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Battling substance abuse requires collaborative effort
Two and a half years ago, Attorney General Tim Fox and I stood on the steps of the state capitol with other lawmak…
Trooper's sister alleges impropriety against county commissioner
At no point did Letcher contact our family or visit my brother during his 12 days in the ICU fighting for his life. Letcher never asked my brother if he thought the charges were appropriate.
Gunderson backs Millet for new House District 2 seat
The new District 2 is gaining new voters from the Thompson Chain of Lakes and the Flathead County Marion areas.
Life-long Libby resident supports Jenkins for new House seat
Vote for Tom Jenkins for state representative District 2 on the Republican primary ballot.
Tom Jenkins for House District 2
Tom Jenkins has paid his taxes on time forever and he is anxious to look into how those tax dollars are spent.
Cut n Paste Journalism
A recent article in a local newspaper is a case in point.
Montana reps address illegal immigration
Illegal migration has brought drugs, human trafficking, mules, cartels, terrorists on watch lists, and much more negative fallout.
In support of Zinn for Montana U.S. House seat
One who has fought the fight against evil on foreign soil while in the Drug Enforcement Agency, also Montana DEA head for five years.
Retired justices back Jerry Lynch for Chief Justice
His is a distinguished legal career: he became a magistrate judge by merit selection, recommended by his peers.
Truth in sentencing
I recently read of a criminal sentencing, though more serious in nature...
SB 442 meant to benefit rural Montana counties
The intent was not to give tax dollars based on population, but rather used a formula to put the dollars where hunting, fishing and recreation existed.
Securing our borders
It is an absolute shame the Biden administration will not do the same and is allowing an unsecure southern border in our very own country.
Local libraries essential cornerstones for Eureka, Libby and Troy
Libraries bridge the gap for those who lack access to technology and the internet.
City resident seeks more info on water, sewer rate plan
I attended the meeting via Zoom. Unfortunately, the transmission, both visual and audio, were of poor quality.
Libby residents support local library system
As Lincoln County residents for over a decade, the public library system is vital to my daily life and our community. The benefits and services the libraries provide to our rural community are invaluable.
In appreciation of the musical, "Annie"
What a big project put on by the Kootenai Karacters and the Libby Schools. It never ceases to amaze me of how much talent there is in our small town of Libby, Montana.