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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
The path forward is together
To the people of Kalispell, the results of this election have made one thing clear: the voting majority of our community has chosen a different path forward. While this is not the outcome my dedicated team and I ha…
Montana Republicans demand ideological purity over effective governance
You have probably heard in the news about discord within the Montana Republican Party. At issue is whether the party will remain a “big tent” coalition that welcomes a broad spectrum of conservative voices or is t…
No veteran should go hungry
According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck, with little margin for unexpected expenses.
Letters to the editor Nov. 11
Letters to the editor Nov. 11
Letters to the editor Nov. 10
Letters to the editor Nov. 10
Say thanks and give back this Veterans Day
With roughly 80,000 veterans in the state, former service members make up about 8.9% of Montana’s adult population. That ranks third in the nation, behind only Alaska (10.1%) and Virginia (9.1%).
Letters to the editor Nov. 9
Letters to the editor Nov. 9
‘Kings of the North Fork’ will not prevail
While the No Kings rally may be old news, I have spoken with many community members throughout our valley for the past several weeks — individuals without a si…
Montana’s Homestead Exemption is working
Over the past week, residents across Cascade County have been receiving their property tax bills. Thanks to the Homestead Exemption passed last legislative session, the news is good. Nearly 89% of Montana homeowner…
Uncertainty for Montanans relying on Healthcare.gov
As fall settles in with crisp air and vibrant leaves, it brings more than just seasonal change — it reflects the growing uncertainty many Montanans feel about their health insurance through Healthcare.gov.
New mental health facility would fill a critical need
During my term in the Montana Legislature, I served on the Judiciary and Human Services Committees, where we often heard testimony about the Forensic Mental Health Facility in Galen. I was alarmed to learn it was a…
Letters to the editor Nov. 7
Letters to the editor Nov. 7
Schools must teach civic responsibility
Until recently, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship were considered irrevocably intertwined. One hundred and fifty years ago the concept of the “melting pot” helped waves of newly arrived immigrants assi…
‘Thinkalike’
I like the sound of that word. I came up with it when I read that Montana Senate President Matt Regier had submitted the first bill draft request for the 2027 Legislature (nothing like being first out of the gate) …
Letters to the editor Nov. 4
Letters to the editor Nov. 4