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…
GOP candidates bowing to Israeli policy demands
Acceptable dissent doesn't include opposition to War on Terror
Montana primary will be open in '16
Foundation helps those who help us
Citizens need to get involved in local government
Celebrate fall with T. Scot Wilburn and his band
We can make the future bright through gritty steps
The old Timbuk3 song said, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” As a principal, I am very confident that we call all agree that we want a bright future for our young people. The facts are that we can all …
Direct support professionals make a difference in lives
Direct Support Professionals’ Week is September 13-19. Direct Support Professionals are the frontline workers and the backbone of Achievements. The work they do is essential to providing long-term support and servi…
Celebrate Lynn Zimmerman's retirement Sept. 18
When Lynn Zimmerman started working at the Lincoln County Library in Libby on Sept. 14, 1994, her first thought was that the work was “overwhelming.” However, the Library Director who hired Lynn, Greta Chapman, kne…
People just don't understand Libby's complex past issues
Recently there have been several articles about attorney Allan Payne in a local newspaper. These articles somewhat attempt to pose a critical view of his representation of various local agencies.
An open letter to law enforcement
In today’s violent anti-police climate we just wanted to write you and your families an open letter, representative to all the wonderful and brave police officers in this nation. A letter that I hope you will pass…
Care and share to help Lincoln County
If you’re on Facebook, and probably other social media as well, you can help Lincoln County prosper.
Second chances
I was reading the article about Terry Watson. We have all made mistakes, but have learned from them.
Americans must choose future path
Is America’s political system controlled by a small financial elite? One former president thinks so.
Payne hired to represent county
We wanted to take this opportunity to clarify a recent article in The Western News concerning Allan Payne’s representation of Lincoln County in matters relating to Stinger Welding.