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Lightning strikes spur fire crews into action in NW Montana, Idaho
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (786+ words) A Minuteman fire fighting helicopter gains elevation after filling up with Kootenai River water Friday, July 17, 2026, for use on the Tub Gulch Fire north of Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Libby Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and Lincoln County Landfill…...
The battle over fish and power in the Columbia River Basin
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (678+ words) Work continued on top of Libby Dam earlier this summer for the installation of a new crane. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Last week, after an Oregon judge directed federal agencies to “spill” more water through Columbia and Snake river…...
Will new Interior Dept. wildfire plan be better?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) Kootenai National Forest Three Rivers District firefighters prepare to go up a Kelly-humped road Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, on Cougar Ridge. Crew members carried hose to help battle a small wild fire. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) A group of Democratic congressional…...
Some Forest Service officials believe roadless rule should remain
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1056+ words) Punch more roads through the forest, and you’ll get more people starting fires, fewer bull trout and an even heftier maintenance bill. Keep the 2001 Roadless Rule in place, and you’ll ensure elk have a healthy habitat, and you’ll still be…...
IRS says tax relief available for those affected by severe storms
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (851+ words) The Big Cherry Creek bridge on Granite Creek Road near Libby was one of the casualties following a massive flood that affected south Lincoln County Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday tax relief…...
State warns that harmful mine material may have been released during catastrophic floods
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (675+ words) A section of the Libby Creek walking path near Fifth Street Extension in Libby was washed out following a massive flood that affected south Lincoln County Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) State officials warn that harmful mine material…...