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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…
Letters to the editor March 31
Letters to the editor March 31
Koocanusa selenium data is misleading
I would like to respond to the article “Recent data spell trouble for Koocanusa Fish” that inaccurately suggests there is a risk to fish populations in Koocanusa Reservoir. The data referenced in the article is mi…
Lessons from Heart Mountain
On Sept. 13, 2001, two days after the incredibly horrific destruction at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the loss of thousands of lives taken by aircraft commandeered by Muslim terrorists, President George…
Baseless election fraud claims undermine public trust
Ten of my colleagues have requested a special session of the Legislature for the purpose of creating a “special select committee” to investigate election fraud that some claim is rampant in Montana.
Letters to the editor March 29
Letters to the editor March 29
Letters to the editor March 28
Letters to the editor March 28
Don’t be hoodwinked by property tax initiative
There is little doubt that many Flathead residential property owners are adversely affected by the disproportional impact of property taxes upon average family income wage earners in the county.
Our national monuments don’t hibernate in the winter
On a sunny February day, my son Badge and I decided to take a winter road trip as we set off for the Big Hole Battlefield outside of Wisdom.
Top two primary system a bad Idea for Montana
If you are like me, it is difficult to think of a reason why we would want to make Montana more like California.
Letters to the editor March 27
Letters to the editor March 27
Mad skills soar in the skies
The hardest part about attending the Flathead Audubon Society meeting turned out to be finding it.
Ensure equal voting access for Native Americans
A White House report released last week calls upon local, state and federal officials to do more to ensure that Native Americans have equal access to voting ballots.
Montana cities need pro-housing reforms
Workers, renters and young families are getting priced out of Montana’s premier cities in an affordability crisis that reached new heights last year.
Successful program continues to combat crisis
A year ago, we launched the Snowbird Fund to help families and friends of missing and murdered inidgenous persons by offering immediate cash assistance (no questions asked) to search for their loved ones.
Letters to the editor March 24
Letters to the editor March 24