Editorial
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Extending border closure defies logic
When Canada announced that it would reopen its border to fully vaccinated Americans by Aug. 9, it was widely ass...
Keep party affiliation out of local elections
Voters in Kalispell and Whitefish have much to consider when poring over their ballot for the upcoming municipal elections.
Kalispell Chamber tackles child-care dilemma at critical juncture
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead in addressing a severe shortage of child-care providers in the Flathead Valley and we applaud the effort to see what solutions might be found.
Redistricting should follow east-west divide
The clock is ticking for the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission.
Samaritan House plans address a crucial need
There’s a lot of rhetoric these days about the challenges of homelessness and the need for more affordable housing in the Flathead Valley — lots of talk but little action.
Health care workers deserve better
Sanders County’s public health officer resigned last week at the request of county commissioners. The egregious offense? Publicly advocating for the Covid-19 vaccine as a safe and effective way to stop the spread...
Evergreen sidewalk grant a win for the community
Evergreen community leaders deserve a round of applause for going the distance to secure a nearly $1 million state grant for the construction of long-awaited sidewalks along portions of two very busy highways.
It's time for community conversation about suicide
It’s difficult for most of us to fathom the deep despair that accompanies such a final, fatal act as suicide, and it’s even more difficult to talk about.
Unintended consequences of Glacier’s ticketed entry
Glacier National Park achieved its intent with this summer’s ticketed entry system for Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Hiring woes continue, but report offers encouraging signs
This Labor Day we honor the American worker and celebrate the symbolic end of summer — and what a summer it has been for the valley’s frontline employees.
Vaccine law hinders efforts to keep our community safe
The ongoing Covid pandemic resulted in some interesting laws passed by the Montana Legislature.
Increasing federal firefighter pay is money well spent
It likely came as a shock to many of us that new federal firefighters typically earn just under $13 an hour — less than the starting pay at many fast-food joints these days amid a nationwide hiring crunch.
Infrastructure bill benefits Montana
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was approved in the U.S. Senate last week with a resounding 69-30 vote
Work requirement for Medicaid enrollees is reasonable expectation
Throughout Montana, the question is the same this summer: Where have all the workers gone?
Heroic response to Boulder Fire
The winds picked up, abruptly shifted directions, and within a few frantic hours Aug. 1 the Boulder 2700 Fire had jumped Montana 35 east of Polson.
Hotel would be game-changer for Main Street
Kalispell business leaders have done an admirable job of keeping Main Street viable through the years, even as development has raged in North Kalispell and the nearby mall, in its heyday, tugged at merchants to l...