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…
How to cook a squirrel
During my 26-plus years at the Daily Inter Lake, I’ve gotten a lot of unusual calls from Flathead folks on a number of topics.
Remembering Jim Murry
James W. “Jim” Murry, top Montana labor leader and friend, passed away last October. On the 29th of August, his memory is being celebrated at a Memorial Service at Tizer Botanic Gardens, just outside of Jefferson …
Montana ag producers need the right to repair now
Montana farmers and ranchers across this state have been waiting far too long for their elected representatives to secure their right to repair their own agricultural equipment.
The burning debate — manage forest fires or suppress them?
As western wildfires burn through millions of forested acres, they are igniting debates about our response that are almost as heated as the flames themselves.
Vaccine law hinders efforts to keep our community safe
The ongoing Covid pandemic resulted in some interesting laws passed by the Montana Legislature.
Let’s unite to keep our schools open
The 2021-22 school year is about to begin. While we all hoped it would be different from 2020, it appears this school year has much in common with 2020. I refer to Covid-19.
The great ‘intrafrackture’
A former UK commander in Afghanistan recently stated in a television interview that “ The whole world just became vastly more dangerous.”
Elk management a hot debate
So, with great elk hunting, what are the issues that cause heated discussions? In just four words, availability of bull elk.
Vaccines are a gift from God
I have been a resident of Sanders County and a veterinarian for over 45 years. In that time, I have never before written a letter to the editor. I’m proud to have served as a member of the Sanders County Board of H…
Lost trust in Somers-Lakeside school board
How dare you tell the parents of your district that their children will not be required to wear masks at school, only to go behind their backs and impose such a mandate and in such a way that they must find out fro…
Letters to the editor Aug. 26
Letters to the editor Aug. 26
COLUMN: Crosstown foes start football anew
There’s a new coach on one side of town, the dean of AA football coaches on the other, and Alex Cummings and Grady Bennett have something in common: They’re going to be starting a passel of sophomores.
Covid hysteria continues
Rats! The hysteria about Covid continues.
Letters to the editor Aug. 23
Letters to the editor Aug. 23
Rotenone fish removal projects are safe, effective and necessary
The Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, representing approximately 200 state, federal and private fisheries professionals, would like to respond…