Opinion
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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 7
Letters to the editor March 7
American energy dominance makes the world safer
I have no doubt that we are all watching the the events unfold in Ukraine with heartbreak and horror. And yet, we are seeing the inspirational courage of the U…
Biden’s indifference to the border crisis and crime is hurting Montana
The crisis at our southern border is raging on, although you wouldn’t know it from watching the evening news or looking at the front pages of the papers.
Fix Amtrak first
Since its formation in 2020, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority has been successful in touting its mission to re-establish rail passenger service through Southern Montana.
Letters to the editor March 6
Letters to the editor March 6
More multi-family units will ease Montana housing crisis
It’s no secret that the Flathead Valley has faced a lack of affordable and workforce housing for years. But it’s a problem that has become more acute in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic as more and more people hav…
A wanton act of war
All four of my grandparents immigrated from eastern Europe to upstate New York in the early 20th century.
Top 2 primary system will improve government
We became acquainted over half a century ago and have always shared a keen interest in government and public service.
Letters to the editor March 5
Letters to the editor March 5
Thompson Chain of Lakes easement
It’s still wintertime in the Flathead, but spring is just around the corner - I hope. This past couple of weeks have been busy for many of us that hunt, fish and hike in the great Flathead Outdoors.
United we win, divided we fail
I have been writing this article in my head for the past week, and now that Ukraine has been invaded, my thoughts remain the same, and they are that the level of dissent in the United States of America plays direct…
Book bans have no place in the Flathead
Early in my tenure on the Whitefish School Board, I gave a copy of the graphic novel “Maus” to the high school library.
Letters to the editor March 3
Letters to the editor March 3
Letters to the editor Feb. 28
Letters to the editor Feb. 28
It’s time to get proactive about forest management
The debate over the future of our forests continues.