Libraries serve vital roles, deserve full funding

As the Board of the Montana Library Association, it is our responsibility to open a dialogue about the 2017 Executive and Legislative cuts to State Agencies including the Montana State Library. We must also speak out about HB 261 reductions to the state’s public libraries, and the real impact to the people in our state and more specifically, the library patrons in Montana.

New pass designed to prevent spread of invasive aquatic species

Montana’s quest to prevent the infestation of lakes and streams by zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species features new provisions for visiting nonresident boaters and anglers. The 2019 Montana Legislature reduced the fee nonresident anglers pay for the Angler Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass. Nonresident anglers will pay $7.50 instead of the $15 fee charged last year. Also, nonresident youth under the age of 16 will be exempt from purchasing the Angler AIS Prevention Pass. The AIS Prevention Pass fee is included in the purchase of fishing licenses. New this year, nonresidents launching watercraft in Montana must purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention Pass.

Sen. Tester supports Montana trade

I am a third-generation farmer and rancher in Montana. My family has a long history of working the land and raising cattle. I understand full well the negative impact low commodity prices have on agriculture and the communities that rely on agriculture to survive. The ag economy of the United States is in increasing trouble, and one only needs to see the following stats to understand this.

The battle for the Republican party's soul

Letter to the Editor,

Texas man sentenced after stealing $100,000 from smaller Montana banks

Waldon targeted rural areas because they were a “little ‘country’ and the bank process was slower than in Texas.”

Gianforte appoints Christy Clark to lead Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Clark will take the top leadership position at FWP following the retirement of Director Dustin Temple.

Montana State gets first NCAA Tournament trip since '96

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Xavier Bishop scored 19 points to help Montana State advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 26 years as the Bobcats routed Northern Colorado 87-66 in the Big Sky Conference tournament championship game on Saturday night.

Unemployment rate sets record low

Montana’s unemployment rate fell in March to a new record low of 2.3%.

Tracks set to reopen following Paradise train derailment

According to Montana Rail Link spokesperson Andy Garland, train traffic was expected to resume Thursday afternoon.

Selenium standards

The BC Premier resigned to join the Teck Board. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau declined an IJC Committee to study transboundary pollution. Montana has no jobs threatened by the selenium limits, all we get is more pollution.

PIP Montana Sky

Montana Sky West family, employees and kids, Painting it Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Remington buys Kalispell gun manufacturer

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — Remington Arms Co. has acquired a northwestern Montana manufacturer of firearm barrels and actions.

Turkey permits; season begins April 14

Montana’s spring male turkey hunting season begins April 14.

Montana marijuana sales total $73M so far this year

Montana’s recreational cannabis sales through the first quarter of the market’s first year are outpacing projections and it’s not even tourism season yet.

Legals for April, 25 2023

Public radio grant to expand coverage to Libby

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Montana Public Radio three federal grants to expand coverage to Libby and Polson and improve service in the north Flathead area, officials announced last week.

Avalanche advisory issued for northwest Montana

An urgent avalanche warning was issued Wednesday afternoon for mountain ranges in Northwest Montana.

Kenneth Neal (Ken, Kenny) Thompson

Kenneth Neal (Ken, Kenny) Thompson

Legals January 12, 2018

Karl K. Rudbach RAMLOW & RUDBACH PLLP 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ROY CLIFFORD ADAMS, Deceased. DP-17-111 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP, 542 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated January 4, 2018. /s/ Kenneth Adams, Personal Representative RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP By: Karl K. Rudbach 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 Published In The Western News January 5, 12, 19, 2018 MNAXLP

Vote Matt Cuffe, Dirk Sandefur for district, state judge seats

Much attention has been paid this election cycle to the presidential race but a couple of local races may have a more direct impact on the lives of Lincoln County and Montana residents. Those races include the Lincoln County District Court Judge position and the open Montana Supreme Court seat.