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NW Montana conservation easement in the home stretch

If the easement is approved next month, all of the company's Montana timberland holdings will be under perpetual conservation easements.

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Libby man accused of DUI following two-vehicle crash

Hagen’s charged with three misdemeanors...

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The American smokejumper: ‘Swiss Army knife’ of wildland fire

As wildfire season arrives and the Forest Service juggles reorganization, the nation’s top firefighting force packs its chutes for the …

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Libby woman takes plea; boyfriend sought by authorities

She and fellow defendant, Brock Daniel Svendsbye...

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County administrator takes over election duties

Teske said the resolution provides for the continuity of the election office...

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Libby man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking

Calvin Paul St. Onge is the father of...

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Fatal wreck, wildfires spoil a tranquil Saturday evening

Unlike the majority of the previous lightning-caused fires...

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Trout Creek teen named top student archer in western United States

Sixteen-year-old James Lacy won top honors at the...

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Eagles optimistic ahead of 2026 season

SPOKANE — Aaron Best the head coach of Eastern Washington football, is heading into this season optimistic, he said at …

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Washington gas prices fall from spring highs, remain above national average

MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices across Washington have eased significantly since reaching their highest levels of 2026 in late spring, …

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Multiple fires keep Grant County crews busy

QUINCY — A car fire that turned into a brush fire closed SR 28 near Quincy for about six hours …

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Commissioner candidates discuss what distinguishes themselves

EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primary: Shannon Durfee, …

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Sixers 14U cap summer with Moses Lake Meltdown championship

MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 14U (18-18-1) concluded their summer season with a championship win in the Moses …

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Grant County auditor candidates discuss experience, qualifications

EPHRATA — Three Republicans are seeking the office of Grant County Auditor: appointed incumbent Shannon Falstad and challengers Andrew Koeppen …

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BIG SKY FOOTBALL KICKOFF: Experience ... and togetherness: Since spring ball, Vandals added depth at wide receiver, quarterback, defensive back as fall camp nears

"Really for us, we're more concerned where we are at the end of the season," Ford said. "I think our …

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