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March 7, 2014 12:15 p.m.

Flathead tribes to pay $18.3 million for Kerr Dam

POLSON — The Salish and Kootenai tribes would have to pay nearly $18.3 million to acquire a northwestern Montana hydroelectric dam from PPL Montana, an arbitration panel has determined.

Fuller plays DB in all-star contest
June 23, 2009 midnight

Fuller plays DB in all-star contest

Libby High School’s Joel Fuller played in the defensive backfield for the Montana all-stars in the 16th annual Knights of Columbus Badlands Bowl on Saturday in Miles City.

January 23, 2024 7 a.m.

Montana judges support Flathead's Wilson for state Supreme Court

This year, Montanans will elect two new Justices to our state’s highest court. Chief Justice Mike McGrath and Associate Justice Dirk Sandefer have announced their retirements at the end of 2024.

Keith Orville Nelson
July 25, 2017 4 a.m.

Keith Orville Nelson

Keith Orville Nelson, 85, of Polson died peacefully in his sleep on July 5, 2017 with Jeri (Morigeau) Nelson, his wife of 65 years, by his side. Keith was born November 28, 1931 to Naomi and Frank Nelson at Crow Agency, Montana. He graduated from Dixon High School in Dixon, Montana in 1951 after which he served his country during the Korean War. Keith earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Montana College, now Montana State University, in 1960.

Walter "Wally" J. Hume Jr.
February 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Walter "Wally" J. Hume Jr.

Walter "Wally" J. Hume Jr.

November 14, 2014 11:05 a.m.

Museum protects future by preserving past

Last year, 11 million visitors came to Montana.  While the reasons they chose Big Sky Country as their vacation destination are as varied as our landscape, it’s safe to say some of them were drawn by the gold rush history of Bannack and Virginia City, and the lore of Montana’s vigilantes who sprang from a boom-town frontier environment that lacked a justice system.

February 28, 2025 7 a.m.

Senate Dems Are Putting Montanans First — Federal Delegation Should Do the Same

How can we invest in Montana’s future if the very programs that create opportunity are on the chopping block?

April 22, 2025 7 a.m.

From legislative secrecy to Constitutional sunlight

It was 1971 when, at 23, I took my seat in the Montana House of Representatives – the youngest member.

Musical All-Staters
October 13, 2011 12:06 p.m.

Musical All-Staters

Two students at Libby High School were accepted to the 2011 Montana All-State Band. They are William Lee, trombone, and Macaulie Casey, alto saxophone. They will travel to Billings for two days of rehearsal along with the other most talented high school musicians in Montana. The performance will be held in Billings on Oct. 21 in conjunction with the Montana State Music Educators Conference.

Montana’s third leading cause of death in 2020 was COVID-19
November 9, 2021 7 a.m.

Montana’s third leading cause of death in 2020 was COVID-19

COVID-19 associated deaths were the third leading cause of death in Montana last year, and the same ranking likely will hold true for 2021, according to a new report released by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.

June 20, 2017 4 a.m.

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission seeks comments

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several items for public comment at their June meeting. Comment on the following items will be accepted until 5 p.m. July 16. Final adoption of the proposed items will not be before the regular August commission meeting.

August 2, 2022 7 a.m.

Lincoln County woman named to state advisory council

Kathleen Johnson of Fortine has been named for northwest Montana out of the Lincoln County Conservation District.

May 21, 2019 4 a.m.

Libby senior receives prestigious scholarship

Libby High School senior Jayden Winslow is one of 230 graduates statewide to be offered the Montana University System Honor Scholarship.

July 2, 2021 7 a.m.

State lawmaker announces bid for Montana's new US House seat

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Democratic state lawmaker Laurie Bishop announced Thursday a bid for the second U.S. House seat that was awarded to Montana earlier this year.

August 3, 2021 7 a.m.

Major landowners close off access

Large landholders in northwest Montana, including Stimson Lumber Co., are closing off access in the wake of drought, hot temperatures and increased wildfire risk.

Libby welcomes Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
August 26, 2022 7 a.m.

Libby welcomes Montana Shakespeare in the Parks

An estimated crowd of 200 enjoyed the performance of mistaken identity and an unintended love triangle.

February 20, 2018 3 a.m.

Montana: Please support arts funding

To the State of Montana:

September 14, 2018 4 a.m.

Five Montana mayors support I-186

(Editor’s note: This letter was previously attributed to Tom Reed of Trout Unlimited in error. Read Tom Reed’s letter

January 26, 2018 3 a.m.

My plan to serve Montana in 2018

At the start of the New Year many Montanans make New Year’s resolutions. Maybe it’s to spend time with family, put more money into savings, or enjoy our world-class public lands a little more. As your Senator, my resolution is to continue to bring your input back from the Treasure State to the U.S. Senate.

September 18, 2018 4 a.m.

I-186 is a Montana-style solution to a Montana problem

To the editor: