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Job market disconnect raises concerns over economic recovery
The gulf between record job openings and a lack of people taking those jobs is forcing Wall Street to reassess t...
Hecla forging ahead with Northwest Montana mines
Officials with an Idaho-based mining company developing two large copper and silver mines in Northwest Montana said they are undeterred by a recent ruling th...
Peck says governor's office has thrown its weight behind fiberboard plant effort
It’s early days yet, but County Commissioner Mark Peck (D-1) said last week that efforts to bring a medium-density fiberboard factory to Libby are gaining st...
Peck announces plans for fiberboard factory
County Commissioner Mark Peck (D-1) announced plans to establish a medium-density fiberboard factory (MDF) near Libby that could employ upwards of 150 people.
The Keep, a 'curiosity boutique,' opens on Mineral Avenue
Judging by the sign posted outside, passersby might mistake The Keep, one of Libby’s newest businesses, for a roadside gift shop.
Mining ban considered to protect bird species in U.S. West
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will consider a ban on new mining on large expanses of public lands in Western states to protect a struggling bird species, the greater sage gr...
Businesses struggle to find workers
Troy Douthit, manager of Venture Inn, has been feeling the pinch.
Montana ends unemployment pay boost amid worker shortage
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana is ending its participation in the federal unemployment program that gives people extra weekly unemployment benefit payments as the state struggles with a worker shortage, Republican ...
Vince Backen turns the page with latest venture
When Vince Backen lands in a foreign port, one of his first stops is almost always the local bookstore.
Chamber wants say over what groups use nearby parking lot areas
A burgeoning feud between two local outdoor markets bubbled over during a Libby City Council meeting last week.
Hecla officials promote reclamation efforts at Troy mine site
In celebration of Earth Day, officials with Hecla Mining Co. last week touted their reclamation efforts at the Troy Mine.
Deal struck between golf club, City Hall
Libby City Council met the Cabinet View Golf Club in the middle this week, agreeing to offer the organization a $541,000 grant if it repays $1 million of an ...
Real estate prices soar across county
Lincoln County has seen a slightly more than $100,000 spike in average real estate sales prices since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Semi-retirement didn't last long for Brad's Burgers owners
When Dale and Kathy Merkt opened Brad’s Burgers in December, everyone thought they were crazy.
Tentative plans for mobile home park on Education Way
Libby officials are in the very early stages of reviewing a proposed mobile home park off of Education Way.
Libby City Council deems golf club debt deal subpar
Libby City Council rejected the Cabinet View Golf Club’s debt forgiveness proposal April 5, moving to negotiate better terms of repayment of an outstanding $...