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Updated 11 hours, 48 minutes ago

With reservations gone, shuttles key to Glacier crowd control

This season, no reservation will be required to drive what is considered America’s most scenic alpine highway. Eli…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Republican roots and the politics of party

“The Democrats killed two of my brothers.” That was the reply my 9-year-old father received from his great-grandmother on her rural Iowa front porch when he asked her why she was such a strong Republican.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Don’t give the IRS access to more of your data

Turn on cable news and you would think that Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on anything, and that bipartisanship is nothing but fantasy.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 10

Letters to the editor March 10

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 9

Letters to the editor March 9

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Republican rebuke of Racicot short sighted

This letter is in response to the State Republican Party’s absurd proclamation that Marc Racicot is no longer considered a republican. I have known Marc since the mid-1980s.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Stakes are high for second half of 2023 legislative session

Growing up, team sports was a way of life for our family and one that garnered many valuable lifetime lessons.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Hard Knocks, Golden Gloves under (sky) lights

Before he racked up a 9-4 record as a professional fighter, Jesse Uhde honed his skills at a place called Kalispell Boxing.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Control of short-term rentals must remain local

The issues surrounding short term rentals are not going away. To the contrary, the problems are increasing as STR growth explodes across the country.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 7

Letters to the editor March 7

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 6

Letters to the editor March 6

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 5

Letters to the editor March 5

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
No easy solution for Glacier’s crowding

Congressman Ryan Zinke raised some ears last week when he took to social media to publicly air his grievances with Glacier National Park’s ticketed entry progr…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Conservative legislation moving forward

The Leadership of the Montana House of Representatives is proud of the accomplishments the Republican led Legislature has achieved on behalf of the people of Montana in the first half of the legislative session.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
The fatal flaw in community input

In conversations about government, it’s almost cliche to say, “The government closest to the people works best.”

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
NorthWestern Energy must be held accountable

On Aug. 8, 2022, NorthWestern Energy filed to increase retail electricity rates by 25%.