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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…
Federal actions threaten Montana’s way of life
Montana is a vast state with a landscape populated by large mountain ranges, crystal-clear lakes, and lively ecosystems — we are not known as Big Sky Country for nothing.
Take back control of the dinner table
Perhaps one of the most personal decisions you can make every day is deciding what to eat. But what happens when multinational corporations in the agricultural industry take that power away from the individual by u…
Letters to the editor Aug. 22
Letters to the editor Aug. 22
Trevor Donovan's approach to celebrity a much-needed throwback
INDIANA, Pennsylvania — When you cross the street in the downtown of this borough, located in a county that shares its name, you're in for a reminder that it's a wonderful life.
A sentimental final journey to Montana
As we made plans last spring for my mother’s funeral, we were lucky enough to find a florist in Cincinnati who was able to provide flowers as Covid-19 closed businesses and the availability and transport of myriad …
Increasing federal firefighter pay is money well spent
It likely came as a shock to many of us that new federal firefighters typically earn just under $13 an hour — less than the starting pay at many fast-food joints these days amid a nationwide hiring crunch.
Covid conflicts
I received my Covid-19 shots last winter when people were standing in line for them. I’ve been increasingly mystified by the vaccine resistance since then.
Letters to the editor Aug. 19
Letters to the editor Aug. 19
Retired Whitefish police chief reflects on long career
Retired Whitefish Police Chief Bill Dial reflects on 41-year career in law enforcement
Letters to the editor Aug. 16
Letters to the editor Aug. 16
Swing your partner round and round…
Square dancing was a rite of passage in middle school.
Bipartisan infrastructure jobs bill will rebuild Montana and grow our economy
I was a kid when I first learned how important a well-paved road was to my family’s bottom line.
We need a plan that puts Main Street first
Are you frustrated with growing traffic congestion in and around Kalispell?
Nonpartisan solutions for wildfire prevention and forest restoration
As I write this article, wildfires have once again covered much of Montana in a thick layer of unhealthy smoke.
Infrastructure bill benefits Montana
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was approved in the U.S. Senate last week with a resounding 69-30 vote