Legals for June, 2 2026
NO. 32107 Sara E. Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: E.A., J.A., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-24-029(D) Cause No. DN-25-031(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Quentin Amon, birth father of the above-named children: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Department 4, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. E.A. was born on July 7, 2024 in Missoula, Montana. J.A. was born on July 10, 2025 in Whitefish, Montana. The birth mother is Breanna Breen. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 6TH day of May, 2026. SARA E. SMITH Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: Katlyn Wright Deputy Clerk May 19, 26, and June 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32108 Sara E. Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: E.A., J.A., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-24-029(D) Cause No. DN-25-031(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Breanna Breen, birth mother of the above-named children: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Department 4, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. E.A. was born on July 7, 2024 in Missoula, Montana. J.A. was born on July 10, 2025 in Whitefish, Montana. The birth mother is Breanna Breen. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 6th day of May, 2026. SARA E. SMITH Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: Katlyn Wright Deputy Clerk May 19, 26, and June 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32109 Sara E. Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: B.B., J.S., L.S., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-24-010(B) Cause No. DN-24-017(B) Cause No. DN-24-018(B) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To:Nancy Busbea, birth mother of the above-named children: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of parental rights and permanent legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM before the Honorable Paul Sullivan, District Judge, Department 2, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. B.B. was born on March 18, 2024 in Whitefish, Montana. J.S. was born on November 14, 2020. L.S. was born on February 8, 2022. The birth mother is Nancy Busbea. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 15th day of May, 2026. SARA E. SMITH Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By:Katlyn Wright Deputy Clerk May 19, 26, and June 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32113 Sara E. Smith Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: B.F., E.F., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-26-036(A) Cause No. DN-26-037(A) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Eric Ferrell, putative father of the above-named children, and any other unknown potential birth fathers: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting adjudication of the children as youths in need of case and temporary legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM before the Honorable Amy Eddy, District Judge, Department 1, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Second Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, MT, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. B.F. was born on December 29, 2010. E.F. was born on February 12, 2015. The birth mother is Kathleen Crane. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, MT, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 15th day of May, 2026. SARA E. SMITH Clerk of District Court (SEAL) By: Katlyn Wright Deputy Clerk May 19, 26, and June 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32135 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC ROADWAY NO. 535 40’ DECLARED COUNTY ROAD OFF OF WHALEBONE DRIVE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Viewers have reported to the Board of Flathead County Commissioners on the discontinuance of that certain public roadway in Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: A STRIP OF LAND, 40 FEET WIDE, BEING 20 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.,M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING at the southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin; Thence along the east One-Sixteenth Line of said Section 15 N01°03’57”E 1229.81 feet to the southeast corner of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 23133 (records of Flathead County, Montana) and the terminus of this centerline, the R/W lines on each side of said centerline at the points of beginning and termination being lengthened or shortened to intersect the south boundary of said NE1/4 and said south boundary and its easterly extension of said Tract 1, respectively; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. Note: Any portion of this 40 foot declared county road abandonment that overlaps with the declaration of Whalebone Drive in no way amends or alters the declared right-of-way for Whalebone Drive. Notice is hereby given to the petitioners or landowners as disclosed by the last assessment roll of Flathead County, owning land abutting the roadway described above and being considered for abandonment. The public hearing on this petition for abandonment is scheduled on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main in Kalispell, Montana. For further information, please call (406) 758-5537. DATED this 21st day of May, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman June 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32143 PUBLIC NOTICE LHC, Inc. is submitting public notification for a proposed Opencut Mining permit at the West Valley 2 Site located at T25N, R22W, Section 04 Flathead County. The site will be mined for sand and gravel. The estimated quantity of material to be removed is 1.5 million cubic yards. The proposed final reclamation date is December 2062. To access the site from Kalispell, MT proceed North on US 93 and exit at Church Drive. Proceed on Church Drive for approximately 3.3 miles. Turn North on West Valley Drive for ¾ miles then West on Lost Creek Drive for ¼ mile. The proposed site is adjacent to the South. The proposed area to be permitted is 49.9 acres mined to a variable depth from existing surface level. Topsoil and overburden will be salvaged and re-spread on the mined area at the conclusion of operations to support re-vegetation. Cut slopes will be re-claimed to a slope no greater than a 3:1. The entire area will be seeded with native grasses at the conclusion of operation. Please send any questions, concerns, or map requests regarding the West Valley 2 Site to: LHC, Inc. P.O. Box 7338 Kalispell, MT 59937 Phone: (406) 758-6420 Email: frank@lhcmt.com DEQ Opencut Mining Program P.O. Box 200901 Helena, MT 59620-0901 Email: DEQOpencut@mt.gov June 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32145 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Marci Rae Mangold: Marci Rae Mangold, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-735 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Marci Rae Mangold to Marci Rae Blakeley. The hearing will be on 07/01/2026 at 3:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: May 6, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32146 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Energy’s 2026 Electric Integrated Resource Plan Docket 2026.04.026 May 28, 2026 Notice of NorthWestern Energy’s 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and Opportunity for Public Comment 1. On April 27, 2026, NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”) filed its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (“2026 IRP”) with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”). The 2026 IRP evaluates different potential generation resources that could meet the needs of NorthWestern’s electric service customers in Montana over the next 20 years. According to the 2026 IRP, NorthWestern has enough capacity to meet reliability requirements today but identifies a near-term capacity need emerging in winter 2027, driven by expiring contracts and growing customer demand. The 2026 IRP does not identify specific new resources for addition to NorthWestern’s resource portfolio. 2. After reviewing the 2026 IRP and considering public comment, the Commission may identify deficiencies in the 2026 IRP, including non-compliance with Commission rules, and ways to remedy the deficiencies. Mont. Code Ann. § 69-3-1204(6) (2025). 3. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission is accepting public comment on NorthWestern’s 2026 IRP. All public comments on the 2026 IRP must be submitted to the Commission no later than July 28, 2026. Written public comments may be submitted to the Commission at P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620, or by email to pschelp@mt.gov. Public comment may also be submitted via the Commission’s online REDDI portal (reddi.mt.gov) under Docket 2026.04.026. Instructions for submitting public comments in REDDI are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help (select “Submit Public Comment”). Any person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to provide comment should call the Commission at (800) 646-6150. All comments received will be public records. Personal and private information should not be included in comments. 4. NorthWestern’s 2026 IRP is publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena MT 59601; on the Commission’s online REDDI portal under Docket 2026.04.026; at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel, which represents consumer interests before the Commission, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771; and on NorthWestern’s website, northwesternenergy.com/about-us/gas-electric/montana-electric-supply-planning (select “Download the 2026 MT IRP”). Interested persons can also register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of the filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help (select “Join a Docket Watchlist”). 5. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE AND DATED May 28, 2026, by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff. JEFF WELBORN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner Dr. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner BRAD MOLNAR, Commissioner June 2, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 32148 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES The SOMERS WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT in Flathead County is soliciting proposals from engineering firms for design and construction services for its Public Water System Improvements project. The District will require assistance with design, the bidding process, and construction contract administration for completion of water system improvements. One or more projects may be pursued at the discretion of the District and may be awarded to more than one firm based on expertise for the project. Projects include, but are not limited to, a pipe replacement project, a well project, water rights assistance, and other water infrastructure needs identified by District. Responses to this RFP should include: 1. The firm’s legal name, address and telephone number; 2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3. The experience, qualifications and availability of the staff to be assigned to the project; 4. A description of the firm’s prior experience for similar projects, total construction cost and name of a local official knowledgeable of the firm’s performance. Include at least three (3) references; 5. A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project as well as the firm’s anticipated availability during the term of the project with design starting in summer 2026; 6. A proposed work plan and schedule for the activities to be performed by project type; 7. A list of experience working in similar sized communities involving Public Water and Sewer Systems (include a contact telephone number.) Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors: Overall quality of the proposal; 10% Proximity of the location of the engineering firm to the project area;10% Prior experience of firm with similar projects; 20% Engineering firm’s experience; 20% Availability and experience of the project engineer to be assigned to this project; 20% Conflicts of interest within the District/ Ability to manage conflicting projects within the District; 10% References; 10% The District shall select the engineering firm or firms for each project topic based on an evaluation of the written proposals or may select several finalists to be interviewed. The Award will be made to the firm or firms whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the District. Questions and responses should be directed to Andy Loudermilk, P.O. Box 117, Somers, MT 59932, (406) 857-2580. All proposals must be postmarked by July 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Please include five (5) copies and mark the outside of the response package with “Engineering Services Proposal.” This solicitation is being offered according to Federal and State statutes governing the procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the District reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory or inappropriate. Compensation for activities will be negotiated following selection of an engineering firm. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. June 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________