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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Spirit of America
Sometimes an article just doesn’t present itself to my mind, so here is a poem about the spirit of America by Steven Vincent Benet.
Better government as easy as ABC
On March 22, 1972, after 54 days of working together, all 100 Constitutional Convention (ConCon) delegates (58 Democrats, 36 Republicans and six Independents) walked up the center aisle and affixed their signatures…
Montana is saving smart, spending right
In a recent Frontier Institute piece on Montana’s budget growth, Kendall Cotton argued that we need clear, fair ways to measure state spending. I agree — because transparency builds trust.
Letters to the editor Sept. 9
Letters to the editor Sept. 9
Letters to the editor Sept. 8
Letters to the editor Sept. 8
Taking a swing at metalworking
Metalworker Jeffrey Funk offered the Forging from the Natural World course through his New Agrarian School, which offers chances to immerse oneself in historic craft, with some modern touches.
Bigfork voters must consider the long game
Bigfork residents are feeling the sting of growth as the unincorporated community’s fire department seeks funding for a new station and additional staffing to …
Trade, tariffs and deliberate confusion
We are being poorly served by the debate on trade and tariffs. President Trump proclaims that there is no down side. The opposition insists that the meanest li…
Roadless rule repeal? Bad news for elk hunters
Elk don’t like roads. That’s the overwhelming conclusion from numerous studies conducted by multiple researchers and funded by organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Letters to the editor Sept. 7
Letters to the editor Sept. 7
Why international exchange matters: From Montana to Japan
I am the inaugural Mansfield Chair of Japan and Indo-Pacific Affairs at the University of Montana.
Chamber endorses Davison, Waterman
For the first time in its history, the Discover Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is endorsing candidates in the 2025 municipal elections: Kisa Davison for mayor and Kyle Waterman for Ward 3.
To safeguard our freedoms
To fulfill President Trump’s order to detain and deport people who are in our country illegally the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) has rounded up suspects and taken them to jails or detention cent…
Letters to the editor Sept. 2
Letters to the editor Sept. 2
Reconnecting Montanans to opportunity
As we celebrate Montana’s Workers this Labor Day, it’s fitting to mark a new chapter in our state’s journey. Gov. Greg Gianforte’s recent launch of the 406 JOBS Initiative is more than just policy — it’s a promise …