Editorial
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Talk is cheap. It’s time for Zinke to act on Glacier access
After years of tinkering with its vehicle reservation system, Glacier National Park has added yet another layer of…
How to temper discourse and bridge the political abyss
Some unfortunate trash talk has dominated the political conversation as the election season enters the home stretch.
Proactive measures needed to prevent CWD outbreak
The discovery of a chronic wasting disease-afflicted deer in Kalispell last week cast a dour shadow on the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season.
Vote smart on the issues and candidates
With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.
When journalism matters most
Last week was gut-wrenching as images and stories emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
Safe drinking water should take priority
Let's be blunt about the public health effects of lead-contaminated drinking water.
Montanans are doing all right
Chin up, Montana, it’s a great time to live and work in Big Sky Country.
A tool to safeguard public funding for housing projects
“Use the right tool, for the right job, in the right way.” It’s a motto good craftsmen, mechanics and chefs swear by.
Reconvene talks between shelter, neighbors
Mediation between the Flathead Warming Center and surrounding residents and businesses is on ice.
Voters lose with no governor debate
If you're to believe the latest polling on Montana's gubernatorial election, it's the incumbent's race to lose.
Long awaited property tax reforms up for scrutiny
About a year after Montanans were blindsided with an exorbitant hike in property taxes, the governor's task force has delivered its plan to rein in and reform the system with long-term solutions.
Fair showcases the valley's best
As the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo wraps up today, we can’t help but think about how the theme for this year’s event – Exploring Montana’s Best – was fitt…
Delisting delay harms integrity of ESA
In an impressive show of conservation and interstate cooperation, two sub-adult grizzlies captured in Northwest Montana were relocated to Wyoming last week in a long-planned effort to shore up the species genetic d…
Firefighter safety remains paramount
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Mann Gulch Fire that tragically killed 13 of 16 smokejumpers who were sent into the Gates of the Mountains near Helena on Aug. 5, 1949. It remains among the deadliest day…
Ballot initiatives put power to the people
A trio of citizen-led initiates appear to be headed for the November ballot, despite state Republicans’ best efforts to obstruct the process and ultimately muzzle voters.