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Spiking roadless rule is ‘mandate in search of a problem,’ experts say

Studies show few trees to log or fires to stop in remaining Forest Service undeveloped lands.

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RMEF commits $3 million to wildfire restoration

Continuing important work to rehabilitate quality big game habitat destroyed by wildfire, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will contribute up …

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Translocated female grizzly emerges from den with two cubs

This event marks a milestone for grizzly bear management in America, establishing certain genetic interchange between the Northern Continental Divide …

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Libby man accused of drug possession after traffic stop

A test of the syringe indicated...

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Lincoln Co. child killer denied in latest parole bid

Sweet, who is serving two 40-year sentences...

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Strutting blue grouse

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Kootenai River yields Idaho record burbot for Troy angler

The burbot on the end of Wilson’s hook that day on March 19 fit the description perfectly, with one small …

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Libby couple face child endangerment, drug charges

County Lt. Derek Breiland took both into custody...

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Libby Senior Center Menu for May 2026

Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Showing appreciation for land access pioneers

FWP recognizes 30-year Block Management partners, others.

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Montana wolf harvest decreased in 2025-26 season

On heels of 2021 legislative mandate, Montana hunters and trappers in 2025-26 harvested lowest numbers in a decade.

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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Lincoln Co.

The company will perform in Lincoln County twice in August.

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FEC using drones for power line inspections

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office issued a press release explaining that shooting a drone is a federal crime, even if …

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Libby Farmer's Market has a new home at Lofts property

The market will be held from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday through Sept. 24.

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Libby man accused of smoking meth near kids gets plea deal

But at a March 30 court hearing, Ingraham agreed to plead guilty to another...

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Red Cross encourages Eureka residents to sign up for free smoke alarm installation

This spring, trained Red Cross volunteers will visit Eureka-area homes to install free smoke alarms.

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County seeks to hire administrator to improve functions

There was concern over what it would take to pay a county administrator...

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