Western News

September 23, 2009 midnight

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation celebrates 25 years

Through a 25-year period of incredible growth and hundreds of success stories, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has developed a presence around the world. From the organization’s founding in 1984, membership today stands at around 150,000.

May 21, 2009 midnight

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.

October 1, 2008 midnight

Senator fights for health emergency

The fight to obtain public health emergency status for Libby continued last week during a hearing called by U.S. Sen. Max Baucus.

September 24, 2008 midnight

Rose Georgia Novacek Schliep

Rose Georgia Novacek Schliep died Sept. 20, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.

May 2, 2008 midnight

David Thompson and the Fur Trade in NW Montana

May 5, 2008 marks the 200th anniversary of the arrival of David Thompson of the Northwest Fur Company and his men to what would later be the site of Libby, Montana.

February 15, 2008 11 p.m.

Permits for hunting mountain lions still controversial

By HOPE NEALSON The Western News

January 24, 2008 11 p.m.

An °)()(unprecedented°+/- opportunity

To the Editor:

January 17, 2008 11 p.m.

Libby MHP trooper injured in vehicle accident

A Libby Montana Highway Patrol trooper was injured on Monday in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi tractor-trailer.

October 11, 2007 midnight

Grace challenging restoration of charges

Attorneys for W.R. Grace & Co. are challenging a federal appeals court ruling that restored criminal charges of "knowing endangerment" to the government's asbestos case against the company and its top managers.

September 26, 2007 midnight

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.

September 5, 2007 midnight

Bear proofing tips before hibernation

Fall is quickly approaching and the black and grizzly bears are building up their fat reserves before winter hibernation. While they are a carnivorous species (meaning they eat meat) their diet is mostly omnivorous (meaning they will eat plants, insects as well as animals) and spend most of their waking hours searching for food. Berries, insects, grasses, forbs and other types of vegetation make up most of both grizzly and black bear diets, but they are very adaptable and will eat carrion, small rodents and even human garbage and food if it is easily available. Since bears are very skilled at finding food, are not picky eaters and have excellent memories, it is important that people who live in bear country avoid unintentionally attracting bears to their residences. A bear that learns to associate food with people may become dangerous and may eventually have to be killed. Reporting bear activity or a bear problem when it first happens is critical. The earlier a problem is reported the easier it is to solve. To decrease the risk of conflicts with bears, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recommends that residents follow these few simple precautions. People Food: Do not leave food outside unattended, especially at night. Do not store refrigerators or freezers outside or leave food in vehicles. Barbecue grills, smokers, ice chests and other outdoor items should be properly secured in a building when not in use. They should be washed and cleaned after each use to reduce odor attractants.

August 29, 2007 midnight

"Libby, Montana" exposes legacy of environmental pollution

A documentary film on Libby's asbestos exposure aired on PBS on Tuesday evening.

August 3, 2007 midnight

Baucus to bring EPA chief to Libby

Montana Sen. Max Baucus, frustrated over asbestos cleanup efforts, will bring the head of the Environmental Protection Agency to Libby on Monday, Aug. 6.

July 30, 2007 midnight