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 …
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Letters to the editor March 2
Tim Fox is the best candidate for governor.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Letters to the editor Feb. 23
This letter is in regards to the National Boy Scouts bankruptcy article published in the Daily Inter Lake.
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…