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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 ...
Open-hearth fireplace at Libby restaurant approved
The Shed has permission to light up its open-hearth fireplace so long as the smoke emitted does not exceed standards outlined in county environmental health ...
Montana Supreme Court blocks permit for proposed copper mine
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that a proposed silver and copper mine must seek new permission from the state to continue pursuing a mineral deposit near Libby.
Bullock hangs COVID inaction on lack of federal relief funds
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — As Montana's COVID-19 case toll continues to mount, Gov. Steve Bullock said Thursday he is wary of imposing stricter statewide restrictions to limit the spread of the virus without additional...
Libby City Council poised to allow liquor sales on election days
After a 44-year prohibition, Libby residents are close to finally being able to buy beer, wine and liquor legally in the city on Election Day.
Mayor reiterates city's stance on retail stores operating out of sheds
Libby Mayor Brent Teske stood by a decision to refuse a business license to a pottery shop proposed for a residential neighborhood during an Oct. 5 city coun...
Black Ram Project under fire again
After receiving a federal opinion on wildlife impacts, U.S. Forest Service officials reopened a controversial timber harvesting project for public comment.
Consultant says EPA likely to favor Asa Wood project
To help secure the approximately $400,000 needed to clean up the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School, Libby Public Schools is seeking funds through a highly c...
Restaurants bear brunt of mask ire
It started a couple weeks ago with occasional insults from tourists. By Aug. 4, the abuse from customers refusing to wear masks had reached such a horrifying...
Realtors reporting rush on Montana property from out of state
Lydia Seely has wanted to move to Montana ever since her son came here five years ago. The California woman, who works in health care, had eyed properties in...
Asbestos cleanup looms large over Asa Wood sale
The fate of the former Asa Wood Elementary School may hinge on the cost of removing asbestos from the defunct building.
The Shed gets variance for pizza oven, testing needed for fireplace
Owners of The Shed restaurant received the county’s blessing to operate a wood-fired pizza oven, but must show its open-hearth fireplace meets air quality standards before October.
Pandemic restrictions further eased
The owner of Pure North Athletic Club felt pure joy when she heard the news.
A family that bakes together
A history of the landmark Polebridge Mercantile in Montana’s wild North Fork highlights the lingering impact of onetime owner Dan Kaufman.
Businesses, workers alike suffer during pandemic
A man driving by in a battered compact pickup noticed that the door to the Home Bar was open. He saw that the owner and a bartender were standing on the side...
Southern Pines Plantations to continue block management of former Plum Creek land after sale
The company that purchased 630,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser timberlands in Montana said it fully intends to keep the property in the state’s block management program, which allows hunting and other access to the pub...