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Letters to the Editor

Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.

Updated 3 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Montana's elk hunting traditions worth preserving

For decades Montana has been the envy of hunters who pursue elk. Our state has healthy elk herds because of our incredible habitat on public and private lands.…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 1

I was glad to see that only eight to 10 people showed up at Tim Fox’s “race for governor” press conference in Kalispell last Thursday. That eight to 10 included Tim Fox, his lieutenant governor, Gas Tax Garner, the…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Let's emphasize the benefits of vaccinations

Once again, I was disappointed to read an extensive article in the Daily Inter Lake (Feb. 26) giving a local physician and now member of the Flathead County Board of Health the opportunity to emphasize the risks ra…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
County needs long-term plan, not another Band-Aid

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has noticed a stark contrast in spending priorities by Flathead County that impacts the Evergreen community. In one week, the Daily Inter Lake reported on: (1) the county wanting t…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 1

I was glad to see that only eight to 10 people showed up at Tim Fox’s “race for governor” press conference in Kalispell last Thursday. That eight to 10 included Tim Fox, his lieutenant governor, Gas Tax Garner, the…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Montana’s elk hunting traditions worth preserving

For decades Montana has been the envy of hunters who pursue elk. Our state has healthy elk herds because of our incredible habitat on public and private lands.…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Let’s emphasize the benefits of vaccinations

Once again, I was disappointed to read an extensive article in the Daily Inter Lake (Feb. 26) giving a local physician and now member of the Flathead County Board of Health the opportunity to emphasize the risks ra…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
County needs long-term plan, not another Band-Aid

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has noticed a stark contrast in spending priorities by Flathead County that impacts the Evergreen community. In one week, the Daily Inter Lake reported on: (1) the county wanting t…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor March 2

Tim Fox is the best candidate for governor.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 7

After being in the 19th Judicial District Court in Libby under Judge Matthew Cuffe several different times, I have a few observations that I think all of us would benefit from knowing. I’m pretty amazed.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 7

After being in the 19th Judicial District Court in Libby under Judge Matthew Cuffe several different times, I have a few observations that I think all of us would benefit from knowing. I’m pretty amazed.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Colstrip acquisition ensures energy reliability for Montana

The Montana Public Service Commission is considering a proposal by NorthWestern Energy to acquire an additional 25 percent of the power output of Colstrip Unit…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
NorthWestern Energy back at the ratepayer trough

In 2008, NorthWestern Energy purchased 30 percent of the Colstrip coal-fired power plants and terribly over-charged Montana ratepayers as part of the deal -- all with the blessing of the Montana Public Service Comm…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 23

This letter is in regards to the National Boy Scouts bankruptcy article published in the Daily Inter Lake.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
BLM HQ relocation: Brain drain or swamp drain?

In 1789, Congress created three Executive branch departments: Foreign Affairs (later renamed State), Treasury, and War. It also provided for an attorney general and a postmaster general. It wasn’t until March 3, 18…