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Outfitters see benefits to tighter selenium standards
New heavy metal standards for local waterways have left elected officials concerned about impacts on the area’s ...
Libby administrators eye new remote learning program
For months, Libby educators have struggled to manage students on remote learning schedules. School administrators think they have a solution.
Black calls for united front on vaccine effort
Lincoln County’s top doctor called on health board members to publicly back COVID-19 vaccination efforts last week.
Crismore signals exit from health board
Citing a busy schedule and a perceived interest in a more diverse membership on the Lincoln County Board of Health, Laura Crismore has announced her departur...
Lincoln County moves into second stage of state vaccination program
Local health officials have moved into the second stage of the state’s vaccination effort.
Sauls faces charges after assault
A Eureka man with a criminal history faces multiple charges in Lincoln County District Court for his role in assaulting a man in that community last year.
Ivers reappointed as health board chair
After weeks of withering criticism, including calls from at least one current colleague to step aside, and despite professing no interest in the job, Jan Ive...
Peterson nominated to join county health board
In a narrow vote, the Lincoln County Health Board on Jan. 13 gave Jeffery Peterson of Eureka its endorsement to join the body.
Local health order rescinded
Lincoln County’s top doctor rescinded his pandemic-related health order last week.
Man charged in connection to shooting
A man shot by a Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy last week is facing assault and criminal tampering charges.
Airport's $100M expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
Bill would limit rulemaking by local health boards
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House is considering a bill that would make decisions by local health boards in response to crises subject to approval by el...
Sheriff's Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
Alarm system upgrade coming to north county annex
The North Lincoln County Annex is poised to get a new security system.
No DUIs recorded over holiday
Libby saw zero driving under the influence infractions over New Year’s Eve, said Chief of Police Scott Kessel.