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Updated 6 days, 5 hours ago

A legacy of success at FVCC

This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 26

Letters to the editor Feb. 26

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Making money on criminals

The recent economic reports may not be as good as the present administration wants, but there is a bright spot.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 24

Letters to the editor Feb. 24

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Beware of the sales tax trap

I’ve been worried for some time that politicians may take advantage of property tax chaos to impose a statewide sales tax on top of existing property taxes — an idea Montanans have consistently rejected.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 23

Letters to the editor Feb. 23

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Giving Together: Strong nonprofits make strong communities

On a recent afternoon in Lakeside, volunteers at West Shore Food Bank moved briskly between shelves lined with canned vegetables, pasta and hygiene products.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 22

Letters to the editor Feb. 22

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Water resources too valuable to loosen septic regs

A requirement that all septic systems in the county use pressurized distribution is on the chopping block as the Flathead City-County Health Board reviews sign…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Let’s make some sense of Montana’s budget

You no doubt have heard claims that Montana’s budget grew by great amounts and then have also heard that the budget grew by a really tiny percentage- I’m going to try and put a little context to these claims.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress

In a historic 6-3 decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tariff tax increases unilaterally imposed by the executive branch under emergency powers are unconstitutional.

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Netflix–Warner Bros. merger is bad for consumers

America’s entertainment industry has long thrived on competition, innovation, and creative freedom. From independent filmmakers to major studios, the success of this sector has depended on a marketplace where ideas…

Updated 3 months ago
Busse will meet the moment for western Montana

We are endorsing Ryan Busse in the upcoming June 2 Democratic primary for Representative from Montana’s Western District. Here’s why:

Updated 3 months ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 19

Letters to the editor Feb. 19

Updated 3 months ago
The Constitution is not window dressing

Just a reminder to the Department of Justice, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”.

Updated 3 months ago
Running for a second term on county commission

Today, I would like to announce that I am running for a second term as Flathead County commissioner.