Recognizing Montana's community health centers

This week marks National Health Center Week and there is no better way to recognize the work of Montana’s Community Health Centers than to tell the story of our patients.

I-185 is more big government

Growing the size of government to fix a problem caused by government is like trying to dig yourself out of a hole. That is exactly what Ballot Initiative 185 would do. On the steps of the Capitol in 2015, the proponents of Medicaid Expansion rallied supporters under the banner of “70,000 Can’t Wait.” They were referring to the number of Montanans estimated to be enrolled in the Medicaid Expansion program by 2022.

Montana's greatest wonder: The Missouri River

“… by every rule of nomenclature, the Missouri being the main stream and the upper Mississippi the tributary, the name of the former should have been given precedence, and the great-river should have been called Missouri from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico.”

Legals May 5, 2017

James T. Carr CARR LAW FIRM, P.C. 611 Pleasant - P.O. Box 1257 Miles City, Montana 59301 Phone: (406) 234-4569 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY _________________ Cause No. DV-17-54 _________ ERIC J. BASHORE, Plaintiff, vs. ANDARGE ANTON EKHOLT, LINCOLN COUNTY TREASURER, Lincoln County, Montana, and all other persons unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property described in the Complaint or any part thereof adverse to Plaintiff's ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of dower, inchoate or accrued, and the unknown heirs, grantees and devisees of any of the above-named Defendants who may be deceased, and the wife of any heir or devisee, if married, and the successors of any named corporation, and the unknown owners of said real property, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION __________________________THE STATE OF MONTANASENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHERPERSONS UNKNOWN: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, and file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear and answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That said action is brought for the purposes of quieting title to the land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 1, Elysian Estates, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #6888 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 20TH_day of April, 2017. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 28, May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals for April, 13 2021

Senate Bill would front load planning process in Montana

Senate Bill 382 would require additional planning by local governments, rework how and when residents can participate in planning decisions and, supporters say, make it easier to build the housing necessary to accommodate rapid population growth.

State declines millions in federal food assistance for children

The decision brings the total amount of dollars to address hunger Montana has left on the table to more than $135 million since 2021, according to the Montana Budget and Policy Center.

Legals November 17, 2017

Joseph D. Houston Christian, Samson, & Jones, PLLC Attorneys at Law 310 W. Spruce Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 721-7772 jhouston@csjlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY RML MONTANA LLC, Plaintiff, v. JOAN E. GRAHAM and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff's ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff's title, whether the claim or possible claim is present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-17-216 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title in this action which is filed in the office of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons for Publication, or such other period as may be specified by law, exclusive of the day of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in judgment against you be default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A filing fee must accompany the answer. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 6 in Block 3 of Mahoney Tracts according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. DATED this 8TH day of November, 2017. Clerk of District Court By J.Lafond,__________________ Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News November 17, 24 December 1, 2017 MNAXLP

Chasing the curve As budgets churn, can Montana get its mentally ill care before they hit crisis?

(Editor’s note: This story is the first of a three-part report for

Legals for June, 2 2023

Legals December 4, 2018

Notice of Needs Assessment Public Hearing Monday December 17th, 2018 6:00pm City of Libby, Montana 952 East Spruce Street The City of Libby, Montana will hold a public hearing on Monday December 17th, 2018 at 6:00pm at the City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. This hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the needs and priorities of the City of Libby residents in the areas of Housing and Neighborhood Renewals, Public Facilities and Infrastructure, and Economic Development. Comments are being solicited on the needs within our community to provide an opportunity to discuss projects that are being considered to address those needs as well as to assist the City of Libby to develop a Capital Improvement Plan. Also, being presented are the eligibility requirements for competitive grants and loan programs for funding of projects as related to housing, public facilities and infrastructure, and economic development. The focus will be on how the City can further address the needs of low to moderate income families, upgrade water and sewer infrastructure, other infrastructure needs in the community and how the City can partake in the development of economic development projects that can result in job creation and retention. Specific agency programs discussed will include, but are not limited to those, of the Montana Department of Commerce Programs (HOME, Community Development Block Grant, Big Sky Trust Funds, and Treasure State Endowment Program), Montana Department of Natural Resource (DNRC) specifically infrastructure programs within the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan program, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD), and other federal and state programs that could be potential resources for the City of Libby and Community. Grant and Loan guidelines, deadlines for applications and amounts available will be given at this public hearing to the extent of information available from funding agencies at the time of this public hearing. Outline of eligibility for such grants or loans are necessary to participate in the public hearing process and make any needs or projects known in order to assist appropriate authorities in establishing priorities relative to their support for such projects. This public hearing meets the requirements of the first of two that may be required on any project submitted to the state for funding. Comments may be given orally at this hearing or submitted in writing to the City of Libby PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923 through January 7th, 2018. Comment Sheets are provided and will be available at the City Hall as well as shared on the City of Libby's website through an electronic survey system. The City of Libby makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing accommodations must notify the City of Libby Manager Jim Hammons at 406-293-2731 no later than December 13th, 2018 to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. Or write your requested to PO Box 1428, Libby MT 59923 attention Jim Hammons. Published In The Western News December 4, 7, 11, 14, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals for October, 2 2020

State GOP lawmakers blast Daines over water compact

A historic water-rights agreement between the federal government and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes became law on Sunday, as President Donald Trump reluctantly signed a $2.3 trillion spending bill that included the pact as well as a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.

Legals for March, 3 2020

Legals for July, 14 2023

Legals May 15, 2018

INVITATION TO BID LINCOLN COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY KOOTENAI BUSINESS PARK FIRE DEBRIS CLEANUP PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Port Authority of Lincoln County, Montana will receive bids for the Asbestos Containing Fire Debris Cleanup of the former SK Fingerjoint Facility. The project is located within the property boundaries of the Kootenai Business Park, approximately 500 feet southeast of the eastern end of East Spruce Street in Libby, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Kootenai Business Park Fire Debris Cleanup Project" must be delivered to Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, Montana 59923, at or before 11:00 a.m., local time, Friday, May 25, 2018. All Bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the following locations: Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT (406) 293-8406; WGM Group, 431 1st Avenue West, Kalispell MT (406) 756-4848, and designated Plans Exchanges. Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from WGM Group or Lincoln County Port Authority at the addresses listed above upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, payable to WGM Group for each set of documents. Prospective bidders must obtain or request Contract Documents no later than 3 days prior to bid opening. All sealed bids must be submitted on original forms. Copies of the Contract Documents obtained from other sources shall not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within fourteen (14) days following the notice of award, enter into a formal contract for completion of the project. Bid security shall be payable to Lincoln County Port Authority and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States, as cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. No bid shall be considered that does not carry the bidder's Montana Contractor's Registration Number on the bid form. A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of the Lincoln County Port Authority located at 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT commencing at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Completion of the work is required within 33 calendar days after commencement on approximately June 18, 2018 and according to the construction schedule to be determined after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions at $500.00 per calendar day, in addition to any damages required under the Contractor Reimbursed Engineering Costs Section of the Supplementary Conditions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Lincoln County Port Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Port Authority. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by Lincoln County Port Authority. Dated this 11th day of May 2018. Lincoln County Port Authority Lincoln County, Montana By Executive Director Tina Oliphant Published In The Western News May 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals May 22, 2018

INVITATION TO BID LINCOLN COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY KOOTENAI BUSINESS PARK FIRE DEBRIS CLEANUP PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Port Authority of Lincoln County, Montana will receive bids for the Asbestos Containing Fire Debris Cleanup of the former SK Fingerjoint Facility. The project is located within the property boundaries of the Kootenai Business Park, approximately 500 feet southeast of the eastern end of East Spruce Street in Libby, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Kootenai Business Park Fire Debris Cleanup Project" must be delivered to Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, Montana 59923, at or before 11:00 a.m., local time, Friday, May 25, 2018. All Bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the following locations: Lincoln County Port Authority, 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT (406) 293-8406; WGM Group, 431 1st Avenue West, Kalispell MT (406) 756-4848, and designated Plans Exchanges. Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from WGM Group or Lincoln County Port Authority at the addresses listed above upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, payable to WGM Group for each set of documents. Prospective bidders must obtain or request Contract Documents no later than 3 days prior to bid opening. All sealed bids must be submitted on original forms. Copies of the Contract Documents obtained from other sources shall not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within fourteen (14) days following the notice of award, enter into a formal contract for completion of the project. Bid security shall be payable to Lincoln County Port Authority and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States, as cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. No bid shall be considered that does not carry the bidder's Montana Contractor's Registration Number on the bid form. A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of the Lincoln County Port Authority located at 60 Port BLVD Suite T3, Libby, MT commencing at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Completion of the work is required within 33 calendar days after commencement on approximately June 18, 2018 and according to the construction schedule to be determined after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions at $500.00 per calendar day, in addition to any damages required under the Contractor Reimbursed Engineering Costs Section of the Supplementary Conditions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Lincoln County Port Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Port Authority. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by Lincoln County Port Authority. Dated this 11th day of May 2018. Lincoln County Port Authority Lincoln County, Montana By Executive Director Tina Oliphant Published In The Western News May 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP

Great Falls seeks to sever ties with co-op

Associated Press

Fires prompt emergency declaration in Montana

Montana was under a state of emergency Monday as firefighters battled several huge blazes, including one northeast of Missoula that had burned more than 28 square miles and was within a mile of homes.

DEQ offers grants dispersed under federal Clean Water Act

Categories include restoration, outreach

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a Fiscal Year 2013 call for grant applications under Section 319(h) of the Federal Clean Water Act.