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Updated 5 years, 7 months ago

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…

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
America's new ally

Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, primarily for its agricultural and natural resources.

Updated 4 months ago
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.

Updated 4 months ago
Ticked-off Libby Logger displeased with Sen. Daines

As always, I look forward to your generic and meaningless response written by some paid staffer.

Updated 4 months ago
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.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
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 …

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Ode to Ye Ole' Clearcut

Popsicle sticks, matches, toothpicks, pencils - credit clearcuts.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
The courage to face political threats

Scotten could not make a deal with the devil by following orders he knew were wrong.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
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.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Cruelty of federal firings hits home

Even more alarming, many of these positions augment firefighting crews.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Another step toward tyranny?

The blocked funding includes hundreds of millions for broadband improvements across Montana and millions in U.S. Department of Agriculture payments for our agriculture producers.

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Inmate seeks better educational opportunities at Warm Springs

By investing in such initiatives, we can help patients develop new skills, improve their mental health and increase their chances of successful reintegration into the community.

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Letter to Montana citizens and businesses that rely on Amtrak

Contact Rep. Zinke’s offices and inform the Congressman that he needs to support...

Updated 6 months ago
It's OK to be nice

No more concerns about communism or woke mobs infringing on your rights or undocumented immigrants taking your jobs.

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Yet, another new name

Once again, here comes the hospital’s current CEO talking about some upcoming...

Updated 7 months, 1 week ago
CASA urges legislators to provide needed funding

We urge our legislators to recognize the critical role CASA of Lincoln County plays and to provide the necessary funding and resources to support our mission.