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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
False fronts are the real problem in politics
What ails politics in our great state?
Full Count: Masters class in making a big comeback
Maria Phelps discovered her talent in the 800 meters too late to excel at it in high school — she was already chucking the javelin, hurdling and jumping (trip…
Letters to the editor March 5
Letters to the editor March 5
A brief history of political cleansing in Montana
In 2007, a group of right-wing extremists, the precursor of the modern Freedom Caucus, took control of the Republican Party in the Legislature.
A great privilege to serve Montana
It has been my highest honor to serve America and the great state of Montana as a U.S. Navy SEAL commander, state Senator, congressman, and the 52nd secretary of the Interior. It has been my privilege to fight on t…
War powers and congressional oversight
The Trump presidency, for far too much of the time, bears more resemblance to a lawless syndicate than to an honorable governmental administration.
Letters to the editor March 3
Letters to the editor March 3
Bob Weir tribute hit all the notes
A few weeks after Bob Weir died Jan. 10, I went to “A Grateful Gathering" at the Montana Tap House to pay my respects, alongside many others.
Flat income tax will make Montana more competitve
We were honored to have Gov. Greg Gianforte attend and address the crowd at our policy event in Helena on Feb. 24. Gianforte discussed his plans for the upcomi…
Property tax bill is ruinous for some Montanans
Property tax is the most immoral tax of all.
Letters to the editor March 1
Letters to the editor March 1
Main Street finds a unified voice
While much of Kalispell’s new commerce takes root on the city’s booming north side, its heart remains on Main Street.
Cleveland determined to fix health care
In a small Montana town, there is nowhere to hide. People know you by how you show up on the hard days, exhausted in the grocery aisle, late in the school pick…
Full Count: None of this should seem at all radical
Bobby Kennedy, the freshly-minted head football coach of the Montana Grizzlies, had some highlight moments during a Thursday press conference ahead of the star…
Roadless Rule strengthens Montana
As someone with a lifelong career in the recreation industry, I know firsthand that Americans wildlands provide more than beauty.