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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Education starts with information
At the first class of the eight-week “Biblical Citizenship” course at Sykes Diner in Kalispell on March 17, host Ben Konkel announced there wouldn’t be enough time for a Q&A.
Montana needs a data center moratorium
I submit that data centers present the biggest challenge Montana has faced since the federal government released the North Central Power Study in 1971.
Montana should join the flat tax revolution
Over the last decade, the Treasure State has adopted several personal income tax reforms by reducing its numerous graduated tax brackets from seven to two, significantly dropping the top rate from 6.9% to 5.4%, and…
Letters to the editor May 3
Letters to the editor May 3
School funding, trustee seats on the line
Election season is already in bloom in the Flathead Valley, with a full slate of public school and special district elections appearing on ballots due Tuesday.
End Montana’s race-based gerrymandering
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais delivered a decisive 6-3 victory for the Constitution and equal treatment under the law.
Letters to the editor May 2
Letters to the editor May 2
Proposed law creates new risks for businesses
Spring is typically a season of optimism. Entrepreneurs are opening new businesses, family farms and ranches are calving and planning for the next season, and existing small business owners are reviewing their fina…
A pattern of unaccountable development in county
Garnier Creek near Columbia Falls, once a thriving trout stream, now stands as a stark warning of the dangers posed by neglectful environmental regulation.
Letters to the editor April 30
Letters to the editor April 30
Full Count: Merchant of Vikings has big goals
On May 25, 2024, Bigfork sophomore Robert Merchant clocked 11.23 seconds in the 100 meters, good for sixth place at the State A track and field championships.
One Timer: The only one for the history books, for now
A week has now passed since the first Crosstown baseball game and even though it's fresh in our minds now, this is a game that will be remembered for ages.
Letters to the editor April 28
Letters to the editor April 26
Letters to the editor April 27
Letters to the editor April 27
Giving Together: Turning Tax Season into Opportunities for Students
On a spring morning in Kalispell, a group of elementary students huddle around a table, testing a small robot they’ve just programmed to navigate a maze.