Will Montana’s congressional candidates accept their election results?

Election denialism remains a major force in American politics. Montana Free Press asked all Montana candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives this year if they will accept the certified results of their elections.

Montana officials praise carbon regulation stay

Gov. Gianforte launches property tax task force, announces members

In November 2022, the DOR told the Montana Legislature the amount it would need to lower tax rates for residential properties to keep taxes neutral in light of significant increases in reappraisals, some 46% on average. But the legislature, led by a Republican supermajority, did not do so.

Legals May 16, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1. Property. This Notice concerns the following described real property (the "Property") located in Lincoln County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land located in the SE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 26 North, Range 27 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana, as shown and described on CS#835, records of Lincoln County, Montana. 2. Deed of Trust. The Grantor named below executed and delivered to the Beneficiary named below a Deed of Trust covering the Property. The Deed of Trust is described as follows: Date: March 17, 2011 Grantor: Charles T. Metcalf, aka Charles Tod Metcalf, Howard F. Metcalf and Gertrude M. Metcalf Trustee: C. Mark Hash Beneficiary: Glacier Bank Recorded in the records of Lincoln County, Montana, as follows: Date: March 28, 2011 Time: 2:19 p.m. Instrument No: 231750 Book: 336 Page: 361 3. Note. The Deed of Trust was given to secure payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $58,653.18 from Grantor to the Beneficiary. The Promissory Note is dated March 17, 2011. Said Promissory Note was modified by a Change in Terms Agreement dated October 19, 2015. 4. Substitute Trustee. Randall S. Ogle, an attorney living in Kalispell, Montana, was substituted as trustee by a written document recorded in the records of Lincoln County, Montana, as follows: Date: February 10, 2017 Instrument No: 267553 Book: 366 Page: 550 5. Default. Grantor, or their successors in interest, have defaulted under the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust in that they failed to pay the entire balance due and owing on said Promissory Note when due, the amount of said default being $57,964.83, including penalty, interest and late fees to February 3, 2017, plus all taxes, penalty and interest due thereafter. 6. Amount Owing. The amount owing under the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust is the sum of $57,964.03, plus interest at the rate of 6.00% per annum from February 2, 2017, to the date of payment, plus all taxes, penalty and interest, costs and attorneys fees which are allowed by law. 7. Acceleration. Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust and the undersigned Substitute Trustee have elected and do hereby elect to consider all principal and interest to be immediately due and payable in consequence of the default of Grantor under the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. 8. Notice of Sale: Notice is hereby given that the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustee hereby elect to sell or cause to be sold the Property described above to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. The sale will be held at the following date, time and place: Date: July 11, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Lincoln County Courthouse entrance The Substitute Trustee will sell the property at public auction to the highest bidder, in cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of the sale. DATED this 27th day of February, 2017. OGLE & WORM, PLLP By: Randall S. Ogle Substitute Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) :ss. County of Flathead ) On this 27th day of February, 2017, before me the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared RANDALL S. OGLE, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year first above written. Amy C. Saltz______ Notary Public for the State of Montana Published In The Western News May 16, 23, 30, 2017 MNAXLP

FWP updates and briefs

2019 Deer, Elk, Antelope regulations available on FWP website

Kootenai economy falls below statewide growth

Cuffe

Libby native Matt Cuffe officially filed for the office of District Court Judge in the 19th Montana Judicial District for Lincoln County. He is a shareholder with Worden Thane P.C. in Missoula, Montana and has 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer.

Gianforte declares fire emergency as dry conditions persist

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Greg Gianforte declared Wednesday a statewide fire emergency in Montana as the state faces abnormally dry conditions.

Montana gets federal grant to retrain laid off lumber workers

Lincoln County eligible for grant money.

Lawmakers to be polled on special session to investigate Montana elections

The Montana Secretary of State will poll state legislators over the next month on whether they want to convene a special session to investigate the state’s elections systems.

Trappers reminded of requirement for online course, in-person field day

The remaining field day in Region 1 is Oct. 15 in Kalispell.

Gasbuddy update

Montana, MT, March 20- Average retail gasoline prices in Montana have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.36/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Montana. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.29/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Legals February 12, 2019

Ben A. Snipes Kovacich Snipes, P.C. P. 0. Box 2325 Great Falls, Montana 59403 (406) 761-5595 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANETTE CHRISTINE FISHER, Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-19-14 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 Phillip Fisher, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Kovacich Snipes, P.C., 725 3rd Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana 59401, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 29th day of January, 2019 Phillip Fisher, Personal Representative Published In The Western News February 5, 12, 19, 2019 MNAXLP

Modern learning depends on high-speed internet

The importance of having access to high-speed broadband Internet has never been greater for Montana students. When they graduate and enter the job market, they will need a deep knowledge of technology and the ability to learn new skills quickly. Technology is increasingly used in all aspects of student learning.

Defending Montana from harmful tariffs

Montana farmers and ranchers raise some of the best products in the world. Grain, beef, barley, and other crops grown in Lincoln County are in high-demand in dozens of countries in Asia and North America.

Avian Influenza Reported in Montana

H5N2 Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a hunter-harvested, mallard duck in Fergus County. At this time there have been no additional detections of avian influenza in Montana in either wild or domestic birds.

Feds decide not to list Sage-grouse

Legals October 2, 2018

GRANT S. SNELL CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 1667 Whitefish Stage Road P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY Hon. Matthew Cuffe District Court Judge IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS TROTMAN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-18-78 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to KENNETH TROTMAN, Personal Representative, certified mail, return receipt requested, at c/o Grant S. Snell, Crowley Fleck PLLP, PO Box 759, Kalispell, Montana 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated August 30, 2018. KENNETH TROTMAN Personal Representative Douglas Trotman Estate CROWLEY FLECK PLLP P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 By GRANT S. SNELL Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News September 18, 25, October 2, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals for January, 19 2024

Judge rules that Montana’s wolf hunt will continue

Abbott says groups didn’t prove state wolf population would be irreparably harmed by new hunting rule.