Vote yes for I-186 and clean water

One of the things I’m proudest of about Montana is that our constitution asserts clean air and clean water are our birthright. Those of us who live here are accustomed to these truths; they inform our daily actions, and our values, Likewise, people who visit come here believing — knowing — Montana is a better place than wherever they were before.

Montana should be included in updating the 1964 Columbia River Treaty

Our lands and homes were taken from us and destroyed. Our way of life was stolen and drowned. It was a disaster for life along the old Kootenai River and neighboring mountainsides. More doom could come from the Columbia River Treaty.

Millions in opioid settlement funds sit untouched as overdose deaths rise

Montana began receiving millions of dollars to invest in efforts to combat the opioid crisis, much of that money remains untouched...

Legals for October, 28 2022

Legals March 3, 2017

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Estate MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Tyler Roland Boswell Deceased Cause No. DP-17-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa-tive 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 be either mailed to Brenda D. Goe, the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 23rd day of January 2017 s/Brenda D. Goe Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By: s/C Mark Hash Published in The Western News Feb. 17, 24 and Mar 3, 2017 MNAXLP

Guest Column: Youth access to alcohol hurts all Montanans

In Montana, underage drinking is often thought of as a “rite of passage” that every teen goes through. It is seen as a harmless pastime.

Big game harvest numbers down in Western Montana

While harvest numbers are lower for white-tailed and mule deer in Northwest Montana, elk are on par with 2022.

Legals for June, 28 2022

FWP news and briefs Proposed changes to deer hunting regulations, hunting closures

FWP proposing changes to deer hunting regulations

Legals January 11, 2019

Laura Christoffersen CHRISTOFFERSEN & KNIERIM, P.C. 212 Broadway P.O. Box 650 Culbertson, MT 59218 Telephone: (406) 787-5700 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY MATTHEW J. CUFFE, JUDGE WESTERN COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, -vs- CHRIS M. COTE, Defendant. Cause No. DV-18-68_ SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT CHRIS M. COTE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served on you, and to 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 or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This summons is issued to recover judgment and deliver possession of items of collateral as described in the Complaint filed herein. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court, the 14TH day of DECEMBER , 2018. _ TRICIA BROOKS CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT By JEN BROWN Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News December 28, 2018 January 4, 11, 2019 MNAXLP

Montana Supreme Court blocks permit for proposed copper mine

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that a proposed silver and copper mine must seek new permission from the state to continue pursuing a mineral deposit near Libby.

Instances of abuse, violence and misconduct are unacceptable to law enforcement leaders

Guns or marijuana, but not both

While marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on New Year’s Day, a key federal agency has confirmed a fact underreported in coverage of the state’s new marijuana program: It remains illegal under federal law for individuals to simultaneously possess marijuana or marijuana products and firearms, and penalties for violating that law are severe.

Trooper Lewis Johnson continues recovery in Colorado

Johnson, an 8-year MHP veteran, suffered life-threatening injuries when he was run over by a Rexford man sought by law enforcement on Feb. 16 in the Lake Koocanusa Bridge area.

Lloyd Charles “Chuck” Evans

Lloyd Charles “Chuck” Evans

Court order changes wolf hunting season near Glacier, Yellowstone

The order does not affect seasons in other Wildlife Management Units in Region 1 (Northwest Montana).

Spring turkey, bear seasons open Saturday

It is lawful to use hounds to train and/or hunt for spring black bears in some areas. See page 4 of the black bear hunting regulations for more information.

Montana proposes dropping wolf hunt quota significantly

FWP said the wolf population has dropped in the last two years, and it believes the new quota will keep wolves at a healthy and sustainable population per state law.

Logan Health and Billings Clinic merger will be official on Sept. 1

The proposal to combine the two organizations was met with approval by regulators and the new health care system will work through the necessary logistics in the next year or two, officials said.

State completes elk, deer hunter opinion surveys

However, many resident elk hunters shared their concerns about a variety of elk hunting related issues, including hunting access on private land and too few elk on public lands. Crowding in the field was also a concern.