Opinion / Editorial

September 1, 2024 midnight

Voters lose with no governor debate

If you're to believe the latest polling on Montana's gubernatorial election, it's the incumbent's race to lose.

September 8, 2024 midnight

Reconvene talks between shelter, neighbors

Mediation between the Flathead Warming Center and surrounding residents and businesses is on ice.

September 15, 2024 midnight

A tool to safeguard public funding for housing projects

“Use the right tool, for the right job, in the right way.” It’s a motto good craftsmen, mechanics and chefs swear by.

September 22, 2024 midnight

Montanans are doing all right

Chin up, Montana, it’s a great time to live and work in Big Sky Country.

September 29, 2024 midnight

Safe drinking water should take priority

Let's be blunt about the public health effects of lead-contaminated drinking water.

When journalism matters most
October 6, 2024 midnight

When journalism matters most

Last week was gut-wrenching as images and stories emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

October 13, 2024 midnight

Vote smart on the issues and candidates

With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.

October 27, 2024 midnight

Proactive measures needed to prevent CWD outbreak

The discovery of a chronic wasting disease-afflicted deer in Kalispell last week cast a dour shadow on the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season.

November 3, 2024 midnight

How to temper discourse and bridge the political abyss

Some unfortunate trash talk has dominated the political conversation as the election season enters the home stretch.

Talk is cheap. It’s time for Zinke to act on Glacier access
November 17, 2024 midnight

Talk is cheap. It’s time for Zinke to act on Glacier access

After years of tinkering with its vehicle reservation system, Glacier National Park has added yet another layer of red tape to visit Montana’s crown jewel next summer.