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Familiar names vie for Libby county commissioner seat
Libby area Republicans will pick between two men with plenty of previous experience as local elected officials to …
2017 Troy Mayoral Election
In anticipation of Election Day, The Western News posed seven questions to the three candidates for mayor of Troy. One candidate — Dallas Carr — is a current c…
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In anticipation of Election Day, The Western News posed seven questions to the four candidates for the three open seats on the City Council. Three candidates —…
Libby Chamber hosting City Council candidates forum Monday
Libby voters on Monday can meet and ask questions of the four people running for three open seats on the City Council at a forum hosted by the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce.
Gianforte hires four 'key' staffers
The office of congressman-elect Greg Gianforte announced Monday the hiring of four staff members for his House office.
Candidates file for area mayoral and city council races
With the passing of Monday’s deadline to file for local mayoral and city council races, a list of candidates has emerged.
As I travel across Montana I listen
It is critical that Washington listens to Montanans during important debates about heath care, jobs, infrastructure, agriculture and veterans.
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Sixty-five percent of 6,835 Lincoln County voters cast their ballot for Greg Gianforte in Thursday’s special election.
Former city attorney faces censure for buying client's property
Kalispell attorney faces censure for buying the property of two clients after filing liens for failure to pay attorney’s fees
Local after school programs brace for budget cuts
The Federal government’s new budget proposal would cut funding to after school programs financed through 21st century grants, which come under an umbrella gran…
City Council member resigns
During the city council meeting on Monday, Libby Mayor Brent Teske announced that Janelle Campbell, who’s served on the Libby City Council for almost six month…
Mail ballot gains commissioners' approval
On May 15, the Lincoln County Commissioners signed a resolution to hold a mail ballot election for the Special Federal Election to replace U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke if Senate Bill 305 is approved.
City councilman's residency comes to a vote
By BETHANY ROLFSON
Daylight saving time sparks debate in Lincoln County
Most are accustomed to daylight saving changes in the spring and fall. Some grumble about the jet lagged feeling and time confusion that comes with the change, but accept it nonetheless.
Health care proposal would preserve Libby care
The U.S. Congressional Republicans’ repeal-and-replace bill that throws out core provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act preserves special provisions for Libby asbestos victims, Sen. Steve Daines’ office said…
Sen. Vincent lists future, sponsored and approved bills
A recent bill was passed 50-0 in the Montana Senate that provides further structure and funding to operations and management for Libby’s superfund site.