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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 Dec. 4
Letters to the editor Dec. 4
Thinking of baby Maya’s forever mountain view
The Daily Inter Lake recently published the Toronto Star editorial “What to make of Glasgow climate summit.” My ears perk up when I hear about Scotland.
Northwest Montana should embrace Hecla
In addition to being a longtime citizen and business owner in Northwest Montana, I have been honored to serve the public as an elected state representative and county commissioner.
Letters to the editor Dec. 2
Letters to the editor Dec. 2
Vigilante justice
Does the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who was accused of murdering two men and wounding another at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, broaden the way for Americans to take the law into their own hands?
Shop around for affordable health coverage
Who doesn’t love a deal? Especially at this time of year, we all like to find the best price on groceries and holiday gifts. And we all have a friend who will stand in line in the dark and cold for a Black Friday s…
Money isn’t everything in a small town
Rumor has it that many of the Covid refugees who have fled American cities and suburbs to settle in the Flathead have brought great wealth with them. Nothing wrong with that. Good for you, I say. By all means, enjo…
Letters to the editor Nov. 29
Letters to the editor Nov. 29
A practice in cultivating daily gratitude
Gratitude is the soul’s balm, especially in the worst of times.
Letters to the editor Nov. 28
Letters to the editor Nov. 28
Save yourself the hassle, shop local this season
Lingering supply-chain woes and worldwide shipping delays continue to hamstring many national retailers and e-commerce sites heading into the Christmas shoppin…
The reality of facial recognition in Montana
We’ve been following developments as the Economic Affairs Interim Committee continues to study the use of Facial Recognition in Montana.
Funding will breathe new life into ‘The Lifeline of the Hi-Line’
For several decades, the Milk River Project has been chronically underfunded and in need of essential repairs. Politicians of every stripe have failed to deliver the dollars needed to forge a long-term solution.
Letters to the editor Nov. 27
Letters to the editor Nov. 27
Report from legislative transportation interim committee
Between sessions of the Montana Legislature, interim committees are appointed to discuss past bills and areas of interest for future bills. A few weeks ago, the transportation committee met with a variety of topics.