HAYDEN BLACKFORD
Regional Reporter
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Libby officials begin work of rebuilding depleted police force
The Libby Police Commission, city officials and chief of police are working together to replenish the depleted ranks of the Libby Police Department.
Relocated Libby Food Pantry still providing for its community
After moving out of the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School in 2022, volunteers running the Libby Food Pantry are more than pleased with their new home.
Libby's O'Rourke sets his sights on space
Isaac O'Rourke, a 2021 Libby High School graduate and current student at Montana State University in Bozeman, attributes much of his success to hands-on classes he took in high school.
New Libby Police chief sworn in
It’s official: Cody Ercanbrack is the new Libby chief of police.
Libby City Council approves Ercanbrack as new chief of police
Libby City Council approved the hiring of Cody Ercanbrack as the municipality's new police chief at an April 20 special meeting.
St. Ignatius man wages anti-compact ad campaign
For many, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' water compact with the State of Montana and the United States is a success story both politically and practically.
Tester calls on Biden to tackle selenium pollution
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada, U.S Sen. Jon Tester raised concerns pertaining to Northwest Montana in a letter sent to the White House, including ongoing selenium pollution in the region’s waterways.
Libby to lose another police officer
Mayor Peggy Williams announced the impending departure of the officer at a Feb. 21 Libby City Council meeting. The officer's exit comes after three other officers resigned in November 2022.
Lake County objects to water compact
Lake County commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 8 to object to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai’s water compact with the federal government and the state of Montana.
Water Compact objection period extended
The objection period in response to the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes’ (CSKT) water compact with the United States and the State of Montana has been extended for 60 days to Feb. 9.