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 …
Water Rights Protection Act good for Montana fisheries
Montana Trout Unlimited writes to offer our full support for the recently introduced Montana Water Rights Protection Act, S. 3019, a bill that would provide for Congressional ratification of the Confederated Salish…
Letters to the editor May 2
With global Covid-19 infections and death tolls rising, there are two paths forward for the U.S. in our relations with other nations and health organizations. China, the WHO, and the U.S. are all to blame for their…
Letters to the editor April 30
There are two positions on the Flathead Community College Board of Trustees and three candidates who are running for them. All appear well qualified, and all a…
Letters to the editor April 27
I support the phased and thoughtful measures that are being discussed to open Montana for business, in a successful and safe way that will protect our most vulnerable neighbors.
Hydroxychloroquine is already a life-saving medicine
This morning, I woke up short of breath, my body fatigued with a hot ache. In the time of coronavirus, these symptoms raise alarm, but as a Montanan living with chronic illness, waking up feeling sick is a reality …
A responsible reopening
Over the past several weeks, Montanans have faced unprecedented challenges. Our way of life has changed rapidly. Like every corner of our country, our once thriving economy is ailing. We’ve lost family members and …
Letters to the editor April 26
Bigfork voters should consider voting in favor of the two levy requests. As a school board member, I sit on the committee negotiating staff salaries. I believe our staff’s compensation is not up to par with their p…
The next challenge for the COVID-19 response
As a former Navy doctor, veteran and a current family doctor of over 25 years, I have a great understanding of how viruses can ravage through populations. We as Montanans have been fairly fortunate during the first…
Tracking how CARES Act money is spent
Last week Legislative Council met virtually to discuss COVID-19 and the fiscal situation for Montana. Administrative committee chairs from finance, audit and revenue were also invited for information purposes.
Letters to the editor April 23
I remember sitting in Dick Chapman’s entertaining Mythology course at Flathead High in 1982. The teacher illustrated the ancient concept of the dilemma. Odysseus returning home from the Trojan War consulted an Orac…
Stay connected to your co-op
It is very unfortunate that this COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial challenges for so many people in our community. We have not witnessed times this tough since people were struggling to come out of the most re…
Reopening the Montana way
When COVID-19 first came to Montana, we took quick and aggressive measures to slow the spread and keep Montanans home during this critical period.
Letters to the editor April 20
Dr. Annie Bukacek was appointed to the Flathead County Health Board in the name of diversity. However, her kooky, fringe views are the antithesis of the mission of public health. COVID-19 virus is not a hoax and sh…
A wartime president?
With the COVID-19 virus beginning to ramp up in the U.S. the President is beginning to do what he always does in such situations – Deceive, Deny, Deflect and blame everyone but himself for his bungled response. So,…
Small businesses are suffering
Everyone is touting Small Businesses are getting LOTS of help. But this is how it REALLY is!