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Water is the lifeblood of Montana ranching
Water is not just a resource in Montana — it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land and…
County leaves public safety funding on the table
Flathead County Commissioners last week took an earful about the dire need for more funding for the Sheriff’s Office — and the message came straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak.
Letters to the editor Sept. 4
Letters to the editor Sept. 4
Timeless tales and other worlds
I was one of the 10 million, even though I never started watching the original series, but probably will sometime in the future.
Coming soon, The Apocalypse, maybe
Just about every video game, young adult novel and buzz-worthy streaming series agree that we need to prepare for a post-apocalyptic world. Up ahead, around a …
Letters to the editor Sept. 1
Letters to the editor Sept. 1
Freedom of religion
The story of America is the story of the individual and the protection of the individual from government, from the powerful, from those who “know better” than …
Letters to the editor Aug. 30
Letters to the editor Aug. 30
Access to reproductive choice hanging in the balance
I am writing in response to Gov. Gianforte’s attack on the right to privacy of Montana’s Constitution.
Building up beats tearing down
My brother and I were pressed into the project: schlepping buckets of plaster chunks, clearing out crawl spaces and Brasso-ing doorknobs.
A new formula for academic success in Montana
When school doors open with the first bell ringing, the focus in Montana will be on student learning.
Expanding telehealth means improving mental health care
Our elected officials, including the Public Service Commission, state legislators, the Gianforte Administration, and our congressional delegation must do more to increase health care and mental health treatment acc…
Republican maps for Indian Country: Broken promises
The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission is responsible for redrawing state legislative districts to reflect every community in Montana.
Higher education unattainable for too many
“It’s a terrible idea.” That’s how Sen. Steve Daines, along with the vast majority of his Republican colleagues, characterized President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $10,000 in student debt for tens of millions of …
Letters to the editor Aug. 28
Letters to the editor Aug. 28
Early fall hunting, fishing awaits
For the outdoor person or family, the coming weeks will offer many more outdoor recreation opportunities as the summer season winds down and we move into early fall hunting.