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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…
Montana elk hunting traditions in danger
Elk hunting is everything to Montanans. We guard our vacation days with jealousy in anticipation of elk camp deep in the forests or Breaks country. We choose our sick days wisely and work hard for just the chance o…
Out-compete China with tech freedom
China has a plan. It wants to be the dominant technology country by 2035.
Politicians beholden to the gun lobby
Oxford High School is the newest addition to the national list of mass school shootings.
Board overreach is gutting our library
Eyebrows were raised recently when ImagineIF Library Board Vice Chairman Doug Adams announced at a standing-room only board meeting that he would like the libr…
Vaccine rule an attack on personal liberty
When I saw the news that Biden’s vaccine mandate had been blocked, I felt as though a ton of bricks had been lifted from my shoulders. Several co-workers and I went running to each other to share the news.
Congress must stop the reckless spending
As we approach Christmas, we have one request to Montana’s federal delegation: please do everything in your power to stop the reckless taxing and spending proposal currently working its way through Congress.
Letters to the editor Dec. 11
Letters to the editor Dec. 11
Column: Griz keep proving they belong
It is perhaps with maroon-colored glasses that Montana coach Bobby Hauck views his team’s 57-41 win over Eastern Washington in the FCS playoffs last Friday.
Braveheart chaplains provide critical service
As a police officer for 12 years, I have witnessed my fair share of tragedy.
Outdoors columnist bags big bull elk
Hunting with me was my guide, Brett and a hunting facilitator, Greg, who books hunts for an outfitter named Bob Walker.
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Afghan resettlement endangers our communities
Following the Biden Administration’s completely mismanaged withdrawal from Afghanistan, I have been extremely vocal in opposition to the mass evacuation and resettlement of Afghan nationals in America.
Letters to the editor Dec. 6
Letters to the editor Dec. 6
Sams’ confirmation is a historic moment
Charles “Chuck” Sams III was confirmed last month as National Park Service director, making him the first Native American to lead the federal agency that overs…
Letters to the editor Dec. 5
Letters to the editor Dec. 5