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Lincoln County Community Foundation supports area non-profits

The foundation thanked Kalispell’s McGarvey Law....

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State DNRC aerial supervision program strengthens wildfire response

The program is part of DNRC's ongoing efforts to increase wildfire preparedness and improve the effectiveness of aerial fire suppression …

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Kootenai Stampede still going strong after all these years

Purse money was raised to $4,000 for each event and first entries show that the number of potential contestants ballooned.

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Libby mining project takes another step forward with federal OK

FAST-41 is a program aimed at improving the timeliness, predictability and transparency of federal environmental review and authorization processes for …

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County authorities seize animals, investigate possible neglect

Following an investigation, the sheriff’s office got a search warrant for the property, documented any evidence and seize any animals …

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Accused rapist faces more assault charges

According to the charging document...

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Lightning strikes spur fire crews into action in NW Montana, Idaho

Kootenai National Forest officials announced a trail closure for the Williams Creek Trail and Scenery Mountain Trail network west of …

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Trustees tab Kelly as new Libby Elementary principal

Kelly, a native from Northwest Montana in Paradise...

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Significant injuries avoided in two-vehicle wreck on U.S. 2

The crash, which is under investigation due to the suspicion of alcohol use...

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Falls Creek Project secures public access

Because of its benefits to both people and wildlife, the project garnered a wide range of state and local support.

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Kootenai Stampede will support Libby Close-Up students

The rodeo is also a chance to support the Libby High School Close-Up students. They will be managing the parking …

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Convicted sex offender misses district court hearing

Thorp, who is a transient, first came to...

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Libby foresters honored for their careers in management

As a dedicated career forester...

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Feds propose rule shifting management of grizzly bears to states

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, along with Gov. Gianforte, made the announcement in Montana; 30-day public comment period opened today.

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State awards Farm to Market Bridge replacement contract

Officials say work will begin in mid-July

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