Environmentalists threaten to sue Montana over new wolf laws

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A coalition of environmental advocacy groups threatened Wednesday to sue the state of Montana if it implements new laws passed earlier this year permitting the snaring of wolves and expanding trapping seasons, which they say could pose a threat to the state's grizzly bear and lynx populations.

Daines seeks money to increase public access to private land

The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program provides competitive grants to states and tribal governments to incentivize private landowners to open their lands for public use while maintaining private property rights, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Montana primary will be open in '16

County commissioners to lobby governor on land deal

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is working with the Montana Forest Collaborative Network in petitioning Gov. Steve Bullock for help retaining access to a vast swath of land up for private sale.

An open letter to the citizens of northwest Montana

In July of 2017, a group of citizens from Lincoln and Sanders counties traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal agencies and elected leaders and discuss the Montanore and Rock Creek mining projects.

Legals February 8, 2019

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 Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR ROY PANKEY Deceased Cause No. DP-19-__________ 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 Angelica L. Pankey, 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 16th day of January 2019 s/ Angelica L. Pankey Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP s/ C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 1, 8, 15, 2019 MNAXLP

State Auditor files against wife of man accused of securities fraud

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has filed for a temporary order to cease and desist against the wife of a Bonners Ferry man who has been accused of securities fraud, conducting unlicensed financial transactions and exploitation of an older person.

Senator Mike Cuffe backs USMCA trade agreement

As a state senator from a small Montana border town, I understand the need for strong economies both north and south of the international border.

Deadline for REAL ID a year away

Montanans are running out of time to get their REAL IDs if they want to board a plane at this time next year.

Legals February 26, 2019

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 Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Phyllis J. McDonald, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-16 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 David D. McDonald, 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 15th day of February 2019 s/David D. McDonald Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News February 26, March 5, 12, 2019 MNAXLP

Commissioner rules on Tutvedt complaint

National Guard recruitment on the rise

Jay Walters was laid off from Moyie Springs Mill in Idaho three years ago. The current economic crisis had not yet struck but finding a job in Libby was already difficult.

Montana leads the way in new-age privacy rights

Montana made history this spring after passing the first state law to prevent the government from spying on anyone in the state by tracking personal information stored in their electronic devices.

Group sues DOJ over withheld communications with Canadian coal company

Suit seeks to force DOJ to turn over records, privilege log

County commissioners back passage of Senate Bill 442

Marijuana revenues are new to Montana, and the bill’s thoughtful distribution of this higher-than-expected new revenue stream included some funding for county roads.

Northwest Montana conservation easement up for approval at Aug. 16 meeting

The first phase includes forestlands in the Salish and Cabinet mountains between Kalispell and Libby.

Legals for July, 11 2023

Conservation easement sought near Libby

The Stimson Lumber Company owns forestland across the Pacific Northwest, but it sees challenges in Northwest Montana’s growing population.

Historic lands bill could pass

Montana’s Congressional delegation announced last week they have come together on an agreement for a major land-use bill that rolls several pieces of key Montana conservation legislation into a defense spending bill.

Legals September 10, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION TO ESTABLISH AND ALTER A COUNTY ROAD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held in the office of the Lincoln County Commissioners at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 for the purpose of hearing the question of a PETITION TO ESTABLISH AND ALTER A COUNTY ROAD described as follows: That portion of 5th Street, a public road, within S2T30NR31W, beginning at a point approximately 420' southwest of the current railroad crossing of 5th Street, which is the northeast corner of Lot 1 of 5th Street Subdivision, and continuing northeasterly to the intersection with the county road easement within S35N31NR31W. More precise legal is pending final survey. Purpose and Intent: The petitioners hereby petition the county to accept the described portion of 5th Street as a county road. Once it is declared a county road, portions of it can then be exchanged for easements over other private properties, enabling the road alteration (relocation) project to continue. For questions or further information please contact County Administrator Darren Coldwell at 283-2345 or email dcoldwell@libby.org. By Order of the Board of the Lincoln County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Montana Mark Peck, Chairman Attest: Robin A. Benson, Clerk of the Board Published In The Western News September 3 and 9, 2019. MNAXLP