Montana DEQ asks public for climate plan suggestions

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality announced earlier this month that it has received a $3 million federal grant to generate a plan to reduce Montana’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Grizzly bears still trapped in their own end zone

On the whole, grizzly bears are still limited to about 2% of their former numbers and 2% of their former range.

Legals for July, 4 2023

Montana ends unemployment pay boost amid worker shortage

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana is ending its participation in the federal unemployment program that gives people extra weekly unemployment benefit payments as the state struggles with a worker shortage, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday.

Legals January 4, 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

Governor signs liability shield, intends to lift mask rule

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Saying he will lift a statewide mask requirement later this week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday intended to protect businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits.

Don't burn up the general fund

Firefighting, as observed repeatedly during the recent special session of the Montana Legislature, ain't what it used to be. But how firefighting is paid for in the state budget is what it used to be, and the disparity has created a growing virus of subsidy in the state's tax system.

Guest Column: Talking wild turkey

First-time turkey hunters have some serious research to do in a short period of time, if they haven’t already begun. Montana’s spring turkey season opened April 10 and runs to May 16.

Housing costs emerge as key to Montana's labor shortage

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's economy has largely healed from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic but is facing a labor shortage fueled partly by a lack of affordable housing, economists said Wednesday.

Montana school districts hit $1 million cap on tax credits for public school donations in mere minutes.

A program offering a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to Montana public schools reached its $1 million limit within minutes of launching this month, with nine school districts claiming credits on behalf of 23 individual donors.

FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks closed a deal Tuesday afternoon to purchase 772 acres of prime wildlife habitat along the Flathead River just east of Columbia Falls from the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., and its parent company, Glencore.

Montana senators vote to block vaccine rule for private businesses

Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester crossed party lines Wednesday to support a resolution that blocks a federal rule requiring vaccines or weekly testing for workers at private businesses with 100 or more employees.

Dems seek investigation of AG's possible 'abuse of power'

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Democratic leaders in the Montana Legislature are asking for an investigation into whether the attorney general abused his power by sending a Montana Highway Patrol trooper to a Helena hospital over a complaint from the family of a COVID-19 patient.

BLM rule proposes to put conservation on ‘equal footing’ with other uses

A conservation organization called the proposal a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to improve the condition of public land. An oil-and-gas group argued that the agency is overstepping its authority.

Libby to host property tax meeting; rebates available soon

The City of Libby’s Ponderosa Room, located at 952 E. Spruce St., will host a forum from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13.

Libby lawmaker’s e-bike bill advances in key House floor vote

During a Thursday afternoon floor session, House Bill 261 sponsor Rep. Steve Gunderson, R-Libby, said his bill would help Montana catch up to other states by establishing a regulatory framework for electrically assisted bicycles, or e-bikes.

Elk, deer poachers sentenced for several violations

An investigation eventually uncovered offenses by eight men, most of them non-residents.

The goose hisses

Because of the biennial reappraisal of residential property most Montanans are faced with huge increases in the values of their homes and the Montana Department of Revenue has done its best to get our attention.

New lawsuit filed to challenge Montanore mine permitting

Hecla Mining Company faces another lawsuit regarding its proposed Montanore mine, this one challenging a wastewater discharge permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality that the plaintiffs say will threaten endangered bull trout and other fish.

Yaak School featured in new book about one-room schools

By LYNNETTE HINTZE