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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…
Taking from the poor, giving to the rich
The Trump administration needs to re-think its priorities and stop helping the very rich at the expense of the very poor.
Not a fan of current administration
The letter to the editor that Tom Horelick wrote is...
A Reality Check
Sadly, the house cleaning that really needs doing at big government agencies may or may not get done.
Lawmakers float pay-to-play ideas for Montana’s outdoors
This would encourage a pay-to-play approach at a time when Montana is already struggling to maintain public access as wealth pours into the state and open space is developed.
Libby resident displeased with response from commissioners
Apparently, Mr. Duram has already forgotten the names of all the private companies with their sustainable jobs that have rolled through Lincoln County in the past 30 years.
Libby should embrace change, growth
Partnering with forestry, mining and construction would create direct pathways to stable jobs, keeping workers, families and revenue in town.
America's new ally
Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, primarily for its agricultural and natural resources.
Retired Forest Service employee shocked at Trump/Musk firings
The loss of these jobs is yet another hit to the economy and tax base of Lincoln and Sanders counties.
Ticked-off Libby Logger displeased with Sen. Daines
As always, I look forward to your generic and meaningless response written by some paid staffer.
A few words about the bull at J. Neils Memorial Park
As you said: mining has not been good for our economy and his timber based economy has been destroyed.
Lincoln County's CASA grateful for Flathead Electric's Roundup for Safety
Thanks to the Roundup for Safety grant awarded to CASA of Lincoln County, we have been able to fund fingerprint-based background checks for our volunteers ensuring all those who work with the children we serve are …
Ode to Ye Ole' Clearcut
Popsicle sticks, matches, toothpicks, pencils - credit clearcuts.
The courage to face political threats
Scotten could not make a deal with the devil by following orders he knew were wrong.
Libby Chamber supports Montanore Mine project
Our business members have an interest in the project’s jobs creation since the early adit dewatering rehabilitation process will generate 6 to 10 jobs and then generate 30 to 35 direct jobs.
Cruelty of federal firings hits home
Even more alarming, many of these positions augment firefighting crews.