CFAC pollution control a top priority

One would think that prompt and rigorous water quality permitting for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant would be a top priority for  the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

Our vote for mother of the year

Congratulations are in order for Sabrina Wisher, a Kalispell single mother of four who recently was named Montana Mother of the Year by American Mothers. The Montana governor’s office nominated Wisher for the state…

Energy exports are vital U.S. interest

It’s encouraging that President Barack Obama at least paid lip service to the idea of making Europe less dependent on Russian gas during his visit to Brussels this week.

State must resist tribes' lawsuit

By all means, Montana Attorney General Tim Fox should engage in a lawsuit filed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in federal court over water rights on the Flathead Reservation.

All should condemn clinic attack

The vicious attack on Susan Cahill’s All Families Healthcare clinic early in March should provide opponents in the abortion debate a chance for common ground — by condemning violence, illegal activity and possibly …

What will be impact of impact fees?

One thing clear about Kalispell’s recent increase in wastewater impact fees is that the jury will be out for some time on what the impact of the fee increase will be.

Primary season kicks off in earnest

2014 will be a busy election year, starting with dozens of contested primary races across the state and plenty of them here in the Flathead Valley.

Local teams doing area proud

It’s March Madness on the high school basketball courts — and our local teams are acquitting themselves quite well.

Obamacare written on the wind

March 31 is the deadline for individuals to sign up for Obamacare, and those who don’t will be stuck with an IRS penalty.

Tribes need to exercise caution

Now that gill-netting lake trout from Flathead Lake appears imminent — possibly beginning sometime next month — all we can do is strongly urge the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to proceed with wisdom and …

Winkley's legacy of generosity

The Flathead Valley once again has lost a treasured philanthropist who gave generously to improve people’s lives not only here but across Western Montana. Jane Winkley died last week at age 77, but her legacy will …

A taxing mess for Lincoln County

West must support Ukraine now

A tense if hopeful peace has settled on Ukraine after pro-Western protesters took to the streets and succeeded in ousting Viktor Yanukovych from the presidential palace.

Remembering a princess with Hope

There’s a very special event with a fairy-tale theme on Saturday in Kalispell.

Don't rush to raise minimum wage

So the debate that comes around every few years has come around again — the question of whether to raise the national minimum wage.