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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Mineral challenge can’t be met solely by China imports
If there was a question of how risky heavy dependence on China for critical minerals is, it was dispelled with China’s plan to restrict the export of graphite,…
Letters to the editor Dec. 15
Letters to the editor Dec. 15
Housing program deserves full support
Montana has become one of the most unaffordable states for homebuyers, and Flathead County is one of the least affordable counties in the state.
Time to change horses
The general rifle seasons for deer and elk hunting has mostly ended. Unless you were lucky enough to draw a late-season elk tag and have access to private ranch land in central Montana, your big game hunting season…
Letters to the editor Dec. 12
Letters to the editor Dec. 12
An open letter to Senator-elect Sheehy
Congratulations on your successful campaign for the U.S. Senate. With nearly 77 % of eligible Montanans casting ballots, your achievement capturing 53% of the votes over incumbent Jon Tester’s 45% was remarkable.
Don’t miss open enrollment deadlines
With the holiday season in full swing, many of us juggle the excitement of festive celebrations with the reality of financial strain. The costs of gifts, travel and meals can quickly add up, creating stress that li…
Column: Where QBs go - but not to stay
It was a spring evening a couple years ago when a longtime friend — we’d played fastpitch together, and like me he is maybe a little too fond of Red’s Bar — made an off-hand yet salient point.
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Calling for a uniform fee assessment policy governing all state executive agencies
As the 69th Montana Legislature gears up to meet this winter, lawmakers are spending time thinking about policies they believe will make the state better. The …
Conrad closets spill history
Last weekend I brought out all my sweaters and donned a pair of the wool socks I will wear for the next five months. Among the three basic needs, clothing seems like the lightweight, but a layer between self and en…
Time to redraw gerrymandered PSC boundaries
Back in April, a groundswell of volunteers put a first-time candidate and lifelong Independent on the ballot.
Continuing support for Ukraine is right thing to do
One year ago I was bleeding out in a trench line on the Ukrainian front.
There is no simple solution to property taxes
In recent opinion pieces, Evan Barrett, a longtime Democratic consultant, and Mike Jopek, a former Democratic legislator, have repeatedly provided their “simple solution” to our high property taxes in Montana: just…
Celebrate responsibly: Keep our roadways safe
A pair of heartbreaking vehicle crashes last week near Bigfork devastated two local families and sent ripples throughout the community.