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June 14, 2023 midnight

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
May 24, 2023 midnight

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
May 13, 2023 midnight

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
May 6, 2023 midnight

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
April 26, 2023 midnight

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
March 31, 2023 midnight

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
March 24, 2023 10:49 a.m.

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.

March 8, 2023 midnight

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.

February 20, 2023 midnight

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.

December 18, 2022 midnight

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.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Communication infrastructure overhaul in western Montana

In order to replace aging copper-based service workers may need to access private property.

Counties pressured to object to CSKT compact
November 15, 2022 noon

Counties pressured to object to CSKT compact

As the deadline approaches to file objections to water rights claims set out in the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes-Montana Water Compact, some local officials are considering the effects of the landmark deal.

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November 3, 2022 midnight

Officials talk about consolidating invasive species commissions

Invasive species of many kinds are, and will continue to be, a threat to Montana ecosystems and economies, according to officials.

Proposed open-pit gravel mine controversial among Arlee residents
October 28, 2022 midnight

Proposed open-pit gravel mine controversial among Arlee residents

A 2021 Montana law regarding open-pit gravel mining, HB 599, has recently drawn criticism from Arlee residents. Opponents of the proposal feel their constitutional rights are being infringed upon by the permitting process of the 157-acre open-pit mine in Arlee.

Public comment sought for Owen Sowerwine conservation easement
October 25, 2022 midnight

Public comment sought for Owen Sowerwine conservation easement

Residents have until Oct. 31 to weigh on a proposed conservation easement on stretches of the Flathead and Stillwater rivers in the Owen Sowerwine area just east of Kalispell.

Officials sound the alarm on feral swine
October 1, 2022 midnight

Officials sound the alarm on feral swine

The carcass of a dead pig found west of Lake Koocanusca prompted the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) to hold meetings in both Libby and Eureka last week, as the report reignited concerns that feral swine may eventually enter Montana from Canada.

Polson company brings indy film to Montana
September 28, 2022 midnight

Polson company brings indy film to Montana

Starring a rescue dog and the writer himself, Montana man Rob Grabow's debut film will be shown locally by the end of the month.