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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Letters for Aug. 24
Letters for Aug. 24
I've done the math: Protecting the Montana way of justice is the choice that adds up
For nearly 90 years, Montana has elected judges without putting party labels on the ballot.
Political parties carve up -- and cut out -- voters
There are 18 items to be covered in the current special session of the Texas Legislature. One of them is by request of President Donald Trump who asked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott if Texas couldn’t come up with an addit…
Congress must act to fuel clean energy sources
The early August shift in weather has brought welcome relief — offering a chance to take deep breaths and enjoy the late-summer rains. Meanwhile, far from Montana’s seasonal rhythms, the 2026 federal budget process…
Letters for Aug. 21
Letters for Aug. 21
Letters to the editor Aug. 19
Letters to the editor Aug. 19
Letters to the editor Aug. 18
Letters to the editor Aug. 18
Once upon an Airstream
The StoryCorps trailer took off from the Flathead Valley at the end of June, and I’m still listening to the stories left behind — and recorded for the future.
Letters to the editor Aug. 17
Letters to the editor Aug. 17
Hard work pays off at showmanship contests
Months of dedication and hard work came to fruition last week for young 4-H and FFA participants from across the county as they showcased animals at the presti…
Montana’s Medicaid plan pushes caregivers off a cliff
As a home care worker, I help seniors and people with disabilities live safely and independently in their homes. I love my job — but it’s not easy. The hours can be unpredictable. The pay is low.
Data center booster crowd needs a history lesson
What is it about top executives in monopoly utilities that makes them want to play cowboy capitalists? Case in point is NorthWestern Energy’s plan to provide power to gigantic data centers.
As many as 1 million kids will have school choice this year
This is the dawning of the age of school choice. The school bells will start ringing in the days and weeks ahead, but a record number of kids -- especially children from low-income families -- will be opting out o…
A father-son fishing trip to northern Canada paradise
I recently returned from my annual fishing trip to northern Canada. I’ve been fishing Canada for more than 60 years and fishing in the lake country of northern Canada has never disappointed.
Letters to the editor Aug. 14
Letters to the editor Aug. 14