Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
Flathead Lake stewardship is a generational responsibility
It’s no accident that Flathead Lake is world class for clarity and water quality. It has been protected over time …
Time to celebrate FVCC graduates
Flathead Valley Community College is celebrating our 52nd annual commencement ceremony this Friday. This ceremony will be different than any other year at the college, as it will be streamed via an online video.
Letters to the editor May 11
We need to put an immediate end to the phrase “social distancing.” This phrase, I believe, has made people fearful of living life and has turned many into unki…
Letters to the editor May 10
Life is changing drastically. I am excited to join “the club” whose greatest joys are the little people they’re raising. I am anxious about not being able to just pack a towel and head off to float the river on a w…
The importance of strengthening SNAP in the face of COVID-19
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, our neighbors across Montana are struggling against unprecedented hardships. Tens of thousands of Montanans lost their jobs and many more saw their hours cut in just a matter o…
Montana’s outdoor recreation traditions are at stake in the Republican primary
Those of us Montanans who like to hunt, fish, and hike just want to do more of it, unburdened by the political implications of our activities.
Republican leadership will rebuild our economy, again
On the eve of the Treasure State’s most bustling season, Montanans are looking with uncertainty at the road ahead. An additional 15,000 Montanans filed unemployment claims during the week ending in April 25 due to …
Thank a law enforcement officer during National Police Week
Every day, sworn law enforcement officers, deputies, agents and troopers across Montana put their lives at risk, often while the rest of us are sleeping. They don’t do it for recognition or money, they do it to pro…
Letters to the editor May 7
As a nurse in Kalispell, I want to say thank you to Governor Steve Bullock for his swift action confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. While hot spots sprung up ar…
Letters to the editor May 4
I am writing this letter in support of Bruce Tutvedt’s bid for House District 6 due to his integrity and support of public education. As a leader in our community, he understands the importance of a public educatio…
Gianforte’s opponents are not telling the truth
In less than two weeks, ballots will be mailed to voters throughout Montana, and Republicans will have an important choice to make. After 16 years of single-party control of the governor’s office, we can win in Nov…
Letters to the editor May 3
This notice from the Forest Service was recently issued regarding applications for commercial recreational use of protected areas, with sensitive environmental status, and endangered wildlife species:
AG candidate Raph Graybill is the fighter we need for Montana
I know a thing or two about Democratic politics and I know what makes a good attorney general. You’ve got to be an independent watchdog, with a distaste for political nonsense and the guts to take on the big fights…
Future of Montana’s largest industry at risk
A carte blanche handover of power
On April 6 the Kalispell City Council voted, with almost no advance notice and very limited public notice, to approve and ratify a Declaration of a State of Local Disaster Emergency drafted by the city manager. In …
Public education is not a game
A letter appeared on the perspective page of the Inter Lake on March 15 written by Mr. Jack Heller. I wish to respond to that letter. It was four full columns and 1,240 words long, all of which was meant to demean,…