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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…
Kalispell makes good use of Brownfields Program
United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler got a tour last week of two major Kalispell redevelopment sites that have benefited from $2 million in federal funding through the EPA Brow…
Letters to the editor July 30
Recently, Rep. Mark Noland said unemployed Montanans are “enjoying this” and staying off work longer than needed because of the added weekly CARES unemployment…
We must reignite Montana’s economy
Our state, and our country, has never faced a challenge like the one we are confronted with today. COVID-19, and the ensuing shutdown sent shockwaves through our economy. The consequences have been devastating, and…
Potential land easements could increase public access in Northwest Montana
If you are a camper, hiker, hunter, angler, 4-wheeler, huckleberry picker or just like the outdoors, you are about to be given a huge gift of land for recreation use.
Letters to the editor July 27
Nobody has ever had to fight a forest fire in a global pandemic before, at least not in our lifetimes. But, as fire season approaches in Montana, it’s becoming…
911 funding proposal comes with nuances
Once again, Flathead County voters are being asked to support a ballot measure that will tax property owners to pay for ongoing equipment upgrades at the Flathead Emergency Communications Center known as the 911 ce…
Campaigning on behalf of the common man
As I watch the endless political ads on television I am reminded of why I started this journey in the first place. One word in particular is extremely troubling to me. One word that every “politician” seems to utte…
Letters to the editor July 26
It took the United States 95 days, on April 28, to record a million cases of Covid 19. Forty-three days later, on June 10, we reached 2 million cases; 28 days …
Consequence Kalispell Fire Station closures
Kalispell Fire Station 62, located behind Costco on 255 Old Reserve Drive was closed on July 21 and will remain closed until July 25 at 7 a.m. Fire Station 62 is closed due to ongoing staffing shortages. As a resul…
Small businesses need more support from governor
As a small business owner and someone who signs the front of paychecks, I understand what it’s like to stay awake at night with a pit in your stomach worrying if you are able to keep your employees on payroll durin…
Cooney vows to protect public lands
I’ve spent my career fighting for our public lands, and I have a track record of delivering results for Montanans. Growing up in Montana shaped who I am and the values I carry with me. Like many Montanans, I know h…
Election mail bag July 26
It is critical that our lone representative in Congress be a voice for the voiceless and stand up for the most vulnerable in our society — especially the unborn.
Border business a bit bewildering
Three years ago I went on the shortest-ever shopping trip to Canada — around 30 minutes.
Letters to the editor July 23
How about we change things up a bit and create a uniques business friendly atmosphere in downtown Whitefish.
With masks, a little civility goes a long way
The governor’s July 15 directive that mandates the use of face masks in various public settings has one clear goal — curbing the community spread of COVID-19.