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…
Letters to the editor Aug. 24
Water right protection and certainty is important to not only those in agriculture, but all Montanans. Whether used for irrigation or any beneficial use, all M…
To Zoom or not to Zoom
A couple of weeks ago my high school senior class had a reunion — a Zoom reunion.
Letters to the editor Aug. 20
So now many liberals want us to support “Black Lives Matter, Inc”. I don’t wonder why. It is so blatantly obvious that BLM is just a euphemism and a vehicle fo…
Letters to the editor Aug. 17
There are few issues of more conspicuous lunacy today than defunding the police. Particularly, the idea of defunding School Resource Officers will make schools unsafe. Have we forgotten the violent active shooter e…
The fight for freedom
America is under siege. We are threatened by an enemy that is undermining the very foundations of our Constitution and the American values that have created, i…
Masks are good for business
It is popular to say that government should be run like a business. Those arguing about wearing masks should look to local and national businesses; they will see that masks are good for business. The governor’s mas…
Election mail bag Aug. 16
I’m writing in support of Kathleen Williams for U.S. Representative in November. I have met her and listened to her speak twice in the past few years. I am impressed by her background in working on the Environmenta…
Healthy people are being demonized and campaigned against
I have been a registered nurse for over 29 years, the majority of which has been spent in the community health setting. All of my jobs during this time have involved infection control, whether that was part of orie…
Letters to the editor Aug. 16
I have not closely followed letters regarding Covid-19 but after reading the Aug. 8 article about Rosita’s restaurant in Libby and their recent dilemmas it was time to react.
Be flexible as schools navigate reopening plans
The general angst among parents, students and teachers is palpable as the valley gears up for a return to school in these unprecedented times of COVID-19.
Bullock’s steady leadership will keep Montanans safe
As health-care workers across Montana, we applaud Gov. Steve Bullock’s steady leadership and commitment to keeping Montanans safe during this unexpected and unpredictable public health crisis.
A tale of two Bobs, and a party for the ages
Bev Braig called me last week to ask about an article about her husband’s birthday that was published in the Inter Lake 40 years ago when her husband Bob turned 40. This was no regular birthday celebration in 1980.…
Blankenship crowds a growing concern
Overnight camping along the Flathead River at the Blankenship access has reached a tipping point that Forest Service officials need to address with both short- and long-term solutions.
Letters to the editor Aug. 13
The when and how for the start of the 20-21 school year should be the top priority for our nation. Our children are our most valuable natural resource and dese…
Dock sitting a favored summer past time
It’s mid-August and summer is winding down. For those of you that know me, I am usually searching for that elusive trophy rainbow trout or some good-eating kokanee salmon at this time of year.