ready for public use
Noble is also hoping people who use the facility will do so with care.
New court filings in Port suit allege more wrongdoing by county
And some of it could potentially lead to criminal charges against...
Federal, state officials urge fire safety during July 4 holiday
Nationally, 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans, including half of all wildfires on national forests.
No jail time for Libby man guilty of cocaine possession
Cuffe ordered Maxim to pay the fee while pointing out that he had the duration of the sentence to do it.
Mark Arthur Agather
Mark Arthur Agather
LOR, Viergutz mark three years of supporting Libby
LOR and Viergutz have distributed $1.9 million in grants, also known as solutions...
Libby hosts Western Division O-Mok-See
Here are the winners for each day...
Tuesday, July 1
In support of clean, renewable energy that creates jobs, reduces pollution
Choosing locally grown food, reducing waste and being mindful of how we...
John Patrick “Pat” Williams
He led the successful effort to save the Bob Marshall Wilderness from oil and gas exploration and banned geothermal energy drilling near Yellowstone. In a 1987 floor speech supporting wilderness protection, he famously warned, “We’re not proposing wilderness for wilderness’ sake — we’re holding back the concrete tide that already threatens our birthright.”
Troy set to host annual July 4 festivities
Admission is free for this 100% volunteer-run, family-friendly event hosted by the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the City of Troy in beautiful Roosevelt Park.
Authorities identify firefighter slaying suspect
The suspect is believed to have intentionally set a fire on Canfield Mountain...
Shannon Joelle Kyes
Shannon Joelle Kyes
Two celebrations in the Yaak on July 4
A parade starting 12:15 p.m. leaving the Yaak River Mercantile will proceed down the Yaak River Road to the Community Hall. Once the parade reaches the Hall (about 12:45), the Declaration will be read by veterans and community members.
Turning Winds applauds passage of Montana SB 191
SB 191 establishes a new licensing category for Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) for youth under the age of 21 in Montana, repairing a critical gap in the state's mental health infrastructure.
Eureka vet to be honored at July 5 ceremony
Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Danny Radish will be honored at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5. Radish served his country for 23 years before retiring in 1991.
Permanent tax cut
Another noticeable finding was that the wealthy owners of private corporations pocketed over half their company’s tax cuts.
Montana's mental health crisis can't be ignored
Inadequate funding and sky-high employee turnover have left the hospital in disarray.
Flathead Lake level simple solutions for full pool
Fisheries will also benefit from more water being available later in the season.
Film company plans to redevelop former Missoula sawmill into a studio
Economic officials say Story House’s 47-acre campus will boost the local economy and Montana’s growing film industry.
A letter from the publisher
Let's be clear: This isn't acceptable. This isn't normal. This isn't who we are.
Pitiful Players to perform July 4 in Troy
Pitiful Players to perform July 4 in Troy...
Two North Idaho firefighters slain in ambush
“This was a total ambush,” Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said during a Sunday night news conference in Hayden. “These firefighters did not have a chance.”
Carlene May Erlandson
Carlene May Erlandson
County OKs pay raises, $400k change order for landfill work
Teske said that the landfill expansion encountered an unanticipated layer of mud and as a result, the engineer submitted a change order resulting in about $400,000 over the available grant and ARPA funds.
County to hold public hearing on reforming Port Authority Board
According to the proposed resolution, the intent is to increase public participation and efficient governance of the Port Authority.
