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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Seek tax relief without strangling tourism
Tax relief is top of mind for the 2025 Legislature and lawmakers are getting creative with proposed solutions — some better than others.
Letters to the editor Jan. 24
Letters to the editor Jan. 24
Letters to the editor Jan. 23
Letters to the editor Jan. 23
Legislature will reform Montana courts
Senate Republicans have numerous pieces of legislation to consider during the 2025 session, but few are as important as bills to reform Montana’s overreaching courts.
A modern arsenal for ice fishing
The recent cold weather has been very welcome for those of us that like to ice fish.
Letters to the editor Jan. 20
Letters to the editor Jan. 20
EPA failed us with CFAC decision
While the EPA’s Record of Decision (ROD) recently issued for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site is dismaying, EPA leadership’s failure to do so…
Surprise and delight yourself
"We don’t even know what it is until it starts,” said Dan Brauneisen, general manager of Kalispell’s Cinemark theater, referring to the “secret movie” that plays for $5 on Monday nights about once a month.
What makes housing unaffordable?
There is a lot of discussion surrounding the need for “affordable” housing. A relative term. What is affordable to some may not be affordable to others. For the most part, those of a more progressive leaning push f…
How America courted destructive wildfires
The fires burning in the Los Angeles area are a powerful example of why humans have learned to fear wildfire. Fires can level entire neighborhoods in an instant. They can destroy communities, torch pristine forests…
Montana benefits from Interior pick Burgum
The namesake of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is well known for the adage, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Seek diplomacy and compromise, but be willing to stand up for what’s best for the n…
Letters to the editor Jan. 19
Letters to the editor Jan. 19
Letters to the editor Jan. 16
Letters to the editor Jan. 16
Stage is set for bill debates
For many Montanans, the legislative process can feel confusing and opaque. With more than 4,000 bill titles in drafting, even the legal beagles find it daunting.
Don’t let Whitefish become Pacific Palisades
The City of Whitefish and the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles are so much further apart than the 1,356 miles between us would suggest.