Letters to the Editor
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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…
Thanks for plowing us out
To the editor: The Libby Youth Center and its 363 registered youths sincerely thank Pioneer Auto for snow-plowing our parking area. They have generously enabled access for volunteers and youths to come to the Libby…
Thank you for helping find Butch
To the editor: The Steiger family would like to thank all who were involved in the search for Butch on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10. Due to all the caring and dedicated people that helped in the search, Butch was found safe …
Release wilderness study areas
Support S-2206, a bill that would finally release WSAs around the state of Montana from wilderness consideration.
Stop keeping society's secrets
I just finished reading “I Can’t Breath!” by H.M. Bowker. It was like walking down Libby streets again. When I lived there, I didn’t know asbestos was a killer and that so many people were sick or died because of i…
Look to past to see our future
At long last the dream will soon come true. A new era of taxation will trickle down upon us. Massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations will, we are told, cause a rising tide that will float all our boats. W…
Thankful for a generous community
What amazing people in this community of ours!
SK Fingerjoint appreciates the community's support
SK Fingerjoint wants to thank our community for all the love and support they have shown to us during this trying time. Nothing can ever prepare you for a tragedy of this nature, but having so much community suppor…
Sen. Roy Moore 'a Bible-waving pimp'
Leigh Corfman says Roy Moore molested her when she was 14. I have not read that she is seeking fame or money. My impression is that she wants her story heard to change the dirty double standard that powerful and in…
Thankful for agreement between county and coalition
Here in Libby, the Kootenai National Forest has shaped our history of logging, outdoor recreation and the high quality of life that we all enjoy by living here. We have vast open spaces and beautiful mountains righ…
Join us for candlelight service
Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member; it may be a time that has always been difficult.
Robert W. Burns
Robert W. Burns, 83, died on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2017 at his home in Troy of natural causes. He was born on Aug. 21, 1934 at Monterey Park, California to Milton and Flossie C. Elliott.
Thanks to a departing librarian
Troy Friends of the Library want to say thank you and good luck to our librarian of 10 years, Stacy Walenter.
How did Sen. Llew Jones get the job?
I am grateful to Republicans who successfully held the line against raising taxes during the special session.
Protect net neutrality
Protect net neutrality. Neutrality on the internet is the only way to allow democratic participation in communication, education, employment, community and public service, and to access to health, safety and other …
Thank you for supporting KVP Habitat for Humanity
Kootenai Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity would like to thank The Western News for your coverage of the fundraiser we just had at Rosauers. Folks came to the store knowing what was going on.