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...
Time to invest in sidewalks for Evergreen
The years-long community push to create paved pedestrian paths along the U.S. 2 corridor through Evergreen is often described as a “chicken and egg” situatio...
Get ready for Sun Road reservation system
This weekend marks the beginning of Glacier National Park’s new reservation system to drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor.
Forest Service decision on Blankenship camping shortsighted
The U.S. Forest Service recently made what seems like a hasty decision to continue dispersed camping on a gravel bar along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River near the Blankenship Bridge.
C-Falls council is right to want CFAC pollution removed
Corporations using and abusing Montana’s lands and natural resources, and then trying to wiggle out of cleanup responsibilities when the time comes is an all...
Bill critical to journalism’s future
Fairness is not a partisan issue. Fairness is the goal of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act currently being considered in the United States Congress. The bill has bipartisan support in both the Sena...
Return-to-work plan an innovative solution
With a flash of innovation, Gov. Greg Gianforte is flipping expanded pandemic jobless benefits into a mechanism to help alleviate the state’s critical labor shortage.
Supporting South Kalispell Fire District is wise move
Voters in the South Kalispell Fire District went to bat for their fire department this week, approving a levy request by a wide margin to provide funding for a second fire station to be built along one of Kalispe...
Bill unfairly props up energy company
In the end, not even the most fierce proponents of Montana coal could get behind the lopsided and controversial Senate Bill 379.
Much to consider on school board ballots
Ballots for the upcoming school board trustee elections will be arriving in area mailboxes this week, and voters may notice an amplified interest in these board positions.
Bad bill assaults the First Amendment
Montana lawmakers last week debated and ultimately voted down the unconstitutional “Stop Guilt By Accusation Act” that unfairly reduced Montana media outlets to “slander machines.”
It's time for change in helping domestic violence victims
Most of us will never know the danger and paralyzing fear of being on the receiving end of domestic violence.
Sun Road reservation plan will stymie economy
After a year of staying close to home Americans are ready to hit the road and soar the friendly skies.
State's bed tax doesn't need fixing
Flathead Valley businesses know well how important tourism marketing is for this area.
Don't mix politics with judicial process
Two pieces of legislation are lingering the in halls of the state Capitol this legislative session that unnecessarily inject politics into Montana’s tried and tested judicial process. Neither should move forward.
Small-town character of West Glacier is worth preserving
The community of West Glacier is in a battle to save its small-town soul, and the fight seems to intensify each year as Glacier National Park draws in record crowds and RV park development has lapped at the town’...