Saturday, November 16, 2024

Two Spokane women facing drug-related charges

Two Spokane women face drug-related charges after being stopped in the 100 block of East Commerce Way in Libby by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Help on the way? Women looking for funding to combat domestic violence

Getting some help for victims of domestic violence is the goal of Barb Guthneck and Cookie Haidle.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Eureka man pleads not guilty to aggravated assault in bar fight that injured man, woman

A 40-year-old Eureka man pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor assault charges in Lincoln County District Court on Monday, Oct. 31.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Fairgrounds project giving commissioners 'heartburn'

An upgrade to the sewer and bleachers at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds was put on hold Wednesday by the county commissioners due to questions about a lack of following proper procedure.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Lady Loggers win first match at divisional

Libby High’s volleyball team started the Western B divisional on a good note Thursday afternoon by defeating the fourth seed from District 6B, Deer Lodge, 25-11, 26-24 and 25-22.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

McCormick Fire District struggling to move ahead

A small fire district northwest of Troy near the Idaho line is struggling to move forward in the face of a potential recall of three of its board members.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Man faces criminal endangerment charges after allegedly firing into a vehicle

A Libby man is facing up to 20 years and six months in prison and a fine of up to $21,500 after being charged with two counts of criminal endangerment and one count of criminal mischief.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Maloney, Thorstenson lead Loggers at state

Senior Colin Maloney and sophomore Lauren Thorstenson led the Libby High cross country team at the Class B state meet on Saturday at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Loggers lose to Whitehall at UM stadium

The Libby Loggers traveled to Washington Grizzly Stadium on Friday and lost to the Whitehall Trojans, 59-7.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

Troy to petition for 8-man football; other sports on hold

A decision on whether to petition the Montana High School Athletic Association for Class C status for all Troy sports was tabled on Monday, but the Troy Public Schools Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to ask for 8-man football for the 2017 season.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Engineering approved to replace Libby's old fire hall roof

The city is working toward replacing the roof on its circa-1962 fire hall at 119 E. Sixth St.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Logger boys' comeback cut short

The Libby Loggers boys soccer team battled back from a 3-0 deficit on Tuesday at home against Columbia Falls, but were unable to get over the top, losing 5-3.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

From salvage to a sweet deal

Something that began as a hobby has blossomed into a full-blown business venture.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

LHS girls score first goal of season, but fall 4-1

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Card lock coming to Libby Shooting Range

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Plantiko pleads guilty to possession of dangerous drugs

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former state trooper gets 3-year deferred sentence

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Aces program moves into new home

The Aces after-school program in Bigfork has a new home.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors' feud leads to threats, break-in

The cases of feuding neighbors were adjudicated in Lake County District Court earlier this fall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Green-box battle injected into city appointment

A letter-writing campaign by the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork targeted a Kalispell representative on the Flathead County Solid Waste Board who may not be reappointed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Flathead now home for Benghazi victim's family

A man who lost his son in the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, has moved to Bigfork.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Landmark gets new owners: Couple aims to upgrade tepee at Woods Bay

Everyone who has driven through Woods Bay likely has seen the iconic tepee building on Flathead Lake’s east shore.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork school could toss letter grades

It might not be easy, but Matt Jensen believes it’s worth it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Vikes in divisional championship game

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Vikes in divisional championship game

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Vikes in divisional championship game

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

God bless this home

MULLAN - Sharon Miner was baptized and confirmed at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Mullan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Reversal sought on land swap

A group of southern Shoshone County residents wants to overturn a controversial land swap.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shoshone County sheriff 'in a bind'

WALLACE - Two Shoshone County cities are not currently paying for law enforcement, Sheriff Mitch Alexander said Wednesday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Helicopter shooter gets eight years

The man who shot a helicopter in southern Shoshone County over two years ago was sentenced to prison time Tuesday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sunshine Mine expected to be in production in 2014

The Sunshine Silver Mines Corp. plans on beginning ore production at the Sunshine Mine in the second quarter of 2014, and concentrate production in late 2014, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Standing up for small schools

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mullan recall set for March 12

The Mullan recall is on.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mullan bridge project awarded

MULLAN - S & L Underground of Bonners Ferry was awarded a contract for construction of a new bridge east of Mullan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Long-term maintenance of Bunker Hill Superfund Site concerns Kellogg

Concern over future flooding and roadway damage in areas within the Bunker Hill Superfund Site has prompted several Shoshone County cities to write a letter of resolution to the Environmental Protection Agency.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mullan B&B to be featured on North Idaho tour

Gary Strong decided to start a bed and breakfast to reduce his commute from Post Falls.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Light at the end of the tunnel?

Attorneys' fees related to a Sunshine Mine lawsuit were denied by a judge recently.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

More work expected at Galena Mine

With an eye on increased productivity, U.S. Silver & Gold plans on ramping up production at its Galena Mine early next year.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Crimes, they are a changing

KELLOGG - Although there has been a general decline in crime in Kellogg over the past several years, prescription drug theft and abuse is on the rise.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Lucky Friday Mine recalls employees

Hecla Mining has recalled all employees from the Lucky Friday Mine in Mullan, with plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Lucky Friday Mine recalls employees

Hecla Mining has recalled all employees from the Lucky Friday Mine in Mullan, with plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Undersheriff required to attend law academy, POST says paperwork doesn't check out

POLSON — Due to a lapse in law enforcement service, Lake County Undersheriff Karey Reynolds is being required to attend the Montana Law Enforcement Academy to obtain the required certification.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Panel supports removing railroad tracks

Although it may be a big hill to climb, a Kalispell steering committee is looking to remove the city's downtown railroad tracks to pave the way for redevelopment.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Amtrak stations getting upgrades

Amtrak stations across Northwest Montana are getting a facelift.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

The 'Hat Lady' of West Glacier

Stacey Schnebel was traveling through West Glacier in 2000 when she decided to stay.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

A ring and a prayer: Couple considers recovery a Good Friday miracle

A Thompson Falls couple are rejoicing over what they consider to be a Good Friday miracle, complete with a hospital-room wedding and a stunning medical recovery.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Evergreen firefighters to vote on union

Is unionization in the cards for Evergreen Fire and Rescue?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire deal will save city $324,000

Fewer days of work and fewer options to work extra days for Kalispell firefighters are expected to save the city $324,000 over the next two fiscal years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Options to be considered for Westside TIF funds

The city of Kalispell is considering its options on what to do with $2.1 million in Westside Tax Increment Financing money. And with no immediate candidates for the urban-renewal money, local schools have asked for their share back.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell looks at fee to pay for streets

The city of Kalispell is considering a 5-cent retail transaction fee to help pay for street maintenance.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Troy officials divided over hiring city attorney

A rift between the mayor of Troy and its council members over hiring a city attorney apparently is not close to being resolved.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Yaak man pleads guilty to sex abuse

A suspended Episcopal priest who owns a bar in the Yaak in Northwest Montana pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of child sexual abuse as part of a plea agreement.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State board investigates Troy chief

TROY — Troy Police Chief Bob McLeod may be facing disciplinary action from a state board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell firefighters face layoffs

The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 547 is not taking news of impending layoffs in stride.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Evergreen would consider ambulance expansion

Evergreen Fire Rescue would be interested in providing ambulance service in Kalispell if the city decides to get out of the ambulance business.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City, fire union to meet on contract

Can the city of Kalispell and its firefighters come to a new pay agreement and avert layoffs?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bypass traffic numbers await summer count

Big rigs may not be using the U.S. 93 Alternate Route much, but that hasn't stopped local drivers from using the road west of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Golf course erosion project begins

Work started late last week on an erosion-control project at Buffalo Hill Golf Course in Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell subdivision street waterlogged

A road that’s been flooding for two weeks has drawn the attention of the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Idea of local civic center takes first step

A steering committee is being formed to look at the potential of bringing a performing arts or civic center to the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Victims interact in restorative justice program

Bringing victims into the youth justice process is what the Victim Impact Program is all about.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Federal agency remapping Evergreen flood area

A major revision to the Evergreen area’s flood maps is under way.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Plans stirring again at Spring Prairie Center

A developer is taking steps once again to complete the Spring Prairie Center shopping complex on Kalispell’s north side.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 die in separate incidents at Whitefish resort

A tree well claimed a 29-year-old victim in a snowboarding accident Saturday evening, and a 68-year-old man died on the slopes Saturday afternoon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Avalanche victim named

A 53-year-old man who died in an avalanche Saturday has been identified.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New research effort based on drones

Ryan Zinke is trying to get a new industry off the ground - literally - in Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tot burned in Hungry Horse fire

A 2-year-old boy was badly burned in a fire that destroyed a mobile home Friday evening in Hungry Horse.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fellowship, feasts for Thanksgiving

Hospitality was on the menu Thursday, along with things old and new.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Marion stonemason featured in TV reality show

A Marion stonemason will be featured on a Do It Yourself Network competition in the coming months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Longtime financial planner goes the distance for clients

In the world of financial management, Don Rich sees himself as a quarterback. He knows the game, calls the signals and directs the offensive play for his clients.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Children recovering from wall's collapse

Six of the seven children who were hurt after an 8-foot climbing wall fell at a church camp Saturday morning have been released from the hospital.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Trio competing for open Lake County sheriff job

The election for the next Lake County sheriff has been anything but humdrum.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Traffic to flow soon on Kalispell bypass

Drivers should be able to use the south half of Kalispell's U.S. 93 Alternate Route in about a month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scout work comes full circle in Glacier

The Boy Scouts of America built some of the first trails in Glacier National Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No jobs eliminated in city of Kalipell's 2011 budget

No jobs are being cut as a result of Kalispell's 2011 Fiscal Year budget.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

EMT rescues father-in-law from drowning

A stay-at-home mother came to the rescue Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ruby Ridge survivor learns to forgive

Sara Weaver-Balter has forgiven the federal agents who shot and killed her mother and brother 18 years ago on Idaho's Ruby Ridge.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Woman returns to lead C.F. church

Liz Young is back in the Flathead Valley after a 16-year absence.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside man survives 120-foot fall

Twenty-one-year-old Evan Kreps is alive and relatively well after falling some 120 feet on a mountain Saturday afternoon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Utah concealed-carry permits offered for Montanans

Gun lovers who travel across the United States may want to consider a Utah concealed-carry permit, and you don’t even have to be from Utah to get one.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mayor heading to D.C.

Kalispell Mayor Tammi Fisher is District of Columbia-bound.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Two die in early-morning vehicle accident

A 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman died early Sunday morning after a single-vehicle accident on Montana 35 east of Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Speaker wants to change Israeli politics

Dennis Avi Lipkin wants to start a Judeo-Christian political party — in Israel.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork man leads Christian Apostolic church

Domingo Guerrero didn’t find out he was Jewish until he moved to Montana in 2003.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Finding ways to preserve wildlife

Wildlife watching is increasing while hunting and fishing are declining.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Congressional candidates spar in debate

It was Denny versus Dennis with another fellow in the mix.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO