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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Zinke draws a ‘red line’ on public lands
The U.S. House last week launched the new bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, and it couldn’t have happened at a more critical time.
Letters to the editor May 18
Letters to the editor May 18
Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy
Montanans understand that building something meaningful requires time, determination and some risk.
Freedom Caucus fought against tax relief
Montanans are being crushed under the weight of skyrocketing property taxes. Longtime residents are watching their tax bill soar as wealthy out-of-staters scoop up land and inflate home values across Montana.
Freedom Caucus fought against tax relief
Montanans are being crushed under the weight of skyrocketing property taxes. Longtime residents are watching their tax bill soar as wealthy out-of-staters scoop up land and inflate home values across Montana.
Democrats in Senate kick conservation to the curb
Conservation enjoys the support of all parties and a huge majority of residents. That support takes the form of the North American Wildlife Recovery model and is responsible for our abundance of wild things and pla…
Letters to the editor May 15
Letters to the editor May 15
FVCC grads ready to make a difference
On May 16, Flathead Valley Community College will proudly celebrate the Class of 2025 at our 57th commencement ceremony. This is a moment to honor the determin…
Delivering property tax reform: a bipartisan step forward
When 150 lawmakers arrived in Helena for the 2025 legislative session, a priority was shared across party lines: Meaningful, long-term property tax reform.
Full Count: Troy softball -- Driven to new heights
The coach drives the bus, the third baseman throws lefthanded and the first baseman has only been hanging around the diamond for three seasons.
Legislation makes elections more trustworthy
Faith in our election process drives our Democracy and has driven much of my legislative career. Requiring photo identification to vote is just common sense, so I put it into law.
U.S. must stand up to authoritarian forces
President Reagan’s leadership was instrumental in America and the West’s victory over the Soviet Union at the end of the almost 50-year Cold War in 1991.
Letters to the editor May 12
Letters to the editor May 12
Slimmed down Main Street the right path forward
A transformative vision to put Kalispell’s Main Street on an oh, oh, oh Ozempic-like diet program has some residents howling, “oh, oh, oh no!”
Montana PBS a lifeline for rural communities
As present or past members of the Friends of Montana PBS Board, we urge Montanans to contact Sens. Steve Daines and Timn Sheehy and Reps. Ryan Zinke and Troy D…