Cleanup workers consider organizing

By Brent Shrum, Western News Reporter

Racicot-led group opposes FAIR

Former Gov. Marc Racicot represents one of the many organizations opposing the existing Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005.

Alan Stringer

Alan Stringer, 62, formerly of Libby, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Oak Harbor, Wash., after a battle with cancer.

Positive ruling for W.R. Grace victims

On Thursday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle reversed several decisions made by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy.

Guest Column: Despite trial outcome, Grace has responsibility in Libby

W.R. Grace and some of the company’s former executives were acquitted from the charges that they knowingly endangered residents of Libby and concealing the health effects of its asbestos mining operation.

Medicare pilot program aids those affected by mesothelioma

Individuals residing in and around Libby with certain medical conditions resulting from a public health emergency will be able to receive additional medical benefits as part of a coordinated effort among several Federal agencies, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced.

For class of 2021, it's time to set forth

"While we were denied so much, I would offer there was something motivating about being held in place while the world goes forward."

Larry Glenn Stroklund

Larry Glenn Stroklund

Donna Jean Lykins Brickey

Donna Jean Lykins Brickey

Legals for December, 5 2023

Legals for December, 15 2023

Ray A. Taylor

Ray A. Taylor

Legals for May, 10 2024

Clash of the Carvers returns to Libby

2024’s event features 20 of the world’s best carvers who will compete for $15,000 in prizes.

Legals for November, 19 2021

Daniel Ray Snyder

Daniel Ray Snyder

Federal lawsuit claims insurer deliberately stalling in Libby asbestos cases

Attorneys for the miner filed a complaint in federal court, claiming that Zurich American Insurance Company systematically stalled and dragged out court proceedings in an attempt to force him into settling the lawsuit before other asbestos cases are tried.

Russell Rayburn Thompson

Russell Rayburn Thompson

Legals August 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2018. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76D 30116894 Owners: DAVID J COLE CYNTHIA L COLE 6457 PIPE CREEK RD LIBBY, MT 59923 Priority Date: APRIL 11, 2018 at 03:12 P.M. Purpose (use): LAWN AND GARDEN Maximum Flow Rate: 21.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 1.90 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 0.75 Source Name: PIPE CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec NWNESW; Sec 2; Twp 31N; Rge 31W; County LINCOLN Diversion Means: PUMP Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1 Survey Tract: 3C Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 1.90 AC-FT Period of Use: MAY 1 to OCTOBER 1 Place of Use: County LINCOLN ID 1; Total Acres 0.75; Qtr Sec NWNESW; Sec 2; Twp 31N; Rge 31W PLACE OF USE IS TRACT 3C Published In The Western News August 14, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals March 12, 2019

GRANT S. SNELL CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 1667 Whitefish Stage Road P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Facsimile: (406) 752-5108 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY Hon. Matthew Cuffe District Court Judge IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD D. LEE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-19-22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Josh Lee, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Grant S. Snell, Crowley Fleck PLLP, PO Box 759, Kalispell, MT 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 28th day of January, 2019. /s/ Josh Lee, Personal Representative Richard D. Lee Estate CROWLEY FLECK PLLP P. O. Box 759 Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 By /s/ GRANT S. SNELL Attorneys for Personal Representative Published In The Western News March 5, 12, 19, 2019 MNAXLP