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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Montana land should belong to Montanans, not foreign entities
Montana’s land is more than just acres on a map; it’s our heritage, our livelihood, and our future. Yet, for too long, our tax deed process has left the door wide open for foreign entities to scoop up property at t…
State senator pushes for surveillance of marijuana purchases
Five years ago, 57% of Montana voters spoke loud and clear when they legalized cannabis for adults 21 and older.
Uncertain times for Medicaid benefits
About 75,000 low-income Montanans will continue to have access to critical health benefits thanks to a coalition of moderate lawmakers who rallied last week to permanently renew the state’s Medicaid expansion progr…
Letters to the editor March 2
Letters to the editor March 2
They don’t know what they don’t know
Much has been written and broadcast recently regarding the impacts of the Trump administration and particularly the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) …
Full Count: Fulfilling trip to Western B for Trojans
When Cody Orr was asked the last time the Troy boys basketball team made divisionals, he understandably hit a bit of a dead zone.
Cuts undermine vital research
We are scientists from the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station where our research and facilities have long been supported by grants from t…
Montana needs thoughtful solutions
As global headlines remind us of the delicate balance between crisis and resilience — whether in the face of geopolitical uncertainty abroad or natural disasters closer to home — Montanans are having their own conv…
Letters to the editor Feb. 27
Letters to the editor Feb. 27
State should follow Elon Musk’s lead on simplifying hunting regs
Wow, can you believe the beautiful weather we had last weekend? My truck thermometer registered 50 degrees.
Letters to the editor Feb. 25
Letters to the editor Feb. 25
Expand coverage for obesity treatments
As a dentist in my professional life, I have the responsibility of making sure my patients maintain great oral health and overall health.
Letters to the editor Feb. 24
Letters to the editor Feb. 24
Bad data on effort to restrict health care access
A 62-year-old New York woman died following a car crash off an icy road, two weeks after she got the Covid vaccine. An 88-year-old Florida man died from a fall, three months after he got the vaccine. A 31-year-old …
Giving Together: Kiita Foundation scholarships
Spring is just around the corner, and soon more than 1,000 students will be graduating from high schools across the Flathead Valley and embarking on the next chapter of their lives. For many local students who plan…