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Opinion

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Updated 1 week, 1 day ago

A legacy of success at FVCC

This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Trump triumph portends economic uncertainty

As I watched Donald Trump arrive at an astounding victory election night, I was struck by his strong turnout in both rural and urban parts of the country. But I couldn’t stop thinking: Do voters understand what Tru…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Support available for your child's education

If you are a parent of a student with special needs attending public school, did you know that you may qualify for around $5,500 to $8,000 in funding to support customizing your child’s education?

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Philosophies of government predict policy

Shame on us. In our political discourse, we throw the “isms” around willy-nilly, without really discussing — or understanding — what they actually mean. Liberalism, socialism, Marxism, fascism, conservatism, libert…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Is hunting always great?

When I return from a hunting trip, people frequently ask me, “How was hunting?” My response is almost always the same, “Hunting was great!”

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
The election is over. Let's go for a ride.

I bought my first Deuce and a Quarter in 1990 from Gail Lewis who was the cleanup man at the LP mill in Trout Creek.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Solving housing crisis doesn't have to ruin our quality of life

Seldom have I read an opinion piece that represents my own thoughts so well as that of Travis Taylor as published in the Inter Lake on Nov. 4

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Letters to the editor Nov. 14

Letters to the editor Nov. 14

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Judge Allison served the county well

This letter is not about politics, or the election. (Lord, will I be glad when that is over...) Instead, this letter is a heartfelt thank you to a man who has served the people of our region honorably and faithfull…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Letters to the editor Nov. 12

Letters to the editor Nov. 12

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Letters to the editor Nov. 11

Letters to the editor Nov. 11

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Finding value or lack thereof in treasured items

Flathead treasure hunters and keepers flocked to the Northwest Montana History Museum for the sixth Montana Antiques Appraisal Fair on Oct. 26. Organized by the Foundation for Montana History, the fair brings in ex…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Letters to the editor Nov. 10

Letters to the editor Nov. 10

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Instead of cellphone ban, help kids build healthy habits

Gov. Greg Gianforte is making a push to establish cellphone-free schools across the state as evidence about the potentially unhealthy effects of excessive use among adolescents continues to pile up.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
The value of school trust lands

Montana now has more new residents defined as five years or so than old. That means perhaps that someone should tell the story of what is now spoken of as public lands as different from Glacier National Park, Yello…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
A bear for the ages

She was 28 years old and dealt with aplomb the hordes of picture-taking tourists and repeated motherhood. When she was killed by a car a few weeks ago, the loss of Grizzly 399 left people all over the world shocked…