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County commissioners OK cost of living pay increases
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

County commissioners OK cost of living pay increases

The county received a total of $12 million in federal money from the Local Consistency and Tribal Fund in fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Some of the money from it was used to help balance this year’s budget. Hammons said the hope for the rest of the money is to invest it.

April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby tennis sweeps season opener over Bigfork

Tyler Andersen took care of Andrew Kingery in short order, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 2 singles.

Flathead fire crews battle massive blaze at local hotel
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

Flathead fire crews battle massive blaze at local hotel

Flames had engulfed a large portion of the structure...

Sandy Michelsen
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

Sandy Michelsen

Sandy Michelsen

April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

No support for sewer, water rate increase in Libby

Business owners, landlords and renters shared their concerns passionately with city councilors, Mayor Peggy Williams and City Administrator Sam Sikes.

April 12, 2024 midnight

Legals for April, 12 2024

Birth announcement
April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Birth announcement

Family Birth Services is pleased to announce the birth of...

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair April 11 at Flathead Co. Fairgrounds

The fair kicks off with a high school and college student career fair from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Feds seek injunction against former Libby man accused of fraud in Washington

The complaint, filed April 2 in the District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, is against Donald J. Taylor, a former IRS revenue agent and registered enrolled agent.

Libby man accused of fraud pleads not guilty
April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of fraud pleads not guilty

Benjamin R. Swanson, 38, is accused of three felonies, including two counts of exploitation of an incapacitated person or vulnerable adult, and theft by embezzlement.

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Sheriff's Office blotter

Deputies handled two reports of threats being made in Libby. One was on Crossway Avenue and the other in the 500 block of California Avenue.

John Dinkins
April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

John Dinkins

John Dinkins

Montana asbestos pollution victims take BNSF to court
April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Montana asbestos pollution victims take BNSF to court

The vermiculite was shipped by rail from Libby for use as insulation in homes and businesses across the U.S.

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Kalispell woman dies after being struck on U.S. 2

According to the report, the driver was traveling west on U.S. 2 when the car struck the deceased on a dark stretch of road that wasn’t in a designated crosswalk.

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Montana Supreme court rules voter restriction laws passed in ’21 unconstitutional

Laws would have restricted Election Day voting, college and university ID, ballot collection.

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Feds approve Montana’s plan to expand broadband access

The plan is intended to serve as a guide for the state’s efforts to narrow the digital divide. Montana ranks lowest in the country in internet access, with rural communities struggling with access the most.

April 9, 2024 midnight

Legals for April, 9 2024

Brian D. Sylvia
April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Brian D. Sylvia

Brian D. Sylvia

April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Nearly half of senior Congressional staffers contemplate leaving, primarily due to safety concerns.

George “Bill” William Schachle III
April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

George “Bill” William Schachle III

George “Bill” William Schachle III